Athens by Night Food Tour & Wine Tasting

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What you can expect? Are you a gourmand? Don’t miss the chance to hit the foodie trail with your expert local guide by starting your tour at Syntagma Square, the beating heart of Athens’ nightlife. Admire the illuminated Greek Parliament followed by a scenic walk until you reach your first food stop; a contemporary deli shop with one-of-a-kind products and recipes, where you will indulge in a variety of Greek traditional flavors. Enjoy velvety fava with smoked sygklino ham from Mani, or hand-made pies with pastrami and graviera cheese. Wash down your tastings with traditional raki and learn the proper way to enjoy this beloved Greek spirit. After warming up a bit, follow your guide to encounter the liveliness of Monastiraki Square, where you will learn why it truly reflects all the different historical eras of Greece. As your tour continues, prepare yourselves to enter a neighborhood of wonders, through a picturesque alley crowned with an assortment of lamps of different shapes, sizes and colors. Welcome to Psirri, the hip and alternative neighborhood of Athens, with sophisticated cafes and small taverns scattered all around its main square. Your second food stop will be at a local taverna to practice the ritual of meze tasting in Greece; small side dishes like tigania (wine-infused bites of pork in the pan), zucchini fritters and tzatziki sauce, are meant to be shared with open hearts and meaningful conversations. Small tip: you'd better be hungry! This culinary & cultural exploration of Greece, would not be complete without wine; follow your foodie guide to a cosy, local wine bar and satisfy your thirst with a wine tasting of 5 different indigenous Greek varieties paired with carefully selected mouthfuls. A unique evening experience which will introduce you to the nightlife, gastronomy, and culture of Greece!