Oliveology’s Gastronomic Sailing Holiday
Oliveology’s Gastronomic Sailing Holiday
Oliveology’s Gastronomic Sailing Experience
From Kefalonia and all around the Ionian islands (Lefkas – Kastos – Ithaca – Fiskardo – Kefalonia – Meganisi)
Enjoy the deep blue Greek sea and unexplored island corners. Savour local fresh produce, artisan cheese, and wine and learn about the unique terroir of the Ionian islands. Taste Oliveology’s organic ingredients and cold pressed extra virgin olive oil. You will be accompanied by Lida, member of the Oliveology team.
During Oliveology’s Gastronomic Sailing Trip, you will wake up to a delicious breakfast -think Greek yogurt, honey and fresh fruit, freshly baked bread from the island bakery, artisan cheese, and home made jams. You will enjoy the island sea and a culinary activity every day, be it learning how to make your own stuffed vegetables, meeting local cheese producers and wine makers, visiting farmers’ markets and shopping for local produce, or even fishing yourself if you wish. Or how about learning basic sailing skills. And of course enjoy al fresco lunches with vibrant salads with grains and pulses, fresh vegetables herbs and extra virgin olive oil, all freshly prepared on board. Savour vegetarian Greek traditional dishes such as stuffed tomatoes and peppers.
Suggested activities:
Walk around the island of Kastos, which is full of olive trees and learn about the production of olive oil
Visit the artisan cheese producer of Sami, and hear more about shorter farm-to-table local initiatives
Visit the Museum of olive oil production at Ayia Efimia
Meet the traditional local cured meat producer of Lefkas, specialising in Salami Lefkados
Suggested dishes that you will prepare and savour on board:
Lentils with olives, roasted red peppers, feta cheese & fresh herbs
Stuffed courgette flowers with rice & herbs
Aubergine lasagna with tomato sauce & dry mizithra
Tomato fritters with a yoghurt & mint sauce
Galomizithra pie with honey & walnuts
Traditional Greek spanakoryzo (spinach & rice stew)
Oven baked gigantes beans with grape molasses, fresh tomatoes & oregano olive oil
Zucchini, corn & feta salad with lemongrass & tarragon olive oil
Bulgur wheat with cucumber, fresh herbs & yogurt-lemon dressing
A unique experience, especially for a group of friends or family members! This is a trip for a group of 6 guests. Please contact us in case you are not a group of six, so that we can bring you together with other guests.
Price: £3400 per cabin (for two people)
Duration: 7 days / 7 nights
Available Dates: email us with your availability!
Bookings and waiting list: workshops@oliveology.co.uk
**Email us for other family sailing trips, including thematic trips with yoga, freediving and many more!!**
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Oliveology’s Gastronomic Sailing Experience includes:
You will visit the following islands and ports: Lefkas – Kastos – Kioni (Ithaca) – Vathi (Ithaca) – Fiskardo (Kefalonia) – Assos (Kefalonia) – Meganisi.
A culinary expert from the Oliveology Team to accompany you during your trip.
Accommodation for 7 nights on the yacht.
Daily culinary (and other) activities:
-cooking classes on board
-visits to local producers and wine makers
-shopping in farmers’ markets
-learning sailing skills
-fishing (optional)
-eating at local tavernas
All activities on offer can be adjusted according to your interests, so that we create together the perfect holiday!
Freshly prepared vegetarian (optional pescatarian) meals on board:
-All breakfasts (7 days)
-All lunches (7 days)
-Dinners (3 days)
-Snacks, soft drinks, Greek wine and beer
Full use of the yacht, facilities and snorkelling equipment available.
Price includes all taxes. Flights are not included and need to be booked separately. The starting point of the trip is on the island of Kefalonia.
The Team:
Lida Papamatthaiaki is a trained chef and an anthropologist, focussing on food and the senses. Her experience working with food is diverse. Lida has worked in professional kitchens in Greece and London, consulted artisan food companies, joined food conferences and culinary seminars. She has also been writing and developing recipes for Oliveology for the last five years. In addition she has been volunteering in social kitchens for refugees in Athens. Lida is passionate about tangible and intangible heritage. She participated in an oral history research project documenting food practices in Northern Greece and worked for museums in Greece, developing food-related creative learning programs. She brings in her memories from her place of origin, Crete. Her workshops are inspired by the intersection of food heritage, culture and history.
Dietary requirements:
All menus are finalised one month before the departure date. Please contact us directly with any dietary requirements and we will do our best to accommodate you.
As the kitchen on the yacht is shared, we cannot guarantee an allergy-free environment.
Cancellation policy:
Please be advised that due to nature of the experience, there will be no refunds or cancellations. So please ensure you will be able to attend before registering. Of course, you have the option to give your ticket to a friend or family member.
Payment information:
Upon registering, a deposit of 50% is required. Final payment is due 2 months before departure.
Sailing Experience:
Sailing life is quite different than any other holiday experience. Space and facilities on board are limited. Even though you are not to expect a 5* hotel environment, you are to experience nights under the stars, swimming in secluded locations, fresh food, and good company.
What to bring with me:
Here are some ideas on what to pack: swimsuits, flip flops, comfortable clothes for warm weather, boat shoes, sunscreen, a light jacket, a hat. You will also find on the boat towels, linen, blankets, snorkelling equipment and some books in various languages!
The yacht:
The yacht is a Bavaria 44′ (44 feet or 13.4m long), built in 2003 and has 4 cabins and 2 WCs. She can carry up to 8 passengers maximum (6 guests + Oliveology member + skipper) and is equipped with oven, fridge, BBQ, PC, WiFi, dinghy with outboard motor.
How to get there:
Flights
Our departure point is on the island of Kefalonia. Easyjet has regular directs flights from London Gatwick to Kefalonia, and you can also have a look at other charter flights here.
Transport to-from the boat
We can arrange for you a minivan (for larger groups), or a local taxi for up to 3 people. The cost is 100€ one way for the van and 60€ for the taxi. There is also the more affordable option of using local buses, please contact us for more details.
