Top Greece Classes & Workshops - page 3

Enjoy a hassle-free arrival in Athens with this private transfer service. Meet your driver at Athens International Airport, and relax on the journey to your Athens city or coastal hotel, apartment, or vacation rental. There’s no need to worry about taxi meters or carrying cash: Book online, in the currency of your choice, for a transparent fee, then simply show your voucher.

Experience the best of Athens over 24, 48, or 72 hours on this hop-on hop-off Athens sightseeing bus tour. Travel around by open-top double-decker bus and create your own itinerary. Learn about Athens’ history from the onboard audio guide and hop on and off as much as you wish. As an added bonus, free Greek beer will be provided at a local venue.

Learn how to prepare traditional Greek dishes, and enjoy a convivial, homey setting in a traditional cave house—this unique Santorini cooking class offers a delicious immersion into local culinary traditions. Make your own way to the facilities, and enjoy appetizers and wine upon arrival. With your guide’s hands-on instructions, learn how to prepare several Greek dishes. At the end of class, enjoy your meal on the lovely terrace, with wine, desserts, and Greek coffee to go with.

Sample some of Crete’s finest produce on a small-group honey and extra-virgin olive oil-tasting tour. Visit a local manufacturer and see where and how these fine ingredients are made, from start to finish. Then, get a chance to sample some honey and olive oil for yourself. This is a great way to learn more about local culture through its cuisine.

Experience the flavors of rural Rhodes on a small-group visit to the mountain village of Apollona. Tour a women’s agricultural cooperative, sample seven local wines, and learn to prepare traditional specialties including tzatziki, dolmadakia, and Rhodian cheese pies. Finish with a homemade lunch and a visit to a traditional kafeneion for authentic Greek coffee.

Immerse yourself in Cretan cuisine with a private cooking class in Arolithos Traditional Cretan Village. Enjoy a small tour of the museum and two old houses. Afterwards, learn to make several traditional Cretan dishes, including starters, mains, and desserts, which you get to enjoy together afterwards. Includes local wine and mineral water and dinner.

Mykonos’s whitewashed buildings with views of the Aegean Sea in the background make it one of the most popular places in the area for stylized photographs. On this private flying dress photo shoot experience, don a vibrantly colorful dress that will float in the wind as you pose for your photographer.

Visit the family home of a local Cretan for an evening of cooking, eating, and cultural exchange. Begin your visit in the vegetable gardens, where you harvest ingredients to use in your recipes. Learn traditional dishes from your hosts, hear the stories behind each, and taste local cheeses. Enjoy views of the Aegean Sea and the mountains, then sit down to a meal you helped prepare, paired with local wine.

Try marble carving with a local sculptor as your host, and enjoy a first-hand experience of Naxos island’s artisan traditions. Taking place in the shade of olive trees in your host’s garden, the private class includes use of all equipment including locally forged tools and blocks of classic Naxos white marble. You’ll hear the tricks of the trade as you carve, and take home your own relief sculpture at the end.

Santorini stuns at any angle, but its most magical destinations are often only reachable by water. Experience its rugged coastline and volcanic islands by boat on this catamaran cruise. Choose between daytime and sunset bookings; snorkel equipment is available for swim stops, and you'll enjoy a BBQ buffet lunch or dinner washed down with local white wine and soft drinks—as well as swimming to the Santorini Hot Springs.

Laugh your way through the fantastical world of ancient Greece with skip-the-line tickets to the Koilon Theatre. From Odysseus to the Cyclops, you’ll get a colorful glimpse of 5th-century Athens at this English-language play. Pre-booked tickets ensure your spot at the theater, which offers a fresh twist on the ancient Greek theatrical tradition.

Instead of simply observing Greek sculptures during your time in Athens, why not also try making your own? Practice sculpting with tips from a professional during this private workshop. All the sculpting tools you need are provided, as well as helpful videos on ancient sculpting techniques. Model and carve your very own art object from Cretan clay under your tutor’s careful guidance.

