Guided farm walk through vegetable gardens, orchards, and natural forest landscape

Harvest fresh produce and collect eggs for use in your cooking class

Hands-on cooking lesson using traditional Greek and Pelion recipes

Enjoy a farm-to-table meal with the dishes you have prepared

Immersive countryside experience ideal for food lovers and nature enthusiasts

Port Pick up & Drop off
Private Transportation
Private farm visit
Hands-on cooking class
Farm-to-table meal
All ingredients and kitchen equipment
English-speaking local host

Once you disembark from your cruise ship at the Port of Volos, you will see the cruise line buses will be parked directly in front of the ship. Our Avalon Travel vehicles and staff will be located to the right side as you exit the ship. 

Please look to your right and walk a short distance in that direction. Our team will be waiting there, holding Avalon Travel signs so you can easily identify them. 

Duration -  4 Hours

Drive to Karaiskos Farm - 30min
Guided tour of the farm
Preparation and Ingredient Gathering.
Traditional Cooking Class
Farm-to-Table Dining Experience
Return to Port - 30min

This experience takes place outdoors on uneven, natural terrain such as soil paths, grass, and small slopes.

Not suitable for wheelchair users or guests with significant mobility limitations.

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

Seating is available during the cooking and dining portions of the experience.

Please inform us of any food allergies or dietary restrictions in advance

Food Menu:
- "Briam" (oven-baked vegetables) with various seasonal vegetables gathered from the garden.
- “Tirokouloura”, a cheese pie with handmade phyllo.
- “Strapatsada” with tomatoes from our kitchen garden and eggs freshly picked from the chicken coop.
Seasonal salad.
Drinks: Homemade sour cherry juice, Local Wine

Cruise Friendly Refund Policy

Avalon Shore Excursions offer a full refund if:

• Your cruise ship arrives late, causing you to miss the excursion.
• The ship changes its arrival date and rescheduling isn't possible.
• The ship skips port or the cruise is canceled.
• You cancel before the Cancellation Deadline on your confirmation voucher.

Avalon Travel guarantees that you will get back to your ship on time

The guarantee does not apply to customers who have changed or deviated from the original itinerary of the Shore Excursion on their own. It also does not apply if the delay in returning to the ship was due to their own fault or actions.

Join us for an intimate and immersive experience on a private farm tour and cooking class, set in a stunning natural landscape surrounded by chestnut, beech, oak, fruit trees, herbs, and cypress forests. This experience offers a rare glimpse into the authentic beauty and agricultural traditions of the Greek countryside.

Your journey begins with a guided walk around the farm, where you will explore the lush environment and learn about the rich biodiversity that thrives in this fertile region of Pelion. As you stroll through the fields, you will have the opportunity to gather fresh greens, aromatic herbs, and seasonal vegetables directly from the garden. A visit to the chicken coop allows you to collect farm-fresh eggs—key ingredients that will be used in your cooking class.

After gathering your produce, you will move to the traditional wood-fired oven, already warm and ready for your culinary experience. Under the guidance of our expert hosts, you will prepare a selection of traditional Greek and Pelion recipes, using the ingredients you harvested yourself. This hands-on cooking class offers a deeper understanding of Greek cuisine, sustainability, and the connection between the land and its flavors.

The experience concludes with a welcoming farm-to-table meal enjoyed in the serene surroundings of the estate. Taste the dishes you have created, share stories, and relax in the peaceful ambiance of the countryside—a perfect way to end this memorable culinary adventure.