Top Greece Unique Experiences

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.

Sip on Santorini wine and nibble on local bites during this small-group, half-day tour of the island and three of its wine estates. As you explore, learn about Santorini’s unique vine management techniques, discover local varieties such as assyrtiko, and taste at least 12 wines. Your tour includes a stop at a cliff-top winery, which offers spectacular views of the Aegean by day—and sunset if you’ve booked the sunset option.

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.

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.

Taste the many flavors of wine in Santorini with a half-day, small-group wine tour. Get picked up at your hotel and set out on an excursion to visit three different wineries and learn about how the island’s volcanic soil impacts the wines. Walk through the vineyards and taste 10 wines during the day, alongside local cheese and snacks.

The Greek port city of Thessaloniki is known for its magnificent Byzantine and Ottoman–era monuments, but many travelers never explore beyond the historic sights. On this tour, discover the city through the eyes of a Thessaloniki local, and enjoy a personalized itinerary custom-made for you. Choose a tour duration that suits your schedule, and opt to visit museums, markets, neighborhoods and more—wherever interests you most.

Explore lush olive groves and visit a traditional olive mill to uncover the secrets of Greek olive oil. Participate in a professional panel tasting, sampling two varieties of olive oil, by learning to identify the finest qualities. Savor olive products, enhancing your understanding and appreciation of this Mediterranean staple. After your olive oil adventure, wonder around the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus. Marvel at the theater's remarkable acoustics. Continue your journey to the Asklepieion, the ancient medical center dedicated to Asclepius, the god of healing. Discover the history and significance of this therapeutic sanctuary, which served as a major health center in antiquity. This experience offers a blend of culinary delight and historical exploration, providing a comprehensive understanding of Greece's rich cultural heritage. Whether you are an olive oil enthusiast or a history buff, this tour promises a unique and informative journey through the heart of Greek tradition.

Step into Greek mythology and experience the breathtaking highlands of Crete on this exclusive, full-day private adventure. Journey to the spectacular Lassithi Plateau, famous for its iconic white-sailed windmills, scenic viewpoints, and authentic mountain villages. The crown jewel of your trip? A visit to the mystical Cave of Zeus (Dikteon Cave), wrapped in stunning stalactites and legendary history as the birthplace of the King of the Gods! Designed for maximum comfort and flexibility, this tour moves entirely at your pace. Enjoy personalized insights from your dedicated driver-guide, relax in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle, and savor the true essence of Crete with exclusive local olive oil, traditional product tastings and a stop at a local tavern for lunch.

The island of Crete has been an active winemaking region for centuries – men and women have been growing grapes on the island and turning it into wine since the times of ancient Greece. On this easygoing afternoon tour, visit wineries carrying on that tradition today in a small and intimate tour group. Enjoy exclusive behind the scenes walks through these wineries, sample their wines and learn how to taste them like the professionals on the island.

Don't just dine in restaurants, but master the art of traditional Greek food on this fun and friendly cooking class in Nafplio. Travel to a scenic location and, with guidance from a professional local chef, prepare classic Greek recipes using the fresh and seasonal produce that’s a fixture of the region's cuisine. Learn insider tips on preparation and presentation, and pick up invaluable Greek cooking secrets along the way. At the end of your lesson, sit down with your host and fellow cooks to enjoy your finished dishes with wine and ouzo.

Immerse yourself in traditional Greek cuisine in this small-group cooking class on Rhodes. Held in a restaurant in the foodie village of Maritsa, learn the secrets to making several different traditional Greek dishes, including saganaki cheese, feta with honey, pitaroudia, tzatziki, and dolmadakia. Afterwards, enjoy the dishes that you prepared.

Take a tour of Athens with a serious, empathetic twist. Let your guide show you and a group around the city, talking you through the impact of the refugee crisis on Athens and on the refugees themselves. Get a glimpse into what it’s like to flee your home under such daunting circumstances, and let your guide shift your perspective.

