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Metsovo Food Tours
Mountain Elegance and Epirus Traditions
A Culinary Retreat in the Heart of the Pindus Mountains
Perched at 1,200 meters in the Pindus range, Metsovo is a charming alpine town known for its stone mansions, woodcraft, and deep-rooted gastronomic culture. With influences from Vlach shepherds and Epirus culinary traditions, Metsovo Food Tours offer a rich experience of hearty flavors, fine wines, and handcrafted cheeses in a setting that feels both refined and rustic. Every visit is a journey into mountain hospitality and heritage.
What Makes Metsovo a Unique Culinary Destination
Highland Heritage:
Centuries of Vlach and Epirus traditions have shaped a cuisine built around mountain ingredients, smoked meats, and dairy craftsmanship.
The Art of Cheesemaking:
Metsovo is a Greek cheese capital, home to signature varieties like Metsovone and Metsovela, aged and smoked using traditional methods.
Wine & Woodfire:
The Katogi Averoff winery and family-run tavernas exemplify Metsovo’s fusion of old-world charm and contemporary culinary excellence.
Local Highlights & Gastronomic Treasures
Metsovone & Metsovela:
These PDO cheeses are must-tries—smoked and semi-hard, they’re served grilled, in pies, or simply with bread and wine.
Kontosouvli & Wild Game:
Taste spit-roasted pork, venison, or boar, marinated with mountain herbs and slow-cooked to perfection.
Traditional Pies (Pites):
Handmade pies filled with greens (horta), pumpkin, or cheese wrapped in thin phyllo—often cooked in clay ovens.
Trahana & Hilopites:
Local pasta, often handmade and dried, features in warming soups and stews with goat or lamb.
Tsipouro & Meze:
The crisp mountain air pairs beautifully with local tsipouro and small plates like liver with onions, pickled peppers, and smoked sausage.
Spoon Sweets & Nut Desserts:
Enjoy karydopita (walnut cake), baklava, and cherry spoon sweet as a sweet finale or gift to take home.
A Destination Beyond the Plate
Metsovo isn’t just about the food—it’s about a way of life. Stroll cobbled lanes, visit artisan workshops, explore the Tositsa Folklore Museum, and relax by the fireplace in a local inn. Whether it’s winter snow or summer breeze, Metsovo offers warmth, culture, and an appetite for connection.
Explore Our Metsovo Food Tours
Join us in the alpine haven of Metsovo and uncover the flavors of Epirus with guided tastings, cheese-aging cellars, wine pairings, and authentic meals in centuries-old tavernas. Whether you’re a gourmand or a curious traveler, Metsovo Food Tours offer a true immersion into Greece’s mountain soul.