Athens

Dinner Package

Join this activity and enjoy a truly unique culinary experience you will not forget. When you arrive you'll be greeted with a welcome drink. Select either the sunset option or the night time, starlight option. Pull up your chair at a table that seats 22 people before ascending 50 meters into the air to enjoy a 5-course meal while surrounded by beautiful panoramic views. This dinner in the sky experience gives you cityscape views just as the city below begins to light itself up for the evening. Enjoy the city panorama as the table rotates slowly. The illuminated Acropolis is an enchanting spectacle which you will not want to miss. Enjoy delicious Greek wines, recline in your seat and enjoy the beautiful city views from above. After the dinner ends you can take the last photos of the night before heading out for drinks at one of the many bars in the Gazi area.

Located at 52 Adrianou Street in Monastiraki, just a stone’s throw away from the historic city center and with stunning views of the Acropolis, the new Hard Rock Cafe Athens is a must-visit attraction. The Cafe-Bar area features a beautiful internal atrium with a sliding roof, where guests enjoy fresh, high-quality food. Both traditional American favorites and locally inspired main courses are on offer. Hard Rock Cafe's menu items are complimented by an extensive, award-winning drinks menu that includes signature favorites and alcohol-free beverages, all available in Hard Rock Souvenir glassware. All cocktails are handcrafted, just like the food, and as authentic as the memorabilia on the walls. Memorabilia from the Hard Rock iconic collection adorns the walls of Hard Rock Cafe Athens, including items from legendary and contemporary musicians from around the world. Fans will be able to see Lady Gaga's silver and black boots worn during a 2014 photo shoot; a black studded bass owned by American rocker Gene Simmons; an acoustic guitar owned and signed by Chris Martin from Coldplay; and much more. After enjoying a tasty dinner or refreshing cocktail, don’t forget to stop by the Rock Shop for exclusive Hard Rock Cafe Athens souvenirs and gift items. Gold Menu (2-course): Choice of main course - • Original Legendary burger (black Angus steak) • Moving Mountains burger (vegan) • Grilled chicken sandwich • Twisted mac, chicken, and cheese pasta • Grilled chicken caesar salad • Tupelo chicken tenders Dessert - • Brownie Choice of beverage - • One soft drink, coffee, or tea Diamond Menu (3-course):  Starter - • Fresh salad Choice of main course - • Original Legendary burger (black Angus steak) • Moving Mountains burger (vegan) • Smoked BBQ combo • Grilled salmon • Twisted mac, chicken, and cheese pasta • Steak salad • BBQ chicken Dessert - • Chocolate cake Choice of one beverage -  • One soft drink, coffee, or tea

Discover the local culture through gastronomy! You will learn how to cook traditional Greek dishes with the aid of an experienced Cooking instructor and the complicity of a small group. Get to know the wonderful world of Mediterranean cuisine; the herbs, the fresh vegetables, the choice meats that Greeks always use and learn the basics on how to prepare a full Greek Sunday dinner with easy to follow recipes you can use to impress your guests when you get back home. And the best part - at the end of the course, after you have successfully prepared a meal fit for a king under the guidance of your cooking instructor - is enjoying the meal you have helped to prepare with a glass of wine! Menus will vary according to season and available fresh produces in local markets, but they usually consist of 3-4 starters/salads and a main course.

Make your own way to the starting point in the flea market neighborhood of Monastiraki, located in the heart of Athens Old Town. Meet your tour host in the area’s central square, and then walk to a beloved downtown bakery. Head inside to meet your instructor — an experienced local chef — and begin with an overview of the dishes you’ll be creating during your class as well as an introduction to the tantalizing world of Greek cuisine. Then, set to work preparing and cooking a traditional 3-course meal with the chef close by to show you the correct techniques. Dishes vary, but typically include Greek delights like tzatziki, galaktompoureko (creamy custard pie), and spinach phyllo pastries. After your class, head up onto the bakery’s roof and sit down with the rest of your small group to enjoy the food that you and your fellow foodies have cooked. While you eat, relax with a glass of red or white wine, and admire the unparalleled views of the city, topped by the majestic Acropolis of Athens, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

