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Gather a group of friends for a fun yet relaxing day cruising and swimming around some of the best spots in Halkidiki. Enjoy the views from the glass-bottomed boat, which will cruise to two beautiful swimming spots: Vourvourou (the Blue Lagoon) and Alikes Lagoon. Get the chance to snorkel among coral and colorful fish at Vourvourou, and enjoy a hearty Greek lunch on board the boat.

Step inside a real Greek family home and experience Thessaloniki the way locals truly live it — in the kitchen and around the family table. In a small, intimate group (max 9 guests), you’ll cook traditional Greek dishes from scratch, including iconic favorites such as moussaka, tzatziki, and bougiourdi, using fresh local ingredients and family recipes. No cooking experience is needed — we guide you step by step, just like cooking with family. After cooking, we share a homemade dinner served family-style, paired with local wine, ouzo, and tsipouro. As in every Greek home, everyone tastes and enjoys the food in their own way, while stories are shared and traditions come to life. The evening ends with a fun Greek dance lesson. We meet at Porto Palace Hotel and provide a short 10-minute transfer to our home. Featured by BBC & CNN.

Skip the usual restaurant scene for this light meal at the Skyline Bar in the OTE Tower high above Thessaloniki. Pair your light meal with music, drinks, and rotating panoramic views. The Skyline Bar sits atop the 250-foot tall tower (76 meters) located in the Thessaloniki International Exhibition Center in central Thessaloniki.

Visit remote beaches, traditional villages, and uninhabited islands on a full-day cruise to the Halkidiki Blue Lagoon. It's a great way to escape the crowds and explore parts of Greece only reachable by boat. Stop to swim and snorkel among pristine beaches and crystal clear water, and get a dose of Greek hospitality onboard the ship with live music and a freshly prepared lunch.

Thessaloniki’s stunning coastline is best experienced from the water, and this half-day sailing cruise to Shipwreck Bay offers the perfect opportunity. Cruise from Thermaikos Bay to the picturesque Navagio Beach, taking in breathtaking, unobstructed views along the way. Relax, swim, or snorkel at your leisure while soaking up the sun on this semi-private adventure.

Explore Thessaloniki and greek cuisine the local way! This food tour is for you, if you love tasting authentic flavors and discovering culture and history! In this small-group personalized tour, you'll be: - beginning with a local breakfast pastry - walking to various artisan food shops to taste original savory and sweet flavors (16+ tastings) - learning about Thessaloniki's culinary culture and stories behind each product - discovering hidden places of the food markets that a local knows - savoring delicious local dishes at a cozy restaurant By coming in this tour, you'll get connected to Thessaloniki’s culture and local everyday life, get guided by a warm food-expert, expand your taste buds and learn culinary past and present stories ! Contact us for any custom arrangements! We can adapt to vegetarian or vegan options, please inform in advance!

Experience the Authentic Flavours of Greece with Olicatessen Embark on a curated culinary journey through Greece, led by Alexandros Stefanidis, founder of Olicatessen and the Specialist Awards. This private tasting tour blends tradition with modern insight. 1. Introduction & Tasting at Olicatessen(1h) Start with a welcome gift bag. Taste premium olive oils and monovarietal honeys while learning how to evaluate quality and uncover regional stories. 2. Thessaloniki Breakfast (1h) Enjoy koulouri, bougatsa, cheese pie, Greek coffee, and strained yoghurt with honey, served with cultural insights. 3. Countryside Producer Visits (6h) Visit 4 local producers (seasonal): olive harvest, cheesemaking, beekeeping, wineries, sweet-making, or herb foraging. Tastings included. 4. Final Tasting at Ladadika Wrap up with aged tsipouro, mastiha, herbal liqueurs, and digestifs. Leave with a special gift—our thank you for joining this authentic Greek journey. For custom experiences, contact us.

