Cooking lessons of Greek gastronomy

Cooking lessons of Greek Gastronomy on a sailing cruise!

Reveal the secrets of the Mediterranean Diet, famous for its health benefits as well as unbeatable taste.

Sail for 2 weeks on the Greek islands. Embark to your sailing yacht from Athens marinas and visit Mykonos, Amorgos, Paros, Sifnos and many more!

On these islands visit the premises of our partners (organic farms and hotels) and follow informal cooking lessons from experts who will introduce you to the Greek gastronomy with delicious Cycladic recipes.

The Greek cuisine is an important aspect of the Greek culture and is famous worldwide for its taste as well as the pure ingredients. Take the recipies back home and impress your friends and family with the new experiences you gained.

What are the cooking lessons like?

Cooking lessons are offered in specific destinations during your cruise, specifically the islands of Mykonos, Amorgos, Paros and Sifnos. On each island, we visit the venue either in the morning or in the afternoon, according to your preferences. You meet our cooking instructor, an expert in local recipies of the Cyclades islands. In the cooking process you will use organic, local products, usually from the own farm of your cooking instructor. The ingredients are mostly organic, cultivated in own farms or provided from local partners. The lessons are performed in a relaxing manner, allowing you to participate actively, learn how to make the recipies, while at the same time the cook shares stories and traditions from the island. After cooking, you enjoy the delicious meal you just cooked in a beautiful and memorable dinner.

The cooking lesson and dinner take place in a friendly environment, where your cooking instructor introduces you to the culture and old-times spirit of each island. At the end, you can purchase local products from the farm/hotel where you have the lessons; usuallly the excited guests leave with hands full of delicacies from each island.

Discover the Greek Gastronomy, an integral part of the Greek history and tradition!

Sailing Conditions

Enjoy a sailing cruise for 2 weeks at the Cyclades islands: Paros, Amorgos (famous from the movie ‘Big Blue), Mykonos and more! Sailing the Cyclades is a fantastic experience: challenging winds prevail on most of the days, picturesque islands with traditional fish ports and secluded coves compose the top scenery for your holidays. Sail from Athens marinas (Alimos or Lavrion) to the islands of Cyclades: Kea, Mykonos, Amorgos, Paros, Sifnos and Kythnos. There is also the option to charter the boat from Paros, reducing the total distance to the islands. However, availability of yachts in Cyclades islands is limited so it is not always possible to start the cruise on Paros.

Sailing routes can be demanding because the winds are strong in summer months and create tall waves. Besides, some trips might last for up to seven hours which is fascinating to people who seek a challenging experience. However, it is unlikely to be suitable for those that prefer idle and relaxing holidays.

Nights are spent either in ports or at anchor in picturesque bays. You can take the decision, respecting however the weather conditions and the advice of our professional skipper, aiming at your safety and pleasure.

Cooking lessons of Greek gastronomy