Mykonos Souvlaki Crafting: Ancient Secrets, Culinary Mastery

OVERVIEW

Learn how to prepare the classic Greek dish souvlaki in a hands-on cooking class and enjoy free time exploring Old Town Mykonos. Your culinary immersion will take place at a farm on the outskirts of Mykonos under the guidance of a masterful chef. The ingredients will be locally sourced, some of them directly from the farm to ensure the utmost freshness. The chef will show you how to properly season and grill the skewered meat, which may be prepared with other ingredients. The recipe – which you will be given at the end of class – will reflect how locals typically make souvlaki as there are many variations of this traditional dish. As a snack, you will be served a handmade Greek pastry that is a favorite on the island. Mykonos is also known for its white-washed windmills, which you will see on the way to Old Town. Independent exploration there will enhance your perspective of Greek culture.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit a farm and learn to make Mykonos-style souvlaki in a hands-on cooking class.
• Take the souvlaki recipe with you so you can also prepare the dish at home.
• Gain an understanding of Greek cuisine and snack on a traditional pastry.
• Independently explore the mazelike alleyways and shops in Old Town Mykonos.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.