Both healthy and satisfying, Greek food is marked by a deep connection between the people and the ingredients that grow natively around them.

You'll learn the Greek approach to cooking and enjoy some classic, warm Greek hospitality in this visit to a home in the charming village of Ano Mera. Your host, after welcoming you, will take you to the garden for a chat about cultivating seasonal produce. Next you'll head to the kitchen, for a cooking demonstration of several popular Greek specialities that ties in the host's own homegrown vegetables and herbs. Sit down to enjoy the meal you made, paired flawlessly with local wine and/or raki.

Energy Level

Duration

4 Hours

Type

CULTURED

Accessible

Top Rated

This Shore Thing is among the most popular with Sailors who have visited this port. Book before it is sold out!

Shore Thing Highlights

Spend time in a local home in the quaint neighborhood of Ano Mera
Learn to cook a traditional Greek feast of spinach pie, tzatziki, gemista, salad, giouvetsi with veal and dessert
Sit down to eat the lunch you've prepared together
Taste local wine and raki (a spirit distilled from grapes) alongside your delicious meal

Need to know

Approximately a 30-minute drive each way to/from the port
This Shore Thing includes unlimited local wine, raki, and lunch
Tenders will be used when/if the ship is anchored. Tender rides add up to 30-minutes each way — please plan accordingly
Sailors on Shore Things do not need to book a tender — visit the Sailor App to review meeting time/locations
Sailors should advise of any dietary restrictions or allergies in advance of the experience
This Shore Thing operator has received third-party certification based on the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria

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Cooking Demo & Local Wines in a Myconian Home

Both healthy and satisfying, Greek food is marked by a deep connection between the people and the ingredients that grow natively around them.

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