Top Peloponnese Cooking Classes

Visit a 13th century Byzantine castle, 10 minutes from Ancient Messini & unravel the history, tradition and myths of the castle olive trees! Experience a guided 30-minute relaxing stroll through the olive groves, enjoy the experience of a lifetime by handpicking olives using a net. Taste fresh and warm extra virgin olive oil, while the 5th generation owners explain you the extraction process! Participate in the olive oil tasting with different varieties of olive oil and discover the main principles of food pairing! The tasting session includes at least 3 different varieties of extra virgin olive oil, focusing on sensory tasting, defects and positive traits. You’ll get hands-on experience on preparing a simple Greek recipe such as Mani salad, tzatziki dip or kagianas omelette, and then enjoy a light or a full traditional meal! Cooking is available March to October and full or light lunch is provided upon request.

A 6-hour gastronomic experience that includes a tour of the traditional food preparation area, the cookware museum, the Library and the village! Experience the best that Greek nature has to offer, learn some of the secrets of the Greek cuisine and feast on traditional local products! Enjoy a guided tour of the local workshop, leaf through old cookbooks, view rare 19th century photos in the library and get a taste of village life back in the 1900s in the museum. Pick fresh vegies from the garden and feel closer to nature than ever. Participate in cooking classes with Rita, a local cook, and learn how to make traditional hylopites (egg pasta), trahana (fermented milk pasta) and other local delights. Enjoy a traditional lunch at the restaurant, where you’ll feast on local products from the workshop and other local producers. Lock a bit of Greek flavour in your suitcases and take it back home, by selecting any of the 50 amazing local delicacies available for sale at the gift shop.

Become a member of ours chef team. Enjoy cooking with high quality raw materials, modern techniques and outstanding result. During the procedure combine each plate with the appropriate wine variety in our place in Nafplio. Visit, taste, learn and your trip is evolving.

With the help of our certified olive oil sommelier, you will discover the wide spectrum of aromas and flavours that olive oil has to offer! As part of this activity, you will first walk through a traditional olive grove, touch the trees to understand the variety characteristics, apply olive picking tools as an example of harvesting, witness agricultural practices and understand how nature works to give us a high quality extra virgin olive oil! After the walk, you will enjoy an olive oil tasting session where you will taste different olive oil samples, sniff for the fruitiness and the aromas, taste the peppery and bitter notes and learn how to evaluate olive oil quality on your own. You will become an olive sommelier for a day, discussing the food pairings of olive oil and the many uses in the kitchen while you will learn about the health benefits of olive oil and the Mediterranean diet.

The name of the tour describes what you will experience- Authentic Greece. Nature, escape from the heat, mountainous life, culture, gastronomy, history and pleasant time. You will experience greek life for a day.

If planning a cruise stop in the port of Katakolon, see ancient Olympia in a stress-free way. A private driver takes you from the sleepy fishing village to the celebrated home of the Olympic Games, where you can run the ancient track and see where the Olympic flame is lit to kick off the modern games. Plus, go beyond the region's main attraction with a delicious stop at a family farm to sample honey, olive oil, jams, and Greek wine.

Make the most of your time in Katakolon port with this private, half-day shore excursion to Olympia. The sanctuary of Ancient Greece and the site of the classical Olympic Games, Olympia is one of Greece’s most important archaeological sites. With your own personal guide, you’ll check off highlights such as the Temple of Zeus, the Bouleuterion and, of course, the original Olympic stadium. You’ll also have ample free time to explore modern Olympia or visit the Museum of the Olympic Games.

A 5-hour tour to discover rural living at its best! Explore the rich cultural and gastronomy heritage of the region. Pick fresh fruit and vegetables, feed the animals, participate in a cooking class and enjoy a mouthwatering Greek feast! Enjoy a leisurely stroll, explore every corner of the eco farm and marvel at the unique treehouses and the quaint, stone-built amphitheatre! Experience rural life at its best by feeding the animals and picking fresh fruit and vegies! Enjoy a cooking class and prepare homemade food & local delicacies in the open-air kitchen guided by Anna, the local cook! Get a taste of freshly baked bread, a home-cooked Mediterranean meal and tasty snacks prepared by you in a Greek traditional local feast! Immerse yourself in the local culture, enjoy a stroll through the small cobblestone lanes and find out the local history of the village! The Extras You may participate in extra activities, upon request.

