{"id":13913,"date":"2020-01-04T13:17:37","date_gmt":"2020-01-04T13:17:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thesmallvillage.com\/?p=13913"},"modified":"2020-05-27T11:50:48","modified_gmt":"2020-05-27T11:50:48","slug":"culinary-vacations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesmallvillage.com\/en\/culinary-vacations\/","title":{"rendered":"Culinary Vacations"},"content":{"rendered":"

Traveling all over Greece through the magical cuisine in 8 days<\/strong><\/h2>\n

OVERVIEW<\/strong>
\nOne of the undeniable cultural qualities of any given place is its cuisine. Greek cuisine is a kaleidoscope of delicacies, recipes and traditions, with as many faces as the areas of the truly diverse landscape of the country.<\/p>\n

Kos Island is home to a rich gastronomic tradition following Greek and Mediterranean routes. Despite its statues as a cosmopolitan destination, Kos Island has managed to preserve a distinct and true to its beginnings gastronomic identity. Many of the local treats are prepared in connection with religious celebrations, while the islands fertile soil and promising climate have given birth to many peculiar products and unique varieties of wine.
\nA trademark of the island the posa cheese or wine-cheese is prepared by allowing local goat cheese to mature submerged in red wine, granting it its famous capricious flavor.
\nPligouri is notable local specialty made of lightly ground wheat, usually found accompanying pork.
\nThe traditional beverage Kanelada is made of cinnamon and the Alefaskia a tea like herb found on the island.
\nAlso noted for their taste are the local wines and the thyme honey.
\nAll these treats are only a sample of what one may expect of the island’s cuisine.
\nDo not miss the chance to explore it<\/p>\n

Highlights<\/strong>
\n\u2022 5 cooking classes
\n\u2022 Visit to Hippocrates Garden
\n\u2022 Visit to Olive Factory
\n\u2022 Visit to \u201cWinery\u201d and learn about local wines
\n\u2022 Honey Tour
\n\u2022 7 nights accommodation
\n\u2022 Breakfast , Lunch & Dinner
\nHealthy and nutritious traditional Greek meals throughout the week
\n\u2022 Free access to Herbal tea bar<\/p>\n

Program<\/strong><\/p>\n

Day 1<\/strong>
\nWelcome & check in The Small Village Hotel
\nSwim & relax by the pool<\/p>\n

Day 2<\/strong>
\nBreakfast by the bright terrace of Small Village restaurant.<\/p>\n

Morning cooking class at 11:30am.<\/p>\n

Learning the\u201d basics\u201d about Greek cuisine.<\/p>\n

2 hours class during you will turn some beautiful garden tomatoes and peppers into one of the most traditional Greek recipes Taking tradition to the next level with these vegan Greek stuffed tomatoes and peppers. These \u201cYemista\u201d are a healthy satisfying meal that screams the flavors of Greece!<\/p>\n

Lunch at Small Village Restaurant<\/p>\n

Afternoon Visit to a local winery where we will taste local wines and get in touch with the art of winemaking.<\/p>\n

Dinner at Small Village Restaurant<\/p>\n

Day 3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Breakfast<\/p>\n

11:30 Cooking Class with recipes from Cyclades islands
\nThe keyword is simplicity. You will prepare dishes of Cycladic cuisine like Eggplant salad and chicken with olives and Naxos gruyere We will also prepare spaghetti with eggplant sauce, with spicy flavor, fresh herbs, juicy tomatoes, and tender chunks of eggplant A naturally vegan and optionally gluten-free pasta meal that will please all appetites<\/p>\n

Lunch at Small Village Restaurant<\/p>\n

Afternoon Visit (17:00) to Culture center \u201c Hippocrates Garden\u201d
\nHippocrates Garden\u201d is an exact replica of an Ancient Greek Settlement of 5th century B.C.
\nIt specializes in the revival of the ancient Greek way of life at the time when the great Father of Medicine, Hippocrates, lived.
\nIt consists of an ancient Greek house, an exact replica of a house of this period, a Philosopher s Arcade and a Stone Built Theater.<\/p>\n

