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A Greek Culinary Odyssey on the Island of Poros

Poros - Where you come as a Guest and Leave as Family!

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Priced From
$4,298 USD *
For One Person, Double Occupancy
* Plus taxes. Tours sold on an availability basis.
7 days | 6 nights

Escape to Poseidon's Playground

Poros is a very beautiful pine-forest island on the gulf between Athens and the Peloponnese. Poros is famous for its naturally formed harbor that bustles with all kinds of activity, a perfect backdrop for enjoying an iced coffee in one of the many terraces along the seaside boulevard. A large number of yachts that sail the Greek waters make it a point to stop in the friendly port of Poros. The island with its neoclassical buildings, an impressive clocktower symbol, tiny alleys laden with flowers, quaint shops and fantastic beaches will definitely charm you! Athens is just an hour away from Poros. During this ideal Greek Culinary Experience you will indulge in the gastronomy, the people, the sea, the history, and the organic bounty of the Mediterranean. This 7 day, 6 night experience includes round-trip Athens airport transfers, 3 hands-on cooking classes, breakfast and dinner daily and most lunches. Tours will highlight the area and you will even learn some Greek with 3 language classes right after breakfast. Relax or Explore as much as you like. This is your time. Taste the delights of farm fresh olive oil, produce, and local wines with each of your meals.
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VACATION HIGHLIGHTS
Please note: Tour inclusions can change depending upon seasonality and weather conditions.
Round Trip Transfer from Athens Airport to Poros
Daily Breakfast & Dinner
5 Lunches
3 Greek Language Lessons
3 Traditional Greek Cooking Classes
Guided Tour of Island of Hydra
Odyssey Organic Farm Tour & BBQ
Olive Oil & Wine Tasting
Local Vineyard & Wine Tasting
While our tours are designed as soft adventure experiences, walking, climbing stairs, and in rare cases mild hiking may be required. If you have mobility issues, you should speak with one of our culinary travel specialists to determine if this tour is appropriate for your situation.
AVAILABLE DATES
This tour is available in September, October and November 2024. Also available May, June, September and October 2025. The tour runs from Sunday to Saturday. Click the orange "Check Pricing & Dates" button above to view actual departures.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
Please note: Actual itineraries are subject to change due to seasonality.
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Day 1
Round Trip Transfer from Athens Airport to Poros | Welcome Drink
You will be greeted by your driver at Athens Airport and taken to your accommodations at the Odyssey Poros Deluxe Apartments, where a fresh squeezed local lemonade will be waiting for you in the Bistro. Relax and settle into your apartment home for the week. You'll have time to walk on the sand, take a dip in the sea, or explore the area before dinner.
Welcome Dinner with Wine
Your host will greet you in the Bistro with warmth and hospitality. Your welcome dinner will be a Greek meze, which is a combination of several typical Greek courses with snacks and dips. There will be an abundance of food that you'll be sharing with your fellow participants. Enjoy your first night's dinner with a glass of wine and discuss the events of the week with your host.
Day 2
Breakfast in the Bistro
A big, traditional Greek breakfast will welcome you to the day! Savor fresh orange juice, homemade Greek pastries and pies, fresh fruit, cheese, yogurt, honey, nuts, breakfast breads, and fruit marmalades along with choices of omelets or boiled eggs with lots of coffee and tea.
Fun Greek Language Lesson | Relax by the Beach | Explore Poros | Lunch at Bistro
After breakfast you will have your first language lesson to become familiar with a few basic words and the Greek alphabet. The remainder of the morning affords you some time to explore Poros Island or just relax by the beach. Odyssey is located only a few steps from one of the nicest beaches of Poros, the Askeli beach, so enjoy your swim or fun at the seaside. Lunch will be served in the Bistro.
Traditional Greek Cooking Class with Local Wines | Dinner
Tonight's menu focuses on fresh fish. Your chefs will lead you in the preparation of a traditional 5-course dinner. Only fresh, organic ingredients will be used, many of which are grown right in your host's garden. You'll start with a Greek (or similar type) salad, and a nice aubergine dip or tzatziki. Then you'll prepare the fish and a traditional dessert. You will enjoy a cocktail with some Greek liqueurs and local wine while preparing dinner.
Day 3
Early Breakfast in the Bistro
Enjoy a big, traditional Greek breakfast to start your day! Fresh orange juice, homemade Greek pastries and pies, fresh fruit, cheese, yogurt, honey, nuts, breakfast breads, and fruit marmalades along with choices of omelets or boiled eggs with lots of coffee and tea.
Guided Tour to Nearby Island of Hydra | Light Island Lunch
