Exclusive Walking Food Tour for Cruise Guests

Embark on a culinary adventure through Athens on this Athens food tour. Not only will you have the chance to enjoy the delicious foods of Greece, but you will also get to walk among produce stalls, spice shops, and the exciting central food markets of the city.

As you visit each culinary destination with your knowledgeable guide, enjoy a wide range of Greek foods, such as Greek olives and feta cheese. Seize the opportunity to taste a wide variety of Greek food ranging from the mouth-watering sweet and syrupy loukoumades, to traditional bougatsa, or savoury pastourma. Visit the vibrant Athens Central Market, where locals shop daily. Amid its bustling energy, take in the colors and smells of the spices, fruits, meat, and fish. Enjoy the sweets at the local bakery shops and give in to temptation at the savory delicatessens.

Your guide will teach you about the unique culinary heritage of Greece and the benefits of the Mediterranean diet. Led by your guide, you will explore hidden specialty food shops that will satisfy your taste buds with every bite you take. After the Athens food tour you will be well informed on Greek cuisine and pleasantly full of the delicious flavors of the Mediterranean.

Please Note: Heavy traffic should be anticipated and may affect the duration of the excursion. On select days or holidays, traffic delays may contribute to a change of itinerary at the operator's discretion.

Santorini Volcano and Hot Springs

Climb aboard a boat for an adventurous journey to the world famous Caldera. 3,500 years ago, Santorini witnessed an awesome volcanic explosion in the Aegean Sea, which created a huge depression over a mile deep. This depression covered by water is called the Caldera. The Santorini caldera is approximately four miles in diameter. On the other side of the Caldera is Nea Kameni, an impressive volcano. This is your destination! The ride is approximately 15 to 20 minutes. During the short trip, the multilingual escort on board will give passengers some basic information about the volcano and the time to be back on board.

A free leaflet with a presentation of the volcano is available ashore at the entrance of the volcano site. You will be provided time to explore the volcano's slope and, for the more adventurous, time to climb to the crater on your own. The terrain is often compared to a foreign planet, given its barren nature and extremely unique features and colors. Those choosing to climb to the crater will be rewarded with incredible views of Santorini and the Mediterranean Sea.

After your Santorini volcano tour visit, you will reboard your vessel and sail along the spectacular lava rock to a protected harbor, where you will anchor in deep water. From here you can relax and enjoy the majestic views, or swim ashore to enjoy the natural hot springs. Geologists believe the hot springs have concentrated iron and manganese, which are good for the body and have curative properties.

Your boat will carry you back to the pier in Fira, where you can catch a tender back to your ship, purchase a cable car or donkey ride up to Fira town, or if you are up for the challenge, climb the 500 or more steps.

Please Note: For those wishing to enter the volcano, there is a supplemental fee of 5 EUR per person to be paid at the site. Boats used on the tour hold up to 150 guests, and are shared by several tour groups. Tours are given in multiple languages. Crowds are to be expected at the volcano.