Spend a day on a Kalamata organic farm in a scenic mountain location. You’ll learn about how to attend to farm animals, collect eggs, and gather organic fruit, vegetables, and herbs. On top of this, you’ll also have a Greek cooking lesson, so you’ll gain valuable skills you can use at home. At the end of your experience, you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch with Greek wine. You’ll also be entertained with Greek music and dancing.

Master the art of traditional Greek food on this fun and friendly cooking class in Nafplio. Travel to a scenic location and, with guidance from a professional local chef, prepare classic Greek recipes using the fresh and seasonal produce that’s a fixture of the region's cuisine. Learn insider tips on preparation and presentation, and pick up invaluable Greek cooking secrets along the way. At the end of your lesson, sit down with your host and fellow cooks to enjoy your finished dishes accompanied by local wine and ouzo.

Join us for a 7-hour guided tour, complete with olive oil and wine tasting and pairing! Start off with a guided tour around the facilities of the eco farm, find out all about our sustainable farming methods and techniques and discover the story and the people behind this great idea. Take a majestic stroll through the vineyards and olive groves. Some of the olive trees have been standing on this land for more than 500 years! Discover the history and the mentality behind organic farming. The tour of the vineyards is only available May to September. Live a unique olive oil experience and discover the rich taste and texture of fresh, extra virgin olive oil and the Greek olive varieties. Discover wine varieties unknown outside of Greece and embark on a beautiful journey through the unique Greek terroir. Our wine sommelier will guide you through the whole experience and introduce to you to the magnificent world of organic wines!

Join us for a 7-hour guided tour of the farm, veggie picking and a cooking class! Find out the story and the people behind this great idea, and participate in an exciting cooking class with local chefs! Start off with a guided tour around the facilities, find out all about our sustainable farming methods and techniques at the ecotouristic farm and discover the story and the people behind this great idea. Take a stroll around the veggie gardens, pick fresh, organic veggies and feel closer to nature than ever! Create special dishes during a 3-hour cooking class using local products and feast on a traditional meal! Visit a Greek Women Cooperative in the village and learn the secrets of homemade delicacies!

Let your senses guide you through a winery counting nearly 40 years of wine-making tradition! A 6-hour guided wine tour that includes grape harvesting, wine tasting, cooking classes and a visit to Kapsia Cave, depending on the season. Enjoy a tour of the vineyards, learn all about the history & philosophy of organic farming & get a first-hand look at the harvesting of organic grapes. Or participate in a cooking class, learn how to make a traditional Greek pie from scratch and get the chance to taste the fruits of your labours! Discover all the different wine varieties by taking a tour of the wine cellars & get a taste of the entire wine range in an exciting wine tasting! Discover the flavoursome and aromatic petimezi (grape molasses) and enjoy a full or light lunch with delicious local appetizers and plates! Enjoy a light or a full meal with local products! Experience an amazing tour of Kapsia Cave, one of the top ten Greek caves!

A special tasting and lunch experience of 3.5 hours in Koutsi. Under guidance you will explore the unique aromas of extra virgin olive oils made from different varieties. In addition you will discover the flavous of vinegar and balsamic vinegar. The tasting is followed by a rich lunch in the vineyard with traditional Greek Mezzes freshly cooked with local ingredients. Relax and enjoy the beautiful view over the Nemea valley and interesting talks with your local hosts.

Enter in a typical Greek winery and discover the art of winemaking. Follow your guide while learning about wine production, before enjoying a special wine tasting.

Get to know Greek flavors through the unique experience of a cooking class in a winery, in a wonderful setting by a professional chef. Our chef will transform your cooking class into a warm and joyful life experience. During this cooking class, you will learn the secrets of local cuisine, taste delicious wine and enjoy a full lunch with your friends and family.