GREECE
The Greek classics.
The 15 most popular workshops in Greece, with what each one is really like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
Shop Athens Central Market, cook classic Greek dishes in a small group, and end with wine and orange syrup dessert. Recipes included.
“We had a fantastic time but it did feel a bit rushed at times. I would recommend it to anyone! Do it!”
Shop Athens at Varvakios Agora, cook classic Greek dishes, then eat your meal with wine and Greek liquor in 4 hours.
“Very good food. I learned that eggplant can be very tasty, unlike what is prepared in the US.”
Hands-on Greek cooking class in Megalochori, Santorini. Make tzatziki and pasticio, eat with Greek wine, and get recipe PDFs.
“Christos was our chef. He is very knowledgeable and experienced. I learned three new cooking techniques. I am not a cook by nature, but now I am looking forward to trying some of these dishes at home. The menu was fantastic. I particularly like the tomato fritters and the pastitso. There were anThere were a…”
4-hour Naxos cooking class at Basiliko Family Tavern: pick garden produce, learn Naxian recipes and cheese, then feast with wine and music.
“Really fun afternoon. Anna was a wonderful host. Well worth it!”
Small-group Greek cooking in Athens with a rooftop dinner and Acropolis views. Learn classics like spanakopita, tzatziki, moussaka, galatopita.
“This class was absolutely amazing it was fun and educational our chef taught us a lot about Greece’s history while teaching us their cuisine. It was great I would highly recommend it.”
Cook Greek favorites with a chef, then eat your meal with Acropolis views in a small-group Athens class.
“A thorough cooking lesson in a relaxed environment with a great view and thoughtful teacher. Thank you for all the top tips Estella”
Chania White Mountains cooking class with garden walk, ntakos, tzatziki, Cretan cheese and wine, plus jar desserts in 6 hours.
“I cannot say enough good things about this cooking class! It exceeded my expectations in every way. Our tour guide, Alex, was the absolute best. He gave us a lot of information about Crete & was very charismatic, friendly, welcoming, and funny. The mom and son who owned the property we went to were also…”
A farm-to-table Naxos cooking class at Basilikó: pick organic ingredients, cook Greek dishes with herbs, then feast with wine, music.
“We picked vegetables, saw farm animals, learned about the history of the farm & Greece from our charming host . We chopped, minced & stuffed veggies for dinner. Then we took a beautiful walk while it cooked. After dinner there was dancing & plate breaking. So much fun!!”
Cook moussaka and Greek pies, then eat on a rooftop with Acropolis views at night in central Athens, led by an English-speaking chef.
“I am not a chef, and this was a truly amazing evening. Spiros made us all feel very welcome and comfortable waking us through all of the steps. It was a team effort. We then got to have a great dinner on the rooftop and got to know each other as well. 100% recommend this!!”
Heraklion Discover Scuba with PADI in Agia Pelagia. Small group, new gear, patient coaching, calm first open-water session.
“Had such a fun time at the activity. As a group of beginners the instructors took great care to explain and ensure our safety, but all with smiles and a few laughs. The area was beautiful and was saw many fish. A great first experience diving, would be excited to try again!”
Farm-to-table cooking at Perivoli Farm near Melanes: meet animals, tour olive groves, taste olive oil, and cook Naxian dishes over a wood fire.
“Farm tour is very hot and hilly/rocky - definately should dress/wear appropriate shoes. Thw dinner was fun- great to connect with other travellers and more than enough to eat!”
Hands-on Cretan cooking near Chania: learn kleftiko lamb, dolmades, kalitsounia, and make a full meal with wine in 4-5 hours.
“We had such an amazing time during this cooking class! From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed as if we were part of the family—it truly felt like being at home. The class was not only informative but also incredibly fun and interactive. Everything was clearly explained, making it easy to follow along, even…”
Cook Greek classics on Kamari’s Black Beach in a small group. Enjoy lunch and Santorini wine, plus recipes to take home for $94.
“This was a fun cooking class! There was a lot of food and it was a well paced class. The wine was great as well although I wish we would have gotten more information about the wine we were served. Overall, I would recommend!”
A full-day 4WD safari from Heraklion with goat-and-cheese stops, Lasithi windmills, plus hands-on cooking and pottery, ending with olive-oil tasting.
“Super fun guide, lots of different activities, a beautiful full day, well worth the money! The people were so friendly, and the activities were amazing.”
Cook Mykonos classics in a local family home with wine, garden time, and a full meal you helped make with pickup included.
“The guide was very informative about Mykonos. Food was excellent. We learned a lot about cooking Greek food.”
