Top Athens Holidays - page 5

You don't need to be local to Athens to have a fun nightlife experience. This Saturday night pub crawl takes care of the planning for you—your guide will take you to bars near the city's historic center that the locals go to. Get an introduction to the city's nightlife scene and culture and ask your guide for more local recommendations.

This is more than a wine tasting — it’s a guided wine & food pairing experience curated by a team of oenologists and gastronomic culture experts, designed to explore Greece’s most misunderstood wine: Retsina. You’ll taste five distinct Retsina wines from different regions, each thoughtfully paired with a dish crafted from seasonal, local ingredients. Through storytelling, archival material, and music, we bring the story of retsina to life — from its humble origins to its breakthrough in the Greek wine landscape. This experience is perfect for curious travelers who want to taste deeper, learn more, and connect with Greece in an unforgettable way.

Engage your palate with a curated wine tasting at Brettos, where only the finest Hellenic wines are showcased. Each tasting is thoughtfully tailored to your preferences, ensuring an enlightening experience for both novices and connoisseurs. Your certified sommeliers, with expertise ranging from wine making to blind tasting, have meticulously selected each wine from over 1000 annual tastings. Discover a diverse selection of single varietal wines made from indigenous grapes, international varieties cultivated in Greece, and exquisite blends that reflect our rich terroir.

Many travelers visit Greece and overlook its delicious wines. Discover different varieties and learn about Greek wine production on this small-group tour, where you explore the lively streets of Athens before enjoying a tasting at a local wine bar. Sample local cheese and cold cuts alongside, to learn about the best pairings so you leave feeling like a pro.

It’s not just drinks — it’s a damn experience. Live DJs. Drinking games that actually get wild. Free shots that don’t taste like regret. Your crawl blends a party atmosphere with raw Athenian energy — it’s not a tour, it’s a takeover. Tourists become friends. Friends become a wild tribe for the night. Your hosts don’t just guide — they hype, dance, connect, and remember your name by the second bar. Most bar crawls are a night out. Yours is a f*cking story.

Experience a luxurious half-day at sea aboard your own private catamaran in this unforgettable Athens adventure. Your group will love escaping the bustling city and sailing around the Athens Riviera with a professional crew aboard a fully equipped boat. Visit Prasoniso island for a freshly prepared lunch with wine, swim in the Aegean Sea, and enjoy the use of snorkeling gear and stand-up paddleboards.

This tour's unique features include a short walk through one of Athens' most picturesque neighborhoods and an introduction to Greek wine tasting in a charming old wine bar. Your English-speaking guide, a local with deep knowledge of Greek culture and wine expertise, has a wealth of additional information to share. During the tour, you'll immerse yourself in Greek wine culture, focusing on local varieties. The cozy wine tasting area offers wines paired with finger food, helping you better understand Greek wine flavors and pairings. After the tour, you'll have expanded your wine knowledge, adding Greece to your wine map! This whole experience will be full of memorable encounters, knowledge, and local traditions!

Welcome to Athens, our nation's capital & a buzzing metropolis, home of over 30 passionate microbreweries. We present you our latest beer tasting experience, where an impressive & unexpectedly awesome craft beer community is brewing. Discover plenty of styles at the best beer pubs downtown. Crafted by us, the beer lovers of Bonnie & Clyde Urban Tours, who started the 1st craft beer tours of Greece 5 years ago, in Crete! This tour is ideal for groups of friends & beer lovers. _ Highlights ✚ Enthusiastic local guide & homebrewer ✚ Crash course in beer styles ✚ Rotating beer menu to showcase various styles & match guests' preferences ✚ Proudly the 1st Craft Beer Tours in Greece since 2021 Check-in details ✚ Please arrive 10 mins. ahead ✚ Easy Walk (± 1.5 km./1 mi.) ✚ Start: Monastiraki square Metro station End: near Syntagma square Metro station ✚ You'll automatically receive your meeting point upon booking FAQ's: TastyBeerTours . com

Nemea only an hour and a half away from Athens is the heart of the most organized vineyard in Greece. This tour guides you through some of the most exceptional wineries in the area, where you will try the truly world class local wine, steeped in the 3000-year history of the region.

This wine tasting tour is unique because it offers an intimate, authentic journey through Nemea’s ancient vineyards, blending history, culture, and flavor like no other. You won’t just taste wine—you’ll explore the legendary land where Greek myths were born, walking among historic ruins and lush grapevines. Guided by local experts, you gain insider knowledge about the prized Agiorgitiko grape, traditional winemaking methods, and modern innovations. The tour includes personalized tastings of carefully selected wines paired with local delicacies, creating a perfect harmony of tastes. Small group or private settings ensure a relaxed atmosphere where your questions and interests guide the experience. With breathtaking scenery and a deep cultural connection, this tour transforms wine tasting into a memorable adventure, making it truly one-of-a-kind.

Taste Greek flavors on a walking food tour of Athens. Sample a selection of Greek wines and enjoy a multi-course meal at a Greek restaurant.

