Greece boasts a remarkable culinary scene, with Sifnos standing out as a must-visit island for food enthusiasts. Throughout the island, you'll encounter distinctive adaptations and unexpected interpretations of traditional Greek dishes.
Embark on a culinary journey through Athens and Sifnos to savor the vibrant flavors of Greek cuisine in both urban Athens and the serene island of Sifnos.
This is a private tour and it can be customized just for you. We can add historic spots or anything you're interested in, and we will adapt it to your schedule by making it when you want and as long as you want.
Brief Itinerary for Culinary Exploration of Athens and Sifnos Tour
| Day | Highlights |
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| Day 1 | Arrive in Athens |
| Day 2 | Athens | Winery and Sounio Visit |
| Day 3 | Athens | Street Food Tour(Small Group) |
| Day 4 | Take the Ferry from Athens to Sifnos|Free Afternoon |
| Day 5 | Sifnos | Cooking Lesson(Small Group) |
| Day 6 | Sifnos | Free & Leisure |
| Day 7 | Sifnos to Athens| Departure |
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Tour Highlights
Here are the awesome attractions, the most must-do activities selected by Highlights Travel (HT Hand-Picked), and exclusive cultural experiences offered by Highlights Travel (Only With HT) included in this tour:
Savor the flavors of Greece's renowned wines amid picturesque vineyards.
Immerse yourself in the dynamic and flavorful street food scene of Athens.
Reveal the secrets of traditional Greek cuisine through an immersive cooking class.
Discover the grand Temple of Poseidon perched atop Cape Sounion, offering a proud view of the Aegean Sea's azure waters.
Journey Map (Suggested Route)
Suggested Itinerary for Inspiration
Your preferences design the real journey. We're ready to create a wonderful tour for you.
- Upon arrival at Athens Airport, you will be met by our local driver representative and transferred to your hotel in Athens.
- The rest of the day is free for you to gain your first impressions of this romantic city.
- We will drive along Athens' main coastal avenue to Anavyssos, home to a prominent winery in Attica. You'll tour vineyards, explore the winery, learn about wine-making, and sample 3 to 5 Greek wines with breadsticks and cheese.
- Around noon, you can enjoy your lunch in one of the traditional seaside tavernas.
- Next, we embark on a guided tour of the Poseidon temple at Sounio, relishing one of Greece's most breathtaking sunsets.
- Start your adventure by departing from your hotel and strolling with your guide to Monastiraki.
- Visit Athens's central open-air markets combined with stops for sampling local delicacies (It will be a rich lunch). You will take a rest in a traditional Kafenio (Greek coffee house) to enjoy our essential morning habit, the Greek coffee.
- Being the heart of street food and home to the prominent food markets in central Athens, you will have the opportunity to explore and appreciate the most significant graffiti artworks.
- Early morning transfer to Piraeus and get the ferry to Sifnos island (2 hrs). Upon arrival transfer to hotel.
- Rest of the day at your leisure. Enjoy the sea and the sun.
- Enjoy a leisurely morning at the beach before transferring to Apollonia, the island's capital, reminiscent of a Mykonos-style town.
- Take a stroll around the area before participating in a Greek food lesson at a nearby local farm.
- Complete your culinary journey by savoring your homemade dishes alongside local wine, then return to your hotel.
Ideas for Making This Trip Uniquely Yours
Special experiences can be added to brighten a honeymoon trip, a family vacation, a birthday, or satisfy personal interests.
Hand-Picked Hotels
We select hotels with style and local features. Let us know your preferences and we'll find your ideal hotel.
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Titania Hotel
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Verina Astra Hotel
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Our Service Includes:
Groups of 4 or more enjoy a more competitive price.
- One-to-one consultancy
- Knowledgeable local guides
- Private drivers/driver guides and vehicles as listed
- Hand-picked hotels
- Breakfasts and meals as listed
- Entry to all attractions on the itinerary
- Transportation as listed
- A 24/7 helpline while traveling
Tour code: gh-gr-7