15 Dining Experiences in Greece, Compared

1.Santorini Wine Stories: Sunset Tour with Tasting & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,285 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $209Our pick

You’ll visit three Santorini wineries with a sommelier guide such as Nicolas, Constantine, or Rafael, tasting 10 local wines including Assyrtiko and Vinsanto. The five-hour outing includes pickup, cellar visits, a Greek dinner, and a sunset stop overlooking the caldera.

“Nicolas was an excellent driver and tour guide. He was knowledgeable, patient, and friendly. I appreciated his communication about pick up time and location; he was very reliable. The food and wine were good. The final 2 wineries had great ambience. Well worth the time and money spent for a fun and memorable evening.”

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2.Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,231 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $94

Ride for two hours through Finikia’s olive-covered hills with guides including Gregory, Irene, and George. Beginners get a basic lesson and gentle horses, while advanced riders may canter when conditions allow. Finish with homemade Cretan food, wine, and mountain views.

“they were excellent and accommodating as my first time riding a horse, the guide was funny and all members of staff were friendly”

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3.Greek Cooking Class in Athens Including Rooftop Dinner with Acropolis View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 826 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $120

Meet your chef at the Artist boutique hotel in Psirri at 4 pm. In a group of no more than 12, prepare spanakopita, tzatziki, salad, moussaka, and galatopita, then sit down to dinner on the rooftop with the Acropolis in view. Vegetarian guests are welcome, but gluten-free meals are not available.

“chef is very knowledgeable. gives history as well as good tips and advices. not much hands on. but enough if you are not skilled at kitchen.”

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4.Off-Road Quad Safari with Lunch/Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 664 reviews · 5 hours · from $82

Drive an automatic 450cc or 520cc quad from Malia through olive groves, dirt tracks, Milatos villages, and coastal roads. A guide leads beginners to Prophet Elias, an olive oil factory, Milatos Cave, and a beach stop before lunch or dinner. Closed shoes, a physical license, and confidence on roads are required.

“From the minute we were picked up to the minute we were dropped off it was fantastic. Both guides were both helpful a d had us all laughing. The quad biking was second to none. Loved the off reading at the end day ended too soon. ( only because I was having so much fun) I highly recommend this trip.”

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5.Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Dinner Buffet & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 644 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Set out from Mandraki Harbor on a sailing or power catamaran, swim and snorkel from anchor at Kalithea Bay, then enjoy a Greek buffet with unlimited drinks as the boat returns for sunset. The English-speaking crew, including Eleni on some departures, keeps this relaxed three-hour outing moving.

“Very attentive crew. Great views and dinner was good.”

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6.Enjoy Cape Sounio Private Majestic Sunset With Seaside Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 613 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $151

You’ll travel privately from Athens along the Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounion, where the 5th-century Temple of Poseidon frames an Aegean sunset. Drivers such as Theo, George, Milena, and Alex share local stories, then take you to a Greek taverna. Check your dinner option carefully, since food and the €20 temple fee may cost extra.

“Theo was a great guide! We enjoyed his knowledge of Greece and the Athens area. The car was comfortable, and the scenery was amazing! He got us to the temple in plenty of time to see the sunset. Then we enjoyed a delicious meal, and stopped for gelato on the way back! We highly recommend this tour, this was our second time doing it and it was even better than the first time in 2018.”

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7.Greek Small-Group Athens Cooking Class & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 574 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $118

At 4 p.m., meet your English-speaking chef-instructor at Apostolou Pavlou 27 for a relaxed group lesson in Greek home cooking. Prepare dishes such as spanakopita, dolmadakia, tzatziki, salad, lamb, and dessert, then eat your meal with an Acropolis view and a drink.

“Niki and stella were great! Very clear and informative instructions. We had a lot of fun and we learned alot of useful information about greek food. The food was worth it! Thank you!”

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8.Kamari: Greek Show, Buffet Dinner, and Drinks at Dimitris

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 474 reviews · 3 hours · from $71

Spend three hours at Dimitris Restaurant in Kamari for a self-service Greek buffet, unlimited wine, beer, soft drinks, and water. A live band, costumed dancers, bouzouki music, Zorba, syrtaki, audience dancing, and plate smashing turn dinner into a lively cultural show.

“Delicious, varied food which catered for everybody. Dancing was incredible to watch and the voluntary audience participation made it a fun experience for all ages.”

