Christmas Spirit and Flavours of Athens
Athens, Greece
From USD 79.42
Office phone number: +30 698 067 9166
Christmas Spirit and Flavours of Athens
Athens, Greece
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Get in the festive spirit on a Christmas-themed tour of Athens for ‘kids’ of all ages. Follow your nose to an historic bakery selling Greek Christmas sweets, sip warm beverages and snack on other mouth-watering treats, live your Christmas fairy tale under the brightly lit rock of the Acropolis, and explore the most colourful market of Athens – all with a local by your side.
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Highlights
- Explore festive Athens and experience the Christmas spirit in unique places under the one-and-only Acropolis
- Listen to myths and legends about Kaloikatzaroi, sacred boats, and other Greek Christmas traditions
- Sip a warm local beverage in a festively decorated bar only known by locals
- Sweeten your palate with the best local Christmas sweets
- Discover the most colorful Christmas market of Athens and blow up your Instagram with some seriously festive photos
Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour:
- Your tour highlights centuries-old recipes, tastes, and traditions that could be lost if not preserved.
- By joining this tour you are supporting a 100-year-old local bakery so it can continue thriving and serving authentic local delicacies.
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Schedule details
- Duration: 3 - 3.5 hours
- Meeting point:
Syntagma Square (at the exit to Syntagma metro station), in the middle of the square at the fountain
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- Starting time: 5.00 PM
- Ending point:
Kerameikos metro station
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, a glass of local festive beverage, 3 different local sweets, train fares.
Exclusions: Christmas Market entrance fee, additional food and drink, items of a personal nature, tips and gratuities for your guide.
Kala Christougenna (Merry Christmas in Greek)! Bundle up, bring your holiday spirit, and join this Christmas-themed tour for ‘kids’ of all ages.
Your Athens Christmas adventure starts in Syntagma Square, the epicenter and most crowded square in Athens, where the city’s Christmas tree is lit, and the surrounding neoclassical buildings are brightly illuminated.
The next stop is at one of the oldest bakeries in Athens where you’ll immerse yourself in the ‘two Kings’ of Christmas Greek sweets: kourambiedes (cookies filled with almonds or nuts and dusted with powdered sugar) and melomakarona (a pastry that combines honey syrup, olive oil, nuts, cloves, and cinnamon).
Along the way, through lively stoes (covered alleys) and pedestrian streets filled with decorated storefronts, street musicians and street food stalls, you’ll hear stories about Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of sailors, as well as other Christmas myths. On your way, notice the replica boats decorated with ornaments and twinkle lights, a modern incarnation of a deep-rooted tradition!
Then, it’s time to warm your palate with a holiday beverage in a festively decorated venue located in a stoa only known by locals.
Afterward, discover the unique Christmas spirit of bohemian Athens. Walking through the windy streets, a wonderland of Christmas will be revealed to you - with none other than the impressive rock of the Acropolis as a backdrop.
Before jumping on local transport, you’ll treat your taste buds to a magic multicolored dessert. Finally, your Athens walking tour will end at one of the most charming Christmas markets, housed in an impressive location with a long history. Stay as long as you like and keep exploring local culinary delights, or your guide can direct you back to your accommodations.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, a glass of local festive beverage, 3 different local sweets, train fares.
Exclusions: Christmas Market entrance fee, additional food and drink, items of a personal nature, tips and gratuities for your guide.
Dress standard: Please wear comfortable shoes for walking and weather-appropriate clothing.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.
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Dietary Notes
We can accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests. You can do so in the ‘Additional information’ box at checkout, or by emailing us at info@athensurbanadventures.com
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Local contact
Office phone number: +30 698 067 9166
Email address: info@athensurbanadventures.com
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