Our fascinating trip to Greece with… Despina Vandi's guide started, with Ioannina first stop with a stop in Metsovo. Despina's companion, chef Vangelis Driskas. On their journey they met locals, talked about its history, tasted the unique flavors of the area, found their way to Tsipouro and ended up at the fountains of Louros. They visited the island of Pamvotida which stands out not only for its history but also because it is the only lake-dwelling island in the whole of Europe.

Despina Vandi guides us to the area of ​​Monemvasia and the Castropolis with its unique atmosphere and beauty. Wonderful shots of this small town with a medieval fortress, built on a cliff in the sea, enchanting visitors. Today it is a living medieval settlement, perfectly preserved with monuments left by different cultures over the centuries. Together with Despina, we walk the narrow cobbled streets, stand in mansions, monuments and churches, get to know Malawi, the exquisite local sweet wine and visit a traditional watermill to see how the wheat is being milled and how they were made. Traveling with Vangelis Driskas, we discover the region's culinary treasures and learn how goggles and teas are made, two of the most typical foods in the area. We visit Ierakas to see the unique fjords of Greece, a place of unparalleled beauty and we organize a feast with local musicians.

Despina Vandi guides us to Kalamata, in the shadow of the imposing Taygetos and in the embrace of the Messinian Gulf. Footage of the city with its historic buildings, monuments, Railway Park and its unique 5 km beach. It guides us to the outskirts of the city where wild greens abound with the traditions and stories of the inhabitants. Traveling with Vangelis Driskas, we discover the region's culinary treasures and modern Greek cuisine. We visit the beautiful Citrus and cook alongside the seafood wave and share stories with the locals. An episode full of warm welcoming people, their stories and laid back tables with local delicacies.

In this episode, "My Greece" and Despina Vandi take us to Chania, a city of unique beauty and rich history. Footage from the Venetian Lighthouse and the unique old town of Chania with its iconic buildings. The show visits the home of Eleftherios Venizelos in Aleppo, which has been the home of the Greek politician for more than thirty years. The show could not miss the lyre and lute, local dances and traditional costumes. Traveling with Vangelis Driskas, we discover the culinary treasures of the area. Despina and Vangelis start with the famous Chania bougatsa with the creamy cheese filling. They then visit avocado plantations that abound in this place and cook with them. The tour continues with Despina meeting one of Michalis Kakogiannis' comeback movie "Zorbas".

My Greece trip to Chania continues and Despina Vandi guides us to a corner of Crete, a few kilometers outside Chania, in the village of Drakona, where there is a gastronomic paradise! There, Mrs. Popi and her son Stelios grow their own produce in their gardens, own a small farm and make the village a tourist attraction. Stelios is the true expressor of the Cretan Slow Food. He cooks in the wood oven and parasites his grandmother's traditional recipes! Afterwards, Despina and Vangelis will find out why Mr Antonis' bougatsa is considered to be special and has such a high reputation in all of Chania and they will make the nut with Ns Electra. They will talk about the history of the Cretan knife and learn about the etching technique that continues through the new generation. "My Greece" will certainly not miss the Cretan songs. And as always Vangelis Driskas will cook delicious dishes inspired by local cuisine.

My Greece and Despina Vandi guide us to Nafplio, the first capital of Greece, with its beautiful center where buildings of unique beauty dominate. A city with a rich history and wonderful landscapes, from Bourtzi to Palamidi and Akronafplia. And the tour begins ... Despina visits St. Spyridon, where the first governor of the country, Ioannis Kapodistrias, was assassinated, before being found in the spectacular orange groves of Argolic land and the artichoke estates in Iria and Candia. There, along with Vangelis Driska, they cook local produce and know the local gastronomy. Afterwards, Despina visits the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus and in Lygourio meets Mrs. Kakia at the famous Leonidas tavern where stories are shared by the great actors and performances from the 1960s to the present.

