Greekalicious 

19-Day Escorted Cooking Tour ex. Athens 

You’ve probably seen photos of the familiar rich azure blue waters and white buildings of the Greek Islands, maybe even tasted their delectable culinary feasts.  Take your Greek experience to a different level with Maria Benardis as she embarks on a journey to the different corners of Greece to explore the authentic local ingredients in her culinary tour, Greekalicious.  This is designed to entice food lovers and cooking enthusiasts to discover flavours exquisite to ones pallet.  With good food, comes good wine from regional Greece to further heighten this luxurious expedition which commences in Athens.  Here you’ll explore the agora (the marketplace) to uncover local secrets of Greek Cuisine and a visit to the Parthenon temple in the famous mountain of Acropolis for the Greek goddess Athena.  Then to magical, the home of magical masticha, a chewing gum used in Greek cuisine which mysteriously only grows in this place.  Maria will then take you to her place of birth, Psara known for its luscious lobsters, thyme infused honey and crystal blue waters.  Next up, beautiful Santorini, a place unmatched for its romance and beauty, you will find the juiciest of tomatoes, the freshest of produce and the most scrumptious of cuisines.  Iraklio and Chania in Mystical Crete will amaze you with traces of the Minoan civilization’s past where food is considered to have mystical and magical powers that has said to promote longevity and good health.  The famous Kalamata olive is best in the world at this famous town in Greece called, of course Kalamata, here you will find the Ancient City of Corinth in Korini, the best olives and sweetest pastelli.  This package is one not to be missed, it incorporates luxury, Greek tradition as well as culinary and cultural pleasures.  Complimented by plenty, the Greekalicious tour will provide you a truly unique experience, a complete package that has the best of what Greece has to offer.

A personal invitation from Maria Benardis herself… 

“Join me, Maria Benardis for the ultimate culinary adventure to Greece. We travel back in time and visit places where food and Gastronomy – an Ancient Greek word signifying the relationship between food and the senses, all began.

This tour is a first of its kind cultural and culinary exploration led by me, Maria Benardis,  founder, Greekalicious, across the magical Greek isles; offering a locals’ entrée to important culinary traditions and practices. The nineteen day journey blends luxurious accommodation with historic and stunning island locations; and the finest regional food and wine, with legendary Greek story telling and custom.

The adventure takes travellers where no other tours go, revealing ancient Greek cookery techniques and secrets not widely known. 

Places that we will visit include Athens, Chios, Psara, Santorini, Crete, Kalamata, Ancient Corinth, Pylos and Koroni. The tour is complimented by plenty of “free-time� for your maximum relaxation and enjoyment.

I look forward to seeing you there!!"

 

Itinerary:

* the next culinary adventure is scheduled for the 11th – 29th May 2009

The tour will include:

• 18 Breakfasts / 10 lunches / 11 dinners
• Airfares around Greece, feery/jet cat travel, accomodation within Greece, coach travel, local guides, meals specified, entrance fees, chef and cooking classes, all activies and activities mentioned in the itenerary and some alcoholic beverages for certain set activities.