Gastronomical Peloponnese

– Athens historical center & traditional gastronomy experiences

– Cheese tasting in Nafplio, at local creamery

– Mycenae ancient treasures & local products and delicacies pic nic

– 3 tasting stops for local specialties such as handmade pies, traditional sweets, handmade ice cream with more than 20 different flavors

– Olive tasting in Epidaurus & dinner at a local house with handmade specialties

– Wine tasting at Nemea, at 4 different wineries with local handmade lunch

– Cooking class for traditional cheese and local Greek dishes in a mountain village at Argolis, with the famous ancient river springs and water mills.

– Olive oil museum & fish farm in Sparta- Mystras

– Kardamyli-Stoupa, at the footsteps of Zorbas syrtaki dance

If you are a gastronomy lover, if you combine memories with taste, places with flavors and aromas, and enjoy good quality food, then this is a tour you should definitely experience.

The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea .
 It is the unquestionable sea “umbilical cord” between Western and Eastern Mediterranean.
We are going to stop to see this miracle of modern construction and then you will be driven to see the ancient Diolkos passage. (Δίολκος, from the Greek dia διά, “across”, and holkos ὁλκός, “portage machine”) was a paved trackway near Corinth in ancient Greece which enabled boats to be moved overland across the Isthmus of Corinth. The shortcut allowed ancient vessels to avoid the long and dangerous circumnavigation of the Peloponnese peninsula. 

Nafplio is considered to be one of the most beautiful and romantic towns in Greece. Here, we walk through Greek history from archaic times to the present. Legend says that the town was founded by Nafplios, son of the god Poseidon. Nafplios’ son Palamides fought in the Trojan War and today, his namesake, the huge Palamides castle, still stands atop the hill overlooking the town. We will drive you up to this famous castle to explore it and to enjoy the panoramic view.

Greek cheeses like Feta or Graviera (hard cheese). You will be surprised with the taste of these aged cheeses with herbs like oregano or thyme and also you will enjoy the pairing with seasonal fruits or honey.

Mycenae. One of the World Heritages of Unesco, homeland of king Agamemnon when he returned as a winner from the Troyar war. Your guided archaeological and historical tour will start at the vaulted tomb, known as   the “Treasury of Atreus”, one of the most impressive works of Mycenaean burial architecture. Continue to the Lion Gate, visit Grave Circle A, the “Megaron”: the Palace of the Mycenaean kings and the Museum.

Epidaurus, one of the most famous therapeutical centers of the ancient world and a UNESCO world heritage Theatre. Guided archaeological and historical tour of the Temple of Asclepius, the Abaton, the   Tholos   (dome)   with   its   puzzling   function,   the   Stadium, the Ceremonial Banqueting hall, the Katagogion, the Museum and the Theatre, enjoying its magnificent acoustics. After Epidaurus we will a 2 km walk, in a preserved ancient path through pine trees and a small stream to enjoy nature.
Olive oil. The juice of the miracle fruit, the olive.

Nemea, is the largest wine growing   area   of   Greece,   famous   for   its   wine   since   ancient   times. It has more than 40 wineries!! Land for the wine lovers. We have chosen the best for you! It’s the birth land of God Dionysus and it is the place where mythical Hercules killed the lion of Nemean. Four different wineries, each one represents a different category, geographical location-altitude-varieties of wines, one is a family small winery and the rest of medium to big size. Each one has their story to tell and their finest wines to share! We will pass through the magical place of the temple of Zeus, where the revival of the Nemean games are held every 4 years.

Inachos was the river God born from Gods of Ocean and Tithis Inachos. This is where the history and mythology of Peloponnese starts. In antiquity this place it was the temple of purification for men. Its water springs in the mountain village of kefalovryso, a breathtaking place to enjoy nature under the ancient sycamore trees.

Sparta, is a town full of history, surrounded by mounts Taýgetos and Párnon. Sparta was the kingdom of Menelaus and his beautiful queen, the most beautiful of all mortal women of her time, Helen. But Aphrodite had promised Paris of Troy this beautiful woman in return of a favor, so the Trojan prince came to Sparta to claim his trophy. He abducted Helen and travelled back to his homeland. Menelaus wanted his wife back and so he talked to all the other kings of Greece into fighting against the Trojans. That’s pretty much of how the most celebrated war of the mythology started.

Mystras is a Byzantine mystical tower town with a medieval splendor that will captivate you. Wander around the castle city and feel the spirits and souls of the people that have lived here.

The Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil, in Sparta (Peloponnese), transports you to the culture, history and technology of the olive and olive oil production in the Greek realm, from prehistoric times to the early 20th century. 
The Museum’s objective is to highlight the ineffable relation of the olive with the identity of our country and, more generally, the Mediterranean basin. The olive and olive oil are presented here from different optical angles: the economy, nutrition and the olive’s uses, religious worship, art and technology. 

Taygetos mountain is the highest mountain of Peloponnese (2407 m) and you will enjoy the panoramic view of this mountain while you are eating local specialties.