Personalized city tours with local hosts.
Creating different and unique memories is what makes a trip special. Such memories should let you in on the destination's culture and individual activities. Athens' activities are multiple and their nature is a combination of the Greek culture and heritage. Plus, they will always bring a smile if you happen to reminisce your trip to Athens.
Local food blogger. You know you are in the right place to taste Greek cuisine just by hearing these three words. From enjoying a variety of Greek brunch dishes including gyros and mousaka pie to having a cup of traditional Greek coffee, this is an activity in Athens to be remembered by. Your host will entertain you in a house with great view and lovely dishes.
It's is all Greek to me. There is no doubt that you have used this phrase at least once in your lifetime. But, what if the it was actually not all Greek to you. Withlocals offers you one of the most special activity in Athens, getting acquainted with the Greek alphabet. A local host can introduce you into the world of the Greek language through an array of vivid images and learning props. At the same time, you can enjoy a cup of coffee since the lesson takes place in a cafe with a very friendly atmosphere.
But, your activity adventure is not over yet. Later on, you can put to use what you have learned by reading signs etc through a stroll in the city accompanied by your tutor.
Greece is famous for its nice and sunny weather, its ancient history and its artistic nature. If you happen to be a fan of these attributes, then painting by the historic monument of Acropolis is one Athens' activity you definitely need to schedule. Your local guide will help you get in touch with your artistic nature while enjoying the view of Parthenon.
This activity will be the one to reminisce since you get to keep your original creation. An interesting and challenging painting session will be followed by a relaxing and delicious meal with your guide.
Getting lost is probably one of the most common activities when on a trip. With the proper guide you get to get a grasp of the city's beauty that otherwise you would be ignorant of. A fun thing to do in Athens is to take a walk through many places of the city such as Koukaki and the Hill of Philopappos. The local host will fill you in on the legends related to the site while you enjoy a picnic of Greek cuisine treats.
Greeks are renowned for their intense nightlife. Therefore, it is highly recommended you gave a shot at this aspect of Athenian culture. With a local host as your mentor you can check out yourselves whether this statement is just a rumor or a welcome reality. Cocktails, delightful local bars and pleasant tunes will accompany you on your nightlife venture. And if you want to make sure you won't drink on empty stomach, ask a local to take you on a food tour in Athens.
We had such a great time with Melina! She was warm and welcoming, making this experience feel like cooking with a friend. Not only did we learn how to cook three items, we were also able to hear some history and stories behind the products we were using. We even got to take the leftovers home to enjoy later that evening! (She also sent some Greek yogurt to use as a remedy for my sunburn!) We had so much fun and would recommend booking a cooking adventure with Melina to anyone visiting Athens. Thanks Melina!
Everything was exceptional! Michail's talent for creating an unforgettable meal with traditional and amazing Greek dishes was most enjoyable. His attention to our request and preparation of our meal was an experience we will never forget. He prepared a grilled fish dinner while we observed the preparation of each dish was accompanied by interesting details of the ingredients, cooking process and flavors. He shared his love and passion for his craft in every step of his meal. The freshly caught fish and shrimp, yogurt from his mother's farm and honey from his uncle added a feeling of being included in a family holiday meal. We felt welcome from the moment we arrived. We shared lots of stories and laughter during our extraordinary visit. Casual but elegant dining experience. An extraordinary experience witnessing Chef Michail in action and then experiencing his creations was the highlight of our evening.
Had a wonderful dinner and conversation with Michail. Highly recommend!
Michail is a very passionate chef who made us a marvelous dinner at his home. We were served on a garden patio on the sixth floor of his building that had a marvelous view of the Parthenon and the rest of Athens. The dinner started with a nice greek white wine and a fava bean hummus with bread, and progressed to the main course of sea bream fish served with potatoes and vegetables. All four courses were cooked to perfection and lightly seasoned. And of course to top it all off we had a simple but elegant dessert of greek yogurt with honey from his cousins hives. Michail is growing spices, olives and banana trees on his garden patio. He is very passionate about cooking and gardening and is very enthusiastic when he talks about both subjects. I would do this one again!