- 12 Days
- Athens | Naxos | Chania
“Taste dishes you will cook under the guidance of local chefs and savor wines full of aromas.“
Tour Highlights
Naxos Boat Trip
Cretan Cookery & Wine
Walking Foodie Tour
Olive Oil Tasting
Sunset Mythology Tour
Private Naxos Tour
Food & Acropolis Tour
about this tour
about this tour
This journey through Greece is designed for travelers who want to connect with its culture, food traditions, and coastal scenery in a meaningful way. From the landmarks of Athens to the charm of Naxos and the character of Crete, each destination contributes a different expression of Greek life. In Athens, you can walk through ancient sites while also experiencing the modern rhythm of the city. Guided tastings, market visits, and meals rooted in regional ingredients introduce the flavors that shape Greek cuisine. Naxos offers time to enjoy its beaches, whitewashed villages, and countryside, along with opportunities to try island specialties, visit producers, and spend a day sailing across clear waters to coves. Crete provides a deeper look at longstanding traditions. Take part in a hands on cooking class, meet families who produce cheese and olive oil, and sample wine at small estates. The old town of Chania brings together narrow lanes, markets, and harbor views, while drives through rural areas reveal mountain villages and farms that reflect the island’s way of life. Meals in traditional tavernas add to the sense of place, highlighting ingredients grown across the region. Every part of this itinerary has been arranged to give you a comfortable pace and meaningful experiences. Whether relaxing by the sea, learning recipes from local cooks, or discovering the culture of each island, this journey provides a clear introduction to Greece’s landscapes, food, and traditions.
Visit Marianna’s family-run olive grove in the renowned olive-producing region of Corinth. As an award-winning olive oil sommelier, she guides you through local varieties, including the prized Manaki cultivar, each carrying generations of care and skill. Walk through the groves as she shares stories about cultivation and harvest. Then, at an open-air kiosk with views, enjoy a guided tasting highlighting flavours, aromas, and qualities of Greek olive oil. You’ll leave with a new appreciation for this part of Greek culture.
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FAQs
1. What is included in the Food & Acropolis tour in Athens?
In Athens you join a guided visit that combines key Acropolis sights with food stops in the city. You walk through the historic center, learn about ancient landmarks, and pause along the way to taste Greek specialties in local spots.
2. What are the activities on the Naxos boat trip?
On Naxos you spend a day out at sea, sailing along the island’s coast. There is time to relax on deck, swim where conditions allow, and enjoy views of beaches, small bays, and cliffs so you see the island from the water, not just from the road.
3. What do we do on the private Naxos tour?
A private tour on Naxos takes you by road through the island, linking villages, beaches, and local food stops. You see everyday island life, visit key viewpoints, and have chances to try Naxos products and dishes along the way.
4. What do we do in the Cretan cookery and wine experience?
In Crete you join a hands-on cooking session with local hosts. You prep ingredients, cook a set of traditional dishes, then sit down to eat what you’ve made. The meal is paired with Cretan wines, with simple explanations of each wine and why it matches the food.
5. How are olive oil tasting and the sunset mythology tour included?
On Crete you visit family-run farms to taste fresh olive oil and cheeses and hear how they are produced and used in daily cooking. On another evening, the sunset mythology tour is a guided walk at key sites where your guide shares Greek myths and stories as the light fades, adding a relaxed storytelling finish to the day.
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