Pigi - Hands on Cooking experience
Hands-on Cooking experience in an Authentic Cretan Village
Category

Tours

Price

$

Est. Duration

3-4h

Just a short drive from Rethymno, you'll find the peaceful village of Pigi, a wonderful glimpse into authentic Cretan life.

Set in a spacious, sun-kissed garden, this cooking experience unfolds at a gentle Cretan pace. As you arrive, share all together a glass of raki and relax, letting the surroundings ease you into the day. When it’s time to cook, your host welcomes you into the kitchen, apron on, guiding you step by step through treasured local recipes.

Together, you will prepare ntakos, tzatziki, stuffed vegetables, Greek salad, and more—simple ingredients transformed into authentic Cretan flavors by your own hands. Once the dishes are ready, they are baked in a traditional wood-fired oven and enjoyed outdoors in an idyllic setting, accompanied by local wine and a glass of raki.

A celebration of taste, tradition, and shared moments—this is Cretan cuisine at its most heartfelt.

Activity level
Age requirement

All ages

Seasonality

Summer

Get more specific info on spot
Nearby local secrets
Pachnes
Hike
Hike
Pachnes
Crete's High Desert Peak
Balos Beach
Beach
Beach
Balos Beach
Crete's Breathtaking Lagoon Hike
Imbros Gorge
Hike
Hike
Imbros Gorge
Hike the Accessible Imbros Gorge
Ancient Olive Tree of Vouves
Sightseeing
Sightseeing
Ancient Olive Tree of Vouves
A Living Ancient Monument
Mikro Ammoudi
Beach
Beach
Mikro Ammoudi
A Secluded Cretan Cove
Preveli beach
Beach
Beach
Preveli beach
A River Runs Through It

Creators are the next-gen travel advisors and operators

Planning your trip through social media? Now, easily access travel advice and tours created by the world’s best travel content creators