Diane Kochilas is one of the world’s foremost experts
on Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. She is
the host, creator and co-producer of My Greek Table, the award-winning cooking-travel
show on Public Television. 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 author of more
than 18 books on Greek-Mediterranean Cuisine, runs a cooking school in Ikaria
and organizes culinary tours in Greece and classes in the US. She has consulted
for many Greek restaurants and university dining services. She is also a
frequent speaker at the CIA and other major culinary institutions.
Inclusions
Hotel accommodations on Ikaria.
All meals, cooking
classes, excursions and tastings.
Transportation to and
from all venues on the island.
Exclusions
Airfare
Insurance
Additional excursions not outlined in itineraries
Personal expenses
Phone calls
Faxes
Laundry services
Passport and visa fees
Daily 3-4 hour hands-on cooking session and meal with
award-winning Greek chef, cookbook author and My Greek Table host
Diane Kochilas in her country home kitchen, where guests can really enjoy the
laid-back spirit of Ikaria.
Great meals at the island's best restaurants and tavernas.
Visits with a local artisans, including goatherds,
beekeepers, and winemakers, where we participate in or watch them at their
craft.
Herb and nature walks and easy hikes with one of the most
knowledgeable herbalists on the island, where we learn the natural secrets of
Ikarians’ legendary longevity.
Naturopathy discussion
Visits to some of the island's most picturesque villages and
venues
Cheese, honey, wine and olive oil tastings
Beekeeping secrets and honey tasting in the forests of
Ikaria
A night (date and circumstances permitting) to one of the
unforgettable local village feasts, to dance, wine and dine.
Cancellation Policy
25% down payment
Additional payments
Spot pending
Refundable
Refundable
Spot confirmed
Non-refundable*
Refundable
60 days pre-trip
Non-refundable
Non-refundable
*If you cancel when your spot is confirmed and outside of 60 days until departure, you can receive a trip credit for your down payment minus the $100 cancellation fee.
Diane Kochilas is one of the world’s foremost experts
on Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. She is
the host, creator and co-producer of My Greek Table, the award-winning cooking-travel
show on Public Television. 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 author of more
than 18 books on Greek-Mediterranean Cuisine, runs a cooking school in Ikaria
and organizes culinary tours in Greece and classes in the US. She has consulted
for many Greek restaurants and university dining services. She is also a
frequent speaker at the CIA and other major culinary institutions.
Highlights & Inclusions
Inclusions
Hotel accommodations on Ikaria.
All meals, cooking
classes, excursions and tastings.
Transportation to and
from all venues on the island.
Exclusions
Airfare
Insurance
Additional excursions not outlined in itineraries
Personal expenses
Phone calls
Faxes
Laundry services
Passport and visa fees
Itinerary
Daily 3-4 hour hands-on cooking session and meal with
award-winning Greek chef, cookbook author and My Greek Table host
Diane Kochilas in her country home kitchen, where guests can really enjoy the
laid-back spirit of Ikaria.
Great meals at the island's best restaurants and tavernas.
Visits with a local artisans, including goatherds,
beekeepers, and winemakers, where we participate in or watch them at their
craft.
Herb and nature walks and easy hikes with one of the most
knowledgeable herbalists on the island, where we learn the natural secrets of
Ikarians’ legendary longevity.
Naturopathy discussion
Visits to some of the island's most picturesque villages and
venues
Cheese, honey, wine and olive oil tastings
Beekeeping secrets and honey tasting in the forests of
Ikaria
A night (date and circumstances permitting) to one of the
unforgettable local village feasts, to dance, wine and dine.
Cancellation Policy
25% down payment
Additional payments
Spot pending
Refundable
Refundable
Spot confirmed
Non-refundable*
Refundable
60 days pre-trip
Non-refundable
Non-refundable
*If you cancel when your spot is confirmed and outside of 60 days until departure, you can receive a trip credit for your down payment minus the $100 cancellation fee.
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