It is very probable that you have watched the film Zorba the Greek on television. But even if you have not seen it, perhaps you have felt the urge to learn a traditional Greek dance or the need to experience an original Greek feast. Prepare to discover the Zorba inside you and learn the steps of your favorite Greek folk dance! After meeting our local guide at the Acropolis Metro Station, you will have a 10 minute walk on the most beautiful Athenian avenue, Dionisiou Aeropagitou Street. Your professional dance instructor will be waiting for you in a private, beautiful place, where the dancing lesson will take place. Through a fun and simple process, with the help of our instructor, you will be introduced to the cultural importance of traditional Greek dances. You will find out how the differences between various kinds of dances. After the introduction, you will join the circle and follow the steps of popular dances like “kalamatianos” and “syrtos”. Last but not least, you will follow the vivid rhythm of the memorable “syrtaki”. After all this dancing, you will probably start feeling hungry. What better time to enjoy a savory Greek meal in a traditional place with a view to Acropolis, while listening to live Greek music? With the company of warmhearted local friends you will be enticed into an original Greek feast, or “glendi” in Greek. Prepare to eat well, to laugh a lot, to drink delicious wine and to dance all the dances you previously learned. Enjoy yourself in a truly Greek way!

Choose from a private or small-group experience to taste amazing street food and discover Greek cuisine classics. Indulge in decadent desserts. Visit a specialty store and taste premium olive oils from Greece. Learn all about extra virgin olive oil and the Mediterranean diet. Walk around Athens’ old shopping district, the Commercial Triangle, and taste Greece’s favorite street food, souvlaki. Choose between meat or vegetarian gyro, and learn the story behind it and its lookalikes, doner, and kebab. Explore bars and restaurants for every mood and taste that only locals know. Indulge in Greek, boat-shaped pizza with melting cheese, local salami, or mushrooms, and listen to its 100-year-old stories. Stroll the streets of Psyrri and celebrate its lively atmosphere. Discover a mom-and-pop restaurant where you can still find pure Greek comfort food. To finish the tour, taste the classic Greek dessert baklava and ice cream.

Set off from Syntagma Square and make your way to the historic Plaka district. Venture down quaint alleys and stroll along charming Dionisiou Aeropagitou to see the Acropolis floodlit after dark. Admire the Theatre of Herodes Atticus and go to Pnika Hill for panoramic views before walking to Thiseio for a look at the ancient market and Arios Pagos. Join the locals on the central square and get a view of the Stoa of Attalos museum. Continue to Monastiraki and wander the open-air flea market. End in Psyri, known for its traditional bars and restaurants and enjoy a plate of savory mezedes (appetizers) with the help of your guide.

Enjoy a relaxing wine tasting experience and discover how a traditional Greek wine-making family produces its wines on a private tour aboard a luxury Mercedes car. Learn about the local wine scene from your WSET-certified wine guide and enjoy Greek hospitality throughout your afternoon discovering a traditional winery. Tuck into a delicious Greek dinner with locals as you sip on wine and watch the sun setting over the grape vines.

Meet your guide in the afternoon/evening at Syntagma Square to experience the ancient part of Athens with a 4 to 5-hour small-group walking tour. You'll start by watching the famous “change of guards”, which takes place every hour in front of the Greek Parliament and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. From there, pass by small cafes, pubs, and restaurants which are full of life and energy and will elate you with their unique colors and traditional architecture. You can also admire views of the illuminated Parthenon and the Acropolis, as you hear the sound of the Laterna, a traditional railing music box, being played by local musicians. Continue into the picturesque narrow alleys of the oldest neighborhood of Athens, the famous Anafiotika, which brings a Cycladic Islands’ essence to the heart of the city. While strolling around, you will see the Ancient Greek and Roman Forum, as well as the famous and well-preserved Stoa of Attalos. Your tour host will give you all the details about ancient and modern history, before your final stop to a traditional Greek taverna for dinner and a tasting of some delicious local cuisine.