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Insiders Athens Walking Tour

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SUMMARY

Learn about Greek herbs, spices, and herbal drinks, discover authentic Greek wines, visit some of the city’s finest tea rooms, find out exquisite greek delis, and explore local Athens landmarks, shops, traditional neighborhoods & backstreets

DESCRIPTION

Let's discover traditional high quality greek deli shops & products, off the beaten track!

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

WHAT you will LEARN

Greek herbs and herbal drinks
Traditional local greek wines
Authentic tastes at a famous Athens tea-room

ITINERARY

1. Herbs & Spices shop

We will initially visit a prominent Athens Herbs & Spices shop which has been doing pioneering work for many decades, and learn about the immense variety of herbs’ medical and cooking applications

2. Wine merchant

Following on, we will visit a leading Athens Wine merchant who is a real authority on greek wines, and discover numerous local greek wine varieties

3. Greek food and deli

Moving on, we will visit a major greek food and deli store, with excellent products from all over Greece, at a huge variety.

4. Tea & Coffee

We will, then, visit fine Athens Tea & Coffee rooms with unique drinks and recipes of their own, combining different flavors and aromas.

5. Tavern

We will also visit an off the beaten track Tavern and learn about their excellent quality meats & cheeses, and their delicious dishes

6. Athens landmarks

Under my guidance, we will discover local Athens landmarks, shops, traditional neighborhoods & backstreets, and discuss tips on the best Athens attractions and sights to visit: where to go, what not to miss, how to exploit the authentic Athens atmosphere

INCLUSIONS

Complimentary FREE GIFT with authentic local delis
Herbal drink

EXCLUSIONS

Gratuities

MEETING POINT

Syntagma Metro station, at the Ticket Issue office

AVAILABILITY: 1 May – 31 October

HOURS: 11.00-16.00

MAX NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 5

PRICE per PERSON: 49 €

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