Cooking experience in the most beautiful garden near Rethymno
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Cooking experience in the most beautiful garden near Rethymno

By Eco Events
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Ages 0-100, max of 8 per group
Duration: 4h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, French
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  • English or French speaking guide
  • Cooking Lesson & Full lunch (vegetarian options included)
  • Use of apron & cooking utensils
  • All ingredients for your meal
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges​
  • Lots of raki and laughter :)
What's not included
  • Extra charge if you need a transfer from Rethymno to the meeting point


Start:
  • Euphoria Homes, Epar.Od. Platanon-Moni Arkadiou, Pigi 741 50, Greece
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Infant seats available
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 106813P6

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 106813P6

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    • Eco Events
      5.0 of 5 bubbles284
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      Joined in March 2015
    • akjakositz
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      This is a must do for everyone visiting Rethymno
      Absolutely the best food tour I’ve ever experienced! Our guide, Maria, made it truly unforgettable. Her knowledge of the local cuisine and culture was incredible, and she shared stories and insights that brought each dish to life. Maria’s enthusiasm was infectious, and she expertly guided us through a variety of stops, each one offering unique flavors and culinary traditions. From start to finish, the tour was perfectly organized, allowing us to savor each bite without feeling rushed. Maria went above and beyond to make sure we felt welcome and answered all our questions with warmth and expertise. Whether you’re a local foodie or a first-time visitor, this tour is a must-do, and Maria is the guide who will make it all come alive! Highly recommend!
      Written 26 October 2024
    • bobbiea909
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing tour
      Maria was an excellent guide. Her experience and knowledge made our adventure fun and interactive. She took us to three amazing local restaurant/bar and recommended amazing Creten dishes. She took us to local historical sites and incorporated that into the culinary experience. We also stopped by a Phyllo bakery to see how phyllo was made. We did not walk away hungry. Highly recommended.
      Written 25 October 2024
    • Sophie S
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      MUST
      So much fun !!! The employees were super nice and took good care of explaining every step to us. They took some picture and videos for memories. 10/10 RECOMMENDATION !!!!
      Written 25 October 2024
    • RhubarbFunt
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great walking tour of beautiful Rethymno
      We had a great tour with Vincent who despite us being the only people who booked on the day still ran the tour. The tour is excellent and you get to learn a lot of the history as well as tasting the local food and drink. We had a great day and would have no hesitation recommending this tour to anyone spending a day in Rethymno!
      Written 23 October 2024
    • U5996HAkathyh
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Walk, eat & drink your way thru Old Rethymno
      Our guide for the day was Vincent. He was amazing, friendly and fun!! We had delicious local food and drinks plus he gave us plenty of time for our tour - no rushing!! We would highly recommend this tour.
      Written 5 October 2024
    • Laura F
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing tour
      This tour was amazing our guide Vincent was lovely and really knew what he was talking about. The food was spectacular I would definitely recommend going on this tour
      Written 28 September 2024
    • AnnaM99
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fun filled day in Rethymno with wonderful guides
      My extended family of 12 (ages 2 to 76) did the family treasure hunt and walking gastronomy tour of Rethymno. There were 5 kids ages 2,3,6,8, and 11. Maria and Costas were such warm, friendly, knowledgeable and wonderful guides. They were able to seamless keep both the little kids and the adults entertained for our whole tour. We made some stops to try authentic Raki, Honey and Olive Oil, watch Phyllo pastry being made by hand, eat some Cretan cheese pie and our final stop was a multi course, amazing lunch in a beautiful garden restaurant. Costas is also an archeologist and had a deep knowledge of history and culture in the area. Maria engaged and charmed our kids with a pirate treasure hunt and Greek mythological tales over lunch. We highly recommend this tour for a fun and delicious day with the family. Thank you to Maria and Costas!
      Written 25 September 2024
    • 159garyp
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Canyoning in Kourtaliatiko Gorge - AMAZING EXPERIENCE with ECO EVENTS!
      We had an amazing experience with Nick, Giorg and Barbara! Our canyoning adventure in Kourtaliotiko Gorge was great from beginning to end! We meet the guides at the prescribed meeting point in Koxare and the proceeded together to the gorge! We were fitted for our wetsuits and then put through our orientation and safety briefing! We then proceeded to the first of two repels with some cliffs jumps mixed in! The crew was very fun and very attentive! Photos are taken along the way and shared with us afterwards! This was an amazing experience and one that we’ll not soon forget! The gorge is simply beautiful to see and to repel and swim amongst this beauty was second to none! A must do for those who are visiting the area! ❤️ 🇬🇷
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    • Brittany M
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great experience!
      Had a wonderful experience on this tour, great history, food and company. We drove an hour from Chania for this and definitely thought it was worth it!
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    • chihyingw2019
