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• Ancient Agora & Museum: Wander through Athens’ historic marketplace, surrounded by ruins of temples, stoas, and civic buildings. (2 hours)
Learn how Athenians ate slowly, savored each bite, and believed “let food be thy medicine” (Hippocrates) as they gathered for symposia and civic discussions.
• Nearby Restaurant: Set in a charming local spot, very close to the Agora, showcasing the flavors of Athens with fresh, regional ingredients. (2 hours)
Tasting of local products such as extra virgin olive oil, Greek wines (Agiorgitiko, Mouhtaro, Assyrtiko), artisanal cheeses, olives, honey, figs, and freshly-baked breads and rusks.
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Olive Oil, Bread and Wine tasting
extra virgin olive oil, extraordinary Greek wines, artisanal cheeses, olives, honey, figs, and freshly-baked breads and rusks
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Greek Salad
A Greek salad is a vibrant, rustic dish built around a handful of fresh, high-quality ingredients, each contributing bright Mediterranean flavor.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please get in touch with us before the day of the event, as access to the Agora now (Feb 2025) occurs through the side entrance instead of the main one.
What to expect
Take a leisurely morning stroll through the Ancient Agora and its museum, where the birthplace of democracy, theatre, and public life comes alive. Explore how olive oil, bread, and wine — the sacred Mediterranean triad — shaped daily life, ritual, and communal gatherings.
Through lively storytelling and archaeological highlights, uncover the secrets of this vibrant marketplace, from sacred rites to social traditions.
The journey concludes with a guided tasting of premium local products — extra virgin olive oil (cold-pressed), extraordinary Greek wines (Agiorgitiko, Mouhtaro, Assyrtiko), artisanal cheeses, olives, honey, figs, and freshly-baked breads and rusks — a true aroma of ancient wisdom.
A perfect blend of culture, history, and culinary delight in the heart of Athens.
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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