Flavours of Greece - a food and wine tour

Duration 10 days
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Greek meal with souvlaki, salad, fries, and olive oil, overlooking the sea.
The Acropolis of Athens overlooking the city, with clear skies.
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Aerial view of a coastal fortress with hills and a city in the background.
The best way to truly experience a country is through its cuisine – so get ready to sample and sip your way around this beautiful destination with this carefully curated tour. Begin in Athens, sampling pastries and local delicacies, then explore Nafplio’s olive groves, honey production and ouzo distilleries. Continue to Crete’s Chania for a cooking class amid its historic harbour, before concluding in Santorini with meze tastings, family wineries and a private sunset yacht cruise.

Trip highlights

  • Stroll through seaside towns steeped in history and culture
  • Learn about traditional honey production methods
  • Taste ouzo at a local distillery
  • Participate in a Cretan cooking class
  • Visit family-owned wineries to sample exquisite Greek wines
  • Enjoy a private sunset yacht cruise along Santorini’s coast

Bespoke trips with Jacada

We design one-of-a-kind journeys incorporating luxury in all its forms. This bespoke trip includes:

  • Luxury accommodation throughout
  • Expert-guided tours
  • Private transfers and internal flights
  • Meticulously selected experiences
  • Expertise and support from your Jacada Concierge
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  • Days 1–3 Athens
  • Days 3–5 Nafplio
  • Days 5–7 Chania
  • Days 7–10 Santorini
The Flavours of Greece: A Food and Wine Tour
Price guide
  PP
  • Days 1–3 Athens
  • Days 3–5 Nafplio
  • Days 5–7 Chania
  • Days 7–10 Santorini

Itinerary in detail

Every Jacada trip is tailored to your personal preferences and interests. Below you’ll find a sample itinerary to inspire your own custom-designed journey.

Days 1–3

Two nights in Athens

There are few places where the past comes to life in quite the same way as in Athens. Often referred to as the cradle of Western civilisation, it’s a city bursting at the seams with culture, intrigue, and beauty. It’s not just a place for history buffs, however, it’s also one of the liveliest European capitals and its thriving café culture ensures you’re not left waning in between all the sightseeing.

Ancient Parthenon temple on the Acropolis of Athens, Greece, under a blue sky with clouds.

A taste of Athens food tour

Grilled chicken skewers on a wooden board with tzatziki sauce and fresh herbs.

Take a walk in the picturesque streets of Athens, with your local city expert. While you explore the neighbourhoods of Athens, Plaka and Psirri, you’ll learn about the Athenians and their everyday life. On the way, you’ll try a variety of Greek ‘street food’.

Moving forward, you will visit a family restaurant tucked away in one of Athens’ most popular neighbourhoods, where you will sample authentic recipes with local fresh Greek ingredients.

Days 3–5

Two nights in Nafplio

Nafplio is one of the most historic cities of the Peloponnese region, full of spectacular monuments and sights that have stories that span from the ancient times to the medieval. Venture into the countryside for beautiful views of the ocean and mountains.

Seaside view with a fortress on the water, boats in the foreground, and mountains in the distance.

Ouzo and honey tour

Outdoor dining setup with glasses of water and milk, and plates of fresh food.

Venture into the world of Greek ouzo and tsipouro, as you visit a local distillery where you’ll learn about the history and characteristics of the drinks. Then take a walk through olive and orange groves before visiting a traditional honey production unit where a beekeeper will show you how the hives are maintained and harvested.

A tour of historic Nafplio

Aerial view of a coastal town with historical architecture, next to teal waters and hills in the background.

Enjoy a tour around this city which preserves fascinating, timeless relics from three different historical phases, with elements of neoclassical, Venetian and Turkish styles found in the architecture of the buildings.

Days 5–7

Two nights in Chania

Exuding a Venetian charm, Chania is the second largest city in Crete. Scenic monasteries, traditional houses and elegant mansions are part of what make the old part of town so special.

Coastal town with colourful buildings and snow-capped mountains in the background.

Culinary delights of Chania

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cook a meal

Charming alleyway with outdoor seating, cobblestones, and pink flowers.

Walking food tour of Chania

Join your knowledgeable guide on a mouth-watering walk around Chania’s historic district that combines a stroll through its most important sites and visits to authentic and colourful food shops and eateries.  Speak with the people behind the scenes and taste local culinary delights.

Person preparing food on a floured surface with dishes nearby.

Cretan cooking class

Together with your guide, enjoy a hands-on cooking experience where you’ll discover all there is to know about the rich and indigenous Cretan culinary heritage.

This experience features a visit to the lively local market, with a tasting of local cheese and olives, followed by hands-on instruction and lunch at a 17th-century farmhouse surrounded by organic gardens.

Days 7–10

Three nights in Santorini

Floating in the southern Aegean Sea is a little slice of Greek heaven. A huge volcanic eruption 3,500 years ago left a caldera which turned the then-circular Santorini into a crescent-shaped island, one that has been charming visitors since they first arrived.

Santorini is the largest island of a small archipelago, wrapping its arms protectively around the islands of Palea, Nea and Thirasia. Sheer cliffs hundreds of metres high shield coves and beaches made up of red, white and black sand, while pretty villages of limewashed cubic houses creep up the sides, nestled into every nook and cranny.

Whitewashed buildings with blue doors overlooking the sea, embellished with vibrant flowers.

Santorini food and wine experience

Table with Mediterranean food overlooking a seaside with boats.

Be introduced to the best of Santorini’s gastronomy on this tour exploring the island’s food and wine culture. Enjoy a delicious three-course meze menu of traditional dishes with recipes that stretch back generations and visit two family-owned wineries.

Private Santorini sunset yacht cruise

A sailboat on the ocean against a sunset with the sun partially obscured by the boat.

This private cruise combines swimming and snorkelling along with dinner on board while sailing across the sea as the sun sets.

During your tour, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the hot springs, sail past the volcano and admire the beautiful coastline and beaches. As the sun is setting, you’ll make your way back towards the port and enjoy the dreamy view.

Why book with Jacada

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We’ll plan your trip around your personal interests, tastes and preferences, providing honest advice based on first-hand knowledge.

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Authentic experiences

Our expert guides and brilliant Concierges are hand-picked for their ability to bring your destination to life with care and passion.

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We seek out unforgettable experiences that benefit both local communities and the environment.

“An unforgettable trip to Greece - thank you!‌”

Melania and Marta helped us to craft an unforgettable experience on our first visit to Greece. It started with a quick call with Melania when she asked about our interests (food, culture and history) and preferences (a good blend of seeing historical sites and enjoying nature). She put together the perfect itinerary for us where we had a perfect blend…

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