Athenian Delights
(Option: Customized Itineraries)
Athens, Greece - 3 nights
Available year round
If you desire a short culinary break in a fascinating city, this tour is for you! This three night tour provides a cooking class, a "foodie" walking tour and beautiful accommodations in a three star hotel in the center of the city. Athens is the historical capital of Europe, with a long and impressive history, dating from the first settlement in the Neolithic age. Get a taste of this incredible place!
We invite you for a journey back in time in the oldest city in the world. If you are a connoisseur of all good things in life, you will find it on this full immersion four day program. You will gain a valuable understanding of Greek cuisine through hands-on cooking and a food and walking tour.
Experience the Athenian life from classical to current times with a professional guide who will share with you the beauty of this city.
SAMPLE ITINERARY
DAY ONE
ARRIVAL DAY
Welcome to Greece!
Arrival to Athens. Transfer to your three star hotel located in the heart of the city.
Dinner on your own. Overnight in your accommodation.
DAY TWO
WALKING FOOD TOUR
Our guide is passionate about food and with his help you will be able to see culinary Athens at its best! The program includes a legendary tour to remember for the rest of your life. You will visit specialty food shops, lively and attractive delicatessens, mythical bakeries and sweet shops, restaurants, dairies, spice, grocery and pie shops where you will sample and taste the most traditional/ gourmet Greek food. The Athenian food tour wouldn't be complete wtihout visiting to the vibrant central food market.
Our guide will competently lead you through a food stroll and introduce you to the hidden gastronomic geography of the city. A day not to forget your camera!
The rest of the afternoon will be free.
Overnight in your accommodation.
DAY THREE
COOKERY CLASS & WINE TASTING
In the late morning, our professional chef will teach you how to prepare some starters and a main course in a nice location of Athens. The lesson will take place at a wonderful tavern in the heart of the city.
Get to know the wonderful world of Greek cuisine; the herbs, the fresh vegetables, the choice meats that we always use and learn the basics on how to prepare a full Greek lunch which you will enjoy after the class.
The afternoon is free for your own activities. You can visit the Parthenon, or the Acropolis museum, or the archaeological museum of Athens. Shopping is also a possibility! We can provide a guided Acropolis visit at an extra cost.
Dinner on your own.
A reservation at a quality recommended restaurant can be also made.
Enjoy your last evening in Athens!
DAY FOUR
Breakfast and departure.
A transfer to the airport can be arranged for an additional charge.
The metro and the bus to the airport are very near your hotel. Taxis are also available.
*The content or order of the itinerary may change depending on dates, availability of hotels, services or activities, local festivals/holidays, weather constraints, etc. Menus are samples and may vary according to the season
GROUP SIZE
A minimum of 2 participants is required to run this tour and the tour is limited to a maximum of 12 participants.
(The number of participants refers to how many persons are required to run the tour, not to how many persons you must have in your party. Please inquire.)
HOW TO ARRIVE
Closest Airport: International Airport of Athens Venizielos (about 45 minutes to 1 hour from accommodation)
2025 Fees Per Person
Double Room/Starting From US$725
Single Supplement/Starting From US$300
*Pricing may vary depending on market fluctuation
Deposit
After availability is confirmed, a 30% non-refundable per person deposit and the completed and submitted registration form will secure your reservation. Final payment is due in full 75 days before your arrival date.
2025 Dates
Available year round based on availability (excluding July and August).
Included
*Three (3) nights' accommodation in a three star hotel, breakfast included
*One (1) guided food-walking tour with lunch
*One (1) cooking class at our Athens cooking school with 3 course meal and wine
*One (1) market visit
*Transfers to venue if necessary (from your accommodation)
Airfare, transfers from/to airport, personal expenses, meals, drinks and excursions not mentioned in the program, travel insurance and tips are not included.
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CANCELLATION POLICY
Please contact us for cancellation policy information. Travel insurance is highly recommended.
Furnished upon request.
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