Heraklion: Cretan private cooking lesson with lunch in Arolithos

Stop at: Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village
Details: It will be our great pleasure to welcome you to one of the most beautiful sights in Crete, Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village We will walk around the little streets visiting the premises and the museum where you will see the exhibition of our familial collection of old objects. We will visit the two old houses which will travel us back in time. Later on, we will go to the taverna where we will prepare together the delicious dishes of several recipes which we also consume in our weekly diet. Traditional Cretan cuisine is considered to be one of the healthiest in the world. Here you can learn from us the secrets around each dish and participate hands-on in the process. You can create stuffed vine leaves, stuffed vegetables, pork with wine sauce, lamb with green beans, ntakos, tzatziki, and cheese pies. In case you have special dietary needs or allergies then you shall inform us beforehand to adapt the menu to your demands. You will enjoy the dishes you have prepared. Local wine and mineral water are included. The taverna has a panoramic view over the nearest valley and Heraklion City. Your host and our team will be there to make you feel welcome and offer you a precious experience.
— Menu 1
Course: STARTER
Dish name: Stuffed vine leaves
Dish details: Stuffed vines leaves sprinkled with lemon juice

— Menu 2
Course: STARTER
Dish name: Tzatziki
Dish details: Yogurt with cucumber , garlic, olive oil, salt and vinegar

— Menu 3
Course: STARTER
Dish name: Kritharokouloura- Ntakos
Dish details: Rusk barley with tomato olive oil and feta cheese

— Menu 4
Course: STARTER
Dish name: Mpekri meze
Dish details: Pork with onions, olive oil, pepper and wine

— Menu 5
Course: MAIN
Dish name: Lamb in red sauce with green beans
Dish details: Lamb with tomato sauce wine and green beans

— Menu 6
Course: DESSERT
Dish name: Sarikopites "sour cheese pies"
Dish details: Dough with cheese and honey