About this trip
Nine days moving through Greece by way of its food, from pistachio farms and fish markets to olive groves and family kitchens. This is a trip built around meeting the people who grow, catch and cook what you eat, not just seeing the sights.
You start in Athens and work your way through the Saronic Islands and the Peloponnese, cooking alongside local hosts, tasting olive oil and ouzo, and pausing to take in ancient sites like Epidaurus and Mycenae along the way.
It's a relaxed, easy-paced trip with private rooms throughout, well suited to anyone who wants their travel organised around good food and small groups rather than a packed sightseeing schedule.
What you'll do
- Visit pistachio farms and fish markets on the Saronic Islands
- Cook in a local kitchen in Poros
- Explore olive groves and coastline in the Peloponnese
- Relax on the beaches of Kardamyli
- See the Theatre of Epidaurus and Mycenae's Treasury of Atreus
- Taste Greek staples from olive oil to ouzo with local producers
- Easy-paced, food-focused trip rather than a heavy sightseeing itinerary
- No time built in for exploring Athens itself, so add extra days before or after if you want to see the Acropolis or other city sites
- Strong for vegetarians given the fresh produce and local dishes, though vegans should check the itinerary and inclusions carefully
Worth it if you want authentic Greek food experiences led by knowledgeable guides. Think twice if you need detailed food expertise guaranteed—guide quality makes or breaks it.
- Small producer visits—wineries, olive oil farms, honey farms—offered educational stories direct from family business owners.
- Guide quality transforms the trip entirely; excellent guides like Sylvia make it exceptional, considerate, fun, knowledgeable throughout.
- Food tour guides vary dramatically in expertise; some prioritise history over food knowledge, potentially disappointing food-focused travellers.
- Island visits skew touristy; mainland experiences delivered the most authentic cultural and culinary depth.
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Departing in May is cheapest — from £2,795, about 8% below the priciest month (Sep).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Athens · 5 May – 6 May
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