Top Greece Dining Experiences

Discover the flavors of Zakynthian culture during a half-day cooking class complete with lunch. Learn the secrets behind traditional Greek fare over the course of a hands-on, small-group class that includes dishes such as spinach and feta pie with filo pastry, stifado, and other local specialties. Learn about the history of the island while you cook and feast on everything you prepare in a shady garden over lunch.

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.

Connoisseurs believe Santorini’s old port, Amoudi Bay, nestled below the cliffs of Oia, boasts the island’s finest sunsets. This cruise, with a generous sit-down Greek dinner plus white wine or beer, is limited to just 20 guests, ensuring you enjoy it in style. After stops for swimming and snorkeling at Red Beach, Palea Kameni island, and either White Beach or Mesa Pigadia Beach, soak up the sunset before transferring home.

Sail the Aegean Sea aboard a spacious catamaran with this all-inclusive swimming cruise, departing from Mandraki Harbour. Visit three beautiful bays in Rhodes—Anthony Quinn Bay, Kallithea Springs, and Traganou Beach—while enjoying unlimited drinks and a delicious Greek barbecue with open bar. Relax in the sun, snorkel among marine life, or take in the stunning scenery for a perfect, stress-free day.

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.

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.

Immerse yourself in an evening of Greek culture with this dinner and dancing experience in Athens. You'll head up to the historic neighborhood of Plaka where you'll sit down for a 3-course feast in a charming local tavern. While you dine on traditional food, you’ll be entertained by folk dancers performing popular Greek dances.

Experience Santorini’s volcanic landscapes from the blue Aegean on this catamaran cruise with transfers, BBQ lunch, drinks, and free Wi-Fi. Choose between a day cruise from Amoudi Bay across the caldera to Vlychada Marina or a sunset cruise in reverse to capture the perfect sunset. Both include stops at Red Beach, White Beach or Mesa Pigadia Beach, and the Santorini Hot Springs.

Santorini’s caldera is a gorgeous sight to see from the waters of the Aegean Sea. Skip the crowded shared boat tours and enjoy a private luxury cruise around the island. This cruise gives you an opportunity to see the diverse landscape while relaxing topside. You’ll sail by volcanic islands, hot springs, fishing villages, and beaches while enjoying an open bar and a delicious barbecue.

There’s no better souvenir to bring back from your Athens vacation than the gift of Greek cuisine. Get to grips with seasonally changing classics like tzatziki, roast lamb, stuffed vine leaves, and flaky spinach pie on this half-day cooking course in a central Athens taverna. Once you’re done, sit down and savor the fruits of your labor, accompanied with a glass of wine, beer, or soft drink—and Acropolis views.

Revel in Santorini’s beauty aboard a traditional 'caique' sailboat on this relaxing 5-hour cruise. Relax on the pretty wooden boat and admire the wonderful scenery as you sail around the caldera past sheer cliffs, islands and beaches. Stop to bathe in hot springs, swim and snorkel at Red Beach, and marvel at the views of shimmering white Fira, Imerovigli and the southern lighthouse, perched high on the clifftops. Enjoy unlimited drinks and a tasty lunch on board, and afterward, choose to visit Oia to experience its famously beautiful sunset views.

Near Chania—on the Greek island of Crete—lies Balos Lagoon, home to crystal-clear waters and pristine sandy beaches. Swim, snorkel, and relax under the warm Mediterranean sun away from the crowds on this full-day small-group catamaran cruise stopping at the lagoon and Gramvousa Island, where you’ll find an old pirate fortress. Hotel pickup is available, and departures are offered on two catamarans with different group sizes.

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.

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.

Cruise along Corfu’s picturesque northeast coastline, passing seaside villages including Nissaki, Kalami, Kouloura, and Agios Stefanos. Spend time relaxing on the beach before enjoying a traditional Greek barbecue, then stop for a refreshing swim at Erimitis Beach on the return journey. The combination of coastal scenery, swimming, and authentic local food makes for a memorable day on the water.

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.

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.

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.

Learn how to cook a traditional Greek lunch or dinner at this cooking class. Experience a hands-on class and prepare at least five different dishes. Bring home the recipes you prepare during the class and recreate a taste of Greece at home.

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.

Santorini’s highlights are spread across the island, making it challenging to see them all without arranging your own transportation. Cover more with an organized tour linking archaeological, cultural, and scenic sights, including Akrotiri, a local winery, and Prophet Elias Monastery. Finish in Oia for its celebrated sunset, combining Santorini’s history, wine, villages, and views without planning each stop yourself.

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.

Go behind the scenes in Athens to taste authentic Greek cuisine on a food and walking tour led by a knowledgeable guide. Experience daily life in the city as you visit a variety of eateries and discover culinary gems that are favorites of the locals. Enjoy enough tastings to make up a generous meal and understand why Greece is famous for its delicious cuisine. Visit the Athens Central market, bakeries, traditional taverns and restaurants, and explore historical sites that few tourists see.

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.