Private Day trip from Athens: Culinary tour in Aegina

Visiting Athens on holidays and want to spice up your urban vacation?

Join us on a private day trip from Athens to Aegina.

Part of our wider range of food tours in Athens.

Overview of Aegina culinary tour 

Hop on a special Athens to Aegina day trip!

Celebrate local tastes and enjoy the charms of a beautiful Greek island, just an hour away from the city. Experience unique Greek hospitality while you find yourselves in a Greek “symposium” – a word that is as old as Greece itself –  that literally means “drinking with friends”. Treat yourself with delicious traditional cuisine combined with pristine nature, fascinating culture and heartwarming stories from locals who ’ve lived there for generations.

Make the most out of this wonderful destination with us

We will depart together in the morning from the port of Piraeus and hop on the ferry to the charming island of Aegina. According to a myth, Aegina was named after a beautiful nymph, whom Zeus fell in love with and brought to the island! Upon arrival, we will start our day with a delightful welcome of mezedes, traditional Greek appetizers, allowing you to indulge in the rich local flavors of Greece.

Afterward, we will embark on our tour around the island’s center to discover Aegina’s “star product” – the famous pistachio of Aegina – renowned across the world for its exceptional quality and taste. We’ll explore various delicious treats made from this prized nut, including sweets and savory delicacies. One of the highlights of the tour will be a visit to a family-run business in the heart of Aegina, which specializes in producing over 30 hand-made pistachio delicatessen products that are exclusively available in their workshop.

Here, everything is crafted by hand, ensuring the utmost freshness and high quality of each product. You’ll have the opportunity to sample their delectable pistachio pesto, made with fresh basil and olive oil, as well as their unique pistachio spoon dessert – a traditional Greek treat. This visit will give you a true taste of Aegina’s rich culinary heritage and the passion behind its famous pistachio production.

Indulge in Aegina: A seafood feast by the sea

We will walk around its charming alleys and discover the hidden gems of the island, among others, Aegina’s one-of-a-kind floating grocery stores. We will continue strolling through the picturesque streets of the island, where you’ll admire its very impressive neoclassical buildings and historic mansions.

Following that, a cozy and pampering dinner with fresh fish and seafood is an experience not to be missed when in Aegina. For you, we’ve selected the most authentic family-owned establishment by the seaside, where you can enjoy a truly local dining experience. Indulge in various tasty fish mezedes, such as crispy deep-fried calamari or perfectly grilled octopus, all sourced fresh from the local fish market. These dishes are best enjoyed with a glass of ouzo or a local wine of your choice, perfectly complementing the flavors of the sea.

Can’t get enough of Aegina? For our farewell to the island, we’ve chosen a beautiful artistic space with impressive decor and excellent vintage/retro pieces of art. In this unique antique store, we will treat you to special sweets and share more unforgettable moments before we embark on our ferry back to Athens, leaving you with lasting memories of this enchanting island.

This experience is 100% tailor-made for you according to your preferences. 

For your bookings, contact us: info@greekality.com / +30 6946 907 062

If you’d like even more experiences to choose between, take a look at the entire Greekality range of Athens food tours.