Shore Excursion Details

Gourmet Tour - Minoan Gastronomy Through History

Heraklion (Crete), Greece

Gourmet Tour - Minoan Gastronomy Through History

DETAILS

  • 31/2
    hrs Estimate Duration
  • Meal

OVERVIEW

Dine on dishes made with ingredients that were essential to the diet of the ancient Minoans that lived on Crete. The venue for this culinary experience will be a restaurant in Amnisiades Park, a leafy oasis with olive trees that are estimated to be a few thousand years old. How fitting because olive oil was a cornerstone of Minoan cuisine. During the cooking demonstration, you will learn about the prehistoric Minoan culture and the cuisine of these early inhabitants of Crete. Although there are no written records of the Minoans, archaeological studies have revealed that their diet included seafood, goats, wild deer, lentils, fruits and nuts, all accompanied by wine. The meal that follows the cooking class will be prepared with local mostly organic ingredients. For authenticity, some of the dishes will be baked in a Minoan-style oven and the olive oil will be from the park’s ancient trees.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Learn to prepare dishes that the ancient Minoans ate.
• Learn about the Minoan diet and culture that thrived on Crete thousands of years ago.
• Dine on Minoan-style cuisine, some of it prepared in an ancient style of oven.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Need to Know:

Note: Any allergies must be noted when booking the tour. This tour includes a little walking, mainly at the guest's discretion. Coaches do not have a lift and entering and exiting must be done via stairs. This tour is available to guests who utilize a collapsible wheelchair, can both make their way on and off the coach, and have a companion to assist. Casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable, flat walking shoes are suggested. Those guests with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their level of ability and stamina.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Local Food-Wine Tasting

Activity Level:

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Tours with this activity level involve a considerable amount of physical activity such as substantial walking over cobblestone streets, uneven or steep terrain, climbing stairs, or extended periods of standing. Not recommended for guests with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.
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