Top Greece Dining Experiences - page 3

Rather than dining in any old restaurant, elevate your eating experience on this small-group food tour of Athens. Follow your guide to 10 culinary hot spots located off the beaten path in residential neighborhoods, to taste Athenian delicacies such as honey, spices, sweets, cured meat, cheese, and olive oil. Finish your tour with a taste of the much-celebrated Greek souvlaki. This tour is capped at a small group to ensure an intimate atmosphere; all tastings are included.

Leave the crowds on Mykonos behind and catch the wind with this sailing cruise to two nearby Aegean islands. Set sail from Tourlos Bay to the UNESCO-listed island of Delos to explore the ancient Greek ruins at your own pace. Then head to the island of Rhenia, with a stop to swim and snorkel in the crystalline waters. Relax over lunch on board, served with wine, beer, and soft drinks.

Enjoy a half-day cruise and discover the most beautiful places in Milos sailing on the West and South side of the island, exploring the caves of the famous old pirate bay of Kleftiko and discovering a part of the South side.

Discover Athens' food without having to guess your way around its markets and menus on this half-day walking tour. Find and taste treasures such as organic olive oils and pastries that would be easy to miss alone, and discover artisanal stores and eateries mostly only known to locals. As you talk and taste, hear background and snippets you could only get from a guide. A choice of departures provides flexibility.

With its rugged arches and caves, Kleftiko Beach is one of Milos’ star attractions. Skip the long hike down and up and see it from the water on this intimate cruise with swim stops en route—and snorkeling gear included so you can make the most of the crystal waters. An open bar gets the party spirit flowing, while an authentic Greek lunch keeps you energized.

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.

Kitron is a citron liqueur that is produced on the island of Naxos. Take a tour of a fourth-generation distillery and learn how the drink is produced from citrus straight from the garden. Enjoy several tastings of the drink and other citrus liqueurs paired with Greek appetizers, including several products from Naxos.

Prebook this Acropolis of Athens and Parthenon tour to guarantee your visit to the UNESCO World Hertiage Site. Going with a guide gives you more as you walk along the site learning the history and beauty behind the ruins. Plus, you can choose whether to add your admission ticket for convenience when you book or to purchase when you arrive there.

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.

Learn sculpture from the team who created the armor for the "Assassin’s Creed Odyssey" video game in this engaging workshop. Use selected sculpting tools, watch videos on ancient sculpting techniques, then model and carve an art object from Cretan clay under expert guidance. You’ll bring your artwork home as a souvenir.

There's more to Greek wine than retsina nowadays. Join one of the nation's top sommeliers in a spectacular location just below the Acropolis hill with spectacular Parthenon views to discover the art of Greek wine. You'll focus on rare wines and grapes from local wineries, such as Roditis, Limnio, Kidonitsa, Muscat, and Mandilaras, and get to sample nibbles alongside it too.

Instead of working up a sweat while you walk around the Santorini coastline, relax on your sightseeing adventure with this catamaran cruise. Set out onto the caldera in the mid-morning, sailing around local highlights like the Mesa Pigadia Beach and the island’s central volcano. Stop for swimming and snorkeling along the way, but don’t worry about the beaches getting crowded – on this small-group cruise, make the most of the sand and sea without other tourists on your catamaran getting in your way.

Galatea is a splendid Turkish gulet, the only one on the island of Paros. 19 meters long and 5.5 meters wide, it features elegant lines and spacious interior and exterior living spaces. Galatea has a large sundeck at the bow and a large seating area at the stern, as well as sun loungers on the deckhouse. A maximum of 25 people can embark to ensure the best possible sailing experience. Galatea departs at 10:00 am from the port of Piso Livadi with stops: - sailing along the east coast of Paros - stopping in the beautiful bays south of Antiparos - stopping in the stunning and wild Despotiko - stopping in the enchanting Blue Lagoon (The remaining time between stops will be used for transportation from one point to another.) Return at 6:00 pm The price for a one-day rental includes fuel, food, and unlimited drinks (national beers, local wine, ouzo).

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.

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.

Planning a route around Santorini’s highlights can be tricky when sights are scattered across the island. This guided tour from Fira connects the must-see stops in just one day. Explore the ancient ruins of Akrotiri Archaeological Site, enjoy a tasting at a local winery, and take in sweeping island views from Prophet Elias Monastery. The day ends in Oia, where you can watch the sun set and soak up the view.

Immerse yourself in traditional Greek gastronomy—and discover sights and bites you'd miss if exploring alone—on this small-group food walking tour. Meet your guide for a city stroll through Athens' foodie neighborhoods, and learn all about Greek culinary culture. Then, get ready to savor everything from olives, honey, cheese, and mezze (small plates) to Greek comfort food and delicious desserts. Vegetarian options are available if needed.

Watch one of the most majestic sunsets in Greece with a half-day twilight tour to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon. Travel along the Saronic Gulf and Athens Riviera to the cape, which sits atop a sheer sea cliff and was a sacred site in the ancient world. Tour the Temple of Poseidon, dedicated to the mythological god of the sea, and see the sun dip below the horizon and several islands in the distance.

Sample some of Greece’s tastiest dishes on this half-day food and walking tour through Athens. Led by a local guide, stroll through the city’s historic streets, tasting *bougatsa* (a sweet or savory pastry), ‘*oukoumades* (Greek honey dumplings), olives and other Greek specialties. Then, take a trip to the Varvakeios market to peruse regional spices and herbs.

Sail through the caldera coastline, Black Mountain Beach, and White and Red Beaches on this small group cruise. You’ll be keeping costs down by booking this group tour, but you’ll still have plenty of time to enjoy the cruise as you like. Have some drinks, enjoy lunch, do some snorkeling, or just relax along the beautiful coastline.

Skip the small-group tours that can be filled with unfamiliar faces and book this Athens private Greek food tour to enjoy a 1-on-1 culinary journey through the city. Your guide leads the way to take the stress out of navigating. Visit multiple Athens food hotspots and choose from the 10-tastings tour (which includes kefalotyri, feta, souvlaki, and more) or the 6-tastings tour (which includes loukoumades, raki, and more) when booking.

Discover three Greek islands on this full-day cruise from Athens to Poros, Hydra, and Egina. Enjoy free time at each island to stroll, sightsee, and shop as you wish. A delicious lunch and Greek folklore show aboard your ship are included, and a guided excursion to Egina's ancient Temple of Aphaia (own expense). Upgrade to include shared hotel transfer, access to an exclusive lounge with food and drinks, and meet the captain.

Immerse yourself in the culinary history and practices of Greece during this half-day traditional cooking class in Athens. Tour Athens' Central Food Market to purchase produce, then head back to the home kitchen with your instructor to prepare dishes using the fresh local ingredients. Menus are adaptable to most dietary requirements so everyone can participate.

Discover the secrets of Mykonos’ cuisine with this cooking class. Travel to a traditional farm estate and under the watchful eye of a culinary instructor, learn how to conjure up delicious local recipes using fresh, seasonal ingredients. At the end of your lesson, savor your creations for lunch or dinner with your fellow cooks, all washed down with local wine and drinks. Upgrade to add a farm or island tour or a walking tour of Mykonos Town.