Top Peloponnese Cooking Classes

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

You will feel and hear the beauty of the nature around you, walking through the beautiful olive groves! You’ll learn how to cook seasonal Messinian recipes and local delicacies, just like mama used to make. You will find out and discover the local traditions, the secrets of the local gastronomy and recipes, from making your own filo pastry to preparing seasonal salads, local appetizers and main meals! You will enjoy a wholesome authentic Meditterranean meal along with the locals!

A 5 hour tour to discover the incredible flavour and aroma of pure extra virgin olive oil and learn how to make Greek hilopites! You can attend a traditional pasta-making workshop and combine it with an olive oil tasting session and unravel the secrets of this staple of the Greek diet. During the 90-minute workshop, a traditional Greek mum will show you how to make Greek hilopites (egg pasta). Once the pasta is prepared, you’ll get to cook it on the spot (5' cook) and enjoy it hot with local myzithra cheese and olive oil! During the 45-minute session, you’ll get to smell, taste and explore the incredible flavour and aroma of pure extra virgin olive oil. By the end of the session, you will have learnt how to correctly combine specific olive oil varieties with different foods, so as transform a simple dish into something extraordinary, simply by using extra virgin oil. You will also visit the local deli store and the Folklore Museum of the small village.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.