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Ancient Nemea, curated by Pericles Century, where history, spirituality, and fine wine come together. Explore the legendary Temple of Zeus and the ancient stadium that once hosted the renowned Nemean Games. Visit the serene Virgin Mary of the Rock, a hidden gem nestled in the cliffs, offering stunning views and a peaceful atmosphere. End your day with a delightful wine-tasting experience in Nemea's lush vineyards, savoring the exquisite flavors of the region’s world-famous Agiorgitiko wines. This tour is the perfect blend of culture, tradition, and relaxation—an experience not to be missed! Ideal for history lovers, wine enthusiasts & foodies. Book now and experience the essence of Ancient Greece!

Maximize your time in Greece and discover the Peloponnese on a private day trip from Athens. Following pickup from your hotel or Piraeus Port, your guide takes care of all the driving and logistics as you explore the historic Corinth Canal and the charming seaside city of Nafplio. You have the option to visit a winery of your choice before returning to Athens.

Enjoy a complete wine experience in Greece from WineThing! A luxurious and relaxing trip to the ancient wine-producing region of Nemea in the Peloponnese Taste a variety of exclusive local wines at two wineries. Feel the uniqueness of the terroirs, walk into the place where the vineyards grow, and see the wines aging in state-of-the-art cellars. Enjoy a delicious seafood late lunch in a modern fish tavern that locals choose because of the food quality and the sea view.

If you are a bigger group, send us an inquiry. The ultimate truffle mushroom hunting just outside Athens, on the island of Evia;the second biggest greek island! A daytrip you'll never forget, where the culinary adventure meets the greek countryside. Your day begins with a guided trek through the forest of central Evia, where you'll learn everything about mushrooms and exprerience first-hand how these rare delicacies are foraged. After the hunt, relax and unwind by tasting mushroom recipes while learning about the ecology, seasonality, and traditions that make truffle hunting an art. The trip also includes a visit in one of the region's best wineries, where a sommelier will guide you through a selection of the finest wines, including bold reds and crisp whites. Accompany your wine with a selection of cold cuts, after exploring the cellar and getting a glimpse of the area's ancient history and how it is combined with wine. Join us for a day in the countryside you will never forget!

Nemea’s red wines hold PDO (protected denomination of origin) status. Discover them on this private tour to the Ktima Bairaktaris Winery, with stops at Corinth’s Temple of Apollo and the Corinth Canal. Your designated driver will put the miles in while you relax with the onboard Wi-Fi, so there’s no need to worry about your blood-alcohol level. Please note: entrance fees and tasting fees are at your own expense.

Catch the historical highlights of Athens in one morning on this private half-day panoramic tour. Traveling by air-conditioned minivan, hear about the city’s history, and pass landmarks including the Panathenaic Stadium, Temple of Zeus, and Parliament, along with the Acropolis. Enjoy a walk around the Acropolis’ slopes, and view the best of its archaeological treasures at the new Acropolis Museum. Athens hotel, cruise port, or airport pickup and drop-off included.

Explore the wine culture and ancient sites of Nemea on this private tour from Athens. Make a stop at the engineering marvel that is the Corinth Canal, then discover the archaeological treasures of Nemea, including the Sanctuary of Zeus and the ancient stadium. Visit a renowned winery for tastings and vineyard tours and make a stop at the village of Solomos for beautiful views and a delicious meal (own expense).

Explore the highlights of the Peloponnese on this private tour from Athens, visiting the ancient ruins of Mycenae, the acoustically perfect Epidaurus Theater, and the Venetian-built Palamidi Castle in Nafplio. Marvel at the engineering feat of the Corinth Canal and enjoy a wine-tasting experience in Nemea, home to a 3,000-year-old grape variety. With private transportation and a professional driver, this tour offers a seamless and personalized journey through Greece’s rich history and culture.

Discover Athens' vibrant nightlife with a thrilling pub crawl starting from stunning rooftop views of the Acropolis. Explore the bustling areas of Psyrri and Monastiraki, visiting lively bars, energetic clubs, and even a karaoke spot. The adventure culminates in a large party hub nightclub where you can dance the night away. This tour offers a unique blend of cultural sights and nightlife excitement, perfect for social travelers looking to experience the local scene.

Six fabulous Greek wines. Six amazing combinations. Useful masterclass so you can pair wine & food successfully at home. Explained from professional & certified Sommelier.

One hour and forty five minutes wine entertainment on Greek wine style and grape varieties along with some global history of winemaking. On this wine journey you will be able to understand the wine evolution from 9000 years ago to today. The journey focusing in traditional wine regions of the world mostly and the factors that led to the evolution of the modern wine style making in the New World.

The narrator will show you on the map of Greece grape varieties of every Greek region, i.e. islands, mainland, etc. You will definitely enhance your knowledge in grape cultivation and wine production processes. By taking the tour you will learn all about home made/ low production goat cheese and sheep made prosciutto (excellent pairing for our wines!) according to the oldest local traditions. This unique tasting trip is ideal for wine lovers who seek a lifetime wine experience !

During this unique private Greek cocktails tasting at the Rich All Day Bar in the historic triangle of Athens, you'll embark on a flavorful journey that lasts 1.5 hours. Our private mixologist will begin by introducing you to three exquisite Greek spirits, explaining their origins, production methods, and unique flavor profiles. Following this, you'll watch as the mixologist crafts three signature Greek cocktails, each designed to highlight the distinct characteristics of the spirits. You'll get to taste each cocktail, learning about the ingredients and techniques used to create them. With a maximum of 10 participants, this intimate setting allows for a personalized and interactive experience, making it an unforgettable exploration of Greek mixology.