With a multicultural history, the country’s proud second city and majestic scenery, northern Greece is famed for its exceptional food and wine. Various culinary traditions, thrive across the region, contributing to a rich cuisine that incorporates diverse elements. In fact, the food culture in this region has been shaped by the influence of various groups such as the Vlachs, Sarakatsani, Bulgarians, Turks, Thracians, Pontians (Black Sea Greeks), and other individuals from Asia Minor.
Our trip starts from Athens, and on the way to Delphi the road cuts through some of the most beautiful mountain scenery in Greece, passing traditional villages that are among the country’s loveliest. Delphi has it all: a long and glorious history, spectacular ancient remains, a superb museum, and a beautiful location on the slopes of Mount Parnassos. Next stop is Meteora, literally meaning “suspended in the air”. Meteora are the world-famous stunning rock pillars that rise impressively above the plain of Thessaly. The monasteries built by monks six hundred years ago on the top of these rocks, create a unique synthesis of nature and man. Moving further North, entering the “Epirus” region, you’ll discover the magnificent 12-km-long Vikos Gorge, one of the world’s deepest. Α national park filled with forests, waterfalls and ice-cold mountain lakes, surrounded by the Zagorohoria, immaculate stone villages. They constitute an entity of 46 villages with clear geographic boundaries and definite historic and cultural characteristics.
Last destination, is the town of Thessaloniki. Immensely likeable, it is a vibrant metropolis of contrasts, cheerfully blending the trappings of a modern city with 23 centuries of continuous history.