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Feast Like a Minoan: Ancient Flavors from Crete’s First Civilization
Duration
2 h
Availability
Up to 15 persons
Guided Tour
No
Overnight Stay
No
Active Months
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, OctTastingToilets
Description
In Crete, archaeologist Koula Bormpoudaki — specialist in prehistoric and public archaeology — has created a unique cooking class for exploring ancient Minoan food culture through hands-on experience. This two-hour class recreates the flavours and cooking methods of Europe’s oldest civilisation.
Feast Like a Minoan: Ancient Flavors Cooking Class
- Minoan Cooking Experience: Prepare dishes inspired by Minoan food archaeology — using ingredients, techniques, and preparation methods documented in ancient Minoan archaeological records from Crete
- Archaeological Food Science: Learn from archaeologist Koula how food archaeology reconstructs ancient cuisines and what we know about what Minoans ate 3,500 years ago
- Ancient Flavour Tasting: Taste the recreated Minoan dishes and experience the extraordinary flavours of Europe’s first great civilisation — remarkably sophisticated in its food culture
A unique archaeological food experience in Crete. Book your spot today.
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