In this episode of My Greece, Despina Vandi guides us to Meteora and Trikala. The imposing towering cliffs of Meteora comprise an impressive stone complex that captivates the visitor, and here is the second largest monastic complex in Greece, one of the most important monuments of the Orthodox Church. Despina visits the Monastery of Agios Stefanos and the Byzantine Church of the Assumption in Kalambaka, built over 1,000 years ago on the ancient temple of Apollo. Then he goes for truffle hunting, while Vangelis Driskas cooks us two delicious truffle dishes, as well as traditional recipes with local produce. With a modern electric car, Despina arrives in Trikala and visits the Research Center - Museum "Vasilis Tsitsani". Press releases of that time, lyrics, scores and his bouzouki are just some of the items that will unravel the life and work of the great Greek composer and lyricist.

Despina Vandi guides us to the capital of the Cyclades, the beautiful Syros. The tour starts from Ermoupolis: Marble-paved streets, beautiful neoclassical buildings starring the 19th century Town Hall in the central square and very close to the famous Apollo Theater, where Despina meets the dance group from the Traditional Syros Workshop "Aroma Paradisi". Despina then visits the imposing Holy Church of St. Nicholas and after the historic settlement of Ano Syros and its famous alleys, as well as the Catholic Church of San George. After all, Orthodox and Catholics have been in harmony with Syros for years. In Ano Syros, Markos Vamvakaris wrote Fragosiriani and we learn a lot about the life of this great Greek composer of rebetiko and folk song. Vangelis Driskas presents the unique Syrian products. With local cheeses, sausages, fennel and delicacies it combines savory and sweet dishes in amazing locations. Syros a Cycladic island with life all year long!

The journey begins at the heart of the volcano and the unique Akrotiri. The man who completed the excavation explains to Despina why this unexplored settlement 3,700 years later left the global scientific community speechless and made Santorini one of the most visited islands in the world. At the Caldera straits, Despina meets a couple of honeymooners from Japan while cooking with the famous Santorini fava, along with Vangelis Driskas, tasting the famous Santorini wine, as well as its unique tomato wines from the award-winning maize hands.

The amphitheatrically built houses, the wonderful colors and their special architecture are the elements that make up the largest preserved neoclassical settlement in Greece. At the historic Monastery of Michael the Panormitis, our faithful talk about the miracles they lived. In the paved alleys of Symi, Despina learns the history of the Symi mopeds and the art of pontoon. Together with Vangelis Driskas, they taste the famous Symbiotic Shrimp, cook turkey pies and learn how to make akumas and salty cakes from three generations of women born and raised in Symi.

Despina Vandi guides us to beautiful Thessaloniki. A city that has 2,300 years of history and its name has become a verse in dozens of well-known songs in our country. With great monuments, gastronomy and culture. Our show also travels around Lake Volvi in ​​this important wetland, where Vangelis Driskas teaches Despina and viewers how to cook grease properly. From this trip, one could not miss a tribute to the Genocide of the Pontic Greeks, Panagia Sumelas, but also the rich Pontian cuisine. As part of this tribute, Despina meets the Tsachouridis brothers, who take us on a Pontus tradition through their melodies.

Despina Vandi completes her journey in Thermaikos' nymph. He visits Aristotle University, sits again in the Philosophy School's amphitheater, talks for two years and remembers his own student years. Archaeologists tell the story of Despina, the patron saint and patron of the city in Despina, guide us to Rotonta and to Eptapyrgio in the Upper City. Vangelis Driskas cooks us 2 separate dishes with mussels and reveals the secrets to the perfect marinade. Despina prepares her own delicious cheesecake and, together with Vangelis, visit the confectionery with the legendary Panorama Triangles and a bougatas workshop with over 40 years of history.

My Greece takes us to the island of the Knights, the fourth largest island in Greece. From the cobblestone streets of the old medieval town, to the magnificent Acropolis of Lindos and the countless lacy beaches, Rhodes is an island you fall in love with at first glance. Despina meets a young Tsambika who tells her the story of Virgin Mary on the island, and sees for the first time the small horses of Rhodes who are descendants of an ancient breed. He tastes traditional rosettes with garland from the hands of Vangelis Driska, visits the village of Apollo and discover the delicious local melonias, while the owner of the most famous restaurant on the island learns stories of his lecturers and actors.