Under the Olive Trees: A Traditional Cretan Cooking Class

Step into the heart of Cretan tradition with an outdoor cooking class that connects you to thousands of years of history. In a world where everything is fast and convenient, slow down and bring the past to life — experiencing bread crafted with care, love, and time beneath ancient olive trees in Crete.

Your experience begins with a warm welcome: a homemade refreshment or a traditional Greek coffee served by your hostess.

Traditional Cretan Cooking Class Under the Olive Trees

• Outdoor Olive Tree Cooking: Cook traditional Cretan dishes in the extraordinary setting of an ancient olive grove — outdoor cooking as the Cretans have done it for generations
• Ancient Culinary Connection: Discover the deep connection between Cretan olive culture and Cretan cooking — how the olive tree defines ingredients, cooking methods, and the philosophy of Cretan food
• Traditional Cretan Feast: Sit beneath the olive trees to enjoy the full traditional meal you’ve prepared — an authentic outdoor Cretan food experience of rare beauty and depth

As you enjoy delicious cookies, you’ll learn the age-old process of sourdough bread-making, then roll up your sleeves to mix the perfect dough — with the chance to add your own creative twist of olives, sun-dried tomatoes, or seeds.

While the dough rests, stroll through the olive grove to learn about the ancient art of olive oil harvesting and the secrets of infusing olive oil with aromatic herbs. Explore more Crete experiences.