Madeira Luxury Tour
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READ MORE...Ouzo, local Meze & Loukoumades! And let's not forget traditional Greek Souvlaki - Irresistible! This will be your chance to taste your way around Athens. And if 4 days are not enough, we can combine it with any of our other Greek or even Italian Tours. Yamas!
Arriving at Athens airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free to relax or set out for your first taste of Athens. Stroll through the narrow lanes of ancient Plaka, the oldest district of Athens, or enjoy shopping at Ermou, Kolonaki & Voukourestiou streets.
What better way to explore Athens than eating your way through it? This morning, as well as getting personal attention from your knowledgeable guide, you will be introduced to the history of Greek gastronomy and discover beautiful neighbourhoods & off the beaten path eateries. With an in-the-know foodie guide and in the company of no more than 12 participants, you’ll enjoy 15 tastings of Greek cuisine as you walk through the non-touristic neighbourhoods of Athens, to meet vendors and learn about secret Greek recipes. From traditional pies to cold cuts to stuffed tomatoes to “loukoumades”, your taste buds will be tingling the entire time. Departing from Syntagma Square in the heart of Athens, set off on a 4-hour exploration that will introduce you to the local culinary scene while your foodie expert guide shares insights about the enduring history of Greek food and the local culture. You'll learn why food is a special element of Greek culture; the different fresh and pure ingredients that the Greek land provides us with during all seasons; how different spices have different uses and what makes Greek cuisine so special. Starting your day with a traditional stuffed phyllo pie from a family-run place since the 20s, you will be led to hidden culinary gems inside the city that only locals know about. We will visit many different food and pastry shops, off-the-beaten-path taverns & traditional restaurants, and explore the Athens Central Market, the centre of Athens's commercial life. Featuring 15 delicious tastings like dolmades, "pastourma", feta cheese, and the famous kalamata olives, you'll get to escape the crowds and taste the best of what Athens offers. You won’t need to have breakfast and we guarantee there will be no room for lunch! The remainder of the day is free to continue exploring Athens at your leisure. (B)
This evening, after a day at leisure, immerse yourself in local culture through a delightful hands-on Greek cooking experience followed by dinner. Discover the secrets of authentic Greek cuisine as you learn to prepare five traditional dishes, then sit down to enjoy everything you’ve created. Inspired by the healthy and flavourful Mediterranean diet, the class features either a 4-course menu with starters, salad, main course, and dessert, or a 3-course menu with additional starters—offering the same variety of dishes in both options. (B.D)
Enjoy a final breakfast at your hotel before being transferred to the airport to begin your return journey. Or as about extending your stay in Greece perhaps visiting another of Greece's sunny islands. (B)
This tour departs daily from April 01 to October 31, 2026