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15 Workshops in Crete to Book This Summer

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Chania: Authentic Cooking Class in the White Mountains

Chania: Authentic Cooking Class in the White Mountains - The 6-hour flow: garden walk, shepherd stories, and a full dinner

1.Chania: Authentic Cooking Class in the White Mountains

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 529 reviews · 6 hours · from $129Our pick

A small-group Chania cooking class in Crete’s White Mountains, with garden walks, shepherd stories, and wine paired Cretan dinner.

“This is a fantastic experience with a value that far surpasses the cost. Our guide, Yannis, was warm and gracious. He filled our afternoon with cultural, geological and historical information and answered all of our questions while keeping our conversations enjoyable and engaging. We were warmly welcomed into the home which was beautiful and full of old family photos. The house and the views are stunning. The old home has been beautifully restored including a gorgeous bathroom designed and built by our host. The cooking lesson was so much fun! I was impressed with how organized and well planned the lessons were and that great attention was paid to cleanliness.…”

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Heraklion: Beginner Scuba Diving Lesson with PADI Instructor

Heraklion: Beginner Scuba Diving Lesson with PADI Instructor - Meeting the team at Cretandivers and what happens before the water

2.Heraklion: Beginner Scuba Diving Lesson with PADI Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 355 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $88

Beginner scuba lesson in Heraklion, Crete, with PADI instructors. Small groups, calm Agia Pelagia bay, and safe skills practice.

“The most incredible experience of my life! I was respectfully nervous because I knew it would be a new and potentially dangerous (if you don’t do as you’re told!) activity to do but it didn’t take long to feel safe with our guide Pedro, his fiance and his diving instructor friend. We had some time at the beginning to show us what to do including time with the equipment in the “classroom” so we got to know the hand signals and how to breathe using the regulators. We were shown a video and we went to the ocean. All equipment was provided and we went at a pace that was…”

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Chania Cooking Class-The Authentic Enjoy traditional Cretan meal

Chania Cooking Class-The Authentic Enjoy traditional Cretan meal - What the timing feels like (and why it matters)

3.Chania Cooking Class-The Authentic Enjoy traditional Cretan meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 339 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $133Top rated

Hands-on Cretan cooking near Chania, from kleftiko lamb to kalitsounia, with wine, snacks, and a family-style setting.

“We learned how to prepare and cook amazing Grecian dishes efficiently snd then enjoy eating them! They were delicious. The family was especially friendly and fun!! We enjoyed our day immensely and were so lucky to have found this class!!!”

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Full-Day Jeep Safari Tour with Cooking Lesson

Full-Day Jeep Safari Tour with Cooking Lesson - Potamies: where the day starts with sheep, cheese, raki, and flour

4.Full-Day Jeep Safari Tour with Cooking Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 284 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $111

A full-day 4WD Jeep safari in Crete with a pottery workshop, a cooking lesson, rural villages, and lunch with wine.

“Lots of information, fun and hands on experiences. Good way to see off beaten track Crete although we did get bounced about a it in the back of the vehicle. All the drivers seemed very friendly but special shout out to Manos, our driver and Nicos who's group we joined up with at some stops to get a 100% English explanation of things (we were 2 Brits with 6 Germans in our vehicle)”

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Cretan Cooking Class and Olive Oil Tasting

Cretan Cooking Class and Olive Oil Tasting - Olive oil tasting that teaches you how to shop

5.Cretan Cooking Class and Olive Oil Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 178 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $114

Hands-on Cretan cooking on an olive farm with Mama Stella, plus olive oil tasting, local wine meal, and take-home recipes by email.

“My family and I had a wonderful experience cooking at the farm. The hostess was so welcoming and sweet. They were very helpful with the meal and it came out so so delicious. Everything was so fresh and authentic. By the time we were eating, the sun was setting which made it beyond perfect. Truly a magical experience.”

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Moires: Cooking Class and Olive Oil Tasting at a Family Farm

Moires: Cooking Class and Olive Oil Tasting at a Family Farm - The outdoor kitchen setup, olive groves, and why it helps your comfort

6.Moires: Cooking Class and Olive Oil Tasting at a Family Farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 4 hours · from $100

Hands-on Cretan cooking at a working olive farm near Moires, plus a guided extra virgin olive oil tasting and wine pairing.

“Great, great, great. This was a really fun experience. At te start we had no idea what we were going to make, but everything turned out delicious. The guides took us through the whole proces of making every dish, we learned new techniques and overall it was a lot of fun. I will make these recepies at home for sure. We had leftovers for the next day. The open kitchen makes it that it's not boiling hot, a big plus.”

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Crete: Sightseeing Day Trip with Cooking Lesson and Lunch

Crete: Sightseeing Day Trip with Cooking Lesson and Lunch - Pickup and the ride setup from Analipsi, Heraklion, Hersonissos, or Sisi

7.Sightseeing Day Trip with Cooking Lesson and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 77 reviews · 8 hours · from $108

Off-road 4x4s, goat-milking farm time, cooking lessons, and pottery plus lunch on Crete, finishing with an olive oil tasting.

“Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and kept us engaged throughout the whole trip. The best but weirdest part was definitely milking the goats 😂 It was an amazing experience which I’d do again!”

