AN AEGEAN GASTRONOMY ODYSSEY
FOOD TRIP
AN AEGEAN GASTRONOMY ODYSSEY – FOOD TRIP
Embark on a 14-night unforgettable culinary journey through Greece, where history, culture, and gastronomy blend seamlessly against the backdrop of the Aegean’s shimmering blue. From the vibrant streets of Athens and the ancient heart of the Peloponnese to the sun-soaked islands of Tinos, Sifnos, and Santorini, this odyssey invites you to savor the authentic flavors and traditions that define Greek cuisine. Each destination reveals a new facet of Greece’s culinary soul—an experience of taste, heritage, and timeless island beauty.
Day 01 - ARRIVAL IN ATHENS – ORIENTATION WALK
EXPERIENCE: ARRIVE IN ATHENS AND MEET YOUR DRIVER FOR A PRIVATE TRANSFER TO YOUR HOTEL. AFTER CHECK-IN, ENJOY A LEISURELY ORIENTATION WALK THROUGH THE HISTORIC HEART OF THE CITY, TAKING IN ITS LIVELY STREETS, LOCAL MARKETS, AND A FIRST TASTE OF ATHENIAN GASTRONOMY.
Services included:
. PRIVATE AIRPORT TRANSFER TO HOTEL
. CHECK-IN ASSISTANCE
. ESCORTED ORIENTATION WALK IN ATHENS
Day 02 - ATHENS GASTRONOMY & CULTURAL IMMERSION
Duration: 3h + 2h + 2h
EXPERIENCE: BEGIN WITH a FOOD TOUR, TASTING ATHENS’ BEST LOCAL DELICACIES AND DISCOVERING HIDDEN CULINARY GEMS WITH AN EXPERT GUIDE. CONTINUE WITH A PRIVATE HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS, LEARNING TO PREPARE AUTHENTIC GREEK DISHES UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF A LOCAL CHEF IN HIS OWN RESTAURANT PRIVATELY BOOKED FOR YOU. IN THE EVENING, ENJOY A PRIVATE SUNSET TOUR OF THE ACROPOLIS, WATCHING THE CITY GLOW IN GOLDEN LIGHT.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
. PRIVATE GUIDED HAPPY BELLY FOOD TOUR
. ALL TASTINGS AND REFRESHMENTS
. PRIVATE HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS WITH LOCAL CHEF
. FULL MEAL WITH WINE PAIRING
. PRIVATE SUNSET TOUR OF THE ACROPOLIS WITH A LICENSED GUIDE
. ROUND-TRIP PRIVATE TRANSFERS
Day 03 - ARGOLIS DAY TOUR – OLIVE OIL, MYCENAE & THE FLAVORS OF THE PELOPONNESE
Duration: 1h 30m + 2h + 3h
EXPERIENCE: Depart from Athens for a full-day discovery of the Peloponnese. Visit a traditional olive press to learn about olive oil production through a VIRTUAL REALITY presentation, grove visit, and BLIND tasting experience, then continue to the ancient citadel of Mycenae for a guided tour of its legendary ruins. Conclude the day in the charming seaside town of Nafplio, enjoying a guided walk focused on local cuisine and regional delicacies before returning to Athens in the evening.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
. Private transportation (driver & vehicle)
. Olive oil presentation, grove visit, and tasting experience
. Licensed guided tour of Mycenae
. Guided culinary walk in Nafplio
. Return transfer to Athens
Day 04 - JOURNEY TO TINOS – ISLAND ARRIVAL & WINE PAIRING DINNER
Duration: 3h
EXPERIENCE: DEPART ATHENS BY FERRY FOR THE BEAUTIFUL ISLAND OF TINOS, CELEBRATED FOR ITS AUTHENTIC CYCLADIC CHARACTER, ARTISTIC HERITAGE, AND DISTINCT GASTRONOMY. UPON ARRIVAL, ENJOY A PRIVATE TRANSFER TO YOUR HOTEL AND SOME LEISURE TIME TO RELAX AND TAKE IN THE ISLAND’S SERENE ATMOSPHERE. IN THE EVENING, INDULGE IN A REFINED WINE PAIRING DINNER HELD IN A BEAUTIFULLY RESTORED HAMMAM inside a restaurant, WHERE LOCAL WINES ARE ELEGANTLY MATCHED WITH CREATIVE DISHES INSPIRED BY SEASONAL ISLAND INGREDIENTS — A PERFECT INTRODUCTION TO THE FLAVORS AND SPIRIT OF TINOS.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
. FERRY TRANSFER FROM ATHENS TO TINOS
. PRIVATE TRANSFER TO HOTEL
. WINE PAIRING DINNER IN A RESTORED HAMMAM ROOM
. OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION IN TINOS
Day 05 - TINOS – HIKING, PICNIC & COOKING EXPERIENCE
Duration: 3H + 3H
EXPERIENCE: IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE NATURAL BEAUTY AND FLAVORS OF TINOS WITH A DAY DEDICATED TO OUTDOOR DISCOVERY AND LOCAL GASTRONOMY. BEGIN WITH A GUIDED HIKE THROUGH THE ISLAND’S SCENIC TRAILS, PASSING TRADITIONAL VILLAGES, MARBLE DOVECOTES, AND VERDANT LANDSCAPES THAT CAPTURE THE ESSENCE OF THE CYCLADES. PAUSE TO ENJOY A PICNIC OF LOCAL PRODUCTS IN A SERENE SPOT SURROUNDED BY NATURE. IN THE AFTERNOON, PARTICIPATE IN AN INSPIRING HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS HELD AT AN IDYLLIC COTTAGE. UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF A LOCAL CHEF AND AUTHOR, DISCOVER THE SECRETS OF TINIAN CUISINE AS YOU PREPARE TRADITIONAL DISHES WITH FRESH, ORGANIC INGREDIENTS STRAIGHT FROM THE GARDEN.THEN SAVOR YOUR MEAL ACCOMPANIED BY LOCAL WINE, CELEBRATING THE PURE FLAVORS AND HOSPITALITY OF TINOS.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
. GUIDED HIKING TOUR WITH PICNIC
. HANDS-ON COOKING CLASS AT A LOCAL COTTAGE/GARDEN
. ALL INGREDIENTS, MEAL, AND LOCAL WINE INCLUDED
. PRIVATE TRANSFERS TO AND FROM ACTIVITIES
Day 06 - TINOS – WILD HERBS FORAGING, WINERY VISIT & CURED FISH DINNER
Duration: 3H + 2H + 2H
EXPERIENCE: SPEND THE DAY EXPLORING THE NATURAL AND CULINARY TREASURES OF TINOS, BEGINNING WITH A WILD HERBS FORAGING EXPERIENCE, WHERE LOCAL EXPERTS GUIDE YOU TO IDENTIFY AND COLLECT EDIBLE HERBS AND AROMATIC PLANTS USED IN TRADITIONAL CUISINE. CONTINUE TO An internationally acclaimed LOCAL WINERY FOR A PRIVATE TOUR AND TASTING, DISCOVERING THE ISLAND’S UNIQUE WINES AND VINEYARDS. IN THE EVENING, ENJOY A CURATED CURING FISH TASTING AND DINNER AT A LOCAL RESTAURANT, SAVORING FRESH SEAFOOD AND LOCAL SPECIALTIES THAT PERFECTLY COMPLEMENT THE FLAVORS EXPERIENCED THROUGHOUT THE DAY.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
. WILD HERBS FORAGING EXPERIENCE
. WINERY TOUR AND premium WINE TASTING
. CURATED CURING FISH TASTING AND DINNER
. PRIVATE TRANSFERS TO AND FROM ACTIVITIES
Day 07 - JOURNEY TO SIFNOS – ISLAND ARRIVAL & BEACH DINNER
EXPERIENCE: DEPART TINOS BY FERRY FOR THE CHARMING CYCLADIC ISLAND OF SIFNOS, RENOWNED FOR ITS TRADITIONAL VILLAGES, SCENIC LANDSCAPES, AND EXQUISITE CULINARY HERITAGE. UPON ARRIVAL, TRANSFER TO YOUR HOTEL AND TAKE SOME TIME TO RELAX AND ENJOY THE ISLAND’S IDYLLIC ATMOSPHERE. IN THE EVENING, SAVOR A RELAXED DINNER AT A BEACH RESTAURANT, FEATURING FRESH SEAFOOD AND LOCAL SPECIALTIES WHILE SOAKING IN THE SUNSET VIEWS AND SEA BREEZE — A PERFECT INTRODUCTION TO SIFNOS’ GASTRONOMIC SPIRIT.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
. FERRY TRANSFER FROM TINOS TO SIFNOS
. PRIVATE TRANSFER TO HOTEL
. DINNER AT A BEACH RESTAURANT
Day 08 - SIFNOS – MORNING HIKE & FARM VISIT WITH TASTING
Duration: 4H + 2H
EXPERIENCE: EXPLORE THE STUNNING LANDSCAPES OF SIFNOS ON A MORNING HIKE, WANDERING THROUGH OLIVE GROVES, CEDAR FORESTS, HIDDEN BEACHES, AND TRADITIONAL VILLAGES WHILE DISCOVERING CHAPELS, MONASTERIES, AND HISTORIC SITES. DURING AUTUMN AND SPRING, ENJOY THE GREEN, COLORFUL, AND FRAGRANT VEGETATION, WITH SUMMER ROUTES REACHING SECLUDED COVES. IN THE AFTERNOON, VISIT A LOCAL FARM TO TASTE FRESH LOCAL PRODUCTS AND LEARN ABOUT TRADITIONAL FARMING METHODS, CELEBRATING THE ISLAND’S RICH FLAVORS.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
. SIFNOS – MORNING HIKE & FARM VISIT WITH TASTING
. VISIT AND TASTING AT A LOCAL FARM
. PRIVATE TRANSFERS TO AND FROM ACTIVITIES
Day 09 - SIFNOS – YACHT CRUISE
Duration: 7H approx.
