Greece for Foodies

Kalimera! Welcome to Greece. Arrive at your own pace and settle into your hotel in the heart of downtown Athens. As the sun sets, indulge in a welcome dinner at a Michelin Guide seaside restaurant at the popular Mikrolimano marina; the restaurant's unique location offers you a most enchanting atmosphere, especially at night! Overnight in Athens.

Breakfast at hotel. Start your day by embarking on a private Acropolis Walking Tour with our expert guide and archaeologist. Learn about the significance of the majestic Acropolis, take in spectacular views and discover the myths and legends that pervade the very ground you walk upon. In the evening, meet with your local food expert & guide for a private Night Food Tour and explore Athens by night. Discover the history of Greek gastronomy while tasting delicacies and lovingly made dishes from Athens’ best artisans. Admire the impeccable view of Athens, dine on authentic Greek cuisine and end your night with a wine-tasting of five local Greek varieties! Overnight in Athens. (B)

Breakfast at hotel. Setting off from Athens, your morning begins with the impressive feat of engineering that separates the Peloponnese from the mainland, the Corinth Canal. Next, join your archaeologist guide for a private walking tour of Ancient Corinth and its Archaeological Museum. From history to gastronomy we move to a local taverna where you will enjoy a mouth-watering lunch! Next stop is an organic vineyard where we will bake with traditional ingredients and explore the vineyard. Early evening finds you in charming, italianate Nafplion, the ‘Naples of the East’ rich in venetian architecture, cobbled squares and towering castles with commanding views of the Argolic Gulf. Afterwards unwind by the harbour or get lost in the colourful back streets of the most elegant town in mainland Greece. After dinner enjoy a short but very tasty visit to a family-run distillery for a tasting of Greek Spirits including Ouzo, Greece's most famous alcoholic beverage! Overnight in Nafplion (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast join our local historian and guide for your private walking tour of Nafplion. Experience authentic Greek culture as you watch farmers & merchants sell their fresh goods while the locals go about doing their daily shopping at a busy street market. The afternoon is reserved for a private hands-on Cooking Class of Greek Regional Classics. Join your host at her state-of-the-art Cooking School as you learn to create classic Greek dishes. After eating your creations, enjoy a free afternoon back at Nafplion.Overnight in Nafplion (B)

Breakfast at the hotel, then start your day with a visit to the open fish market in Nea Kios where you will sample local delicacies. Then travel to the fortified citadel of ancient Mycenae. With your guide and archaeologist, embark on a private tour as you discover the impressive remnants of Mycenaean glory. No trip to the Peloponnese is complete without a wine tasting in Nemea. Your Seminar of Modern Wines of Greece takes at a traditional vineyard located next to a manor house, home of one of the first families that bottled wine in Nemea. Their experienced oenologist will guide you through the most important Greek grape varieties as he reveals the secrets of tasting techniques and introduces you to wines from across Greece. You will also have the opportunity to pick your own vegetables for a delicious salad. The tasting will be accompanied by a rich Greek barbeque dinner with many delicacies, your homemade salad and your favourite wines from the seminar. Overnight in Nafplion (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you continue south to the mountainous region of Arkadia into rural bliss, cliff-hanging stone villages and a plethora of fresh dairy, meat and honey products. The region is known for a cuisine that celebrates simplicity and the bounty of locally grown produce is served in generous, rustic dishes. Meet your local guide for a full-day food tour. First visit a rural family-run fromagerie, a local business with international fame, and learn about the cycle of traditional cheese and yogurt production and taste their delicious wares. Then enjoy a guided tour of Kapsia Cave, one of the most impressive stalagmite caves in Greece. Lunch will be served at a taverna situated amidst gorgeous arcadian countryside serving authentic dishes of the village using vegetables from the family gardens. Afterwards take a leisurely walk around VA short walk around Vitina to browse stores selling regional fresh produce, including the truly exceptional fir-honey of Vitina! Finish your day as your driver takes you to to your accommodations in Dimitsana, a charming village set above the famous Lousios Gorge. Enjoy a quiet walk or look for a bar with a terrace to enjoy the spectacular views of the valley. Overnight in Dimitsana/Stemnitsa (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning, visit the Open-Air Water Power Museum of Dimitsana. Travel back in time during the early industrial era of the Peloponnese through beautiful installations, unique exhibits and a real water-power mill! Just before lunch, your private driver will take you to visit the tiny village of Psari and the Arcadiani Agrotourism Collective where you will attend a Country Cooking Class. The collective is an effort to couple the innovation with heritage and tradition and their facility features a traditional pasta factory, organic gardens, and collection of rare cooking books. Spend the afternoon with your friendly hosts and learn about sustainable growth in the Greek countryside. Overnight in Dimitsana/Stemnitsa (B)

Breakfast at the hotel, then on our way back to Athens we will make one last stop at Kefalovrysso village. Your host, a local villager, will take you on short hike through the picturesque alleys of the village, the local folklore museum, and the refreshing fresh water ponds that are created by the local river - feel free to dip your toes into the water and why not even enjoy a short swim if you feel like it! You will then have a relaxing lunch under the shade of the village's sycamore tree before saying goodbye to Peloponnese and making your way back to Athens. Overnight at Athens Airport (B)

Breakfast at the hotel, then make your way to the terminal for your return flight. (B)