Cooking class in Arcadia
Local gastronomy meets history and the rich cultural heritage of Arcadia!
A 6-hour gastronomic experience that includes a tour of the traditional food preparation area, the cookware museum and the village. Experience the best that Greek nature has to offer, learn some of the secrets of the Greek cuisine and feast on traditional local products.

You will visit an Arcadian workshop in a small village in Gortynia, Arcadia, 70km (45 mi) from Kalamata.
The workshop produces traditional products and is inspired by the Arcadian nature. Built on 2.5 acres of land, the place offers stunning views towards Mt. Lykaio and the village of Karytaina.
The two-storey stone-built establishment also houses a library with over 650 cookbooks, where you can discover age-old local recipes; a Cookware Museum, showcasing items used by Greek housewives in villages as far back as the beginning of the 1900s; and a restaurant that serves local delicacies.

When
- All-year round for the main tour, excluding Sundays and official holidays.
- March to October for vegie picking.
The Tour
Join us for a 6-hour guided tour of Gortynia and the Arcadian workshop.
Part 1: The Workshop
You’ll participate in a guided tour of the Arcadian workshop, including the traditional food preparation area, the Cookware Museum and the library.
Leaf through old cookbooks and view rare 19th century photos in the library. Or take a step back in time and get a taste of village life back in the 1900s in the museum.
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Part 2: Vegie Picking & Cooking Class
You’ll get to pick fresh vegies from the garden and feel closer to nature than ever (This part of the tour in only available from March to October).
You may also participate in cooking classes with Rita, a local cook, and learn how to make traditional hylopites (egg pasta), trahana (fermented milk pasta), glyka tou koutaliou (spoon sweets), marmalades, pasteli (sesame seed bars) and other local delights. What could be better than enjoying authentic Mediterranean cuisine prepared by your own two hands?
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Part 3: Traditional Local Feast
You'll have lunch at the restaurant, where you will feast on local products from the Arcadian workshop and other local producers.
The meal includes appetisers, mains and dessert, accompanied by organic wine (red, white or rose), soft drinks, Greek coffee or tea.
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Part 4: Shopping at the gift shop
You’ll get the chance to find more than 50 local delicacies at the gift shop, including walnut kourabiethes, melomakarona, skaltsounia, pasta, spoon sweets, pine honey, local myzithra cheese, and Greek herbs and spices.
What’s more, you can lock a bit of Greek flavour in your suitcases and take it back home, by selecting any of the amazing products available for sale.
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Part 5: Stroll through the Village
Enjoy a stroll through the small cobblestone lanes and immerse yourself in the local culture. Find out the local history of the small village and the humble beginnings of the Arcadian workshop back in 1980.
The stroll also includes a visit to the local Primary School Museum.


The Extras
Depending on the season and provided time permits, you may participate in extra activities.
Bread Making in Wood-Fired Oven
Experience the amazing aroma of freshly baked bread. You’ll get the chance to make your own bread from scratch and bake it in a traditional oven.

This activity is only available from March to October.
Tips
To make your visit even more memorable, here are some tips:
- Wear comfortable shoes and a hat as you’ll spend quite a bit of time outdoors.
- Notify us of any special dietary needs (e.g. vegetarian, vegan, pescaterian, flexitarian, etc).
- Notify us of any allergies (e.g. food allergies, allergies to bees, etc.).
Pricing
Small groups of 6-8 people: 140,00 € / per person
Contact us to request a price:
- For individual and family bookings.
- For groups with less than 6 or more than 8 participants.
- For joining the tour without transfer costs or organize your tour and transfer from Athens city.
We can also design and provide private tailor-made tours and multi-day tours in the region of Peloponnese and all over Greece upon request.
Drop us a line at mamasflavours@gmail.com and together we’ll come up with a tailor-made gastronomic experience just for you!
Included in the price
- Transfer by mini bus
- Hotel pick-up within Kalamata
- Tour leader / driver
- Public Liability Insurance
- All taxes
Excluded from the price
- Tips & gratuities (optional)
Additional Info
- Availability: Tours are available Monday to Saturday, excluding Sundays and official holidays
- Departure time: 09.00 am
- Languages: English & Greek. Other languages can be provided at an extra charge.
- Family friendly.
- Wheelchair accesible 100%.
If you have your own vehicle and want to opt out of the hotel pick up, you can meet us in Kalamata, and make the tour together with your vehicle!
Cancellation Policy
Mama's flavours reserves the right to postpone or cancel the activity due to bad weather. If the tour is cancelled, you may choose an alternative date or request a full refund.
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