Food and wine in Crete
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Food and travel go hand in hand, so we’re thrilled to welcome back MasterChef 2019 winner Irini Tzortzoglou to share her passion for Greek flavours and ingredients as an expert host. Not only will you learn to make and taste local specialities with Irini including her favourite cocktail, finest Cretan olive oil and crispy loukoumades flavoured with cinnamon and honey, you’ll also experience life on the island with visits to a an eco-park, winery and bio-dynamic farm.
Your expert host - Chef Irini Tzortzoglou
This special interest getaway is hosted by none other than Chef Irini Tzortzoglou – the winner of the 2019 series of UK MasterChef. She wowed the MasterChef judges with her Greek flavours and ingredients, and this year, she'll be wowing us instead with a captivating culinary journey through her home island of Crete.
Four included excursions plus activities and cooking demonstrations with Chef Irini
- Heraklion Archaeological Museum including lunch (full day)
- Lassinthos and Zeus Cave including lunch (full day)
- Visit to Peskesi Organic and Bio-dynamic farm with lunch (full day)
- Visit to Paterianakis Winery including lunch and tasting (half day)
This friendly hotel is perfect for a peaceful Cretan escape. Set in well-kept gardens on the edge of Hersonissos, it’s a quiet retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the centre. There are two outdoor pools, plus a heated indoor one (seasonal), and the beach is just across the road. The restaurant offers buffet and à la carte options, with plenty of Greek dishes to try out. The lobby bar is ideal for a coffee or cuppa, while the beach bar serves cocktails and Cretan wine with a view of the Mediterranean. Rooms are simply and traditionally furnished, and each has its own balcony or terrace. Upgrade for direct access to the pool or even a private pool of your own.
Included with every Hosted Holiday
- Dedicated welcoming host
- Resort airport transfers
- Travel insurance and meals
Including
Saga host
Expert host
Four included excursions plus activities and cooking demonstrations with Chef Irini
Half board: All breakfasts and dinners plus 4 lunches at local restaurants and a simple lunch of Cretan pies and Greek salad on day 2
Free bar open 2 hours a day; local Greek beer, wines and spirits and soft drinks
International flights. Prices are based on return flights with easyJet or British Airways from London Heathrow or Gatwick. Supplements may apply from other airports
Return transfers direct to your hotel
Minimum 20kg checked luggage, per person
Overview
7 nights
Hersonissos, Crete, Greece
London Gatwick Airport
Multiple
From £1,992 per person
Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction if not required
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Holiday details
Food and drink
Meals are served buffet-style in the main restaurant, with an enriched choice of salads, Greek and international specialities.
Entertainment
During your stay, enjoy the following programme of activities and entertainment. Some activities may be at an extra charge and activities may change from time to time. Evening entertainment (seasonal) Pool table Table tennis Tennis Water sports available at nearby beach
Accommodation
Rooms are tastefully decorated with a balcony or terrace with views towards the sea or gardens.
Amenities
- Restaurant
- Lobby Bar
- Beach Bar
- Two outdoor swimming pools
- Heated indoor pool
- Mini market
- Wellness Centre (fees may apply)
- Spacious gardens
Holiday location
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Local Area
A ten-minute walk will bring you into Hersonissos. It’s a lively town, with plenty in the way of cafes, bars and restaurants in the centre and along the waterfront. There’s a beach right in front of the hotel, but you’ll find a handful of others in the resort if you fancy a change of scenery. Day trip options include the scenic Lasithi Plateau and the more traditional villages in the hills behind Hersonissos. Island capital Heraklion is lovely, too, with a vibrant old town, colourful markets and a pleasant harbour with ancient fortifications.
Included excursions
Activities and cooking demonstrations with Chef Irini
Chef Irini is ready to share her expertise, wisdom, and passion for Greek cuisine. From crafting her signature Negroni Sbagliato and virgin Sbagliato cocktails, to preparing traditional dishes like Greek salad and Cretan pies and indulging in olive oil and honey tastings. We’ll witness first-hand the art of crafting classic Greek mezze and have a demonstration on how to make loukoumades dessert.
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