Greece Food Tour: Athens and Islands

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Welcome to Greece! The city of Athens is one of the world’s oldest cities, the historical capital of Europe and a city of culture, history and philosophy. Athens today is a vibrant metropolis that blends it’s proud past with its dynamic modern present. At the same time, you will have the chance to experience the charm of an authentic Greek island, Crete and t...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Taste a lot of local delicacies in Athens
    • Enjoy a real Cretan Cooking Experience at a local home
    • Dive into the local life of Cretan people
    • Cooking Experience & volcanic wine tasting in Santorini
    • Unique sunset cruise around the volcano
    • Local Experiences to see the daily life of Cretan people

What's this trip about?

    Welcome to Greece! The city of Athens is one of the world’s oldest cities, the historical capital of Europe and a city of culture, history and philosophy. Athens today is a vibrant metropolis that blends it’s proud past with its dynamic modern present. At the same time, you will have the chance to experience the charm of an authentic Greek island, Crete and the unique volcanic Santorini!

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityAthens
End CitySantorini

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Culinary & Wine
  • Photography
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Cooking
  • Culture
  • History
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Short Cruise

Trip includes

    • Domestic Flights and Ferries
    • Accommodations
    • Private transfers to and from Airports, Ports, and Tours/Activities
    • Tours and Activities

Itinerary

Travel Map
D1 Athens Welcome to Athens

Athens Airport to Hotel:

Upon arrival, your driver will be awaiting for you at the airport with a sign with your name on it. You will be transferred to your hotel.

Afternoon Private Food Tour:

During this private afternoon food tour you will not o...

D2 Athens Acropolis Guided Tour

Acropolis Guided Tour:

The Acropolis is a MUST-SEE for anyone visiting Athens. It is the landmark that stands out in the city and the monument that portrays the great ancient Greek civilization that flourished in this land thousands of years ago.

Enjoy a...

D3 Chania Private Cooking Course with local in Chania

Private Cooking Course with locals in Chania

Follow us to the extraordinary journey through the Cretan flavors and taste the real Cretan way of life. Up in the high peaks of the White Mountains, you will prepare some traditional and extremely tasty home-made di...

D4 Chania Traditional Villages of Chania Mainland Tour

Traditonal Villages of Chania Mainland Tour

This is a tour of the unique area of Apokoronas, the East province of Chania Region. Heading to Apokoronas one of the first villages is Armenoi. You will enjoy a coup of Greek coffee next to the nature and water sprin...

D5 Santorini Free day at Leisure

Santorini / At Leisure

High Speed Ferry, Herakleion to Santorini:

Ferry tickets will be delivered to your hotel. Fare always issued at economy class unless otherwise specified.

Private Transfer, Santorini Port to Hotel:

Upon arrival at the ...

D6 Santorini Cooking Class and Wine Tasting

A blend of Santorini’s best tastes and flavors with a “touch” of your effort to cook authentic Santorinian recipes are the main ingredients of the experience that is the Cooking & Tasting Experience Tour.

The tour includes the a visit to a winery and a hand...

D7 Santorini Caldera Sunset Cruise

Enjoy your morning at leisure to explore all these white-washed towns built on the caldera

Afternoon – Caldera sunset cruise:

Starting from the port of Vlychada port, the cruise passes by Red and White Beach, with a stop at Black Mountain. It will then p...

D8 Santorini Departure

Enjoy your last morning at leisure in Santorini: Without mentioning dazzling panoramas, the mesmerizing sea or vibrant villages, Santorini’s culinary tradition would be something worth experiencing on its own.

Try the island’s peculiar white-eggplants with mozz...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,085
Price per day$386
Last Updated: 12/8/2023

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Greece Insiders.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Thomas J

May 2023

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Wonderful experience!

Normally, I don't feel like writing reviews, but I felt compelled to do it for Athens Insiders. I made the decision to travel to Athens in the summer of 2012 in ord...

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Annelise Y

May 2023

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I'm grateful to Athens Insiders.

During our college summer break, a handful of friends and I decided to travel to Greece for the first time. Athens Insiders was suggested to us as a place to visit i...

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camerondc2017

May 2023

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Very interesting and educational tour of Athens street art and contemporary politics

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Logistics

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Accommodation

Transportation & Flights

Domestic flight to Athens International Airport. ,
Cancellation policy

B. CHANGES AND CANCELLATION BY US

B.1. IF WE CHANGE YOUR ARRANGEMENTS BEFORE THE TOUR

B.1.1 We expect to be able to provide you with all the services we have confirmed to you. However given the nature of our tours, you are expected to be flexible and accommodate the possibility of alternative arrangements having to be made, even at the last minute and without prior notice. Please note that itineraries are a guide only and may be subject to change. In the vast majority of cases any changes will be regarded by us as minor changes. However, if we consider them a “Significant Change” we will advise you as soon as possible. A Significant Change includes, by way of example, a significant change of destination arising otherwise than as a result of circumstances beyond our control.

B.1.2 In the case of a Significant Change before the tour we will provide you with three alternatives:

B.1.2.1 alternative arrangements of equivalent or of very closely similar standard and price, if available, or

B.1.2.2 alternative arrangements of a lower standard together with a refund of the difference in price; or

B.1.2.3 cancellation of the tour with a full refund of all monies paid.

In all 3 cases, compensation will be paid as detailed in clause D.1 below unless the change occurs as a result of circumstances beyond our control where clause D.2 will apply.

B.2 IF WE CANCEL YOUR ARRANGEMENTS

B.2.1 In the unlikely event we need to cancel arrangements we will tell you as soon as possible. However we will not cancel your arrangements less than 21 days before the tour unless it is for a reason outside our control as provided in clause D.2.

If we have to cancel your tour arrangements we will provide you with three alternatives:

B.2.1.1 alternative arrangements of equivalent or of very closely similar standard and price, if available, or

B.2.1.2 alternative arrangements of a lower standard together with a refund of the difference in price; or

B.2.1.3 cancellation of your tour arrangements with a full refund of all monies paid.

In all 3 cases, compensation will be paid as detailed in clause D.1 below unless the change occurs as a result of circumstances beyond our control (in which case clause

D.2 will apply) or we cancel as a result of your failure to pay your booking deposit.

C. CHANGES AND CANCELLATION BY YOU

C.1 IF YOU CHANGE YOUR BOOKING

C.1.1 If you want to change the tour you have booked in any way you must inform us in writing as soon as possible. We will try to help you, although we cannot guarantee that we will always be able to do this as changes are subject to availability at the time.

C.1.2 Where we can make a change, we will charge for any additional services, facilities, or other items changed, at the price which applies on the day the change is made. We do not charge a rate for changes.

If you have a special request (including dietary requirements), we will do our best to help, but we cannot guarantee it. We promise to comply with any special request which we have specifically agreed to and confirmed in writing.

C.2 IF YOU CANCEL YOUR BOOKING

C.2.1 If you wish to cancel a Multi-day tour booking you must write to us. Cancellation and refund policy for is as follow:

Cancellation up to 61 days before the tour: 75% refund of the total trip cost

Cancellation up to 60-46 days before the tour: 50% refund of the total trip cost

Cancellation up to 45-31 days before the tour: 25% refund of the total trip cost

Cancellation up to 30 days or no show: No refund

C.2.2 Given the nature of our tours, different cancellation policy might be applied on special occasions. In any such case, cancellation & refund terms will be mentioned on your offer. Cancellation & refund terms noted on a pro-forma invoice are valid for the per se booking and overrule the terms stated on this document.

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Meals Included

Breakfast

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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