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almost Private Experiences: small Groups of 1-"few" persons
Aegion, Greek flora, cooking, preserves, wines & music
COOKING, Aegion - 8 hrs, 4 persons, Hosted by Christos
€ 100
In Christos’ own estate, guests will learn how greek flora like trees, plants and herbs are cultivated, and the products or fruits that they produce. They will immerse themselves in greek cooking, and the production process of edible home-made olives, pickles, marmalades and preserves. They will tour local wineries & learn about the winemaking process. Last, they will learn traditional greek rythms and dances
Alexandroupoli behind the scenes, on cooking, dancing, walking about
LOCAL LIFE, Alexandroupoli - 5 hrs, 6 persons, Hosted by Olga
€ 70
Guests will learn how to cook traditional local recipes, enjoy a first-hand experience of the warm greek family hospitality, explore the city of Alexandroupoli behind-the-scenes, and take short lessons in traditional greek dancing
Ancient Olympia, organic field cultivation & herbal plants
CRAFTS, Athens - 4 hrs, 4 persons, Hosted by Haris
€ 60
Guests will gain experience on the organic agricultural techniques for growing and looking after aromatic plants. They will also become involved in real agricultural work in the field, and learn how to use herbs in cooking as well as herbal drink production
Athens, Insiders' Cuisine and Art
COOKING, Athens - 9 hrs, 6 persons, Hosted by Evy
€ 100
Evy had her university education in the USA, as a qualified teacher and tutor, and has worked in the Education and Seminars sector for years. She loves letting tourists in the authentic greek way of life and showing them the positive and beautiful side of Greece
Athens, Greek cuisine, wine, olive oil and cheese
COOKING, Pallini, Athens - 7 hrs, 4 persons, Hosted by Maria
€ 120
Guests will exploit Maria’s greek cuisine knowledge and will learn the principles and fundamentals of greek cooking. They will also acquire a comprehensive cognoscenti’s overview on traditional wine, olive oil and cheese production
Athens, traditional bread & pastry baking, & authentic greek cuisine
COOKING, Athens - 5 hrs, 5 persons, Hosted by Andreas
€ 69
Under Andreas’ guidance, who is an expert baker and an excellent cook, guests will learn how to prepare bread and authentic delicious pastries, and the secrets of cooking a number of traditional greek recipes and dishes
Athens, the art of hand-made chocolate production
COOKING, Athens - 2 hrs, 10 persons, Hosted by Aristotelis
€ 79
Based on Aristotelis’ life-long expertise, the guests will attend a thorough hands-on workshop in producing traditional hand-made chocolates, starting from the initial preparation stages, and finishing off with the actual basic decoration and coating. They will also eat and drink various chocolates and drinks, in order to appreciate their flavours and aromas
Athens, Insiders’ Greek Herbs & Wines tour
CRAFTS, Athens - 5 hrs, 4 persons, Hosted by Dimitris
€ 90
Guests will initially visit a prominent Athens herbs & spices shop, to learn about the greek herbs, spices, herbal drinks and bio products. They will then visit a leading Athens wine merchant where they will discover amazing local greek wines. Finaly, they will visit a fine Athens tea-room, enjoy their herbal drink of choice, and discuss tips & proposals for the best Athens attractions
Athens, handmade cosmetics, and greek biodiversity
CRAFTS, Athens - 5 hrs, 4 persons, Hosted by Tania
€ 99
Tania’s expertise in biology and environmental biodiversity, together with her studies in the Arts, will help visitors acquire an insider’s view of how to produce natural cosmetics. Guests will take active part in the whole preparation, production and testing process, and acquire a thorough understanding of the greek nature’s biodiversity
Athens, on Cooking, Handcrafting and Music
CRAFTS, Athens - 4 hrs, 3 persons, Hosted by Ilia
€ 65
Ilia is a musician and a travel booking manager. Her guests will indulge in cooking and pastry-making sessions, learn how to create ornamental artifacts, and immerse into the wealth of traditional greek songs
Athens, workshops for wood-aging, wreath & dress creating
CRAFTS, Athens - 5 hrs, 10 persons, Hosted by Apostolia
€ 75
Apostolia is an expert in creating ornamental artifacts, and will involve her guests in three workshops that will teach them wood-aging techniques, ancient brass wreath creation, and ornamental dress creation. All these techniques preserve the ancient traditions, and the end results are truly amazing
