We discover the unknown spots of the greek cuisine in the city of Thessaloniki. We learn the history of the local markets and the well-known traditional taverns. At the same time we experience a variety of gastronomic treasures during our walk accompanied by a professional of the greek cuisine.
PLACES WE VISIT
- Local market “ Kapani”
- Local market “Modiano”
- Grocery with Organic Products
- “Athonos” square
- Louloudadika area
- Craftsmen of traditional art
STARTING POINT
- 12 Tsimiski str, In the entrance of Le Palace Art Hotel
DEPARTURE TIME
- 11:30 π.μ
TOUR DURATION
- 2 hours
TOUR DESCRIPTION
We start our tour from 12 Tsimiski Street enjoying a traditional greek coffee and we get ready to explore the city center of Thessaloniki with all of our senses.
As we walk we learn about the daily life in the city and details regarding the habits of the locals while treating ourselves with traditional viands in the «hidden» spots of the local markets.
The history of the greek flavors is revealed in every step of our tour, ideal either for those who already know a lot about the greek cuisine or for those who want to experience new flavors!
At the end of our tour, we will take advice about the well-known taverns and the numerous hangouts of the locals in order to delve into the entertainment in the city!
It’s a unique opportunity to feel the city vibes and «spice up» your stay, getting to know all these special gastronomic secrets.
Our experienced escort will also recommend you the best places for fresh veggies, various types of homemade cheese, freshly-roasted coffee and a lot of other delicious local products.
The gastronomy walking tour is a family-friendly experience!
PARTICIPANTS
- 1 – 15
THE PRICE OF THE WALKING TOUR INCLUDES
- Escort, professional of greek cuisine
- Food tasting experiences
- Traditional greek coffee
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch-break at the end of the tour
A roadtrip to history, to civilization, to the natural beauties of Greece and a totally unforgettable experience in a day-trip, this is Ammon Express.
Ammon Express travels you daily to priceless destinations of cultural and environmental value; pieces of the historical heritage located just a couple of hours away from Thessaloniki and Athens, ideal for daily escapes along with friendly trip attendants – archaeologists.
→ Meteora, Vergina, Mount Athos, Edessa, Mount Olympus and Kerkini Lake, are some of our daily excursions from Thessaloniki.
→ Delphi, Epidaurus, Mycenae, Cape Sounio-Temple of Poseidon, Nafplio and Hydra – Poros – Aegina are also some of our daily excursions from Athens.
In summer 2015, as I was driving towards Vergina, I put myself in a traveller’s place who is visiting the city of Thessaloniki, in Greece. I imagined a guest who comes to our land in order to get to know closely the Greek history, experience the Greek hospitality and feel welcomed. All these guided me to come up with the idea of a cultural tourism company that offers to a visitor, excursions and day trips on a daily basis, with the possibility to book online, with direct itineraries, accompanied by experienced trip attendants-archaeologists.
were the thoughts of the General Manager of the company. Ammon Express, was founded in the winter of 2016, is an innovative company which consists of experienced professionals with fresh ideas and strong experience in the field of Greek Tourism and Culture, responding to the demands of the society and the new technologies. The experience in this sector, the knowledge of the object, the connection with the Greek and International market and the support of the activities with the use of modern technology, are the basic tools of the Ammon Express team..
In the summer of 2017, the excursions of AMMON EXPRESS started from the city of Thessaloniki, where the headquarters are also situated.
A large piece of World Heritage, that millions of visitors wish to experience and enjoy each year, belongs to Greece. The fact that in a 5-month operating period, more than 2.000 travellers, from 65 different countries joined us, confirms the above desire. With more than 15 destinations in Thessaloniki and Athens and brand new services to offer, such as walking-talking-food and Interactive – cooking class, AMMON EXPRESS continues to offer high-level services.
In the summer of 2019, we expanded our activity in Athens, in order to offer this unique experience to the travellers of the capital of Greece, who are looking for the special feeling of the greek “philoxenia”. Daily excursions departing directly from our Smart – Eco – Meeting Point at Halandri metro station, just 1΄ from the highway and a creative team that is ready to show you around our beautiful places!
Wherever you are, either from a different city or country, just with one click to ammonexpress.gr our team shall welcome, host and travel you to a unique experience, to ancient Greece, to modern Greece, to our Greece!
