Cretan Cooking Class: Taste Tradition

Experience the authentic Cretan lifestyle and cuisine at our family olive farm, where we’ll share the secrets of traditional recipes and cooking techniques passed down for generations.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cretan Vibes - Experience the essence of Cretan cuisine with our fully interactive cooking class, ideal for anyone keen to discover and enjoy the tastes of Cretan gastronomy. Whether you’re new to cooking or a seasoned chef, the key is your enthusiasm and willingness to embrace the warmth of Cretan culture, becoming a beloved member of our family…
What's Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Cooking equipment & personal apron provided
  • All fees and taxes included
  • Photos & recipes sent via email
  • Carbonated beverages
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Meal Options
  • Cretan Dakos - Rusk with fresh tomato sauce, fresh Cretan cheese-mizithra (making from my grandma), organic oregano and our extra virgin olive oil!
  • Cretan Dolmadakia (Stuffed grape leaves)
  • Stuffed Zucchini flowers - It is the ultimate Cretan dish!
  • Graviera Saganaki - One of the most delicious Cretan kind of cheese that we fry it in our…
Additional Information

Embark on a culinary journey designed for those yearning to discover ‘The Simple Cretan Life.’ This experience is crafted for souls genuinely open to immersing themselves in the heart of Cretan gastronomy, where every dish is a dance of tradition and flavor, going beyond the ordinary Greek recipes.
Teaming up with my mother, we’re here to passing down…

Location
Cretan Vibes
Finding us is quite straightforward. Just keep an eye out for our sign: Cretan Vibes Farm on National Road 97. If the GPS instructs you to turn towards the Panagia Kaliviany Monastery, please avoid turning there. Instead, continue straight on the main road, and you'll spot our signs.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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N1298fkingridw
Aug 9, 2025
A wonderful evening in Crete - Whether you can cook or not, you can be sure that you will have fun and ES will end up tasting delicious. ES can't do it.
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Cjw1971
Aug 2, 2025
Cretan cooking class - Amazing time. Such a fun afternoon. The farm is really beautiful. Marianna and her mother were great teaching us how to cook a traditional meal. Highly recommend.
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250tatumw
Aug 2, 2025
Amazing trip and highlight of Greek Cruise - Amazing and the highlight of our cruise. I loved the lamb stew and I don’t normally eat lamb in the states. Everyone was so kind and the drinks were so good as well (fresh cinnamon drink and lemonade). Seeing the garden and the mountains was also lovely. So happy to be able to prepare and eat fresh Cretan food.
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Lenic
Jul 29, 2025
Top !!! - ES was very nice and Mega delicious. Even things I didn't think I would like were excellent. The family is super nice and very warm. You feel very comfortable!
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Wander23257495114
Jul 22, 2025
Thank you for the great experience - ES was very informative - we got to know ES vegetables for ourselves and could even harvest them ourselves. Marianne and her parents were very nice. Overall everything was very quiet and relaxed. We felt very comfortable. And what we cooked was very tasty and will definitely be recooked at home.
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Linl94022
Jul 20, 2025
Lovely experience! Highly recommend! - We loved our time at Marianna's. Booking was easy and communication was fast over both Viator and WhatsApp. The location is rural and beautiful though Marianna has built a beautiful open modern and clean space that blends nicely into the landscape. She and her mom welcomed us with farm fresh drinks and an overview of what to expect. The class was organized and well thought out so we were able to do a lot of cooking but the pace was relaxed. So much fun! It was a night of good food and good company with lots of food to take home. We were really impressed with Marianna's warmth and kindness. She's created really a unique experience for the traveler to Crete. Kudos to Marianna!
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Lichuan_e
Jul 20, 2025
Lovely and Genuine Greek Experience - We loved our time at Marianna's. Booking was easy and communication was fast over both Viator and WhatsApp. The location is rural and beautiful though Marianna has built a beautiful open modern and clean space that blends nicely into the landscape. She and her mom welcomed us with farm fresh drinks and an overview of what to expect. The class was organized and well thought out so we were able to do a lot of cooking but the pace was relaxed. So much fun! It was a night of good food and good company with lots of food to take home. We were really impressed with Marianna's warmth and kindness. She's created really a unique experience for the traveler to Crete. Kudos to Marianna!
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Matthew_r
Jul 18, 2025
Learn how to cook Cretian food - If ever you wanted to try traditional to cook Cretian dishes this is the place to go. Marianna and her mother Stella are phenomenal. We also got to meet some of the other members of the family. Grandma was so sweet. As for the dishes that Mariana and her mother taught us to prepare consisted of four courses the first course was a lamb with tomato base, fennel, and potatoes. We also prepared a dish that consisted of bread, cheese, grated tomato and oregano. This in itself was filling. In addition to the main and the appetizer we also prepared stuffed grape leaves and stuffed pumpkin flowers, which were aromatic and and very tasty. For the dessert we prepared a pastry stuffed with a sweet cheese and cinnamon so delicious. I can't say how much my wife and I enjoyed this experience. Thank you Mariana and family for such a wonderful evening and the sun sets on your farm are beautiful. I highly recommend this if you ever visit the island of Crete.
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349dahliac
Jun 28, 2025
Highly recommended! - What an absolutely lovely way to experience Crete. Marianna and her mother Stella were superb hosts; warm, convivial, and informative about the local region and culture. Everything was beautifully prepped and portioned for us to cook, and the instructions were clear and well-paced. We were a group of four friends, and the whole class totaled ten adults and one teen. We made an appetizer, salad, main and dessert, and everything was fresh, delicious and a delight to make and eat. The scenic drive was spectacular and the farm and classroom/cooking space was lovely. Very highly recommended!
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Heidi
Jun 27, 2025
Amazing Experience! - What an amazing experience. The food was delicious. The family was so kind. They really went above and beyond what we expected. The farm is beautiful. The directions made it so easy to find. Thank-you, Cretan Vibes! We will always remember this experience.
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From $111
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).