Crete born, Athens and Paris educated, architect Myron Toupoyannis, first set eyes on Kapsaliana in Rethymno, Crete in the ‘70’s, he had no idea that a couple of decades later, this desolate, almost forgotten village would become a pioneering, world class resort; advocating an environmentally sound, albeit luxurious and exciting lifestyle.
Equal to none, nowadays Kapsaliana, Village hotel stands out on a multiplicity of levels: A breathtaking natural location steeped in history and tradition; a paradigmatic work of architectural restoration; effortlessly chic accommodation; incredible food; unforgettable experiences; an inspiring ethos of sustainability and service that is uncannily intuitive and wholeheartedly hospitable.
Traditional Cretan cooking lesson
Duration
2 hours
Group size
Up to 6 people
Type
Cooking local
Language
English - US, Greek
The Experience
Deeply authentic and entirely bespoke, our Perivoli Farm to Table experience is a tour, cooking lesson and feast, all in one.
Your Itinerary
Farm to table
We begin by traversing the orchard that is filled with fresh vegetables, leafy greens, edible colourful flowers, Mediterranean fruits, Cretan olives, as well as aromatic culinary herbs and spices.
Learning all about Cretan cuisine
After that, you will be learning various culinary tips and techniques pertaining to staple recipes of authentic Cretan cuisine, like how to make real dough, how to prepare appetizers and enhance your dishes with fresh herbs like rosemary, sage, oregano and other condiments.
Inclusions
4 local recipes
All taxes
Exclusions
Tips & gratuities (optional)
Transfer (optional)
All you need to know about Crete, Kapsaliana and the surroundings:
Kapsaliana Village hotel is located in the prefecture of Rethymno, Crete 18km from the main town, 4 km from the historical Arkadi Monastery, 75 km from the International Airport of Heraklion and 85 km from the International Airport of Chania. Access is easy and fast, whichever point you are coming from.
Kapsaliana hotel is built at an altitude of 260m over the sea and lies at the heart of one of the island’s biggest olive groves. Here time stands still as the splendor of Cretan nature is combined by an authentic experience of living in a quaint, meticulously restored traditional village.
Arkadi Monastery:
The historic Arkadi Monastery is located 4km from Kapsaliana Village hotel. It is the second most visited place in Crete after the archaeological site of Knossos. A pivotal stronghold of the Cretans during their struggle for independence, Arkadi Monastery played an instrumental role in abolishing the Ottoman Occupation. Nowadays Arkadi Monastery is recognised by UNESCO as a world monument of freedom. Today’s visitors will see history coming alive as they wander around the church at the centre of the monastery, the museum and the surrounding areas.
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