Itinerary
TASTES OF GREECE starts every Saturday.-
DAY 1, SAT
ATHENS
Upon arrival in Athens, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure. -
DAY 2, SUN
ATHENS
After breakfast, embark on an Acropolis and Food tour. Kick off your day by visiting the most important landmark in the city, the stunning Acropolis, the temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and the marvelous Parthenon and explore all the myths behind them. Continue with off the beaten path areas, the places of the greatest gastronomic interest - famous among the Athenians as ‘’the belly of Athens” and taste an array of delicious Greek specialties along the way: traditional tapas, mouth-watering sweets, delicious souvlaki and other delicacies. Remainder of the day at leisure.Breakfast included -
DAY 3, MON
ATHENS
Breakfast at your hotel. Later this morning participate in a private Greek Cooking class, where you will appreciate the Greeks' love of food one delicious bite at a time. The secrets of Greek cuisine unravel in a simple and fun way under the patient guidance of a contemporary home cook. Learn how to make famous Greek souvlaki, pita, gyros, tzatziki and Greek sweets and then gather around the table to enjoy the delicious meal you have prepared.Breakfast and Lunch included -
DAY 4, TUE
ATHENS / SANTORINI
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Santorini. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure.Breakfast included -
DAY 5, WED
SANTORINI
After breakfast, enjoy your morning at leisure to relax at your hotel and take in the breathtaking views around you or explore the various quaint towns. This evening, enjoy an optional scenic and relaxing private catamaran sunset cruise while sailing by the Red Beach. White Beach, Black Mountain and Hot Springs. As night falls, a sumptuous dinner is served complete with wine and dessert. View the famous Santorini sunset from the Sea aboard the catamaran.Breakfast included -
DAY 6, THU
SANTORINI
After breakfast, depart for your private full day tour, where you will experience all of Santorini. Visit the archaeological site of Akrotiri, then onto a traditional home cellar to taste traditional wines of Santorini, followed by lunch of assorted Santorini meze and wine and time to take some beautiful panoramic photos to remember this day.Breakfast and Lunch included -
DAY 7, FRI
SANTORINI / CRETE
Today, depart Santorini for Crete by highspeed ferry. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.Breakfast included -
DAY 8, SAT
CRETE (CHANIA)
After breakfast, depart for a private full day Taste of Crete experience. Tastes of Crete is a hands-on journey through Crete's culinary traditions, designed for food lovers and cooking enthusiasts. An insight into regional cuisine, a key element of the island's culture, highlights the simple, seasonal foods of Crete. Friendly and informal, this tour features a visit to the lively local market, with a tasting of local cheese and olives, followed by hands-on instruction and lunch at an authentic rural retreat in the outskirts of Chania. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, guests discover how to prepare a number of traditional Cretan dishes under the directions of a local lady cook. Those who prefer to take a less active role may choose to just relax and appreciate the atmosphere. Our experience culminates at the table, where together, drinking Cretan wine, we will enjoy the food and the company.Breakfast and Dinner included -
DAY 9, SUN
CRETE (CHANIA)
Breakfast at your hotel and day at leisure. Opt to partake in an optional tour visiting the highlights of Chania, including the monastery of Agia Triada Tzagarolon, where we will visit the monastery’s cellars and learn about their great produce of organic olive oil and wine. We will then walk around the old quarters and harbor of Chania, making our way through colorful neighborhoods, learning about the town’s past and present. A full day tour that explores the Palace of Knossos and the nearby city of Heraklion is another option. The palace is one of the major must-see archaeological sites in Greece, presenting visitors with a rare glimpse into Minoan civilization. After exploring the labyrinth of corridors and rooms on the Knossos tour, you will travel into central Heraklion for a walk around its historical center and main sites and a visit to the recently renovated Archaeological Museum.Breakfast included -
DAY 10, MON
CRETE / ATHENS
Morning transter to the airport for your flight to Athens.Breakfast included