Description & Facts: with award-winning Greek cookbook author Diane Kochilas in an 8-day journey to Athens, the Peloponnese, and Crete in the spring of 2010. You will enjoy an insiders look at the culinary treasures of one of the Mediterraneans oldest, most healthful, and most delicious cuisines. The trip is planned for the spring, the most magical time of year in Greece, when the country is bursting with color, fresh fruits and vegetables, and so much more. You will get a taste of village life, urban sophistication, and Greek food at every level, from fine dining to village home cooking. Together with Diane and her partner Yiorgos Kalostos, who is the spirit behind the culinary preservation program Aegean Cuisine, youll visit markets, Greek homes, top restaurants, and artisan producers of the finest Greek products, from cheeses, honey, olive oil and much, much more. The Culinary Treasures of Greece promises to be an unforgettable experience with one of the worlds top Greek food authorities. The trip starts in cosmopolitan Athens and then move on to two of the most important and beautiful food areas in Greece: The Peloponnese and Crete. Youll get to know the cuisine and culture of Greece in a fabulous program that includes: Hands-on and Demo classes with premiere Greek chefs and Diane Kochilas Visits and hands-on cooking classes inside local village homes, in both venues, for an incredible glimpse of the authentic country cooking of Greece Visits to acclaimed food artisans, including award