Athina Trip Overview
Let you eat your way through the Athens’ culinary heritage and fall in love with the flavorful Greek cuisine on this private 4-hour food tour. Step on the ancient cobbled alleys, gaze at the majestic Acropolis of Athens, and plunge into the buzzing and enchanting atmosphere of Monastiraki. Treat yourself with traditional delicacies such as domestic cheese, crunchy bread, sweet donuts, and refuel your energy with a cup of roasted coffee.
· Explore the rich and healthy world of Greek cuisine with your food-expert guide;
· Try authentic traditional treats such as koulóuria (sesame bread rings) and loukoumades (Greek donuts);
· Dive into the vibrant atmosphere of Varvakios Agora market;
· Sample emerald-green olive oils and domestic wine;
· Customize itinerary based on your preferences.
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Athina, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Athina, Greece, Greece
Let you eat your way through the Athens’ culinary heritage and fall in love with the flavorful Greek cuisine on this private 4-hour food tour. Step on the ancient cobbled alleys, gaze at the majestic Acropolis of Athens, and plunge into the buzzing and enchanting atmosphere of Monastiraki. Treat yourself with traditional delicacies such as domestic cheese, crunchy bread, sweet donuts, and refuel your energy with a cup of roasted coffee.
· Explore the rich and healthy world of Greek cuisine with your food-expert guide;
· Try authentic traditional treats such as koulóuria (sesame bread rings) and loukoumades (Greek donuts);
· Dive into the vibrant atmosphere of Varvakios Agora market;
· Sample emerald-green olive oils and domestic wine;
· Customize itinerary based on your preferences.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Athens, Athens, Attica
You will meet your private guide in Monastiraki Square and kickstart your tour with a walk through the vibrant and buzzing Varvakios Segura neighborhood. Your first stop will be a centuries-old cafe, where you will have traditional Greek breakfast and savor your first specialty of the day, koulóuria (sesame bread rings). Then, you will pop into a tiny but charming bakery to enjoy loukoumades. Unlike usual donuts, loukoumades are doused with syrup and sprinkled with cinnamon and walnuts.
You will tread the beautiful cobbled alleys and admire the stunning view on the majestic Acropolis of Athens, while your guide will reveal to you the secrets of Greek culture and cuisine that you won’t find in a guidebook.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Athens, Athens, Attica
After promenade, you will head to the meat and fish market, browse different shops, buy memorable gifts, and enjoy traditional Greek coffee brewed in front of you. And of course, you will discover the flavors of Greece, which is the mix of wine, fresh cheese, organic olive oil, and honey.
Finish your culinary exploration with a final treat from food stores that have been serving their delicacies since the early 20th century.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Monastiraki, Athens Greece
..Monastiraki is one of the central districts of Athens, located near the old historical sites Plaka and the Athenian agora. It is a vibrant square known for its cobbled alleys, traditional taverns, small shops, and stalls. It is always crowded with tourists and passionate traders who sell nuts, lottery tickets, fruits, artisanal soaps, handmade sandals, and souvenirs.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Athens, Athens, Attica
Varvakios Segura is one of the largest and most popular covered markets in Greece. It is located between Omonia and Monastiraki squares. You can walk around the market for days on end, and every time you will find something unusual and surprising.
Duration: 2 hours