EXPERIENCE: embark on A YACHT CRUISE, EXPLORING THE BEAUTIFUL polyegos islet.
Seventy-five minutes of smooth sailing will BRING YOU o the coast of the enchanting PolyEgos, an uninhabited and unspoiled island. Two/three stops will be made by anchoring the boat, alternating between white beaches and hidden bays with turquoise waters. You will have time for a leisurely swim and enjoy the beautiful landscape that only Polyaigos can offer. After sailing around the island, we will head back to Platys Gialos.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
. PRIVATE YACHT CRUISE
. SWIMMING IN SECLUDED COVES
. LOCAL CHEESES, COLD CUTS, AND WINE ON BOARD
. TRANSFER TO/FROM THE MARINA
Day 10 - SIFNOS – FREE DAY AT LEISURE
EXPERIENCE: ENJOY A DAY AT YOUR LEISURE ON THE BEAUTIFUL ISLAND OF SIFNOS. STROLL THROUGH PICTURESQUE VILLAGES, RELAX ON SECLUDED BEACHES, OR DISCOVER LOCAL CAFÉS AND BOUTIQUES AT YOUR OWN PACE. THIS DAY IS DESIGNED TO SAVOR THE ISLAND’S CHARM, SCENERY, AND GASTRONOMY ACCORDING TO YOUR PERSONAL pace.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
. FREE DAY FOR PERSONAL ACTIVITIES
. OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION IN SIFNOS
Day 11 - SANTORINI – FERRY TRANSFER & PRIVATE FOOD AND WINE TASTING
Duration: 3H
EXPERIENCE: TRAVEL BY FERRY FROM SIFNOS TO THE ICONIC ISLAND OF SANTORINI, RENOWNED FOR ITS VOLCANIC LANDSCAPES AND UNIQUE FLAVORS. UPON ARRIVAL, ENJOY A PRIVATE KAFENEION FOOD AND WINE TASTING, WHERE ORGANIC PRODUCE FROM THE FARM IS TRANSFORMED INTO SALADS, LIGHT DISHES, FRESH DESSERTS, AND SIGNATURE COCKTAILS. EXPERIENCE THE DISTINCTIVE FLAVORS AND AROMAS OF SANTORINI, LEARNING ABOUT THE ISLAND’S CULINARY TRADITIONS AND HISTORY, WHILE TASTING FIVE PREMIUM GREEK WINES CAREFULLY PAIRED WITH PRODUCTS FROM ACROSS THE AEGEAN.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
. FERRY TRANSFER FROM SIFNOS TO SANTORINI
. PRIVATE KAFENEION FOOD AND WINE TASTING
. FIVE PREMIUM GREEK WINES WITH LIGHT PAIRINGS
. PRIVATE TRANSFER TO/FROM TASTING
. OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION IN SANTORINI
Day 12 -SANTORINI – CALDERA CATAMARAN HALF-DAY CRUISE
Duration: 5H
EXPERIENCE: ENJOY A HALF-DAY CALDERA CATAMARAN CRUISE, BOARDING FROM VLYCHADA OR AMMOUDI PORT. SAIL ALONG SANTORINI’S VOLCANIC CALDERA, CLIFFS, AND ICONIC VILLAGES, VISITING HIDDEN GEMS INCLUDING A SECLUDED CAVE, THE HISTORIC OLD PORT OF THIRA, AND THE VOLCANIC ISLETS OF NEA AND PALEA KAMENI WITH THEIR REJUVENATING HOT SPRINGS. CONTINUE PAST THE FAMOUS LIGHTHOUSE, BLACK MOUNTAIN, AND THE WHITE AND RED BEACHES, ENJOYING OPTIONAL SWIMS IN SECLUDED WATERS.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
. HALF-DAY CATAMARAN CRUISE
. ROUND-TRIP TRANSPORTATION FROM HOTEL
