Flavors of Greece

We recommend a morning arrival at Athens airport. You’ll be met by your English-speaking transfer service at the airport and transferred to your hotel. After checking into your hotel and freshening up, enjoy a guided private tour of the City of the Violet Crown. Visit the breathtaking ancient sites of the Parthenon and Acropolis.

Overnight in Athens
Tenon Recommends: Herodion Hotel or Electra Metropolis

Begin your day with a hearty breakfast at your hotel. In the afternoon you will join a local gourmet tour of Athens in which you will sample lots of Greek products, and a visit to the central food market to pick up supplies for a hands-on cooking lesson. Spend the evening at your leisure before enjoying dinner at Kuzina on a rooftop terrace overlooking the Acropolis in an awe-inspiring setting.

Overnight in Athens
Tenon Recommends: Herodion Hotel or Electra Metropolis

You will have an early morning transfer to Piraeus port for a speed boat trip to Santorini (also known as ‘Thira’). The 4.5-hour trip allows for some incredible views along the way to one of the most well-known islands in the Cyclades. In Santorini, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in. In the afternoon head over to the main square for some spectacular views. Stop in at one of the local cafés to enjoy a drink al fresco and some people watching. There are plenty of quaint local shops for browsing.

Overnight in Fira, Santorini
Tenon Recommends: El Greco Resort Hotel or Aressana Spa Hotel & Suites

After breakfast, spend a leisurely morning exploring the capital, or if you are feeling adventurous, you can check out the Karavolades Stairs. Rather than taking the 600 steps up and down, there is also the choice of cable car or donkey ride. In the afternoon, you will join a semi-private Greek wine tour that visits two winery estates for tastings, samplings of local foods, and a 3-course dinner.

Overnight in Fira, Santorini
Tenon Recommends: El Greco Hotel or Aressana Spa Hotel & Suites

Today you will enjoy a guided semi-private tour of the island. Some of the highlights will be the buried city of Akrotiri, Greece’s Pompeii, the caldera village of Oia, and one of the famous black sand beaches. Enjoy your last evening in Santorini by taking in one of the breathtaking sunsets or perhaps enjoying a spa treatment at your hotel.

Overnight in Fira, Santorini
Tenon Recommends: El Greco Hotel or Aressana Spa Hotel & Suites

Next, you will head south by speedboat from Santorini to Crete, the largest of the Greek Isles. You will be met at the port and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your energy levels, you can take a leisurely stroll around the narrow streets of old town Chania, or walk the seawall to the lighthouse. We also recommend a visit to the Maritime Museum or Archaeological Museum in Chania, both of which are filled with interesting and ancient artifacts from the region.

Overnight in Chania, Crete
Tenon Recommends: Casa Delfino or Porto Veneziano

In the morning, experience a hands-on private cooking lesson which includes a visit to the local market, a local goodies bag, and a recipe booklet to take home with you. Not to mention plenty of tastings and sampling of Cretan cheeses, olives and olive oil. Enjoy free time in the afternoon to relax, or head out to one of the local beaches featuring crystal blue waters and tranquil waves.

Overnight in Chania, Crete
Tenon Recommends: Casa Delfino or Porto Veneziano

In the afternoon, you will take a private guided walking tour of Chania. Some of the highlights on the tour include the Venetian fortifications, the synagogue, and Turkish quarters.

Overnight in Chania, Crete
Tenon Recommends: Casa Delfino or Porto Veneziano

Head to the Chania airport to begin your journey home or continue onward to more adventures!