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Would do it again
      Nora was a warm, friendly, and knowledgeable guide. We loved learning about the process of making olive oil, and loved tasting the beautiful products. The producers were so proud of their product and had a lot of knowledge to share. The wines were delicious and the winery is a gorgeous place to spend some hours. The penultimate stop was a restaurant in a little village, the food was outstanding and the family that operates the restaurant are incredibly warm and inviting. The conversation throughout the day was free-ranging and we were able to learn a lot about Crete and the culture here. We would recommend a tour with this guide and this company to anyone.
      Written 27 June 2024
    • KayDee420
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      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Good trip but watch out for pick up fee
      Excellent tour with a fantastic guide Nora. She was super knowledgeable and made us feel very welcomed. The olive oil factory and the winery were remarkable! The only reason I am not giving a 5 star review is because of the surprise 50euros for hotel pick up. The website indicated you will be charged the fee only if your hotel is more than 10km from pick up point in Rethymno but no mention of where the pick up point is. Once I confirmed the trip and it stated we will be picked up at the hotel I assumed that there was no fee as is the case with every single trip I booked through TripAdvisor. It was not until the near end of the trip that we were told there is a charge. If I had known that, we would have drove to a designated pick up location as we had a car. Please state clearly where the pick up location will be to avoid a pick up fee in the future.
      Written 21 June 2024
    • jvahvis
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Olive oil and wine tasting trip
      It was a perfect day with perfect guide Vincent. We enjoyed it all the way. Very well organized trip. Thank you so much for making out day special👍
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    • N1418TXsheilam
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
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    • pacifer123
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fantastic tour with amazing guide
      Vincent gave our family a day to remember forever. We were promptly picked up at the hotel and didn't have to think about a thing. He was very outgoing and knowledgeable. We learned all about the olive oil process and tasted different varieties. All we had to do was relax and enjoy. Vincent felt like a part of our group, seamlessly leading us on our journey. During the wine tasting, we discovered the intricacies of the wine farm and their specialties in wine and food pairing. Later, we savored a delicious, authentic Cretan lunch at a hidden gem of a taverna in the mountains. You will not regret taking this tour.
      Written 28 May 2024
    • Allison B
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      DO THIS TOUR!
      This tour was so incredible! We opted for the private tour with a pickup and drop off at our hotel. Our tour guide Michael (Mixalis) was great!! He was so knowledgeable of Cretan and Greek history and we learned so much on the tour. He also made it so much fun for us and it felt like we were traveling around the island with our friend. The olive at the olive mill was delicious and we got to taste some Raki as well. The winery was stunning and the wine was also so good. Our final stop was lunch in a village at the base of some mountains with some beautiful views. It was overall a wonderful day and we definitely HIGHLY recommend this tour to anyone visiting Crete!
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    Venture11673855733
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2024 • Family
    Me and my family (6 adults and 2 children) had a wonderful time at a beautiful garden to have Greek cooking lessons with the hosts Vincent and Rebecca. In the evening Vincent picked us up at our apartment and brought us back safely. For several courses we got the ingredients and with the help of Vincent and Rebecca we made and ate a delicious dinner, together with Raki and wine. Vincent gave us also tips for the rest of our stay at Crete. We booked it through Eco Events and I want to thank especially Amelie who arranged this lovely experience for us.
    Written 16 September 2024
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    Thank you for your wonderful words. We hope to see you again and organize for you different experiences during your next trip to Crete
    Written 26 September 2024
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    andi m
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2024 • Business
    We attended the cooking class as a large group and everyone absolutely LOVED it! The food was delicious and the chefs were so knowledgeable and kind. It was a wonderful experience and we learned so much about Greek cuisine. Thank you!
    Written 11 October 2024
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    Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We hope to see you again.
    Written 18 October 2024
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    finbar
    London, UK279 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2022
    a lovely evening with about 6 other guests and a charming and friendly host learning how to make local delicacies.. we had a really good time. it MIGHT have been a little better ( bit only a tiny bit) if the group was slight smaller and there could have a been a drop more wine offered. but that are fine points. this was a lovely way to spend a holiday evening. heartily recommended
    Written 4 October 2022
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    Thank you for your review and for your suggestion. You really help as improve and offer the best we can. We hope to see you soon in our beautiful Crete!
    Written 6 October 2022
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

    Saskia P
    8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

    Vincent was an excellent guide/ translator and the warm hearted host Reveka a natural cook.