Your guide will take you around the island and show you many beautiful places and interesting traditions of this historical island. No motor vehicles are allowed on the island. Horses, mules, donkeys and water taxis provide the public transportation; however, most people walk everywhere. National Geographic Traveler has rated Hydra the highest of any Greek Island (11th out of 111 islands worldwide), as a unique destination preserving its "integrity of place." There are numerous mansions, monasteries and a cathedral to see as Hydra is sure to win your heart with its refined architecture. Hydra's pure understated beauty has always appealed to artists, who seek its inspiration. There are pristine beaches and scenic hiking routes. Return to Poros, where you will dine at the Odyssey or at a local tavern.
Day 4
Breakfast at the Bistro | Greek Language Lesson - Talk in Sentences!
A big, traditional Greek breakfast will welcome you to the day! Fresh orange juice, homemade Greek pastries and pies, fresh fruit, cheese, yogurt, honey, nuts, breakfast breads, and fruit marmalades along with choices of omelets or boiled eggs with lots of coffee and tea. During the second language lesson you'll get acquainted with some important verbs so soon you'll be able to create a few sentences.
Odyssey Farm | Farm Fresh Cooking Class with Pastries and Pies | BBQ with Locals
Your host at Odyssey will arrange your transfer to the Odyssey farm. Here, you can decide to have a swim in the swimming pool or the sea, or take a small tour of the vegetable gardens, where you will learn about olive oil from the process of gathering the olives to producing organic olive oil. A cooking class with ingredients you just picked up from the gardens will give you the ultimate "from farm to fork" experience. Make your own phyllo dough and create traditional Greek pies. As you might have expected, a lot of vegetable dishes will be on today's menu, along with some local desserts. A traditional Greek farm BBQ with more guests will follow and possibly some local music and fun activities. Return to Odyssey to rest after a full day.
Day 5
Breakfast in the Bistro | Greek Lesson - English Words with Greek Origin
A big, traditional Greek breakfast will welcome you to the day! Fresh orange juice, homemade Greek pastries and pies, fresh fruit, cheese, yogurt, honey, nuts, breakfast breads, and fruit marmalades along with choices of omelets or boiled eggs with lots of coffee and tea. During the final language lesson learn some familiar English words that have their origin in the Greek language. This will be a fun discovery lesson where everyone can participate and find the unexpected roots of many words you use regularly.
Lunch at Odyssey | Olive Oil and Wine Tasting | The Important Mediterranean Diet History | Dinner
Lunch will be served at Odyssey. In the afternoon you will partake in an olive oil tasting and an ouzo or wine tasting, prepared by your hosts. This will be followed by an introduction to the Mediterranean diet, its history, and its important role in the region. Dinner will represent the best of the Mediterranean Diet with all its flavorful richness and freshness.
Day 6
Breakfast in the Bistro
A big, traditional Greek breakfast will welcome you to the day! Fresh orange juice, homemade Greek pastries and pies, fresh fruit, cheese, yogurt, honey, nuts, breakfast breads, and fruit marmalades along with choices of omelets or boiled eggs with lots of coffee and tea.
Local Vineyard and Wine Tasting | Lunch
Later this morning, you will visit a local winery for a tour and tasting of some great local wines. This winery uses local grape varieties such as Fox, Roditis, the famous Agioritiko grape, and also Asyrtiko. The grapes are grown on the nearby volcanic soil of Methana at heights between 300 and 500 meters. After your tasting, enjoy a delicious lunch.
Hands-on Cooking Class | The Greek Experience Dinner
Tonight your final cooking class will leave you with many memories of a true Greek Experience filled with surprises.
Day 7
Breakfast in Bistro | Transfer to Athens Airport
A big, traditional Greek breakfast will welcome you to the day! Fresh orange juice, homemade Greek pastries and pies, fresh fruit, cheese, yogurt, honey, nuts, breakfast breads, and fruit marmalades along with choices of omelets or boiled eggs with lots of coffee and tea. Transfer to the Athens airport. (Please do not book a flight that departs before 1:30pm.) Don't want to go home? You can book additional nights at very special rates!
Poros, Greece
The Greek Culinary Odyssey on the Isle of Poros tour was exceptional and exceeded our expectations. Katerina was such an amazing hostess we called her our Greek Yaya always taking care of us ensuring we had everything from food, drink, accommodations, and extra personalized excursions including a private boat ride to the Odyssey Farm. This day was exceptional as we stopped for quick swim in the Saronic Gulf, saw a shipwreck, and had an amazing farm to table cooking class. We fell in love with Poros due to the hospitality of our hostesses Katerina and Dora, coupled with our exquisite Greek culinary adventure!
Alia and Adam - June 2024
Just a short note to tell you how happy Kandice and I were with the Edible Destinations program! Poros was delightful – wonderful people at Odyssey Suites. Katerina and family were gracious hosts and great cooks! We had a grand experience and would use Edible Destinations again. Thank you.
Larry and Kandice - October 2023
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