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Chania: Authentic Cooking Class

Chania: Authentic Cooking Class - The menu: five Mediterranean staples you will actually know how to make

8.Chania: Authentic Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 4 hours · from $129

Cook Cretan Mediterranean favorites in an olive grove near Chania. Wood-fired lamb, dolmades, pies, wine, and raki in 4 hours.

“We loved every minute of this cooking class. We learned so much and can’t wait to try to make this meal when we get home.”

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Rethymno: Traditional Cooking Class in a Cretan Village

Rethymno: Traditional Cooking Class in a Cretan Village - Welcome first: Greek coffee, herbal tea, and little bites before you cook

9.Rethymno: Traditional Cooking Class in a Cretan Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $110

Cook Cretan starters, mains, and dessert in a family wood oven in Rethymno, then feast with local wine and raki. 3.5 hours.

“What an amazing experience. We learnt how to cook several traditional Greek dishes and the food was absolutely amazing. The class takes place in a beautiful home setting. I can not thank Chrysoula enough for her hospitality. She made it feel less like a class and more than having a meal with family. Im vegan (my friends I did the class with are not) and Chrysoula went above and to make sure I was catered for. I waddled out of the class after eating too much food and even had some left over to take back to our hotel. This was easily the best cooking class I've done and was…”

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Heraklion: Cretan Cooking Lesson with Lunch in Arolithos

Heraklion: Cretan Cooking Lesson with Lunch in Arolithos - Museum time, replica houses, and the little history that makes dinner click

10.Heraklion: Cretan Cooking Lesson with Lunch in Arolithos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 54 reviews · 4 hours · from $129

Arolithos near Heraklion mixes museum time and hands-on Cretan cooking, ending with a panoramic lunch plus recipes and wine.

“My husband and I decided to do this cooking class as a part of our honeymoon trip. Though we did not realize it originally, it was a private cooking class just for us! It started off with a tour of the village and some history about the traditional Cretan way of life. The food we made was all amazing and tasted fresh, we just made so much it was hard to eat everything! Our guide was amazing, very knowledgeable, patient, and made the whole experience very enjoyable. To top it off, we got to eat our creations out on the patio with an amazing view of Heraklion and the sea.…”

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Cooking Lesson in Heraclion

Cooking Lesson in Heraclion - Picking your menu first, with vegan options built in

11.Cooking Lesson in Heraclion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $114

A 4-hour Cretan farm-to-table cooking lesson in Krousonas. Choose your menu, feed animals, harvest veg, cook and eat.

“Sevi and her mom were incredibly sweet and phenomenal hosts/teachers! We thoroughly enjoyed their hospitality and the delicious food they taught us to prepare. My favorite dish was definitely the dessert cheese pies- mouthwatering! Also, before cooking we got to harvest our own fruits/veggies and feed the adorable goats. Definitely an experience to remember and cherish.”

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Chania Sourdough Bread Class – Olive Oil Tasting

Chania Sourdough Bread Class - Olive Oil Tasting - Nerokourou location and getting there without drama

12.Chania Sourdough Bread Class – Olive Oil Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $108

Make your own sourdough loaf in Chania, then enjoy olive oil tasting, farm veggies, and a full Cretan meal with wine.

“A terrific family experience! The hosts were warm and welcoming and masters at teaching bread baking which is baked in their outdoor brick oven. They showed us around their lovely grove of olive trees and mountain herbs they transplant in their garden. After the bread was baked, we tasted each guests loaf along with the host’s varied olive oil creations and light dinner. Both my 14 year old grandson and I will always remember this wonderful evening.”

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Cretan Delights – Wine, Olive Oil & Cooking Workshop from Chania

Cretan Delights - Wine, Olive Oil & Cooking Workshop from Chania - Pickup, minivan time, and how the route fits a day

13.Cretan Delights – Wine, Olive Oil & Cooking Workshop from Chania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $474

A 6-hour Apokoronas day from Chania featuring winery tastings, olive oil culture, a hands-on cooking class, and a true Cretan lunch.

“I really enjoyed this little tour. The guide was very relaxed and had a broad range of knowledge about the vegetation, the economics and the history of Crete. It was interesting to see wine and cheese production and I found the visit to the musRead more”

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Cook with Locals | Cretan cooking Class at Archanes Village

Cook with Locals | Cretan cooking Class at Archanes Village - Walking a local grocery store: choosing ingredients the Cretan way

14.Cook with Locals | Cretan cooking Class at Archanes Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $81

Cretan cooking class in Ano Archanes, shop local ingredients, make lunch with a small group, and enjoy pickup and sea-side views.

“The cooking class contacted me the night before to tell me that the transfer which was supposed to be included wasn't included and that I was only person signed up for the class - I would get a refund if I cancelled they said BUT that has not Read more”

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Rethymno: Authentic Cooking Class with a Local

Rethymno: Authentic Cooking Class with a Local - Meeting in Pigi, Then Getting Oriented in a Real Yard

15.Rethymno: Authentic Cooking Class with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 23 reviews · 4 hours · from $123

Learn Cretan recipes in a Rethymno garden kitchen, bake in a wood oven, then share lunch with raki and local wine.

“The best activity we did while in Crete! Rebecca and Vincent were the best hosts and the most kind people. Rebecca was so sweet and authentic and we learned so much from her. Amazing cook! Vincent was so kind and hospitable and they helped us make some of the best food we’ve ever had. The atmosphere, the authenticity, the vibes, the great hosts, we couldn’t have had a better experience. Highly recommend!”

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