Thessaly is the heartland of mainland Greece, a vast fertile plain ringed by dramatic mountains that cradles some of the country's most extraordinary sights. The region is home to Meteora, where ancient monasteries perch impossibly atop towering sandstone rock pillars, and to the Pelion Peninsula, a forested mountain arm curving into the Aegean with traditional stone villages and secluded coves.
Top food tours
Guided experiences that show you Thessaly through its food.
Volos Tsipouro and Meze Walking Tour
Pelion Culinary Experience
Volos Central Market Walk
Cooking classes
Take a piece of Thessaly home with you.
Pelion Home Cooking Class
Hands-on cooking class in a traditional Pelion home. Prepare spetsofai, tiropita (cheese pie), and chestnut cake using local ingredients. Includes lunch.
Thessalian Pie-Making Workshop
Learn to make traditional Thessalian pites (pies): hortopita (wild greens pie), tyropita, and spanakopita. Morning class with breakfast sampling.
Foodie tips
Get more out of every meal.
Book tours and cooking classes at least a few days in advance — small-group experiences sell out quickly.
Come hungry — most food tours include 5-8 tastings.
Bring cash for unscheduled stops the guide may recommend.