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9.Romantic Sunset Caldera Cruise with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 457 reviews · 1 day · from $76

Sail from Athinios Port on the King Thiras around Santorini’s Caldera, with a welcome drink, Greek buffet dinner, island views, and a sunset stop. Kamari Tours provides shared bus pickup and return from select locations. Bring a jacket, and carry cash for the bar.

“It was a very nice boat ride. I like the option of doing sunset tour that was not very long (2 hours). Food and drinks on the boat were great!”

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10.Perivolos Beach: Sun-Bed Experience FortyOne Bar Restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 449 reviews · 1 day

Reserve two premium sunbeds or a cabana for up to four at FortyOne Bar Restaurant on Perivolos Beach. You get towels, showers, changing facilities, and all-day use, with food, cocktails, wine, sushi, and package upgrades ordered at the beach.

“I upgraded to the front row which was the BEST decision for the experience! The service was amazing and the views were ideal! The bottle of your choice, huge fruit bowl, and 30 piece sushi was perfect! I would highly suggest this activity be added to your itinerary!”

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11.Dinner in the Sky Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 427 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $229

Meet at Technopolis in Gazi for a 90-minute dinner suspended 40 meters above Athens. Choose sunset or starlit seating, buckle into a secure harness, and enjoy six courses of modern Greek food with unlimited wine, beer, and soft drinks as the table slowly rotates.

“One of the most amazing dining experiences I've ever had. Such a cool concept to be in the air, able to dine outside with an amazing view. The staff are wonderful and knowledgeable about the food they're serving, and you can tell they love their job.”

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12.Land Rover Safari with Sunset Viewing, Dinner, & Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 395 reviews · 6 hours · from $99

You’ll ride with a small group of up to eight in a Land Rover, stopping for village life, herbs, olive oil, raki, and local produce. Guides including George, Kosta, Chris, Mike, and Yiannis bring plenty of character. Finish with Prosecco and fruit at sunset, then dinner, wine, and possible Greek dancing.

“George was an INCREDIBLE host and driver for the evening. We both had a fantastic time and felt it was worth every penny. There are multiple stops along the way with stunning settings for photos. George was instrumental in encouraging everyone to capture the moments, with his own photography skills highly commended. The evening meal was at a great local authentic Greek tavern, which also accommodated vegan options within the food offered. We would not hesitate to recommend this experience to someone else! P.s. we would recommend bringing some cash to buy the olive oil and honey along the journey.”

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13.Greek Cooking Class & Dinner on a Rooftop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 383 reviews · 4 hours · from $108

In Psirri, just steps from Monastiraki Square, an English-speaking chef such as Spiros, Kostas, or Stam guides you through moussaka, spinach pie, tzatziki, salad, and dessert. After four hands-on hours, sit down to your meal on a rooftop with Acropolis views. Drinks cost extra.

“I had an incredible cooking class with Chef Stamatis. We prepared tzatziki, Aegean salad, spinach pie, and a fantastic moussaka. We finished with a delicious galatopita for dessert. I also chose the special wines they had pre-selected, and each one paired perfectly with the dishes. Stamatis is extremely knowledgeable, and I learned many new techniques as well as fascinating insights into Greek cuisine and history… all served with plenty of charming dad jokes. The whole experience was amazing, and the rooftop view over Athens made it even better. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone looking for a memorable experience and a great dinner.”

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14.Santorini Caldera Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 208 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $96

Spend about six hours sailing Santorini’s caldera with a tour escort, stopping for a volcanic hike, a swim at Palea Kameni’s hot springs, a Greek buffet, and sunset near Oia. Guides including Tito and Cesar have earned warm praise, while pickup details deserve close attention.

“A fabulous experience. The views were breathtaking and the comfort and service on board were excellent. We would thoroughly recommend the sunset cruise”

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15.Santorini Sunset Sailing Cruise: Dinner, BBQ, Open Bar, Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 208 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $133

Set sail from Vlychada Port for five hours of swimming, snorkeling, caldera views, sulfur-rich hot springs, a Greek BBQ dinner, open bar, and sunset sailing. Round-trip minibus transfers are arranged from your hotel or the closest accessible meeting point.

“Une expérience fabuleuse merci à l'équipage tout était parfait.la nourriture aussi .Le transfert aussi”

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