Escape the bustle of the Athens mainland—and enjoy an idyllic escape into nature—on this half-day, small-group tour. Traveling aboard a luxury catamaran, depart from Athens and head to the tucked-away Hydrousa Island, with an optional stop at Vouliagmeni Beach. Upon arrival, have ample time to swim in the crystal-clear waters, sunbathe, and relax on board. Cap off your visit with a freshly prepared Greek lunch before returning to dry land.

Experience the vibrant flavors of Kavala through your unique local food tour and cooking workshop. Immerse yourself in the local culture as you explore the bustling market with a knowledgeable chef as your guide. By the end of this local food tour and cooking workshop, you'll have gained a deeper understanding of the local food culture in Kavala, as well as the skills and knowledge to recreate traditional Greek dishes in your own kitchen. You'll depart with cherished memories, new friendships, and a newfound passion for the vibrant flavors of Greece

A journey of taste of Greece’s proudest produce. During the session you will try 6 olive oils from different regions as well as varieties, discuss about the organoleptic qualities of each of them and discover yourself the complexity of taste, olive oil has.

What makes this experience truly unique is the combination of an authentic olive oil tasting with an exclusive behind-the-scenes visit to a real production and bottling area. Guests do not simply taste premium extra virgin olive oil—they are guided through its entire journey, from production and quality selection to standardization and final bottling, understanding how tradition and modern standards work together. This is a rare opportunity to step inside the world of Greek olive oil production, observe the process up close, and discover how one of Greece’s most iconic products reaches the final bottle. Designed for travelers who want more than a simple tasting, this experience offers an educational, immersive, and authentic insight into Greek gastronomy and local production culture.

This insightful tour with our local expert gives you the chance to taste different types of Greek drinks at local tavernas. Not only your senses but also your mind will be delighted. We will show you how to be a real Greek! You will learn about the history of our country’s preferred beverages and cold cuts, and at the end of the tour, our guide can give you tips on how to get the most out of the night in our beloved city!

Come and join us in our deli food tasting session, taking place at our Olicatessen store at the heart of the city. If you enjoy food and discovering local delicacies, then this is the best tasting choice, as well as some might say, the most fun one. Welcome to an hour of numerous tasteful bites, where you will have the opportunity to dive into the Greek food culture. Sweet and savoury choices, spreads and cheese, traditional meze and new recipes with a twist, while we discuss for the products and producers we collaborate with from all over Greece, giving you a great insight.

Experience the award-winning Ktima Gerovassiliou winery, just 39 minutes from Thessaloniki cruise port. Enjoy a guided tour of the vineyards, production area, and wine cellar, followed by a tasting of 5 premium wines (40 ml each). Visit the Wine Museum, home to one of the largest corkscrew collections in the world. With breathtaking vineyard views and transportation from the cruise port included, this 3–4 hour shore excursion is perfect for cruise passengers, wine lovers, and small groups seeking a unique Greek wine experience. Optional lunch available at the winery restaurant.

What makes this experience truly special is that it offers an authentic Greek cooking class. It’s more than just learning recipes — it’s an immersive cultural journey that highlights the warm hospitality and rich traditions of Greece. You will discover traditional ingredients, family recipes, and local customs directly from a genuine Greek mama. The hands-on cooking, combined with sharing a delicious meal, creates memorable and heartfelt moments. This experience is perfect for adventure seekers, families with children, or anyone looking to deepen their connection with Greek culture. Using authentic ingredients and cooking methods makes it even more special. After the class, you’ll leave not only with new skills but also with warm memories of Greek traditions, friendly people, and the true spirit of Greece.

