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Imagine Mediterranean cuisine: fresh ingredients, ancient traditional recipes, and modern gastronomic practices. We invite you to experience Greece firsthand at delicious curated experiences, savoring authentic Greek cuisine, from succulent souvlaki and vibrant moussaka to freshly baked baklava, all while immersing yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of Greece. Our luxurious boutique hotels highlight iconic Greek architecture and artistry. We’ll take a food & history walking tour and roll up our sleeves in a cooking class. Join our small group as we visit villages, museums, and enjoy brunch under olive trees, sipping evening wine by the Aegean sunsets. 


See below for tour details and pricing.
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After we receive your registration form, you'll receive an invoice for the deposit to secure your spot. Registrations are accepted in the order received. If the trip is full, you will have the option to join the waitlist.

April 27 - May 5, 2025

8 Nights 4* Boutique Hotels - Deep Dive into the Food, Wines & History of Athens & Crete - Wine Tasting - Cooking Class - Cheesemaking - Local Villages - Olive Farm Brunch - Domestic Flights

Greece Itinerary
  • April 27 - Arrivals & Welcome Dinner
    Private, individual transfers from the Athens airport to the stunning boutique Hotel Herodion with views of the Acropolis. We’ll gather for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (D)
  • April 28 - Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum
    ​Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Acropolis and the new Acropolis Museum with a story-telling local guide. Free evening or optional dinner s    unset catamaran cruise (additional cost). (B)
  • April 29 - Athens Food Tour and Dinner in Crete
    Wander the streets of Athens as we pop into family-run shops and restaurants for tastes and sips of authentic foods in two neighborhoods, while learning about Greek history and culture. That afternoon we’ll catch our domestic flight to Chania in west Crete and transfer to the Ambassadors Residence Boutique Hotel, the former private residence of the German ambassador to Greece, set in a restored Venetian building with beautiful sea views. We’ll gather for a group dinner near our hotel. (B, L, D) 
  • April 30 - Sites & Bites Old Town Tour & Shopping
    Our morning begins exploring the vibrant Old Town of Chania, with a walking tasting tour to learn about history, culture, and Creten cuisine. We’ll explore unique Venetian and Ottoman monuments and visit the Jewish district. Along the way, we’ll sample the famous “bougatsa” cheese pie, and “kalitsounia” sweet pastries. We’ll taste the extra virgin olive oil of Crete, a variety of artisan cheese with local“raki”, Cretan olives, thyme honey, and homemade Cretan wine.  Our tour ends at one of the open-air markets of Old Town where you can continue shopping or head back to our hotel. Free evening in beautiful Chania. (B, L)
  • May 1 - Brunch Among the Olive Trees
    We’ll begin with a tour of a Cretan Olive Oil Mill on the Biolea Estate, one of the only olive mills in the Mediterranean that produces olive oil with stone mills and a press. Following the tour, we’ll have brunch on the patio of the Mill, seasonal dishes paired with local wines and artisanal cocktails. Free evening to explore all Chania has to offer. (B, L)
  • May 2 - Explore Rethymno and Travel to Hersonissos
    Check out of our Chania hotel and travel together to our hotel the Village Heights Resort in Hersonissos on the east side of Crete. The resort is designed to resemble a traditional Cretan village, complete with charming stone buildings, cobblestone paths, and lush gardens. Along the way we will stop in the beautiful beach town of Rethymno for free time to shop or eat lunch. Free evening to explore the new town of Hersonissos. (B)
  • May 3 - Knossos Palace and Farm Tour Cooking Class
    Morning tour of Knossos Palace and Archeological Museum followed by a tour of an organic farm for a cooking class and a farm to table lunch. We’ll learn about the farm's method of biodynamic agriculture, visit the farm animals, and harvest organic fruits and vegetables from the garden before using them in our hands-on cooking class featuring recipes from the Bronze Age. Free evening. (B, L)
  • May 4 - Wine Tasting Picnic, Cheesemaking, and Farewell Dinner
    Lunch will be a picnic in a vineyard with tastings of local wines. Back at our hotel, we’ll have a cheesemaking demonstration with wine pairings followed by our Farewell Dinner.  (B, L, D)
  • May 5 - Head Home Or On To Your Next Adventures
    ​Check out of our hotel and as a group head to Heraklion Airport for our domestic flight back to Athens. (B) ​    ​
Included:
  • Eight nights in unique 4* hotels in Athens and Crete
  • Breakfast daily, five lunches, three dinners, including wine
  • Domestic flights between Athens and Crete
  • Private experiences with local, English-speaking guides, and a GPA tour host
  • Gratuities for tour guides, drivers, and group restaurant experiences
  • Wine included in all group experiences
  • Private transfers from Athens airport to our hotel
Excluded: 
  • Airfare to/from Greece
  • ​Travel insurance (highly recommended). We are happy to offer Travelex Insurance. Reach out here for a quote. 
  • ​Food and beverages not listed on our itinerary
  • ​Additional gratuities (such as hotel services) not listed above
  • ​Additional nights' lodging; we can arrange it for you pending availability
$5,995 per person, double occupancy

If you’d like your own room, the Single Supplement is $1,500

A non-refundable deposit of $800 per person holds your spot. 

Note: This trip will have a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 14 guests.
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After we receive your registration form, you'll receive an invoice for the deposit to secure your spot. Registrations are accepted in the order received. If the trip is full, you will have the option to join the waitlist.


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