The peninsula pokes out into the Aegean and then bends back towards the mainland about halfway between Athens and Thessaloniki. The city of Volos and its port sit at the top of this huge bay, Mount Pelion towering above them. And a ridge of hills runs down from the mountain to the southernmost tip, its slopes as thick with chestnut forests and olive groves as they are with myths. Jason and his Argonauts sailed from Pagasae near Volos in search of the golden eece.
Farm to Table
Agriturismo
An idyllic retreat in the countryside of Greece near the city of Volos
Day 1 (Friday) Welcome to Pelion
Transfer
from Volos to Portaria to Gastronomy Hotel
Welcome dinner in the restaurant of the hotel
Day 2 (Saturday) Cooking Lesson-Pies
After breakfast, we go to the farm to get we need for our 1st cooking lesson
We go to the cooking school for our first lesson (pies)
You have for lunch what you prepared (with drinks)
Free afternoon
Dinner (included) at the restaurant
Overnight
Day 3 (Sunday) Olive Oil Day
First thing after breakfast is to go and visit an Olive Oil Museum in Katichori & also have a great olive oil tasting
Lunch in Katichori (included)
In the afternoon a visit to the farm is neccessary to select fruit for the 2nd cooking class
At 5 pm you will have the second cooking lesson. You will learn to make our famous "Spoon Desserts"
Dinner at the restaurant (included)
Overnight
Day 4 (Monday) Food Tour in Makrinitsa & Volos
Buffet breakfast
Head out in Makrinitsa to do some sightseeing and have lunch at a rustic tavern (included)
Then you will visit the city of Volos and have a tapas tour (meze)
Return to Portaria for dinner (included)
Overnight
Day 5 (Tuesday) Free day
Suggestion: Meteora (transfer can be provided at an extra cost). It is a must see site
Day 6 (Wednesday) Wine Tasting
Buffet breakfast
Free morning
Lunch at your Agriturismo (incuded)
Free afternoon
Before dinner you will enjoy a wine tasting of brilliance (local cheese and ham will be also served)
Dinner (included)
Day 7 (Thursday) 3rd Cooking Class
After breakfast you will go to our farm to collect some fresh ingredients
Last cooking class: main course and side dishes from Pelion
You enjoy the fruit of your labour
Afternoon free
Farewell dinner (incuded)
Overnight
Day 8 (Friday) Departure
After breakfast you will be transferred to Volos train station/airport. All the good things come to an end.It has been a pleasure to have you here in Pelion!
Our wonderful guest house is of Pelion style.
It is located in the centre of Portaria.A Rustic Style Guest house, one of a kind (Agriturismo).
The rooms have
fridge
free wifi
satellite tv
bath or shower
balcony
double bed or twin ber
air conditioning and
hair dryer.
Important notes
Agrotourism
Starting in the 1950s and continuing through the 1970s, traditional small-scale farming in Greece became less profitable and many farmers abandoned their farms to search for work in larger towns. However, Greek people place great value and worth in their agricultural traditions, especially in the small-scale production of foods like cheese, vegetables, and olive oil. By 1985 Greek lawmakers had created a legal definition for Agrotourism, which allowed, and in some cases provided funds for, the rehabilitation and restoration of many abandoned rural buildings and estates.
Prices & Terms
Available March, April, May, June, September,October
*Friday to Friday
Our price for the the 8 day long unforgettable agriturismo in Portaria Pelion is 975 € per person based on a double room occupancy, daily breakfast, meals and activities/excursions mentioned in the program.
Single supplement: 200 €
Children discount:
From 0 till 2, 99 years old FREE
From 3 till 11 years old -50%
Minimum of participants: 2
Maximum of participants: 6
30% of the amount is required at the time of booking
for reservations mail us on hello@aegeanflavours.com
Price includes:
8 days/7 nights at a Pelion Agriturismo/Gastronomical Hotel with daily breakfast
All meals with drinks
3 Farm Visits
3 Cooking Classes
1 Museum Visit
1 Olive Oil Tasting
All Transfers
1 Food tour in Volos
1 Village tour
1 Wine Tasting
Price does not include:
Airfare,
insurance, incidentals, personal expenses and anything else not
otherwise indicated as included.