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GreekGirlCooks

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I want to take a food tour of Greece, and I only really have time for one destination. Where do you suggest I go? Some possibilities:

- Stay in Athens the whole time
- Crete
- Ikaria
- Thessaloniki

Really, any place in Greece would be good I imagine! Is there a site that has actual guided tours? I know I could just go somewhere and eat and explore on my own, but I want to meet locals, maybe even cook with some people.
 
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GreekGirlCooks said:
I want to take a food tour of Greece, and I only really have time for one destination. Where do you suggest I go? Some possibilities:

- Stay in Athens the whole time
- Crete
- Ikaria
- Thessaloniki

Really, any place in Greece would be good I imagine! Is there a site that has actual guided tours? I know I could just go somewhere and eat and explore on my own, but I want to meet locals, maybe even cook with some people.
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I am leaning towards either staying in Athens, or go to Crete! The cuisine is slightly different and the island is self sustaining. Since it is further south, too, there is a longer growing season and lots of cultural influences. But for me it is a toss up between Crete and Athens. What did you decide?
 
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