Historical Ermoupolis & Aegean Cuisine Experience

Duration: 3 hours
Level of Difficulty: ​Easy
Minimum Age: 0+
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Join our private historical walking tour around the illuminated “Lady of the Cyclades” or Ermoupolis, a cosmopolitan town rich in history, culture, and vibrant atmosphere! This experience will tempt all your senses, as it will take you around the magnificent capital of the Cyclades for a splash of cosmopolitan atmosphere and let you taste the true local “Aegean Cuisine”, which guarantees the use of pure ingredients and original products coming from the Aegean islands and are known to combine intense flavor, quality, and uniqueness.

This historic tour starts at the Church of the Assumption of our Lady that has the unique masterpiece of the “Dormition of Virgin Mary” created in the 16th century by the famous Cretan painter Dominikos Theotokopoulos, known as ‘El Greco’. We continue walking through the local shopping market, to arrive at Miaouli Square in front of the distinguished Town Hall that preserves its imposing neoclassical character. We will pass by the National Library, the Cultural Center of Ermoupolis and stop at the Apollon Theatre which is still one of the most impressive opera theaters in Greece. We will continue to the War Memorial of the Unknown Soldier which stands just in front of the majestic St. Nicolas church, the patron Saint of the island, and just around the corner, we arrive to the famous Vaporia area that has a compilation of the impressive neoclassical mansions of the wealthy ship owners, which offer unique views to the “Little Venice” area, the Aegean Sea and Ermoupolis town.

A unique walk through the beautifully lit Ermoupolis may come as a surprise, as one can hear the drums and orchestras playing music from various neoclassical buildings as you pass by the galleries, shops, fancy street districts with unique atmosphere and great choice of restaurants. Finally, we arrive at the well-known restaurant that owes its success to the explicit dishes which carry the signature of the Aegean Cuisine. To end your true “Ermoupolis” experience, you will enjoy a lunch or dinner that includes a three-course meal and local sweet, carefully selected to pamper every taste, in the company of your guide.

Your “Aegean Cuisine” Sample menu can include:

MENU FOR ADULTS (per 2 persons) is inclusive of:              

Starter (1 Choice from 3 options) > shared among 2                 

1.1 Greek salad

1.2 Syros Fennel pie

1.3 Syros salad (rocket, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, capers, cheese, rusk)

Local Delight  (1 Choice from 3 options)> shared among 2

2.1.Local cheese “San Michali”

2.2 Ermoupolis Potato (cheese, yogurt, sun-dried tomatoes and basil)

2.3 Traditional local Sausage

Main course (1 choice from 5 options)> per person                                          

3.1 Stuffed eggplants in the oven with 3 cheeses & tomato sauce

3.2 Mousaka

3.3 Beef steak suffed with cheese and bacon, covered with cheese and tomato (Μπιφτεκι κλεφτικο)

3.4 Chicken Souvlaki with onion and pepper

3.5 Sardines grilled

Bread                                                 

Water (1 bottle per person)                  

Refreshments (1 soft drink per person)

Sweet of the day …………. Surprise treat! 

 

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MENU FOR CHILDREN (per 1 person) is inclusive of:                        

Main course (1 choice from 3 options)> 

1.1 Spaghetti (Napolitano, Bolognaise, Crème & mushrooms)

1.2.Beef steak traditionally cooked (veal mince with cheese, tomato and paprika) with French fries

1.3.Chicken Souvlaki with onion and pepper with French fries

Bread

Refreshments (1 soft drink per person)

Sweet of the day……………. Surprise treat! 

 

This tour is private for small groups of 2 – 10 persons and is offered in English and Greek language.

Children (4 – 12 years old) and infants are welcome to participate with parental guidance. 

Choice of dishes from the Sample Menu must be pre-booked following the receipt of your service voucher.

Tour includes
  • guided tour with experienced English speaking escort
  • 3-course meal
  • refreshments
  • water
  • local sweet
Tour does not include
  • transportation to/from the hotel
  • entrance fees to the “Apollo” theatre (€2,00 - optional, depending on the time or other ongoing events)
  • alcoholic drinks
  • any other extras
  • Be Equipped for a Day in the Sun (wear sunscreen/ hat/ sunglasses)
  • Wear flat, comfortable shoes
  • Note: Stairs or uphill walking
  • Meal included: inform us of special dietary requirements or food allergies
  • Entrance fees or tickets are extra (payable on the spot)
 
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Historical Ermoupolis & Aegean Cuisine Experience

This historic tour starts at the Church of the Assumption of our Lady that has the unique masterpiece of the “Dormition of Virgin Mary” created in the 16th century by the famous Cretan painter Dominikos Theotokopoulos, known as ‘El Greco’. We continue walking through the local shopping market, to arrive at Miaouli Square in front of the distinguished Town Hall that preserves its imposing neoclassical character. We will pass by the National Library, the Cultural Center of Ermoupolis and stop at the Apollon Theatre which is still one of the most impressive opera theaters in Greece. We will continue to the War Memorial of the Unknown Soldier which stands just in front of the majestic St. Nicolas church, the patron Saint of the island, and just around the corner, we arrive to the famous Vaporia area that has a compilation of the impressive neoclassical mansions of the wealthy ship owners, which offer unique views to the “Little Venice” area, the Aegean sea and Ermoupolis town. You will end this tour at one of the awarded Aegean Cuisine restaurants, carefully selected to pamper every taste.

  • Ermoupoli, Greece
  • 11:00 - 14:00
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During the summer months of July and August, you may alternatively opt for an evening walk through the beautifully lit Ermoupolis, to experience its unique restaurants and discover a great choice of restaurants.

  • Ermoupoli, Greece
  • 19:00 - 22:00

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