Feast Like a Minoan: Ancient Flavors from Crete’s First Civilization

In Crete, archaeologist Koula Bormpoudaki — specialist in prehistoric and public archaeology — has created a unique laboratory for exploring ancient Minoan food culture through hands-on experience. This two-hour class recreates the flavours and cooking methods of Europe’s oldest civilisation.

Feast Like a Minoan: Ancient Flavors Cooking Class

• Minoan Cooking Experience: Prepare dishes inspired by Minoan food archaeology — using ingredients, techniques, and preparation methods documented in ancient Minoan archaeological records
• Archaeological Food Science: Learn from archaeologist Koula how food archaeology reconstructs ancient cuisines and what we know about what Minoans ate 3,500 years ago
• Ancient Flavour Tasting: Taste the recreated Minoan dishes and experience the extraordinary flavours of Europe’s first great civilisation — one that was remarkably sophisticated in its food culture

A unique archaeological food experience in Crete. Book through Gastronomy Tours.