Discover Greece and its culinary treasures in the simplest, delicious, and interactive way with Olicatessen. Taste Greece, Region by Region Unique Greek food tour Ideal for Everyone This is more than just a food tasting — it’s a journey through the mountains, islands, and plains of Greece

Aegean sea Cruises provide personalized Day and Multi-Day Private Cruises with Luxury Sailing Yachts, Catamarans and Motor Boats in all Greek islands and especially across the North Aegean Sea, such as Thassos, Samothraki, Lemnos, Skiathos and the coasts of Kavala and Chalkidiki. We service our customers on the finest and newest boats, equipped with the most experienced skippers, at competitive prices. Our goal is to satisfy all the requirements, preferences and needs of the local and inbound tourist population in Greece and beyond. In addition, you can enjoy your breakfast, light meal or dinner on board. Our selective menus cooked by our skippers on board.( EXTRA CHARGE ) *Our cruises has experienced skippers qualified in the highest European standards and they follow the Greek navigation legislation. And our programs include individual insurance cover and they hold Tour Operator license guaranteed by the Discovery Travel Bulgaria Ltd.

Through guided tasting and sensory exploration, you’ll learn the essential principles behind successful honey and cheese pairing — how sweetness, acidity, fat, salt and overall intensity come into balance. Along the way, storytelling from producers, practical tips and inspiration make it easy to recreate refined pairings at home. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to experience Greek gastronomy at its finest, immersive, flavour-led and deeply connected to place. The tasting is equivalent to a light meal and is designed for food lovers, curious explorers and anyone looking to experience something truly memorable at the country’s leading delicatessen.

The word Agni means pure, unadulterated. Agni farm is the farm away from the noise of the city, where you will come in contact with life in nature. Υou will experience the pure authentic traditional Greek way of life, the culture, the hospitality, the everyday lifestyle of our traditional Greek family and the Greek art of cooking. We will welcome you to our home and we will make you feel like you are at home. You will taste and enjoy Greek coffee or hot mountain tea, some Greek meze snacks and traditional welcome drinks. You can familiarize with the animals of the farm, wander through our vegetable garden, cut fresh vegetables, learn all the secrets of Greek gastronomy and then create your farm to table meals! There is a possibility for the menu to be modified in case a guest has food allergies and we also offer VEGAN menu!

Spend a day at sea on your Thessaloniki vacation with a private catamaran cruise. Relax as the skipper steers you and your group on a round-trip route from Nikiti to Kelifos Island, aka Turtle Island. The route includes stops at Kalogria and Agios Georgios beaches for water sports and beach basking, with snacks and beverages available on board.

Booking a Private Catamaran Tour in Santorini is a dream come true! We offer daily cruises to Santorini’s beautiful sights. The best way to spend a day at sea and create memories with your loved ones at a unique setting. The best way to discover all the beauty and magic places of Santorini, having a great time on board with music, drinks and lots of fun! Combine your residence in the island with a full sailing day to explore hidden paradises and enjoy private moments in a unique scenery. Our very kind crew will make your cruise unique and is ready to please you!

We extend our invitation to those seeking relaxation and the opportunity to bask in the beauty of Halkidiki. Experience the coastline in the most ecological, enchanting, and secure manner through our yacht services. Itinerary Our journey commences with the first stop at Kelyfos, an ideal spot for both swimming and snorkeling in its crystal-clear waters. We sail to Spalathronisia and explore lush beaches, including the renowned Lemos, characterized by its narrow sand stripe with the sea on both sides. Around noon, we pause for an optional lunch at a restaurant in Neos Marmaras, Halkidiki, Spalathronisia, or another picturesque location. Continuing our adventure, we navigate the coves of south Neos Marmaras – Porto Carras, stopping for one last refreshing swim before heading to the charming “Kameno” beach, accessible only by sea. Please note that the cruise itinerary may be subject to changes based on weather conditions or guest preferences.

Come and join us in our honey-tasting session, taking place at our Olicatessen store, at the heart of the city. Together we will explore the versatile world of honey trying a big variety from every corner of Greece. Consistency, taste, and color can vary but we promise that each of the honey, you are going to try, is of the highest quality. From the most remote mountains to the smallest islands, great producers trust us with their produce and we do our best to spread their stories and ethos.