Top Greece Holidays - page 7

Set sail on a semi-private catamaran cruise from Heraklion to Dia Island for a day of sea, sun, and swimming. Your journey begins with a warm welcome featuring coffee and local pastries. Enjoy stunning coastal views, refreshing sea breezes, and unlimited drinks as we sail. Upon reaching Dia Island, anchor in a secluded bay to swim in crystal-clear waters before indulging in a freshly prepared Mediterranean lunch onboard.

Explore the stunning landscapes of Corfu on an eco-friendly eBike tour that combines adventure, culture, and natural beauty. Navigate through lush olive groves, ride along picturesque coastal roads, and ascend to breathtaking viewpoints. The tours include visits to historic monasteries and charming villages, offering a glimpse into the island's rich heritage. Choose from various adventures like the Arkoudilas Mountain Adventure, Sunset eBike Tour, or the Wine & Bike Tour, which pairs cycling with local wine tasting. With experienced guides leading the way, experience Corfu like never before, ensuring every ride is a new discovery. - Engage in effortless exploration with high-performance eBikes - Discover NATURA-protected areas and historic landmarks - Enjoy guided tours that provide insider knowledge and local insights - Includes energy snacks and water for a well-rounded adventure

Skip the tourist food, and get a real taste of Crete with a tour that's created and led by locals. In a small group capped at just eight people, you'll visit two locations to sample olive oil and wine, and learn how to create some Cretan specialities with help from a local cook. Enjoy included lunch with wine and hotel transfers for a seamless experience.

Get a comprehensive overview of Santorini during this private half-day tour, perfect for first-time and time-pressed travelers. See many of the island's famous landmarks, from Firostefani and Oia to volcanic beaches and hilltop monasteries. Visit a local winery for a tutored tasting. Hotel pickup, round-trip transit, and guaranteed on-time drop-off for cruise passengers ensure a seamless experience.

Santorini is home to some truly unique wines, not only because of its volcanic soil and dry climate, but because the island's vineyards never suffered the phylloxera blight that transformed European wine making. Stroll vineyards, visit a wine museum, and discover these unique varietals over three tutored tastings at different wineries, with nibbles and cheese. This is a private tour, just for your group, direct from your hotel.

Learn authentic Greek recipes from the owner of a local tavern in this cooking class in Santorini. Make the most of your time with two experiences in one-you'll also visit two of the oldest local wineries before you start cooking. The tour is limited to up to 10 people, avoiding overcrowding and ensuring you get more hands-on instruction.

Rather than just drinking wine during your time in Rhodes, expand your palate and your knowledge during a private wine-tasting session. A certified sommelier will guide you through tastings of red, white, and rosé wines, so you’ll leave with a newfound appreciation of Greek viniculture. Plus, this private experience lets you ask as many questions as you like.

For thousands of years, olives and vines have shaped Greek culture. Go deeper into these alchemical products on a small-group tour from medieval Androusa Castle. Sip coffee in an ancient olive grove; sample at least three wines in a winery; explore an olive oil mill and taste different olives and oils with an expert; finally, sit down for a traditional lunch with wine and dessert.

Enjoy an evening to remember in Crete—and immerse yourself in the local culture, cuisine, and traditions—on this one-of-a-kind excursion. In the evening, travel via shuttle directly from your hotel to a local olive producer, where you’ll see how olive oil (and olive soap) are made, can taste local products (including Cretan wine), and more. Next, enjoy a generous buffet meal, accompanied by Cretan dance and music performances.

Learn the Ikarian wine-making process and learn the history of ancient *pramnios* wine on this group tour of the Karimalis Winery. See traditional antiquated wine-making machinery, storage containers, and tools, and compare those items to their current counterparts. Wine tastings are included, with accompanying goat’s cheese, olives, and pre-leavened hand-kneaded bread.

Learn to make Greek cocktails by the beach in Mykonos on this small-group cocktail making experience. This is great for birthday parties, bachelorette parties, or even team building events. You’ll get to make three cocktails with traditionally Greek spirits, like ouzo, tsipouro, and mastic- which is all included in the price.

Santorini's Wine Museum Koutsogiannopoulos is one of the world's most memorable wine museums. Built in a natural labyrinth underground, it displays the history of winemaking life on Santorini from the 1600s until the 1950s. Skip the stress of self-driving Santorini's often choked roads and relax with this convenient small-group tour, which includes a tasting of three Santorini signature wines and an audio guide in your choice of 14 languages.