Discover the cultural heart of Crete on this full-day tour of Apokoronas from Chania. Learn more about Cretan life, traditions, and handicrafts at the Apokoronas Museum; enjoy wine tasting at the wineries of the White Mountains; and sample local specialties such as rusks, raki, and cheeses; then tuck into a typical Cretan lunch.

Learn to cook like a Greek during this culinary class on a Greek farm in Portaria village. You and your private party will enjoy seeing the farm and how the residents use its products in traditional dishes such as vegetables pie and tzatziki. Then sit down and enjoy wine while you eat your creations and chat about Greek culinary culture.

Taste your way through Santorini's ancient volcanic vineyards on a private wine tour to three of the island’s best wineries. Travel through country villages tucked into rolling hills, stopping at historic and hand-picked estates for guided tastings of up to 12 varietals. Peek inside barrel and grape-stomping rooms to learn what makes Santorini’s climate and mineral-rich soil ideal for winemaking, and savor typical Greek snacks along with each pour on this personalized escape.

Whether you’re traveling solo or as a couple, it can be hard to meet new people overseas. Get off your phone and onto the dance floor with this contemporary Athenian experience: a salsa class followed by dancing the night away in one of the city’s most popular clubs. Expect to get fit, bust some moves, network, make friends—and get a sense of contemporary Athens culture that goes beyond bouzouki.

Explore the modern Greek wine scene on this private tour to three different wineries in Nemea. The tour takes around five to six hours, where you’ll have plenty of time to sample wine, learn about the manufacturing process, and enjoy a picnic right in the vineyard. This is perfect for a group of your adult friends who enjoy a glass or two of Greek wine.

Learn about olives and olive oil, both central to Greece’s traditional and healthy diet, on this action-packed tour from Nafplio that offers deeper insight into local culture than you'd get alone. Journey into an olive-growing region and stop at a village famous for olive oil production. Stroll through the olive groves and visit a modern mill to see how the fruits are pressed into rich, pure olive oil. Lastly, sample some exquisite oils with traditional olive-based treats and snacks, including olive paté, bread, and feta cheese.

Love wine? Love food? This full-day, private Santorini wine tasting and lunch experience will tick the boxes. With a wine-expert guide, visit five of the island’s top wine estates to discover their wines. Stroll around volcanic vineyards, learn about Santorini’s winemaking methods, enjoy a private cellar tour at each winery, and sample 20 wines alongside tasty local delicacies throughout the day. At one winery, savor a delectable 4-course dégustation lunch paired with wine, and at your last stop, sip on wines as you admire gorgeous sunset views of the caldera.

Discover the flavors of Santorini with a half-day gastronomy experience. Get picked up at your hotel for a small-group tour that includes a cooking class and a visit to a local winery. Learn how to cook traditional Greek dishes during a hands-on class, and sample everything you prepare. Enjoy a guided tasting at a local winery and learn about how wine is made in Santorini.

Immerse yourself in Crete’s delectable, rustic cuisine—and leave the bustle of the city behind—when you sign up for this private, hands-on cooking class. Pick a time that works best for you, and meet your driver directly at your Heraklion hotel which then takes you to the village where you meet your guide. It’s a quick drive into the hills, where you’ll cook amidst the Mediterranean scenery. With your guide’s instruction, learn to prepare a number of traditional dishes, from dolmadakia (stuffed grape leaves) to lamb with artichokes. Then, sit down to enjoy your multi-course meal, complete with wine.

Take your time discovering the highlights of Preveli Palm Beach in Rethimno during this tour. Enjoy exploring one of Southern Crete's most famous beaches, visiting the island's second-largest palm forest, swimming in crystal-clear waters, strolling through a palm-lined river, and experiencing a historic spot beloved by hippies. Be aware that the boat ticket is not included and must be purchased onsite with cash.

Make the most of your time ashore in Mykonos on this private trip to Delos. Set off from Mykonos port aboard a shared ferry; upon arrival at UNESCO–listed Delos, check off the best of the ruins with your dedicated guide. Listen to tales of Apollo and Artemis, the Greek gods supposedly born here, and see highlights like the Sanctuary of Apollo, the House of Cleopatra, and more.