Embark on a culinary journey through Greece.
Greece’s legend extends beyond its whitewashed villages and beautifully rugged coastlines. Thus, our luxury collection is for the traveler who wants not only to visit a destination and enjoy a five-star treatment but truly experience it delving into the local culture and enjoying exquisite culinary treats.
Going back in time, Greek gastronomy has recorded a history of around 4,000 years with especial characteristics based on pure and unique quality goods produced on Greek land: best-quality virgin olive oil, delicious olives, local cheeses, fresh fruits and vegetables, fish and meat, as well as the Greek wine, the nectar of the Gods. In fact, it was Archestratos who wrote the first cookbook in history in 330 B.C..
Pure ingredients, unique dining experiences
Today, thousands of years later, original ingredients are still the basis of Greek gastronomy, masterly combining tradition with modern concepts. Countless luscious combinations make the Greek cuisine unique with dishes that echoe the beauty and the multiple facets of the country itself. Is it the just-off-the-sea and the still lingering taste of salty Aegean, Greek fish and seafood which are a basic part of the Greek diet in a country surrounded by sea and islands enjoyed with an aromatic ouzo or Cretan tsikoudia? Is it the famous feta cheese certified as an exclusively greek product worldwide which is the main ingredient for most greek pies? Is it the exceptional well-bred greek lamb? An almost endless list of appetizing recipes and distinguishing ingredients constitute the gastronomy of the country that gave birth to symposia in Ancient times.
Modern Greek culinary art creates ingenious trendsetting gourmet dishes that surprise and amaze the most sophisticated palates. Top restaurants featuring Michelin Stars – a hallmark of fine dining quality - in Athens offer excellent cuisine, skilfully and carefully crafted dishes of outstanding quality. Awarded chefs in design restaurants with spectacular view promise a unique dining experience all over the country. Not to forget to try out some local „mezedes“ in a traditional tavern in a picturesque fishing village.
A paradise for wine connoisseurs
Visiting Greece, you are also wending through a scenic wine country. In Greece, the renowned birthplace of Dionysos, the god of wine, the wine culture goes back for more than 4.000 years.
Follow the carefully selected wine roads leading your way through to vineyards and wineries and go on a sensually gratifying journey of natural beauty, sublime tasting experiences and memorable personal encounters with the most devoted and individualistic winemakers. It is the perfect country for wine lovers who will soon be surprised to discover that the Greek wine aromas and flavours seem to blend with the landscape, in a way that they could just barely imagine. Qualitative and sophisticated white, rose or red wines – a wide selection of internationally awarded wines are inviting the passionate visitor on a flavoured journey.
Embark on this culinary journey through Greece and enjoy spectacular dining experiences against a breathtaking mediterranean scenery.