Top Athens Seasonal & Special Occasions - page 3

Immerse yourself in the vibrant nightlife of Mykonos and explore the scenic sights of Santorini—all without lifting a finger to book transport or accommodation. On this private 4-night tour, enjoy two nights on both islands, with your choice of a 3-star or 4-star hotel provided as part of the package, and breakfast too.

Cover the top sights in Athens in just a few hours to make the most of your time with this express driving tour. Enjoy pickup directly at your hotel and zip through the city on board a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle as you listen to commentary about the sights and their history from your driver. Check off blockbusters like the Panathenaic Stadium, Syntagma Square, and Temple of Olympian Zeus with stops to snap photos.

Experience the electric atmosphere of Athens by night on this 3-hour bar-hopping tour. Join your local guide and fellow party-lovers for an evening of Greek-style entertainment and get the inside scoop on the city’s nightlife. Sip cocktails, sample Greek wines and munch on traditional mezes (own expense) as you visit five different bars and clubs, and leave armed with plenty of recommendations on where to drink, dance and dine in the city. This small-group tour has a maximum of 12 participants, ensuring an intimate experience.

Discover the heart and soul of Athens and take home the perfect souvenir of your trip when you join this private walking tour and photo session with your own personal photographer. Discover hidden gems of ancient and modern Athens as you pose for photos in your choice of style: perhaps street style, formal, or even proposal shots. Along the way, learn lots of insider information to get your vacation off to the perfect start.

• Learn about the first local microbrewery in Patra and centuries-old traditions. • Try a selection of Five different Greek craft beers and powerful Ales combined with local artisanal cold cuts, cheese and savory bites. • Gain a better perception and appreciation of the Greek brewing scene and open your mind and palate to a whole new world of beer. • Share the experience with other fun people and dive to a new beer culture • Personable, knowledgeable guide. • 5-star service & authentic Greek hospitality

Discover the world-famous white-washed houses perched on the epic cliffs, on this full day private tour to Santorini from Athens. Take a flight across the Aegean Sea to this volcanic gem, and enjoy a 6-hour private tour of the majority of the island in a deluxe, air-conditioned van, including a wine tasting of four sips. Your knowledgeable local driver/guide will pick you up from Santorini airport and share his knowledge of Santorini's culture, wine, traditions, and curiosities.

Treat your senses to a memorable night out in Athens on a private food and wine walking tour that will teach you how to eat like a real Athenian. Set off to discover the city’s most delectable cuisine and nocturnal energy. Steer clear of tourist traps as a guide takes you to wine bars, taverns, and quirky cafes for tastings of authentic Greek specialties and drinks.

Greeks have been making wine for thousands of years. Discover the most important regions and varietals on this private wine tasting in a wine bar and deli in the heart of Athens, with maps and videos to put everything in context. Pair your wines with Greek culinary specialties, including cheese, charcuterie, olives, pita bread, and even vegan options: it’s enough food for a full meal.

A unique experience of Unesco sites, off the beaten path locations, and real Greek food & drink; all carefully included in this private day tour from Athens or Nafplio. You should expect authentic food, and personalized service from your dedicated tour leader/driver. You should also expect that we won't be wasting time with touristy stops at ceramics, etc. Should you be quick while exploring, we will add experiences for you! • 1st quick stop at the Corinth canal that separates the Mythical Peloponnese from the mainland. • Then, ancient Corinth site; well-known from the two letters of Saint Paul in the New Testament. • Kapsia caves: At the heart of the Peloponnese, with its amazing colors and beautiful stalactites/stalagmites. • Wine tasting at a great family owned winery • Lunch & drinks! An important part of this tour; your tour leader will treat you to the best. Optionally: Acrocorinth, the Acropolis of Ancient Corinth.

The Corinthian region is known globally not only for its classical landmarks, but for the red wines produced in and around the small village of Nemea. On this tour, you can experience both. Visit the Corinth Canal and Ancient Corinth, then drive on to Ancient Nemea, the site of the the Temple of Zeus and the ancient Stadium at Nemea. After taking in the sights, tour a local winery and sample some of their best varietals.

