Why Athens? Because the bread here smells of history
Athens is not just a sun-drenched city. It is the cradle of civilization – and of sourdough bread too. Already in ancient times, dozens of types of pastries were baked here, dough was left to ripen with reverence, and bread was a symbol of hospitality and the daily gift of life.
The sourdough smells a little different here. The climate is ideal, the warmth embraces the dough, the fermentation runs as naturally as if it had a home here. And that's exactly what it's all about – getting back to the roots of baking, slowing down and letting the bread speak for itself.
The course in Athens is not just about recipes. It's about the atmosphere. The moments when you stand with wet hands over the dough, you hear the cicadas and you know that this is the right time to bake. And also to live.
The best last minute vacation 2025 – and an experiential baking course in Greece
Join us on a last minute trip to the heart of Greece - the legendary Athens. You will not only get to know the culture and food, but most importantly - you will enjoy an exclusive private pita and bread baking course and treat yourself to the best vacation in 2025.
Plus, you'll have the opportunity to learn how to food style like a true professional, all in the privacy of a private villa.
In short, a vacation with an experiential overlap for those who like to move forward in life .
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What awaits you day by day at the baking experience course in Greece
We'll bake, that's for sure, but we'll also enjoy the city and everything it has to offer. And if the weather isn't good, we'll switch up the program so we can bake well.
Arrival & Kalimera
Day 1
We will welcome you in the capital of Greece, right at the airport.
You will be accommodated in a beautiful villa with a sea view and a private mini pool, which will become your home for a few days. In addition to a few surprises that will await you upon arrival, you can also look forward to your first evening together and tasting Greek delicacies in a great tavern.
Athens, as you don't know it
Day 2
We will spend the whole day in the city center, where every corner smells of history and juicy gyros.
We will climb to the Acropolis , walk through the Plaka and Monastiraki districts, catch a glimpse of the ceremonial changing of the guards at Syntagma, smell the spices in the market and taste olives, cheese and gyros. And if you want, you can wait with us until the city turns golden at sunset over Athens. This will be followed by dinner together.
Slowly and smoothly
Day 3
The morning is yours – you can stretch out by the pool, have a Greek coffee under a fig tree, or just breathe deeply.
In the afternoon we will start with the main thing: feeding the yeast, preparing the dough and all that watching how the mixture of flour and water slowly becomes bread. We will finish the evening with a dinner in the spirit of Greek hospitality.
A crunch you won't forget
Day 4
In the morning, you'll be shaping and baking your first loaf of bread . You'll smell the aroma, hear the familiar crackling of the crust – and maybe even feel a little pride.
In the afternoon you can relax by the sea or take your own little trip. In the evening we will taste what each person has created, sit down, share. Just like at home. Only in Greece.
Bread as a photo, beach as a reward
Day 5
In the morning, you'll take a short photography and food styling course from a professional with 10 years of experience in the field. You'll learn a few tricks that are not only suitable for Instagram, but also how to photograph your creation so that it smells good even through the screen.
Afternoon? Beach, peace, water, a book... or just the sea breeze. The evening is free - whoever wants to, can go to a tavern with us or just be as they please.
Last call & homecoming
Day 6
In the morning, like every day, we will repeat the delicious breakfast from Mari and the views from the villa. Then we will exchange kvass , tips, recipes and a final hug.
And then the journey home awaits you - with a head full of enthusiasm, a heart full of joy and the excitement of flying with you on a plane for the first time.
Kvas & Kaliméra is an adventure trip to Athens with a course in baking sourdough bread. A city full of Greek history and ultimate relaxation await you during a private sourdough bread baking course worth CZK 8,900 .
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45,800 CZK 35,900 CZK
for 2 people incl. flight tickets
or
23,900 CZK 20 900 CZK
for 1 person without flight tickets
The price for 2 people includes:
– 6 days/5 nights
– direct return flights from Vienna (valid only for a fully occupied room)
– accommodation in a private villa incl. breakfast
– transportation in Athens
– sightseeing tour of the capital of Greece
– private baking course including food styling worth 8,900 CZK/person.
– small Greek cuisine workshop including tastings
– optional morning meditations
When booking the full capacity of the room (2 people), you will get a great price including direct flights from Vienna .
*If you are interested in paying by advance or bank transfer, please write to us. Contract can be viewed here .
