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TASTES OF TINOS: A GOURMET ADVENTURE FOR HIKERS
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TASTES OF TINOS: A GOURMET ADVENTURE FOR HIKERS
Price:
€
199
for a private group of 6-12
Tinos, Cyclades, Greece
Cook like a Local
Majestic Mother Nature
About this experience
Highlights
- Hike the “handcrafted” paths of Tinos
- Follow a bespoke journey to the poetic villages of Tinos – Kato Kleisma, Aetofolia, Kalloni and Karkados
- Visit the "Little Pisa of Tinos", the Church of the Saviour in Karkados
- Soak up a panoramic view of the island’s most fertile valley
- Visit a local produce farm
- Learn about the principles, ingredients and techniques of the famed Tinian cuisine and the island’s culinary culture
- Cook and dine like a local with an esteemed native chef
Description
How about a day spent hiking the “handcrafted” panoramic paths of Tinos; hopping between charming villages; and treating your tastebuds to the island’s legendary flavours - in the company of one of the most famous chefs of Tinos? Sounds pretty perfect to us too!
Gastronomy is a huge part of the Tinian identity, as you will discover. So too is the amazing network of hiking trails that criss-cross this chic Cycladic island, providing a wonderfully intimate mode of exploration.
Our hiking adventure embarks from the picturesque village of Kato Kleisma. Get ready to soak up splendid views of the largest plain in Tinos (between Komi and Kolimbithra) before we reach Aetofolia village.
Along the way, your destination angel will share some of the island’s most colourful stories and local customs and reveal why these paths are described as “handcrafted”. From Aetofolia, an old path leads to Kalloni, a well-preserved settlement of Tinos. Above Kalloni, Saint Ypokoi hoves into sight (in Greek, it means obedience). This striking old monastery has peered out over the valley of Livadi since the Middle Ages.
The final part of our walking route passes through Karkados village where we will admire a sweeping view from the “Little Pisa” of Tinos, an iconic local church with an ornamental bell tower that tilts off-centre. It’s time now to meet our acclaimed local chef and walk with him to the fields where he cultivates his homegrown produce.
Did you know that on self-sufficient Tinos, every household once grew their own livelihood on their own fields? Our chef will enlighten you about local crop farming traditions and techniques as you gather the fresh vegetables and raw ingredients for your meal. Then we’ll set off to a classic country home where he will demonstrate how to cook authentic Tinian and Greek recipes. Together you will prepare your feast in a wood oven and BBQ. Finally, your ultimate reward, as you sit down to a convivial 4-course meal, paired with local wine or raki, wrapped in the warm epicurean glow of the famous Tinian hospitality.
Experience Details
What is included
Your English speaking destination angel - an experienced hiking guide
Cooking Class
Drinks
Lunch
Handmade Hiking Stick
Hiking First- aid kit
What is not included
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Beverage/drinks other the ones mentioned
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General Terms and conditions
General Terms and conditions
Before proceeding with the final booking, customer has to agree on applicable terms and conditions
Payment terms
Payment terms
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Deadline for reservations
The latest deadline for submitting your booking request is 4 days before the desired date
Restrictions that might influence the operation
As per terms and conditions (extraordinary cancelations)
This experience is subject to weather conditions, (rain- strong winds)
Notes
The menu includes:
• Local Tinian and Greek recipes of 1-2 salads
• 2-3 appetizers
• 1-2 main dishes and dessert, all of them based on fresh local seasonal products
• Local wine, raki and bottled water
Prepare for the experience
Know before you go
- Hiking duration: Approximately 1:45 hrs (4.7km)
- Difficulty level: Easy, to moderate
- Before starting this experience, it is necessary having a complete breakfast
- If you are visiting Cycladic islands in the summertime, please note that it can get quite hot, especially between the end of June and the end of August. It is also common to have meltemi, strong north winds during the daytime
- It is important to know in advance if the guests have any food allergies/dietary requirements
- Good physical condition & sturdy and comfortable shoes are required
- Guests must be without heart, lungs or breathing health problems
Starting time
09:00 am
What to bring
- Comfortable hiking shoes, sunglasses, hat, sun protection cream and loose fitted clothing
NOT suitable
- Wheelchair users / People with mobility impairments
- Pregnant women
- Children under 12 years
Meeting point
Kato Klisma