14 Day Guided Gastronomy and Greek Highlights Tour

Day 1 Athens to Nafplio - Nemea, Semeli Estate Wine Tasting Tour

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   Semeli Estate

   6 hours

   Your journey begins in Athens, where you travel to Nafplio. En route, you will visit the renowned Semeli Estate for a wine-tasting tour. Explore the lush vineyards and learn about the art of winemaking while enjoying the flavours of exceptional Greek wines. Afterward, you will continue to Nafplio and check in to your accommodation.

Day 2 Ancient Mycenae and the Treasury of Atreus and Nafplio Bio Farm Cooking Class

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   Archaeological Museum of Ancient Mycenae

   3 hours

   Exploring Ancient Mycenae, a UNESCO World Heritage monument, is like stepping into the distant past. The imposing Lion Gate welcomes you to a city once ruled by the mythical hero Agamemnon. Inside, marvel at the cyclopean walls and the awe-inspiring Treasury of Atreus, a massive beehive-shaped tomb, a testament to the grandeur of this ancient civilization.

Day 3 Nafplion to Kyparissia

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   Kyparissia

   1 hour

   Afternoon Swim

Day 4 Ancient Olympia and evening cooking class and dinner

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   Raches

   3 hours

   In the evening visit Faky Taverna for a hands-on cooking class, creating traditional Greek dishes using fresh local ingredients.

Day 5 Kyparissia – Filiatra Olive Oil Experience

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   3 hours

   Visit Dereskos Estate Winery for a wine tasting and lunch prepared by Chris Koumantos.

Day 6 Kalamata: Honey tasting and educational session on queen bees and cooking class with Executive Chef Christos Koumantos

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   Kalamata

   4 hours

   In the evening we will meet with Chef Chris Koumantos who will discuss Greek food and wine and guide us through his garden to select fresh produce for the cooking class, which will culminate in a feast for you to enjoy with selected wines from a local vineyard.

Day 7 Museum of the Olive, Mystras Medieval town, Mushroom Hunting and BBQ lunch in the spectacular Taygetus mountains

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   Taygetus Mountains

   4 hours

   For lunch, we will travel along the breathtaking old road from Sparta to Kalamata for a guided mushroom hunt and lunch prepared by our chef.

Day 8 Kalamata to the Mani Peninsula, Areopoli

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   Areopoli

   4 hours

   We will enjoy the wonders of the town of Areopoli with a local group meal.

Day 9 Areopoli

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   Areopoli

   8 hours

   Choose between unwinding in the picturesque town of Areopoli or explore the charming destinations of Geroliminas and Vathy.

Day 10 Areopoli to Monemvasia Fortress with a visit to the Eumalia Organic Farm

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   Monemvasia Fortress

   4 hours

   We take a scenic drive to Monemvasia, where you can spend the afternoon exploring the enchanting Byzantine city or go for a swim just outside the walls of the city.
   In the evening we visit Byron’s wine bar, where our host will introduce you to the history of Monemvasia and the Malvasia wine, as well as an enjoyable wine tasting.

Day 11 Monemvasia Fortress, Monemvasia, Greece

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   Monemvasia Fortress

   8 hours

   Inspired by Byron’s knowledge of Monemvasia, spend the day exploring the walled city and taking a swim in the spectacular seaside.

Day 12 Monemvasia to Ermioni

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   Ermioni

   8 hours

   Today we will journey from Monemvasia to our Ermioni, where you can choose to indulge in a refreshing swim or simply unwind and explore the picturesque seaside town. Later enjoy dinner at a local taverna by the sea.

Day 13 Bee and Honey Museum

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   Ermioni

   5 hours

   Today you will visit the family-run Baiktaras apiary, which includes a Bee and Honey Museum and Olive oil Museum. During the tour you will receive information about the bees, hives, and honey processing followed by a lunch of favourite local dishes. The tour includes the olive oil museum which houses traditional equipment for olive oil processing throughout the ages.

Day 14 Olive oil factory tour and tour of the Ancient Theatre of Epidavros

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   4 hours

   Our final visit will be to the Melas Olive Oil Estate, where you will see the lifecycle of the olive oil process and enjoy a lunch in the garden.