Private Gourmet Cooking Class

Private Gourmet Cooking Class
Excursion Highlights:
  • Experience Santorini's superb agriculture and unique wines through an exclusive private gourmet cooking tour.
  • Indulge in guided visits to two celebrated wineries, learning about indigenous grape varieties and wine-making techniques.
  • Immerse yourself in local farm life, discovering the cultivation of famed Santorinian tomatoes and other distinctive local produce.
  • Create mouthwatering traditional dishes under the guidance of a local cook, using fresh ingredients you've just learned about
  • Savor your self-prepared meal seaside with a glass of homemade wine, in a small group setting for a more intimate experience.
From $278.00/person to $610.00/person (Select "Individuals" below) Price varies based on number of individuals in your group
Vehicles available for this tour accommodate groups of up to 6 or 10 guests maximum. Groups with more than 10 guests are unable to be accommodated due to the nature of the tour. Please take this information into consideration when booking.
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Private
Shore Excursion Type Culinary / Food
Shore Excursion Duration 5 Hours
Activity Level ? Easy
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? A cable car ride (not included, approximately 6 EUR each way) is required to reach your departure location.
Food/Beverage Provided Lunch is Included.
Recommended Dress We recommend wearing comfortable, seasonal clothing and good walking shoes, sunscreen, hat and sunglasses.
Restrictions Guests must be able to get in and out of vehicle. Must be able to walk to tour sites. Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated with advance notice. Please note, there is a two child maximum for this tour.

Private Gourmet Cooking Class

Santorini is a volcanic island blessed with superb wines and outstanding agriculture. On this private tour, you will learn the different types of wine grapes and distinctive foods cultivated here.

Your local tour expert will take you to two of the most celebrated wineries on the island where you will learn about Assyrtiko, Athiri and Aidani, three indigenous grape varieties.

Discover how the grapes are cultivated and the way the kouloures, or circular pits, are used. Learn the history of each winery and participate in a delicious wine tasting.

Journey to a local farm where you will observe the cultivation process of the famous Santorinian tomatoes. Become familiar with distinctive, local flavors including katsouni, white eggplants, and the island staple, yellow fava beans.

Now, take what you learn and, under the guidance of a local cook, create your meal starting with a Santorinian salad of tomatoes, capers, katsouni, and chloro cheese. Next, you will craft two traditional island dishes, Tomato balls and paste from fava beans.

Conclude your experience by enjoying your meal seaside with a glass of homemade wine.

Please Note: Vehicles available for this tour accommodate groups of up to 6 or 10 passengers maximum. Groups larger than 10 guests are unable to be accommodated due to the nature of the tour. Please consider this information when booking.