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Cook, taste, and sip your way through Santorini’s culinary soul.

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Unlock the secrets of traditional Greek cuisine in the heart of Santorini’s wine country. The Santorini Cooking Class Experience is a flavorful journey that blends local gastronomy, fine wine, and hands-on cooking into one authentic Cycladic moment.

Begin your day with a private guided tour of a boutique winery’s elegant spaces and underground cellar. Taste four carefully selected volcanic wines — including the iconic Assyrtiko — and discover how the island’s unique terroir shapes each sip.

Then, apron up for an interactive cooking class led by a passionate local chef. As you sip a glass of chilled white wine, you’ll learn to prepare classic Santorinian dishes like the beloved fava, crispy tomato fritters, and other seasonal recipes. Using local ingredients and simple, time-honored techniques, you’ll create authentic flavors that capture the essence of island life.

Whether you're a seasoned cook or a curious foodie, this experience is your chance to connect with Greek culture through taste, aroma, and touch — and enjoy the meal you created in a beautiful, relaxed setting.

Why You’ll Love It

✔️ Learn how to cook authentic Greek dishes in a warm and relaxed setting
✔️ Pair volcanic wines with the flavors of the island
✔️ Enjoy a hands-on, sensory culinary experience
✔️ Ideal for couples, groups, or culinary travelers
✔️ Take home not just a meal, but skills and memories

Perfect For…

✔️ Food lovers and curious home cooks
✔️ Wine travelers seeking deeper cultural immersion
✔️ Honeymooners or friends looking for an intimate activity
✔️ Fans of authentic, slow-travel experiences
✔️ Anyone who wants to taste and create local cuisine in a meaningful way

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Step into the world of Greek wine like never before! From hidden vineyards to myth-laced tastings under the sun — your unforgettable journey starts here.

🍇 Discover Greek Grape Varieties

📚 Wine Word Origins

🍷 Krater → From the Greek ‘κρατήρ’
A large vessel used to mix wine with water during symposia — the heart of ancient wine culture.

🏺 Oinos → From Mycenaean Linear B
The ancient word for wine.

🍾 Retsina → From ‘ῥητίνη’ (retini)
Named after the pine resin once used to seal amphorae and later became part of the flavor — an ancient tradition still alive today.

🌿 Symposion → From ‘σύν’ (together) + ‘πίνειν’ (to drink)
Not just a drinking party, but a ritualized gathering — the birthplace of philosophical dialogue over shared cups.

🍇 Ampelos → From ‘ἄμπελος’
The Greek word for vine — source of the term ampelography, the study of grape varieties.

🎁 Featured Wine-Themed Gifts

📖 “Did You Know?” Greek Wine Facts

Assyrtiko is one of the few white grapes that can age gracefully for decades.

Malagousia was nearly lost — until a winemaker’s instinct brought this aromatic gem back to life.

Savvatiano is Greece’s most planted grape — and it thrives in the heat where other grapes fade.

Xinomavro is often called the “Barolo of Greece” — bold, complex, and built to age.

Agiorgitiko is known as the “Blood of Hercules” in myth.

In Greek, “moscho” means fragrant, and it lives up to Moschofilero's name.

Vidiano is Crete’s rising white star — once nearly extinct, now hailed as Greece’s next great white grape.

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