Flavors of Crete - Cook Like A Local in Villa Stefania
Overview
This cooking class offers an authentic, hands-on experience that goes beyond just cooking. At Villa Stefania Dream, guests not only learn to prepare traditional Cretan dishes but also harvest fresh, organic ingredients straight from our garden. With the guidance of a local cook, you’ll experience the true flavors of Crete, connect with local culture, and enjoy a meal you've created surrounded by the beauty of our vineyard and gardens. It’s more than a class—it’s a full immersion into Cretan life, hospitality, and cuisine.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- Carbonated beverages Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Kitchen and Cooking equipment
- Private transportation
Meeting Location
Erfi 740 52
Greece
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Roll up your sleeves and stir up some memories…
Welcome to the heart of Cretan hospitality, where the garden is bursting with flavor, the kitchen always smells like something delicious, and every dish tells a story. In our family-run haven in beautiful Rethymno, we're inviting you to join us for a hands-on culinary adventure.
Your day begins with a warm welcome (and maybe a few cheeky olives to nibble on). Then it’s off to the garden—our pride and joy—where you’ll harvest seasonal fruits, crisp vegetables, and aromatic herbs straight from the earth. No grocery store in sight, just sunshine and soil!
With your basket full, you'll head into the kitchen, where a local cook will guide you through the creation of classic Cretan dishes. We’ll laugh, we’ll chop, and we might even sneak in a little tsikoudia while the food simmers.
Once everything is ready, you’ll sit down to a long, leisurely lunch enjoying the fruits of your labor with good company and great views.
And when you're done? Kick back by the pool or under the shade of our vineyard. Because, we believe that the best meals end with full hearts, happy bellies, and a little time to simply be.
Come hungry. Leave smiling.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Flavors of Crete – Cook Like A Local in Villa Stefania?
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Activity code: C-5571142P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Lunch.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
- Carbonated beverages. Soda/Pop.
- Bottled water.
- Kitchen and Cooking equipment.
- Private transportation.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Flavors of Crete - Cook Like A Local in Villa Stefania is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Flavors of Crete – Cook Like A Local in Villa Stefania will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
- Carbonated beveragesSoda/Pop
- Bottled water
- Kitchen and Cooking equipment
- Private transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