Attica has been Greece’s premier wine country for millennia, but visiting this rural area on your own is a hassle. With this wine tour, set off directly from your hotel in Athens and visit two landmark family-run wineries to visit the cellars and sample the wines. Learn about the area’s history and production from your sommelier guide and relax over a winery lunch before the scenic drive back to Athens.

Escape to the island of Santorini on an overnight trip from Athens that includes ferry tickets, accommodations in a 3- or 4-star hotel, breakfast, and hotel transfers on Santorini. Book in advance, so you can focus on exploring the island’s perfect beaches, strolling the pretty town of Fira, or sipping Santorini wine in a local cafe.

Get out of the city and go off-road to try local Greek wines. Depart from your hotel in a 4x4 vehicle and head to the area around Marathon Lake, which is surrounded by olive trees, greenery, and vineyards. Stop at the Museum Kostas Lazaridis and learn about local wines from your guide before tasting two types of wine and one balsamic vinegar.

Picking up paper tickets for ferries to the Greek Islands can mean long waits before early-morning departures. Book Greek Islands ferry tickets via this courier service, and paper tickets (own expense) will be delivered straight to your Athens accommodations. You’ll save time when it counts the most, so you can enjoy a relaxed and stress-free departure for the islands.

Greece offers a wide range of wine regions, a wealth of unique grapes, and a history of winemaking that dates back more than 6,000 years. Discover its wealth of fine wines on this private tasting experience less than a mile (1.5 kilometers) from the Acropolis. You’ll sample three small glasses and learn about their terroir, varietals, and geography, with the help of maps, an app, and a professional sommelier.

Get a deeper understanding of local Greek wines with this private wine tasting near the Acropolis. Customize your tasting menu depending on your preferences and palette, and learn about each wine and the culture of winemaking in Greece, as well as the proper way to do wine tasting. Pair your wine with local cheese and charcuterie.

Explore the world of organic and vegan indigenous Greek wine with this private wine tasting experience. In the company of a sommelier, sample six different organic Greek wines made with local grapes and learn about their specific qualities. Enjoy personalized attention and ask any questions you have about Greek wine.

Discover the many flavors of Greek wines during a private half-day tasting experience in Athens. Get picked up at your hotel or the location of your choice in Athens and set out on a private tour to two wineries and a wine museum. Sip several wines during a guided tasting and learn about traditions around harvest, grape processing, and winemaking.

Take a break from the bustle of Athens and discover some of the most ancient ruins in Greece, a local winery, and a picturesque coastal town with this day trip. Set off from your Athens hotel to the archaeological ruins of Mycenae to explore on your own before relaxing over a wine tasting at one of Greece’s premier cellars. End in Nafplio, considered one of the prettiest towns in the eastern Peloponnese.

Combine culture and cuisine in a single day with this unique excursion that includes stops at the ancient sites in Corinth and Nemea plus a wine tasting at a local cellar. Set off from Athens with your private driver and head to Ancient Corinth to admire the canal and explore the ruins. Then continue on to the stadium and museum in Nemea before relaxing over a tasting at a nearby winery.

Taste what you are listening to and listen to what you are tasting! Musicians take us across Greece playing live traditional music from different parts of the country while we prepare four different cocktails made out of spirits representing those regions. A first ever Greek music & cocktail pairing. If it sounds fun wait until you taste it!

Discover the glamorous island of Mykonos on an overnight getaway from Athens that includes round-trip ferry tickets, accommodations in a 3- or 4-star hotel with breakfast, and hotel transfers on the island. Enjoy the independence to experience Mykonos at your own pace, with an overnight getaway that takes care of all the details, leaving you free to experience the island's beaches, picturesque villages, and legendary nightlife.

Immerse yourself in Greece’s millennia-old winemaking traditions, and enjoy a generous wine tasting, on this private, sommelier-led outing. Held in a charming wine bar that’s just minutes from the Acropolis, this session will introduce you to Greece’s longstanding love affair with wine. Sample special varieties that hail from across the country, and enjoy eight different glasses in total. You’ll also pair your wine with bread, cheese, cured meats, and other local delicacies.