Indulge in a sensory adventure with a private guide, commencing your journey in Monastiraki Square with a stroll through the vibrant and bustling Varvakios Segura neighborhood. Your first stop at a centuries-old cafe will provide a traditional Greek breakfast and a chance to savor the regional specialty: koulóuria (sesame bread rings). Subsequently, you'll revel in delights at a charming bakery, enjoying doused syrup and cinnamon and walnuts dusted loukoumades - unique, syrupy donut holes.
Experience the essence of Athens as you traverse cobbled alleys, taking in breathtaking views of the majestic Acropolis while your guide regales you with secrets of Greek culture and cuisine not found in guidebooks. A visit to the meat and fish market will offer an opportunity to browse unique shops and mouthwatering traditional Greek coffee.
Bring your culinary exploration to a close with a final indulgence, at one of several food stores that have graced the district since the early 20th century. Monastiraki lies at the heart of Athens and near iconic, historic sites such as Plaka and the Athenian Agora. It's an exquisite square brimming with cobbled alleys, traditional taverns, and stalls. Expect it always to be busy with tourists and passionate traders vending carved nuts, lottery tickets, seeds, fruits, artisanal soaps, handmade sandals, and souvenirs.
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Please note this description is an example of foods you might taste and will vary depending on the season, day of the week, and group size.
You will meet your private guide in Monastiraki Square and kickstart your tour with a walk through the vibrant and buzzing Varvakios Segura neighborhood. Your first stop will be a centuries-old cafe, where you will have traditional Greek breakfast and savor your first specialty of the day, koulóuria (sesame bread rings). Then, you will pop into a tiny but charming bakery to enjoy loukoumades. Unlike usual donuts, loukoumades are doused with syrup and sprinkled with cinnamon and walnuts.
You will tread the beautiful cobbled alleys and admire the stunning view on the majestic Acropolis of Athens, while your guide will reveal to you the secrets of Greek culture and cuisine that you won't find in a guidebook.
After promenade, you will head to the meat and fish market, browse different shops, buy memorable gifts, and enjoy traditional Greek coffee brewed in front of you. And of course, you will discover the flavors of Greece, which is the mix of wine, fresh cheese, organic olive oil, and honey.
Finish your culinary exploration with a final treat from food stores that have been serving their delicacies since the early 20th century.
..Monastiraki is one of the central districts of Athens, located near the old historical sites Plaka and the Athenian agora. It is a vibrant square known for its cobbled alleys, traditional taverns, small shops, and stalls. It is always crowded with tourists and passionate traders who sell nuts, lottery tickets, fruits, artisanal soaps, handmade sandals, and souvenirs.
Varvakios Segura is one of the largest and most popular covered markets in Greece. It is located between Omonia and Monastiraki squares. You can walk around the market for days on end, and every time you will find something unusual and surprising.
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