5-Day Gastronomic Journey Through Laconia

Athens Welcome Dinner: Begin your journey with a celebratory dinner in Athens overlooking the Acropolis — the perfect prelude to five days of Peloponnesian gastronomic discovery in Laconia
Laconian Gastronomic Immersion: Spend five days exploring Laconia’s extraordinary food producers, cooking traditions, and wine culture — from the Mani peninsula to the Taygetos mountains
Cooking Lessons & Winery Visits: Participate in hands-on cooking classes using Laconian ingredients and visit the most exciting wineries in this historically significant Peloponnese region

Welcome Dinner in Athens: Begin your journey with a welcoming dinner in Athens, offering stunning views of the Acropolis. Enjoy a delicious meal while taking in the iconic sights of the city.
Accommodation: Stay in the heart of Athens, providing easy access to the city’s vibrant culture and history.

Departure for Laconia: Set off for Laconia, Peloponnese, a region known for its rich history and culinary delights.
Stop at the Isthmus of Corinth: Pause at this narrow strip of land connecting the Peloponnese peninsula to mainland Greece.
Food Tasting in Taygetos Mountains: Visit a picturesque village in the majestic Taygetos Mountains for a unique food tasting experience at a hidden fish unit, featuring locally sourced ingredients.
Visit to Sparti: Head to the historic capital of Laconia, Sparti. Tour a mosaic tile workshop where skilled artisans craft intricate designs inspired by ancient Greek motifs.
Dinner: Enjoy dinner at a traditional Greek taverna, savoring the local flavors and hospitality.

Explore Mystras: Wander through the ancient pathways and Byzantine churches of Mystras. Learn about olive oil production history at the Olive Oil Museum in Sparti with an experienced archaeologist and tour guide.
Cooking Class and Lunch: Participate in a cooking class and lunch at a charming old traditional house, guided by a skilled producer of sea salt and herbs, preparing authentic Greek dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Stroll in Areopoli: End the day with a leisurely stroll through the cobblestone streets of Areopoli, a town rich in history and charm.

Visit to an Organic Agrotourism Farm: Enjoy an olive oil tasting and a farm-to-table cooking class with lunch at an organic agrotourism farm nestled in the rolling hills of Laconia.
Walk to Monemvasia: Explore the medieval fortress town of Monemvasia, perched atop a rocky promontory overlooking the Aegean Sea.
Cold Cuts and Wine: Conclude the day with a delightful evening of cold cuts and wine under the moon.

Departure from Laconia: Begin your journey back, concluding your gastronomic adventure.
Vineyard Tour and Wine Tasting: Enjoy a guided winery tour and wine tasting at one of the region’s largest vineyards, learning about the winemaking process from grape to bottle.
Final Meal: Indulge in a sumptuous meal at a traditional Greek taverna, paired with perfect wine accompaniments, celebrating the flavors and memories of your culinary journey through the Peloponnese.

A 5-Day Gastronomic Journey through Laconia, Peloponnese