. GREEK BBQ, WELCOME FRUIT, AND OPEN DRINKS
. SNORKELING EQUIPMENT AND TOWELS
. ENGLISH-SPEAKING CAPTAIN AND CREW
. OPTIONAL SWIMMING STOPS
. OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION IN SANTORINI
Day 13 - SANTORINI – AKROTIRI GUIDED TOUR & WINE TASTING
Duration: 1H 30M + 2H
EXPERIENCE: EXPLORE THE PREHISTORIC SETTLEMENT OF AKROTIRI, ONE OF SANTORINI’S MOST IMPORTANT ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES, AND DISCOVER THE ADVANCED CIVILIZATION THAT ONCE THRIVED ON THE ISLAND. WITH AN EXPERIENCED LOCAL GUIDE, LEARN ABOUT THE HISTORY, ARCHITECTURE, AND DAILY LIFE OF ANCIENT SANTORINI WHILE WANDERING THE WELL-PRESERVED RUINS. AFTER THE TOUR, ENJOY A WINE TASTING WITH FOOD PAIRING AT ONE OF sANTORINI’S BEST WINERIES, SAMPLING FINE LOCAL WINES ACCOMPANIED BY SEASONAL DISHES THAT HIGHLIGHT THE UNIQUE FLAVORS OF THE ISLAND.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
. GUIDED TOUR OF AKROTIRI ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE
. LUXURY PICK-UP AND RETURN TRANSFER
. WINE TASTING WITH FOOD PAIRING
. ENGLISH-SPEAKING LOCAL GUIDE
. OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION IN SANTORINI
Day 14 - SANTORINI – CALDERA HIKE AND VILLAGE WALKING TOUR
Duration: 5H
EXPERIENCE: EMBARK ON A GUIDED CALDERA HIKE ALONG SANTORINI’S MOST IMPRESSIVE PATH, FOLLOWING THE RIM OF THE VOLCANIC CALDERA FROM FIRA TO OIA. WALK IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ANCIENT MERCHANTS, FARMERS, AND SAILORS, EXPLORING WHITEWASHED SETTLEMENTS, COBBLESTONE PATHS, BLUE-DOMED CHURCHES, VINEYARDS, AND TERRACED GARDENS WHILE MARVELING AT THE AZURE SEA AND BREATHTAKING LANDSCAPES. YOUR EXPERIENCED GUIDE WILL SHARE LOCAL MYTHS, HISTORY, AND CUSTOMS, AND YOU WILL DISCOVER SECRET SPOTS AND PICTURE-PERFECT PANORAMAS. THE WALK INCLUDES A TRADITIONAL MEZE-STYLE LUNCH AT AN AUTHENTIC GREEK RESTAURANT AND PROVIDES A DEEP IMMERSION INTO SANTORINI’S CULTURE, NATURAL BEAUTY, AND TIMELESS CHARM.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
. GUIDED CALDERA HIKE FROM FIRA TO OIA
. ENGLISH-SPEAKING EXPERIENCED GUIDE
. COMPLIMENTARY TRANSFERS
. MEZE-STYLE LUNCH AT AN AUTHENTIC GREEK RESTAURANT
. OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION IN SANTORINI
Day 15 - SANTORINI – DEPARTURE
EXPERIENCE: TRANSFER FROM YOUR HOTEL TO THE AIRPORT FOR YOUR FLIGHT FROM SANTORINI TO ATHENS, FOLLOWED BY YOUR CONNECTION, BRINGING TO A CLOSE AN UNFORGETTABLE JOURNEY THROUGH THE AEGEAN, FILLED WITH HISTORY, GASTRONOMY, AND BREATHTAKING ISLAND LANDSCAPES. SPEND ONE More night in athens if you prefer flying back the next day.
SERVICES INCLUDED:
. PRIVATE TRANSFER TO SANTORINI AIRPORT
. FLIGHT FROM SANTORINI TO ATHENS
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