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Step into the heart of Athens' food culture with a unique Greek tasting workshop that takes you beyond the typical tourist path.

Highlights

• Explore the Central Food market of Athens
• Visit historic food shops and spice stores with decades of tradition
• Savor 5 carefully selected tastings of top-quality Greek delicacies
• Uncover the secrets of Greek cuisine with tips and insights from your guide.

Description

Embark on an authentic culinary adventure through the heart of Athens. Visit beloved local delis where you'll sample some of Greece’s finest cheeses and cured meats, the famous ntakos (Cretan barley rusks), and world-renowned Greek olive oil—celebrated for its exceptional quality and flavor. These tastings are perfectly paired with local white and red wines, as well as tsipouro, a bold and traditional Greek spirit. Next, treat your palate to a selection of premium Greek honeys and delightful honey-based products, each bursting with natural sweetness and regional character. Your journey continues with a tasting of distinctive Greek liqueurs—including the iconic Mastiha—at one of the country’s oldest distilleries. The tour concludes at the lively Central Food Market, where you’ll blend in with locals as they shop for fresh ingredients and regional specialties. Along the way, you’ll learn about the key elements of Greek cuisine and discover the flavors and stories that make it so irresistible.

Includes

Tasting of Greek Spirits & Liqueurs – Sample traditional drinks at one of Greece’s oldest and most storied distilleries Greek Honey Experience – Savor a variety of local honeys and unique honey-based products Cheese & Charcuterie Delights – Enjoy a flavorful selection of Greek cheeses, artisanal cold cuts, and rustic barley rusks Olive & Olive Oil Tasting – Discover the depth of Greek olive culture with premium olives and extra virgin olive oil Local Wine & Tsipouro Tasting – Sip on handpicked red and white wines, complemented by tsipouro, a bold and beloved Greek spirit Visit to the Central Athens Market

Important Information

• • This activity will take place rain or shine

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund