--- title: "Three days among makers, markets and open kitchens" city: "Athens" country: "Greece" lens: "Food & Craft" duration_days: 3 experiences: 6 price_from: "from €310 for two" currency: "EUR" firm_prices: 2 prices_on_request: 4 published: "2026-09-01" canonical: "https://keystothe.city/athens/3-days-food-craft" source: "Keys to the City" license: "Free to quote and cite with a link to the canonical URL" --- # Three days among makers, markets and open kitchens Athens, Greece · Food & Craft · 3 days · 6 experiences · from €310 for two Before the Mediterranean sun illuminates the marble slopes of the Acropolis, your Athenian odyssey begins in the quiet twilight of Psirri. At 5:30 AM, while the ancient city slumbers, you step through the private doors of To Koulouri tou Psirri to stand beside master bakers. ## Day one — Steel & Spirit: Forges of the Master Knifemaker & Subterranean Spirits In the warm light of early May, step across the threshold into the working forge of master knifemaker Dimitris Christogiannis at Dikristo. Far from typical tourist paths, the sensory room is filled with the smell of steel, motor grease, and cured rare woods. Engaging directly with the maker, you will examine metallurgy, bevel angles, and edge geometry, selecting your own custom handle woods and steel in an unhurried, hands-on consultation. Transitioning from steel to spirit, your afternoon continues in Kifisia at the House of METAXA cellars. Descending seven meters underground into cool subterranean air, you will stand among 5,000-liter casks dating back to 1888. Guided by the Metaxa Master, sample vintage single-cask eaux-de-vie straight from historic wood before creating your own personalized bottled spirit during a private blending masterclass. ### Dikristo Custom Kitchen Knives — Private Workshop & Master Knifemaker Session - Morning, 2 hours · price on request · Θεοδώρας 6 &, Giannitson, Peristeri 121 31, Greece · Private arrangement · quoted on request Private behind-the-scenes access to knifemaker Dimitris Christogiannis' workshop to discuss metallurgy, edge geometry, and hand-select custom handle woods and steels. Provider: https://www.dikristo.com ### The House of METAXA — Underground Cellar Access & DIY Blending Masterclass - Evening, 3 hours · price on request · Introduction by the house · quoted on request Exclusive access 7 meters underground into historic cellars with 5,000-liter casks from 1888, followed by a DIY spirit blending session led by the Metaxa Master. Provider: https://www.metaxa.com ## Day two — The Pre-Opening Dawn Bake & The Open Kitchen Table While the streets of Psirri are still shrouded in twilight, step into the warm glow of To Koulouri tou Psirri at 5:30 AM before the doors open to the city. Surrounded by the aroma of toasted sesame and yeast, watch master bakers shape traditional rings before getting hands-on with dough twisting and pulling fresh, steaming koulouria directly from wood-fired ovens. As the morning light takes hold, transition to a grand 19th-century neoclassical home kitchen with Epiculiar. Here, the kitchen door stays wide open throughout the session. Working at the prep table alongside a private chef, transform fresh seasonal catches and local market produce into an authentic multi-course meal, dining together straight from the hearth paired with organic Greek wines. ### To Koulouri tou Psirri — Early Morning Bake Hour Before Doors Open - Morning, 1 hour · from €5 pp (verified Sep 2026) · Γεωργίου Καραϊσκάκη 23, Αθήνα 105 54, Greece · Limited release At 5:30 AM before doors open, guests enter the bakehouse to watch master bakers hand-twist sesame dough rings and pull hot koulouria straight from wood-fired ovens. Provider: https://tokoulouritoupsirri.gr ### Epiculiar — Neoclassical Open-Kitchen Chef's Table Masterclass - Evening, 4 hours · from €150 pp (verified Sep 2026) · Private arrangement Guests cook right at the preparation island in a 19th-century neoclassical kitchen where the kitchen door stays wide open throughout the session. Provider: https://www.epiculiar.tours ## Day three — Secrets of the Affineur & The Luthier’s Acoustic Atelier Spend your final afternoon focused on classical Greek craftsmanship and artisan gastronomy. At Kostarelos Cheese & Dairy, join third-generation family cheesemakers inside their private maturation atelier. Here, master affineurs guide you through the aging science of 12-month barrel-aged feta, 24-month aged gravieras, and warm fresh anthotyro, paired with boutique wines and local mountain honeys. Conclude your Athenian journey at Neorion Music Workshop, stepping into the quiet, wood-scented sanctuary of master luthier Christos Spourdalakis. Surrounded by acoustic tonewoods, delicate tools, and traditional instruments, observe the precise art of wood carving and mother-of-pearl inlay before enjoying an intimate live bouzouki performance right inside the workshop. ### Kostarelos Cheese & Dairy — Affineur Cellar & Aged Feta Tasting Atelier - Morning, 2 hours · price on request · Patriarchou Ioakim 30-32, Athina 106 75, Greece · Private arrangement · quoted on request Third-generation family cheesemakers guide a private maturation tasting of 12-month wooden barrel-aged feta, 24-month gravieras, and fresh warm anthotyro. Provider: https://kostarelos.gr ### Neorion Music Workshop — Master Luthier Atelier Visit with Christos Spourdalakis - Evening, 1.5 hours · price on request · Private arrangement · quoted on request Master luthier Christos Spourdalakis opens his private workshop for acoustic consultations, wood carving demos, and mother-of-pearl inlay craft. Provider: https://www.music-instruments.gr ## The footprint from €310 for two — experiences only; flights and hotels are yours to choose. 6 experiences · 2 firm prices · 4 on request. --- Source: Keys to the City — https://keystothe.city/athens/3-days-food-craft. Prices are "from" figures per person unless stated otherwise, verified on the dates shown. Quote freely with attribution and a link.