Athens, creating hand-made ornamental boats and jewels
CRAFTS, Athens - 4 hrs, 5 persons, Hosted by Lia
€ 75
Based on her extensive practical experience in hand-crafting decorative artifacts, Lia will teach her guests how to create small ornamental boats using natural materials, and how to design and create hand-made jewels. All these artifacts will convey a flair of authentic Greek atmosphere and light
Athens, collecting, preserving and processing local herbs
CRAFTS, Athens - 5 hrs, 2-8 persons, Hosted by Maria
€ 79
Based on her extensive experience in collecting herbs and producing home-made cosmetics, Maria will teach her guests how to collect, store and process local herbs, and what their pharmaceutical and therapeutic properties are. They will also have time to enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, with greek souvlaki, greek salad and beverages
Athens, culture, singing, dancing, handcrafting and cuisine
CULTURE, Athens - 5 hrs, 6 persons, Hosted by Orfeas
€ 149
The guests will learn how to sing traditional and folk greek songs, the fundamentals of ancient and contemporary greek theatre, how to dance at the rhythm of folk songs, techniques for traditional greek hand-crafting, how to produce pure and authentic wax creams, and they will also taste authentic greek cuisine dishes
Athens uncovered, the definitive Athens “sights & atmosphere” walkabout
CULTURE, Athens - 6 hrs, 6 persons, Hosted by Maria
€ 69
Maria is an Athens enthusiast. She cherishes the city’s history and cultural vibes, and loves to take her guests along a thorough walking journey that covers almost all the “must-see” ancient monuments, as well as offering a unique feeling of the vibrant city's atmosphere and cuisine. This is a blend of history and local colour, that one can only appreciate on foot
Athens, insider’s walk-about on tradition, music, dancing
CULTURE, Athens - 11 hrs, 10 persons, Hosted by Panayiotis
€ 120
The guests will have a chance to visit a number of Athens hotspots, and museums exhibiting traditional garments and clothing, in order to appreciate the city vibes and the sense of historic continuity. They will then visit certain clubs and societies and learn the basics of traditional dancing, traditional instrument playing, and traditional singing
Athens, art, performances, venues, urban hotspots
CULTURE, Athens - 5 hrs, 5 persons, Hosted by Maria
€ 79
Under Maria’s expert guidance, guests will have a chance to visit a number of art, music and theatre performances and venues and acquire a feeling for the real artistic atmosphere. They will visit areas that constitute part of industrial zones or are natural beauty hotspots, and do not belong to modern housing structures
Athens, Spend a Day with our Family
LOCAL LIFE, Athens - 5 hrs, 4 persons, Hosted by Dimitris
€ 65
We'd like to invite you to spend the day with us! Visiting a local Deli Shop, learning how to cook traditional greek dishes, having lunch together, and chit-chatting on the sofa with a nice cup of coffee. Become a truly native Greek, NOT just a tourist
Athens, discover the mythical and authentic city
LOCAL LIFE, Athens - 5 hrs, 5 persons, Hosted by Maria
€ 69
Under Maria’s expert guidance, guests will explore places that are off the beaten track, walk on the city roads like true locals, acquaint themselves with the Athens traditions, and explore the renowned Athens cuisine and entertainement opportunities
Chalkidiki, Life and Art at the village of Marathoussa
CRAFTS, Marathoussa, Chalkidiki - 7 hrs, 4 persons, hosted by Fotini
€ 120
Fotini is big in Art. She offers a comprehensive and rare experience of "life in a greek village" which includes: sculpture (creating small artifacts), building small ornamental structures with natural materials, and hands-on involvement in home-based cultivations in her family garden
Chania, Producing handmade soap and creams
CRAFTS, Chania - 2 hrs, 5 persons, Hosted by Katerina
€ 49
Katerina has extensively researched the traditional production process for natural soap. Guests will be involved hands-on, at the hostsess' workshop, in the production process for natural and zero-alkaline soap and wax-based ointments, which are totally chemical-free, using soda and olive oil
Chania, Crete off the beaten track
LOCAL LIFE, Chania, Crete - 8 hrs, 5 persons, hosted by Kostas
€ 120
