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October 21-28, 2018

Crete: Heraklion, Rethymnon, and Chania, Greece

What are the dishes and stories at the heart of the Mediterranean Diet? Oldways traveled to the Greek island of Crete to learn, cook, and eat! With chef Ana Sortun, author Aglaia Kremezi, and historian Costas Moraitis, the group toured wineries and producers of olive oil, participated in cooking demonstrations, and explored cultural sites including a pottery workshop and archaeological museum. The group was immersed in Cretan culture from beginning to end, and returned home with new knowledge, new ingredients, new dishes to cook, and unforgettable memories.

Trip Highlights:

Chef Host: Ana Sortun, Oleana and Sofra Restaurants, Cambridge, MA

Expert Host: Aglaia Kremezi and Costas Moraitis, Kea Artisanal, Kea, Greece

Wine tasting and welcome dinner in Heraklion
Visit to Heraklion’s Archaeological Museum and the ancient site, Knossos
Cooking demonstration and lunch with Chef Ana
Visit to the Keramion pottery workshop
Visit to Rethymnon’s last hand-rolled phyllo dough workshop
Lunch in beautiful Venetian garden
Cooking class with a well known local chef in Chania, Chef Ana and Aglaia
Guided visit to Chania
In the mountains south of Chania, the group learned about raki distilling at the traditional taverna Dounias before a one-of-a-kind lunch
Tour of Biolea, a producer of organic olive oil, followed by a tour, tasting, and lunch at Manousakis Winery
Mediterranean meals – breakfast, lunch and dinner!