Journey back to ancient Greece on this guided tour of Athens’ UNESCO World Heritage–listed Acropolis. Visit the Theater of Dionysus, stroll past the Propylaea gateway and the Temple of Athena Nike, and stand in awe before the grand ruins of the Parthenon. After exploring the sprawling citadel, learn more about the excavations as you browse more than 4,000 artifacts at the Acropolis Museum. Upgrade to include timed tickets.

Taste the most authentic dishes in Athens with an insider guide on this small-group food tour. Skip the tourist traps and discover locals-only eateries while you feast on more than 16 tastings in the heart of central Athens. Sample breakfast delicacies, visit a historic market, and browse gourmet shops before sitting down to lunch, a cheese tasting, and dessert in a traditional restaurant.

Taste Greek wine in a setting beneath the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Acropolis. In a small group that’s limited to just 15 people, get the lowdown on Greek wine regions and grapes, and hear tales of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and fertility. Listen to your sommelier guide to learn more as you sip five different wines, accompanied by Greek cheese, olives, and crispbreads.

Meteora sits several hours inland from Athens, and reaching its clifftop monasteries independently means a long drive plus working out which are open to visit. Ride a coach to Kalambaka, then take a panoramic drive past all six of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed retreats perched on their rock pinnacles. Learn their history, stop for photos, and step inside three of the monasteries.

Visit two of Greece’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed attractions without having to book your admission separately on this 2-day tour from Athens. Tour the classical ruins of the mountainside site of Delphi, once considered the center of the world, and then cross the Thessalian Plain to visit the medieval rock-top monasteries of Meteora, all in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle.

Enjoy a bucket-list-worthy experience on this half-day Santorini sailing tour. Step aboard the luxury catamaran and relax in one of the comfortable seating areas. Stop to take a dip in the island's hot springs, sail past one of the oldest lighthouses in Greece, and visit the Red and White beaches. Swim, relax and enjoy a traditional Greek barbecue on board. Snorkeling equipment, an open bar, and round-trip hotel transportation are all included.

The Acropolis Museum is one of Athens’ highlights. Save time waiting in long visitor lines, by having a guarantee to skip-the-line to get your entrance ticket. There's so much to see in the Acropolis Museum and this tour takes the risk out of missing important artifacts by having a guide to show you around. You experience will be enriched by learning historical information as you explore.

Spend the day sailing around beautiful Santorini on a catamaran. Imbibe unlimited amounts of white wine, soft drinks, and water and indulge in a delicious barbecue prepared onboard the catamaran as you sail in the gorgeous blue waters of the sea off the shore of Santorini.

This daytime cruise provides a stress-free overview of Santorini’s natural and historic beauty, making it ideal for first-time visitors and travelers with limited time. Hop on the bus at the meeting point in your village, then join your traditional Greek caïque boat for a caldera cruise. You’ll scale Santorini Volcano (entrance at your own expense), swim in the Santorini Hot Springs, and enjoy free time on charismatic Thirasia island.

Discover some of Greece’s greatest treasures and the best of modern Athens on this half-day Athens sightseeing tour. With an expert guide, take a coach tour of top Athens sites, including the Constitution Square (Syntagma Square) and the Panathenaic Stadium, stage of the first modern Olympic Games. Then, explore the mighty Acropolis on foot to see the glorious Parthenon and other highlights. Upgrade to include entry to the Acropolis Museum.

The Acropolis of Athens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the city's most iconic attraction—and ticket lines often involve a long wait. Save time for more sightseeing with this pre-booked e-ticket, and get guaranteed entry into the millennia-old landmark directly. Even better, this package includes an audio guide. Just pop in your headphones and explore the site at your own pace during a convenient self-guided tour.

Delve into Greece’s rich history on this 4-day tour from Athens, which visits the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Mycenae, Epidaurus, Olympia, and Delphi, and pay a visit to Meteora to explore its spectacular rock-top monasteries. Overnight accommodation in your choice of tourist-class or 4-star hotels, breakfasts, dinners, and bus transport are included.