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Taste of Greece: Culinary Traditions & Ancient Ruins

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Overview

Taste of Greece: Culinary Traditions & Ancient Ruins

Continent

Europe

Days

10 days

Nights

9 nights

Group Size

12 people

Activity

Moderate

Interest

Food & Drink

Highlights

  • A legendary ancient Greek feast by a local gastronomic club
  • Get hands-on in a local family’s kitchen, spending the afternoon in their home
  • Accommodations vary from a swanky 4-star hotel in Athens to comfortable 3-star hotels in smaller towns
  • All the Ancient Greece must-sees including the Acropolis, Delphi, Meteora, and more
  • Two optional hikes
Greece 10 days 9 nights

Discover the impact of Ancient Greece in today's modern-day culture by connecting the dots between legendary landmarks, such as the Oracle of Delphi, and local traditions still found today.

Day 1

Welcome to Greece!

An arial view of Athens.
An arial view of Athens.

Day 2

Ancient Acropolis & Greek Storytelling

The Acropolis in Athens.
The Acropolis in Athens.

Day 3

Secret Athens

Kyparissia
Kyparissia

Day 4

The Ghost Town at Mystras

Some of the ruins in Mystras.
Some of the ruins in Mystras.

Day 5

Ancient Olympia

The ruins at Ancient Olympia.
The ruins at Ancient Olympia.

Day 6

The Oracle of Delphi

Day 7

Pan's Cave

Pan's Cave
Pan's Cave, Evan Panagopoulos, Explorabilia

Day 8

Meteora Monasteries

Kalambaka
Kalambaka

Day 9

Back to Athens

A very of the scenery around Mt. Parnassus.
A very of the scenery around Mt. Parnassus.

Day 10

Departure Day

The Athens harbor.
The Athens harbor.

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Upcoming departures

1 available date
  • Mar 23–Apr 1, 2024
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Additional info

Easter Departure

Please note that the Easter Departure (April 12-22, 2023) is a special itinerary that has an extra day in Kalambaka to spend Easter with a local family.

Traveling Solo?

The listed price of this trip is per person based on double occupancy. 

If you’re traveling solo, you’re in good company. Solo travelers typically make up about half of our small groups. With curiosity at the center of our experiences, there’s a natural camaraderie that develops over the course of a trip. We have two options for you: 

Shared Room (subject to the latest Covid-19 guidelines): You'll be matched with another solo traveler of the same gender.

Private Room: Have your own room, subject to availability, for a supplemental cost of $575. After booking your trip, please request a private room when you fill out your traveler information form and we’ll add the option to your booking and final balance. The capacity for private rooms is limited and will be granted on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Activity Level

Travelers should feel comfortable walking two to four miles over the course of each day, and walking on uneven terrains such as cobblestones or ruins. Several sites required stairs to access.

There are two optional hikes, one 4.3 miles (7 km), and one 5.6 miles (9 km) - for those who choose not to hike to the destination, the coach will be available.

Arrival & Departure

This trip includes airport transfers to and from the Athens airport at the beginning and end of the trip.

Our trip begins with a welcome dinner on Day 1. To give yourself time to settle into your accommodations before dinner, we recommend arriving in Athens by 5 PM.

The trip concludes on the morning of Day 11. If leaving Athens directly after our tour, you can depart anytime after breakfast.

Meteora Monastery Dress Code

There is a strict dress code Monasteries at Meteora.

For men: Shirts that cover the shoulder and trousers or shorts over the knee length. Sleeveless clothing and shorts shorter than the knee are prohibited.

For women: Skirts (yes, skirts) over the knee length and clothing that covers shoulders and chest are required in order to enter the monasteries. Sleeveless clothing, shorts, or trousers are prohibited for women.

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Trip Leader

Evan Panagopoulos

Born and raised in Greece, Evan is an urban storyteller, a fan of brutalist and mid-century architecture, and a knowledgeable guide who’s been engaging with Greece’s hidden histories and abandoned spaces since childhood. A travel industry veteran, he’s also the founder of Explorabilia, a travel site that helps people discover off-beat, astonishing spaces hidden in plain sight. When he’s not leading niche history tours around Europe, Evan lives in London, where he hosts highly acclaimed architecture and urban history walks.

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