Here you will have the opportunity through a seminar to get in touch with the biggest secret of Greek cuisine: \u201cHerbs\u201d. Herbs are used both in Greek cooking and in the treatment of many diseases. \u201cYour food is your medicine\u201d are the words of Hippocrates.<\/p>\n

Dinner at Small Village Restaurant<\/p>\n

Day 4<\/strong>
\nBreakfast<\/p>\n

11:30 Cooking Class: Pies from all over Greece<\/p>\n

Picnic-Lunch in Plaka Forester<\/p>\n

Afternoon we visit a local oil factory, we will see the way olives become precious oil.<\/p>\n

Dinner at Small Village Restaurant<\/p>\n

Day 5<\/strong>
\nBreakfast<\/p>\n

11:30 Cooking Class: The basis of traditional cooking is Homemade bread.
\nWe will also cook \u201ckatimeria \u201c Kos island traditional recipe ( fried cheese pies served with syrup or sugar)<\/p>\n

Lunch at Small Village Restaurant<\/p>\n

Afternoon visit to the Traditional House of Antimachia: an old restored house, a perfect example of a typical early 20th-century house. For its construction, materials from old houses have been used. Part of the house is the entrance which is called the good house, the living room called tavlaos (where guests used to sit), the kitchen, the stable where all the agricultural tools were kept and rooms where women used to bake the bread and work the loom.<\/p>\n

Dinner at Small Village Restaurant<\/p>\n

Day 6<\/strong>
\nBreakfast<\/p>\n

11:30 Cooking Class: \u201cHow to cook perfect Moussaka\u201d
\nThis authentic, foolproof recipe won’t disappoint!
\nLunch at Small Village Restaurant
\nAfternoon Visit to Beekeeping unit \u201cMelissa\u201d in Kefalos. Visitors can experience the Greek beekeeping tradition and taste natural products from the hive. They can safely watch honeybees working inside observation hives and visit the apitherapy house to relax and anti-stress! You can taste and buy unique products like honey, propolis, royal jelly, herbs, cosmetics and more from beekeepers in various flora areas of Greece!<\/p>\n

Dinner at Small Village Restaurant<\/p>\n

Day 7<\/strong>
\nBreakfast
\nFree Day for cruises to nearby islands \/ sightseeing\/ sunbathing<\/p>\n

On the last evening you will enjoy a barbecue night with Greek souvlaki & \u201cmezedes\u201d that will accompany our wine. You will enjoy the feast with Greek Music.<\/p>\n

Day 8<\/strong>
\nBreakfast and check out<\/p>\n

Things to do (optional) the rest of the day(s)<\/strong>
\n\u2022One day trip to volcanic island of Nisyros
\n\u2022Full-day lazy sail in Kalymnos and Pserimos islands
\n\u2022Asklepion & Island Tour
\n\u2022Therma Natural Spa beach<\/p>\n

What’s included<\/strong>
\n\u2022 7 nights\u2019 accommodation
\n\u2022 All Cooking classes ( 5 days)
\n\u2022 Daily breakfast ( 7 days )
\n\u2022 Lunch (5 meals )
\n\u2022 Dinner ( 6 meals )
\nHealthy and nutritious traditional Greek meals throughout the week
\n\u2022 Free access to Herbal tea bar<\/p>\n

What’s not included<\/strong>
\nAll Optional trips
\nStay over Tax
\nCancellation Policy
\n\u2022 A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
\n\u2022 The deposit is fully refundable if the booking is cancelled up to 30 days before the arrival date.
\n\u2022 The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival<\/p>\n

8 days \/ 7 nights Offer<\/strong>
\nChoose your Week : 02\/05-09\/05 09\/05-16\/5 16\/05-23\/05 23\/05-30\/05 30\/05-6\/06 06\/06-13\/06 13\/06-20\/06 20\/06-27\/06
\nPrice per person in Apartment for 2 persons = 424 euro
\nPrice per person in Apartment for 3 persons=358 euro
\nPrice per person in a Maisonette for 4 persons = 403 euro
\nPrice per person in a Maisonette for 5 persons = 368 euro","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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