Local Connections: Acropolis Museum & Botrini Gastronomy Experience

Description

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

What you will visit:

Acropolis Museum
Situated at the base of the Acropolis, with a direct view of the Parthenon, the new Acropolis Museum stunningly blends past and present. This modern five-story structure by architect Bernard Tschumi was designed to allow this rich collection of antiquities to be seen in natural light. Artifacts depicting everyday life in Athens during all periods of history are showcased within glass-floored galleries. The pièce de résistance is the top floor, where visitors can view a frieze from the Parthenon as well as the actual Parthenon through enormous windows.

Culinary Experience at Botrini's Restaurant
The renowned Michelin-starred restaurant Botrini's offers a truly personal, gourmet experience. Ettore Botrini, the host of Greece's "Hell's Kitchen" television show, is one of the top and most famous celebrity chefs in the country. A Corfiot Italian from an impressive gastronomic lineage, Botrini has worked internationally, in several Michelin-starred restaurants in Monaco as well as serving as head chef of his family's award-winning Etrusco restaurant in Corfu. Botrini's, situated in Athens, is celebrated for its beautiful, innovative and unparalleled cuisine.
What you will see along the way:
Board your motorcoach for a 30-minute scenic drive into the heart of Athens, glimpsing such possible highlights as Hadrian's Arch, the statue of Lord Byron, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Constitution Square, the former Royal Palace, the National Gardens, the Academy, University Library and the Old Olympic Stadium. Your 45-minute drive to Botrini's restaurant is another opportunity to admire Athens' interesting blend of old and new architecture.
Lunch:
Your gastronomic experience at Botrini's restaurant includes a seven-course gourmet meal drawing inspirations from local dishes-Greek classics prepared in contemporary and creative ways and elevated to haute cuisine. Each dish is paired with wines from various regions in Greece. The menu will be a surprise, but rest assured that you are in for an afternoon of exquisite culinary delights.

Special Notes:

Your gastronomy experience includes a seven-course gourmet meal drawing inspirations from local dishes and elevated to haute cuisine.
Each dish is paired with wines from various regions in Greece. Special dietary requests/restrictions must be communicated in advance to the Shore Excursions Office for the menu to be adapted accordingly.