Eat and drink like a local on this Chania shore excursion, which celebrates local craft beer and food. In a small group, sample local beers and taste traditional Cretan dishes as your guide leads you on a relaxed walk around Chania's Venetian Harbour. Try local honey, olive oil, liqueurs, and nut butters at a deli, enjoy classic dishes at a restaurant, and taste Cretan and Greek craft beer samples at a pub.

You will enjoy the Greek warm hospitality in its simplest and most genuine form. You will experience local pure tastes and you will interact with our traditional family. You will relax in the quiet nature of a Greek island and you will leave full of delicious memories.

The guests are presented with the family's traditions by the family itself and they explore the history and culture of the island in depth.

Indulge a love of wine and discover the secrets of Santorini’s volcanic varieties on a half-day wine tour in an intimate group no larger than 10. Visit three family-owned wineries, hear about their production processes, and enjoy tastings at each, including wines from the barrel, alongside local nibbles. Learn about Santorini’s indigenous grapes and unique vine-growing methods as you enjoy 12–14 wine tastings. Choose between morning or sunset journeys.

Santorini’s volcanic soils produce a range of unique wines. Discover them without the stress of looking for taxis or the hell of navigating Santorini’s tight, choked roads when you book this private door-to-door tour with a guide. Enjoy three tastings of four wines each, at the underground Wine Museum Koutsogiannopoulos, the historic Estate Argyros winery and the Venetsanos Winery, with its gorgeous caldera views. Also, sample local cheese and snacks.

Raise a glass to Santorini’s historic wine culture during this 5-hour tasting excursion and investigation of all things Greek wine. Visit three of the island’s top wineries for tasting sessions, adding to your local wine knowledge as you learn about the island’s long history of viticulture, its preferred wine styles, and historic winemaking techniques.

Sample Santorini’s thriving wine and craft beer scene on a small-group tasting tour limited to just eight guests. Visit a local brewery to taste four beers before touring three wineries where you'll enjoy 14 wines paired with regional cheeses and delicacies. Learn how Santorini’s volcanic soils shape its distinctive wines while exploring some of the island’s leading estates.

Combine a visit to the only freshwater lake on Crete with tastings of local olive oil and wine on this private tour. Travel by private vehicle to Lake Kournas, where you can swim or enjoy a pedalo ride. Then visit a family-owned olive oil factory and winery to sample products and learn about their production. This tour lasts about 6 to 7 hours, offering a relaxed pace and personalized experience.

Discover the main highlights of Santorini island on a full-day guided tour! Explore Pyrgos, a hidden gem of Santorini and Emporio and also visit the small Venetian fortress. Two of the most picturesque villages of Santorini. See the most famous black sand beach on the island. You will have plenty of free time to go swimming in the sea or have lunch at one of the Greek tavernas facing the beach. Take the opportunity to taste local Santorinian wine, one of the most famous products of the island. Learn about the winemaking process and enjoy a private wine tasting session of 3 wines made of local grape varieties. Admire the blue-domed churches in Oia. Finally, watch an incredible sunset before meeting up with your coach at the parking lot.

Experience Santorini’s distinctive wines on this guided excursion that includes around eight samples. After a convenient hotel pickup, enjoy activities like learning about the island’s unique climate and volcanic soil, marveling at amazing views and delicious samples at Venetsanos Winery, exploring the beverage’s local history at Wine Museum Koutsogiannopoulos, and admiring a sunset at Sun Spirit Cocktail Bar. Upgrade to enjoy a private journey.

Sail into the sunset with this luxury cruise from Santorini. You'll stop for swimming and snorkeling at Red Beach and make a second stop at the caldera to explore the volcanic island and take a dip in the natural hot spring. Dinner with wine or soft drinks is also included.

Getting to know the real Chania isn't always easy—but on this private, half-day tour, your guide will help you discover its local charms. Enjoy a cafe visit with a view; next, head to a winery for a sommelier-led indigenous wine tasting. Then it's on to Old Town Chania, where you'll go for a walking tour, visit a local restaurant, and enjoy a range of Cretan delicacies, from breads and cheeses to pastries and beyond.