Flavors of Syros Food Tour, Syros

Discover the gastronomical delights of Syros with a private food tour. Enjoy mingling with local producers and tasting a variety of Greek goods. Syros is home to some of the best products from the Cyclades Islands.

After you meet your host Kostas, a food specialist and the owner of a charming delicatessen, you'll peruse his shop. Kostas will teach you about what happens in a typical Syros kitchen as you taste some of the traditional products he sells. Discover the herbs produced on the island, home to over 5% of the varieties worldwide. Kostas will help you understand the important role they play in traditional Greek cooking.

Next, enjoy a tasting of local meze, the Greek equivalent to appetizers or tapas. You'll try olives, sun-dried tomatoes, capers, and more local delicacies. While sampling the goods, learn about traditional cooking techniques, many only using raw, local materials. Lastly, sit down for lunch with Kostas at a neighborhood restaurant.

After your tour, stroll back to your hotel through the beautiful streets of Syros, admiring the sea views.