Authentic Greek Cooking & Foraging Experience in Syros with Maria
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Cyclades Islands, Greece
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Take advantage of Syros’ beautiful scenery and agricultural bounty—and learn a traditional approach to local cooking—when you sign up for this intimate, private class. Following morning pickup at your hotel (if option selected), transfer to your instructor’s house in southern Syros. Stroll through her garden, learn about the plants that grow there, and pick fresh herbs and other ingredients. Then, head to the kitchen to prepare a multi-dish feast, with your guide’s instruction, before sitting down to a hearty lunch.
- See how locals live during this intimate, private cooking class
- Upgrade for seamless, round-trip transit from your local hotel
- Visit your guide’s home and garden, and forage for seasonal ingredients
- Learn how to prepare several traditional dishes before enjoying your meal
Sample Menu
Starter
Seasonal peasant's salad decorated with wild flowers
or Wild rock samphire salad with carrots and beetroots and "petimezi" sauce
Main
Fava
“padremeni” (yellow split peas topped with onions, sun-dried capers, and tomatoes) or Patates adinaktes (potatoes cooked in red wine with coriander)
Main
Tourlou
(seasonal vegetables baked with chickpeas) or Fresh black-eyed peas or Melitzanes dellagratsiano (a local version of moussaka with eggplant)
Dessert
Semolina halva with saffron or A homemade sweet
Dessert
Greek wine
What's Included
- Private cooking class and foraging experience with your host Maria
- Alcoholic Beverages
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Megas Gialos 841 00, Greece
Meet your host at her home near Hotel Alkyon. Please contact your host for exact address and directions after your booking has been confirmed. Contact information can be found in your ticket.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.10:30 am
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 17 reviews
Rebecca_H, Oct 2025
An absolute magical experience. Maria was incredible and gave us so much in the way of information, positive energy and cooking. The food was amazing as well. We left feeling full spiritually and physically. Highly recommend this experience.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that your foraging experience and private cooking class in Syros with Maria was magical and nourishing in every way. Maria has such a special gift for sharing her knowledge, warmth, and the authentic flavors of Greece, and we’re thrilled you felt her positive energy throughout your time together. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another Traveling Spoon experience soon!
Amy_N, Oct 2025
We had a very special afternoon at Maria's home. The day was filled with history, smells, tastes, textures.....and of course love. (you'll see) We learned so much not just about the region and their use of ingredients in cooking but also about healthy choices and a simpler way of thinking about food.
The perfect weather added to the al fresco lunch on the patio. This vegetarian menu was beyond delicious. We enjoyed seconds (maybe thirds) and left with full bellies and happy hearts.
Maria knew it was my birthday and surprised me with a delicious dessert as well.
This was the perfect way to wrap up our 2 week trip around Turkey & Greece. Thank you ladies!
Kenneth_G, Jul 2024
We had a wonderful experience! Maria was extremely knowledgable about her craft, and she spent lots of time ensuring that we walked away with new knowledge about herbs, flavors and ingredients native to Syros. She is passionate about cooking and teaching others. The food was absolutely delicious--even the meat eaters in our family thoroughly enjoyed the vegetarian meal. Overall this was a great learning experience with great conversation. We would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Syros who is interested in learning about the local produce and traditional dishes.
Kim_P, Jun 2024
Maria’s cooking class was unique and fascinating ; a wonderful blend of local ingredients and authentic Greek cuisine with Maria’s special take. Maria is so welcoming and kind. The meal was delicious and we highly recommend this experience.
Robert_P, Sep 2023
Maria is incredible! Her knowledge about local herbs and spices in cooking and how it relates to your health is unprecedented! One comes to Syros to be off the beaten path to get true local color. Maria doesn’t disappoint! I only wish we could bring her to America to cook for us! Thank you Maria for a truly wonderful meal and experience!
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