Private Athens Live and Eat like a Greek
This half day tour is ideal for those who want to see the major attractions of Athens. Afterward, sit down with an Athenian family and experience the history and culture of Greek food with a homemade buffet.
Meet up with your private guide at the pier and head towards the center of Athens where you will be able to view and photograph several area landmarks. See the world heritage Acropolis of Athens, the majestic Hadrian's Arch, and the impressive, marble Corinthian columns of the Temple of Zeus. At Syntagma Square you will get to observe the massive Greek Parliament and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Over at the Panathenaic Stadium, you will stand in the only stadium of the world constructed entirely of marble and imagine the first Olympic Games of the new era held in 1876. Continue on to the home of a local family where you and your guide will join in on a traditional Greek buffet of pork and chicken, moussaka, tzatziki, Greek salad, yogurt, fava beans, fresh fruit, baklava, and kataifi sweets. Wash your meal down with appellation wine, beer or ouzo as you learn about Greece's unique culinary heritage and the benefits of the Mediterranean diet. You will also learn the origin of your food and herbs as well as how they relate to everyday Greek life. This 4.5-hour private tour is the best and most delicious way to experience the history and food of Athens. Book now.
- Duration
- 4.5 hours
- Operated by
- Shore Excursions Group
- Cruise Ship Pier.
- We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and sensible, flat-soled walking shoes. Sunscreen and sunglasses are also recommended
- Whilst your tour of Athens is predominantly panoramic, you must be able to get in and out of transportation. This tour is not wheelchair accessible. Minimum age to consume alcohol is 21.
- Food & beverages: Traditional Greek buffet comprising of pork and chicken, moussaka, tzatziki, fava beans, greek salad, yogurt , fruits, baklava and kataifi sweets. Bottled wine Agiorgitiko (red) and Moschofilero ( white),both appellation of origin, beer and ouzo. Gluten free food is also available upon request.
Excursion purchases are fully refundable outside of 14 days prior to the tour date. Beginning on the 14th day prior to the tour date, excursion purchases are non-refundable.