“Experience the wonderful taste of Athens”
4 Day Gourmet Escape Culinary Tour in Athens, Attica
Athens, Greece
Cooking and Food Holiday in Greece
Come and visit Athens, one of world's top culinary destinations. Savor Greek food in local and non-touristy restaurants, admire the unique views of the Aegean, and taste the unforgettable flavors. This trip is a foray into the history, mythology, and gastronomy wealth of Greece supported by a team who are with you every step of the way to make sure your needs are catered for.
Highlights
- A cooking class
- Experience one market visit
- A guided food and walking tour with lunch
- One Greek maze night with dinner and drinks
- Transfer from your accommodation to venues if necessary
- Enjoy daily delicious breakfast
- 3 nights accommodation
2 days with instruction
Accommodation
Facilities
- Smoke-free property
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
You will be accommodated at a three-star hotel centrally located in Athens. All 72 well-appointed rooms, some of which have their own balconies, are spaciously spread across all floors and are equipped with all the modern amenities to ensure a comfortable and unforgettable stay. All the rooms are non-smoking, have individual climate control, fire resistant doors, and soundproof double glazed windows. There is broadband access in every room, while free and unlimited Wi-Fi access is available in all public areas of the hotel.
Program
Sample daily schedule
Day 1 - Arrival
- Arrival to Athens (transfer from the Athens International Airport to your accommodation is provided at an extra cost). The guide will welcome you and inform you about the itinerary
- Dinner on your own
- Night in your accommodation
Day 2 - Walking food tour
Your guide is passionate for 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 visiting 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 would end up visiting to the vibrant central Varvakeios food market. Your guide will competently lead you through a food stroll and introduce you to small, hidden gastronomic geography of the city. A day not to forget your camera.
This magnificent off the beaten track tour will finally end with a lunch at a tremendous Greek restaurant. The rest of the afternoon will be free until the appointment for the night food tour!
This night tour will be a great way to discover these areas, your host will take you through the streets stopping to admire the night time views, the excellent street art and of course to visit bars for a drink before heading to a local taverna for meze; a selection of small dishes that are perfect for sharing and accompanying wine, ouzo, beer. Stay for the night in your accommodation.
Day 3 - Cookery class
After breakfast, the day starts with a visit to Athens central market with your instructor. You go there to select your ingredients, the ones you will need for the cooking class. Then you will head back to the cooking school to begin the lesson. A three course meal will be prepared. You will then enjoy the fruit of your labor.
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 on the cards!
Dinner is on your own. A reservation on a quality recommended restaurant can be also made.
Day 4 - Departure
- Aegean Flavours provides transfer to the airport at extra cost
- Extra nights at the hotel can be added, so please let them know
Location
During this vacation, you will be staying in Athens, the capital of Greece (and capital of Attica region as well). It takes no more than one-hour by hydrofoil to Pireaus and then the Athens metro takes you to most popular places. Athens is one of the world’s oldest cities with a recorded history spanning around 3400 years. This city was the cradle of Western civilization and the birthplace of most sciences and democracy. Athens is home to two UNESCO heritage sites.
The Acropolis is an ancient citadel located on a high rocky outcrop above the city of Athens and containing the remains of several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance, the most famous being the Parthenon. It is a must see attraction.
Next to this monument, with its undisputable charm, Plaka is one of the most frequented places by visitors and natives alike. Plaka's winding pathways carry thousands of years of history. Walk amongst the buildings whose facades are dressed in 19th century neoclassical design and architecture. Dine at one or several of its restaurants. And explore the ancient monuments, contemporary museums and traditional souvenir shops.
You can also see a monument called Ancient Agora/Monastiraki and it was the center of commercial and business life in ancient times would later give rise to the buzzing shopping district that surrounds it today. Also, it worth visiting the Acropolis Museum, The Houses of the Greek Parliament, and the Panathinaiko Stadium (where the first modern Olympics took place).
Food
The price includes daily breakfasts, a guided food and walking tour with lunch, one Greek maze night with dinner and drinks, and one cooking class with a 3 course meal and wine.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
During your free time, you can visit the Parthenon, or the Acropolis museum, or the archaeological museum of Athens. Shopping is also on the cards! Send Aegean Flavours an inquiry if you'd like a combined Athens-Poros culinary itinerary.
What's included
- 3 nights / 4 days, accommodation at 3-star hotel in Athens
- Daily breakfast
- A guided food and walking tour with lunch
- One Greek maze night with dinner and drinks
- One cooking class at the Athens cooking school with a 3 course meal and wine
- One market visit
- Transfer to venues if necessary (from your accommodation)
What's not included
- Flights
- Transfers from and to the airport
- Meals, drinks, excursions that are not listed in the program
- Travel insurance, personal expenses, tips
How to get there
Recommended Airports
ATH
Athens International Airport (Eleftherios Venizelos Airport)
19 km
Transfer not provided
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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