Cooking Class and Easy Hike
General Description
Enjoy this combination of a low-difficulty hike and a cooking class in Santorini! Don’t miss your chance to have a rewarding walk near Akrotiri and Mesa Pigadia Beach, as well as a lesson in meal preparation from an experienced local cook!
This fascinating tour’s duration is about 4 hours, plus a live tour guide will be available for everyone, ideal for English and Greek speakers. Pickup is available at your hotel of choice, or else you could meet the guide at the hike’s starting point, the church of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, right outside Akrotiri village.
After the tour starts, you and the rest of the group will follow the designed trail. A stroll through old, traditional vineyards and long-deserted chapels accompanied by the guide, the hiking pathway is only an hour long and relatively easy for everybody. Furthermore, it provides everyone with stunning views over the island of Santorini, giving you a chance to take unique pictures for yourself.
Near the end of the hike, the tour guide will take you to Mesa Pigadia Beach. You may also dive into the sea if you opt to do so! Afterward, the group will head towards meeting a local chef, ready to fill you in with all the secrets of Mediterranean cuisine. You will then have a concise lesson on cooking traditional Greek food, resulting in you dining on your very own meal!
Note: This hike-and-dine is not suitable for people with chronic back issues.
Lastly, it is suggested that you bring a casual pair of shoes andamp? casual clothing, a sun hat, your swimwear of choice, sunglasses, a spare set of clothes, a clean towel, something to drink (preferably a bottle of water), a bottle of sunscreen, and a backpack for hiking purposes.