Morning: Arrival in Ikaria.
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Experience the real Greece through its food, people and traditions. A thoughtfully curated journey through islands and city, with hands-on cooking. local stories and unforgettable moments around the table.
I am super excited to share with you our new, exclusive culinary and cultural adventures in Greece, expanding on the Ikaria experience a few times a year to include Athens and less traveled places around the country, all with a rich and fascinating food history and cultural depth.
Together with a small group of like-minded fellow travelers, not more than 15 people in all, we will enjoy a magical combination of urban sophistication, exquisite antiquities, Blue Zone wellness, and cosmopolitan excitement! In other words, the very best that Greece has to offer!
Depending on the time of year, the trip starts either in Athens or Ikaria, and from there explores the food cultures beyond Ikaria’s shores.
Together we will explore and experience the Greek capital in all its glory, both ancient and modern, then segue to Ikaria, my native island, for an immersive experience in one of the world’s Blue Zones, where people “forget to die.” The last leg of our journey will take us to worldly Syros and dainty, delicious Tinos, where we’ll see both the cosmopolitan and traditional sides of these Greek island gems.
Experience the real Greece through its food, people and traditions. A thoughtfully curated journey through islands and city, with hands-on cooking. local stories and unforgettable moments.
Cock, taste, and learn directly through curated food experiences.
Meet producers, artisans, cooks and people connected to each destination.
Enjoy a balanced itinerary with culture, food, and time to absorb each place.
A more personal experience with space for conversation, connection and discovery.
Morning: Arrival in Ikaria.
Morning: A free day to settle in and explore at your own pace.
Morning: Another free day on the island.
Afternoon: Ferry to Mykonos.
Evening: Check into our hotel in the heart of Chora; evening at leisure.
Morning: A group cruise to the ancient, UNESCO-listed islet of Delos, with a private guided tour of its ruins, market, and residential quarters.
Afternoon: Return to Mykonos, then ferry to Syros.
Evening: Check into our hotel in Ermoupoli; evening at leisure.
Morning: A full day exploring Ermoupoli's history and culture — the Cathedral of St. Nicholas in the Vaporia district, the 19th-century Apollon Theater, a grand neoclassical mansion, Miaoulis Square and its landmark Town Hall, and the medieval hilltop settlement of Ano Syros.
Afternoon: A countryside drive through the island's villages, with a stop at a traditional confectioner and a winery lunch.
Morning: A hands-on cooking class with a local host, learning authentic regional recipes rarely found in restaurants.
Afternoon: Midday ferry to Tinos.
Evening: Free time to wander Tinos's main town and visit its famous church, home to a miracle-working icon of the Virgin Mary.
Morning: A full day exploring the island with a local guide — the island's most sacred church, and the landscape beneath Mount Exomvourgo's Venetian ruins.
Afternoon: The boulder-strewn village of Volax, a seaside lunch, and the marble-sculpting village of Pyrgos, with a visit to a working sculptor's studio.
Evening: Early evening return to our hotel.
Morning: A cooking class and lunch with one of the island's most celebrated local cooks, on her terrace.
Afternoon: Ferry to Rafina, then on to Athens.
Evening: Check into our hotel.
Morning: A private guided tour of the Acropolis and its museum.
Afternoon: A driving tour of the city's landmarks — the Cathedral, Parliament, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Panathenaic Stadium, and the central food market.
Afternoon: A food tour through central Athens — confections, savory pies, cheeses, charcuterie, honey, olive oil, and more.
Evening: A farewell cooking class and dinner at a boutique hotel rooftop in Psyri, under the glow of the Parthenon.
Morning: Departure transfers to the airport.
This tour is available on request on the following dates:
October 5 –7, 2026
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Diane Kochilas is one of the world’s foremost experts on Greek and Mediterranean cuisine.
Diane hails from the Blue Zone Greek island of Ikaria and New York City and brings a combination of innate Blue-Zone wellness and result-oriented NYC spirit to everything she does.
She is an award-winning author of more than 18 books on Greek-Mediterranean Cuisine.
About 45 minutes, depending on traffic.
We stay in either a four- or five-star hotel near Syntagma, such as the M Gallery or Electra Palace or Metropolis, depending on availability. We work with a number of the best hotels around Syntagma.
About 1 ½ to 2 hours.
35 minutes.
Olympic/Aegean and Sky Express fly to Ikaria.
1 hour and 20 minutes.
We will arrange for that, either by taxi or jitney.
The ferry boat takes about 4 hours.
We usually house people at the Cavos Bay, in Armenistis.
We usually house our guests at the Hermes on Syros and the Favie in Tinos.
Dress code is casual and comfortable. Bring layers, as the weather can get chilly at night. Make sure to have one pair of closed walking and/or hiking shoes, long socks, and one pair of long pants, preferably light colored.
Most people tip the kitchen assistants and hotel personnel, i.e. cleaning person. Taxi drivers are generally not tipped. It is customary to leave a 10% – 15% tip in restaurants.
Our maximum capacity is 15.
Absolutely. We have many single guests and everyone feels at home and very comfortable.
This would be a hard trip to make with young children. Young adults over 15 are welcome.
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