Kostas lives and works in Chania, Crete, where he will offer a comprehensive whole-day walk around the town, to everything worth knowing about Chania: the municipal market, the old venetian harbour & walls, obscure and unknown spots and areas of interest, the old soap factory, local shops, the great mansions & churches, and a generous sampling of the local cuisine
Corfu, learning authentic local cuisine and local hospitality
COOKING, Corfu - 6 hrs, 6 persons, Hosted by Maria
€ 79
The guests will have a chance to explore the intimate secrets of Corfu cuisine based on Maria’s professional experience as a chef, learn how to cook authentic Corfu dishes, discover the history of a uniquely beautiful farm estate house, and enjoy traditional Corfu hospitality
Corfu, hand-made olive oil soaps, cosmetics & ointments
CRAFTS, Corfu - 3 hrs, 5-15 persons, Hosted by George
€ 40
George’s family run a local agricultural business that produces olive oil and hand-made cosmetics. They will teach their guests the methods for olive oil extraction, and take them through a hands-on tutorial on producing hand-made soaps, ointments, creams and cosmetics for body cleansing and therapeutic prurposes
Heraklion, Crete, creating hand-crafted jewelry
CRAFTS, Heraklion - 4 hrs, 4 persons, Hosted by Stavroula
€ 45
Guests will take advantage of Stavroula’s extensive experience and learn how to create hand-made jewelry using fabrics and a number of embroidery techniques, and will get to create their own hand-crafted jewels
Heraklion, Crete, Living and working at a local organic farm
LOCAL LIFE, Heraklion - 5 hrs, 6 persons, Hosted by Minas
€ 59
The guests will be actively involved in planting, treating, looking after, and harvesting organic plants, according to the organic farming principles. They will also learn how to cook the organic products that they have collected from the field, and understand the positive health and nutritional aspects of organic cuisine and a self-sustainable way of life
Heraklion, Crete, traditional cretan cooking, and agricultural work
LOCAL LIFE, Heraklion - 6 hrs, 10 persons, Hosted by Maria
€ 70
The guests will plunge into traditional cretan cooking principles, and will have hands-on experience on cooking greek dishes with natural ingredients. They will also learn how to do basic agricultural work, and look after small animals
Hersonissos, Crete, farming, cuisine and basketry
CRAFTS, Hersonissos, Crete - 5 hrs, 4 persons, hosted by Paraskevi
€ 70
The guests will visit a real agricultural farm, see how the animals live, enjoy a full home-made cretan lunch, and grab a refreshing beverage. They will also take lessons in the traditional cretan craft of basketry (basket-making)
Ioannina, an insiders’ trail on local crafts and history
LOCAL LIFE, Ioannina - 8 hrs, 4 persons, Hosted by Nikos
€ 90
Nikos is a Greek History-Archaeology expert, and will help visitors discover the most significant hotspots, historic places of interest, and authentic local people. They will also learn the works of traditional silversmithing, as well as the basics of the mouth-watering local cuisine
Kardamyli, Messinia, the art of authentic jewel hand-crafting
CRAFTS, Kardamyli - 4 hrs, 5 persons, Hosted by Ifigenia
€ 59
Ifigenia has studied silversmithing at the famous Stemnitsa Silversmithing Institute, and will present her guests with a unique experience that involves learning how to craft authentic jewels, and exploring the different precious or semi-precious stones, while offering them the opportunity to hand-craft their own jewel
Kos, local mountain chapels, villages, landscape, and delis
LOCAL LIFE, Kos - 4 hrs, 4 persons, Hosted by Efprepios
€ 79
The guests will undertake a mountain walking tour through a local small-tree forest and an area with farms and prairies, leading to 3 local amazing Christian chapels which they will explore and learn about. They will also reach a remote local village with barely standing stone houses, and will visit the local church while having a chance to taste a number of local treats
Lefkas, greek cuisine, cooking and dining
COOKING, Lefkas - 6 hrs, 5 persons, Hosted by Urania
€ 69
At this special event, the guests wll learn the basic principles of greek and mediterranean cooking, and then take active part in the cooking process and learn how to cook a multitude of authentic greek dishes. After that, they will all be invited at a special dinner, whereby all the prepared dishes will be consumed amid relaxing chit-chat