Discovering Greek Cuisine with Windstar Cruises
Sampling local cuisine is certainly one of the many things to do during a trip, especially on a cruise, particularly for food lovers, and Windstar Cruises offers the opportunity to experience culinary adventures in a destination that is a food lover’s paradise, Greece.
From its over 30 Michelin-starred restaurants to farm-to-table cuisine, Greece offers a diverse and delicious culinary scene waiting to be explored during itineraries discovering the wonderful Greek islands scheduled with Windstar. Sailing between the islands of Greece and the mainland, guests can experience firsthand how the ingredients used to prepare dishes are local and fresh. Key players in Greek cuisine are certainly herbs like thyme, rosemary, oregano, and lavender, and vegetables like olives, tomatoes, and eggplants, while the Greek wine industry produces wonderful varieties such as Agiorgitiko, a lush red, and Assyrtiko, a dry white with a hint of citrus.
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As the official cruise line of the James Beard Foundation, Windstar Cruises collaborates with world-renowned chefs to create menus that will impress and delight all guests during adventures in Greece discovering numerous dishes that vary from mainland to island, partly because there are three distinctive regions that influence tastes in Greece: the Aegean islands, the Ionian islands, and the peninsula where Athens and other mainland areas exist.
Windstar’s itineraries vary in duration and ports of call, giving guests the opportunity to choose according to their needs or based on stops on their wish list. From May to October 2024, the 7-day “Treasures of the Greek Islands” itinerary departing from Athens will take guests on a journey to discover the magic and mythology of ancient temples, UNESCO World Heritage sites such as the incredible Acropolis atop the hill of Athens, the gathering places of St. John on the small island of Patmos, the ancient Roman city of Ephesus, and much more. During this itinerary, there will also be stops on legendary islands like Santorini and Mykonos, with their azure sea and whitewashed villages.
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In October 2024, Star Legend will depart from Athens with the 8-day itinerary “Myths and Marvels of the Aegean,” heading to the enticing islands and historical wonders of Greece and Turkey featuring Patmos, Kusadasi, Bodrum, Rhodes, Heraklion, and Mykonos. For those with a little extra time, the 10-day itinerary “Delphi and Meteora: Grecian Treasure Cruise Tour” departing from Athens from May to October 2024 and 2025 will provide a more in-depth view of Greece. Indeed, this trip combines a 3-day land tour with the cruise, allowing for maximum exploration of the inland with stops in Meteora and Delphi.
To complete the culinary adventure in Greece, during these itineraries, there will be the Destination Discovery Event featuring a 5-course dinner under the stars at Ephesus accompanied by a trio from the Aegean Chamber Orchestra.
Finally, for those who want to enjoy a long vacation in this wonderful destination, steeped in history, azure waters, and good food, they can opt for the 17-day itinerary “Star Collector: Adriatic Old Towns and Aegean Islands.” Departing from Athens next June, with Venice as the destination, this itinerary will offer a journey through the Aegean and Adriatic, retracing the past and admiring the present. From the places where Western civilization began: democracy and theater in Athens, modern medicine in Epidaurus, athletics in Athens and Olympia, and many technological and engineering innovations in Mycenae, to the natural wonders of Croatia, from seaside resorts like Hvar and Mykonos to a gondola ride through the canals of Venice, this trip will offer many spine-tingling moments including a lunch at Delphi and Meteora.
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In conclusion, from savory moussaka to spanakopita and fluffy loukoumades (doughnut balls dipped in honey), Greece is a food lover’s paradise, and with Windstar Cruises, you can combine your passion for cruising and cuisine by experiencing unique experiences. Additionally, by booking one of the Greek culinary adventures in 2024 by June 30, you are entitled to a free upgrade to Windstar’s All-Inclusive package with Wi-Fi, beer, wine, cocktails, and gratuities.
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