    We felt lucky to be part of the experience and the memories will remain a highlight of the trip.

    FYI We were a family group of 3 generations. Communication with Amelie at EcoEvents was faultless and Vincent collected us from our hotel and nothing was too much trouble. His knowledge of Cretan culture is extensive and I would definitely book with the Company again.
    Written 13 July 2024
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    Thank you for your kind words Saskia. We are happy to hear that you had a great time with our guide Vincent. It will be our pleasure to host you again for new experiences. Vincent and Amelie send you their greetings.
    Written 16 July 2024
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    Meredith M
    8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    July 2021 • Friends
    Wow! What an incredible experience. Our guide was so knowledgeable, fun, and passionate about Crete culture. I felt as if he knew everyone in Greece and he made the experience feel so personal. 100% would recommend to anyone in Crete! From the food, the conversations, to the overall experience, we couldn’t have asked for anything more!
    Written 12 July 2021
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    Wow for your comments.... it was trully me pleasure and i had also a great time with you guys! And continue with your super idea! Do it :)
    Written 12 July 2021
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    Pescara B
    9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2024 • Couples
    What a great course this was! The chefs and hostesses were extremely sweet and welcoming. The house where we were allowed to cook had a beautiful garden with swimming pool. We got homemade wine and olive oil, both of which were delicious. All dishes were delicious, and really typical Greek. Afterwards we were allowed to take the remaining food. In short: book this course immediately!
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    Written 9 September 2024
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    Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review. We are glad to see that you enjoyed your cooking class and hope to see you again
    Written 16 September 2024
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    Sarah H
    New York City, NY4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2024 • Family
    Definitely a highlight of our trip. Vincent was very knowledgeable about the local area and was very entertaining. Rebecca was also wonderful and it was super awesome to get to have some of her homemade raki and baked goods during the class. The food was excellent and it was a very fun time. Highly recommend!
    Written 18 April 2024
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    Thank you for your kind words. We are happy to know that you had a great time.
    Written 18 May 2024
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    bjwin
    Cincinnati, OH19 contributions
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sept 2023 • Couples
    The experience was wonderful however for the cost paid we expected at least better Wine and wine while preparing. If you go take your own wi e because the first batch is good but then it goes way down after that.
    Written 25 September 2023
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    Thank you so much for your review that we will take under serious consideration. Never than less, we feel a little bit wronged from the 2 stars. This is a cooking class.... not a wine tasting. Even though the first batched finished and then you did not like the second one, you should emphasize on the cooking experience and not (in our opinion) only on the wine. You had a real hands on experience and as Maria and Rebeca told us...a lot of fun :). In any case, thank you so much for your review and no... next guests do not have to bring their own wine. We will just be sure to have more of the first batch... and I believe that if you have contacted this problem during the course of our guide (that you did not like the wine), she would have gone even herself to buy another one. Best Regards
    Written 27 September 2023
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    Erik Englund
    Lindesberg, Sweden10 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was a perfect way of not only learn about the Greece food. But also to know à lot about Creete. Under very nice circumstanses in a garden inside Creete. The hospitalet were super!
    Written 13 September 2023
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    Thank you for your 5 stars review. Now you can bring a little piece of Crete cooking delicious dishes at home ;)
    Written 19 September 2023
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    Gail L
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had a fantastic night here enjoying some authentic cuisine. Everything we ate and helped prepare was exceptional - such great flavors! Venue was exactly as we hoped - nice outdoor space in a typical garden home. Host was amazing. We’re VERY glad we did this.
    Written 27 June 2023
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    Thank you so much for this notes. We are also VERY glad we had you as company and guests :)
    Written 28 June 2023
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