Date: October 6–11, 2025 | Location: Athens, Greece, departure from Vienna
What others say about courses with Mari
The bread baking course with Mari in magical Morocco was a unique experience of taste, aroma and colors for me. Her passion for baking bread and the enthusiasm with which she can talk about it for hours completely got me....And I'm so happy that thanks to her I really learned to bake fantastic homemade bread that the whole family likes 😉. John of Trnava
Jana Z.
A bread baking course led by Marika is a great experience, a great magic that begins with the most ordinary mixing of flour with water, yeast and salt, which, despite the first timid digging of the fingers into the soft, supple dough, and the pouring of the already firm, elastic material into the basket, turns into a golden-baked loaf of bread. The final tap on its underside and the slightly hollow sound will cause you a huge, almost indescribable joy from the bread you baked yourself.
During the course there is enough time for all our questions, Mari explains everything in a nice, friendly and logical way. Each participant receives a notebook from Mari with instructions and a recipe, in which you can write down your own notes and findings as you wish. The whole course is carried out in a very nice and pleasant atmosphere.
Iva R.
I recently had the wonderful opportunity to participate in a wonderful stay in Morocco connected with the basics of leavening and baking sourdough bread with Mari. I must say that it was an unforgettable experience. Mari patiently took us step by step through the process of leavening and baking the bread. Her professional guidance allowed us to learn all the necessary skills. It was not only a great opportunity to learn something new, but also to spend time with an amazingly kind and beautiful soul like Mari. I definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to experience an authentic and enriching experience of fermentation step by step.❤️ Zuzana
Susan M.
Mari herself will guide you along the way – a professional baker.
Mari is a professional baker who has been making sourdough for 15 years. At that time, she quit her job at Porsche and decided it was time to focus on what she loves. During that time, she has appeared on Czech Radio , in magazines, and lectured in a well-known studio alongside other gastrosuperstars.
She graduated from bakery school after completing her fourth year of high school and now works mainly as a baking instructor. On her Instagram profile, she inspires almost 5,000 people every day that baking is more than just Sunday fun – but also that working with dough works as a form of therapy.
She has lived in Greece since 1999, when she first visited the island of Ithaca, and has been returning to Greece regularly ever since. She says that time passes differently there and baking there, thanks to the right climate and the energy of the locals, does wonders for the crust and the soul.
Bread as a picture
Alenka will guide you through the food styling course. She is a complete pro when it comes to visuals. Since 2015, she has worked in international advertising agencies, where she has progressed from a graphic designer to a senior art director . She has worked and still works on global brands.
Among her best projects are the food and lifestyle sections, and between 2016 and 2019, she completely overhauled the visual identity of McDonald's dessert campaigns as part of the team. They sold out before you could say "plum". Last but not least, she has a few prestigious awards to her credit, but the most important thing of all is the fact that she puts her heart into her work and everyone who comes into contact with her gets a whole new charge of energy and a new and creative view of the world.
Frequently asked questions and organizational information
Below you will find additional information about the experiential baking course in Athens.
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Organizational information
Accommodations
Enjoy private accommodation in a beautiful villa in one of the city districts of Athens, with several bedrooms, a shared living area and a kitchen with an oven. There is a terrace with sea views and a small swimming pool.
The rooms are shared. It is therefore ideal to travel in pairs. If you prefer a separate room, please contact us and we will price the room individually or come up with another alternative and, for example, find a place just for you.
Do I need to have any knowledge about baking bread?
You don't have to. Mari will teach you everything from the basics to practical advice for advanced users. She will walk you through everything practically and theoretically, but if you would like to get started in advance, you can check out the Home Baking School or download the free e-book about yeast.
Transport
We recommend flying. Transport is not included in the price , but we can arrange flights or help you find a good connection. We then use public transport on site and it is included in the course - you can wander around Athens at your leisure as you need.
Luggage
We recommend traveling light with only hand luggage. The advantage is that you don't have to wait for your suitcase and the price of the flight is usually lower.
But if you prefer larger luggage, no problem - we can help with that too.
What to pack with you?
We will provide everything for the baking course - from ingredients to baking trays, you don't have to bring anything.
As for clothing , we recommend checking the current weather before your trip and choosing what will be suitable. However, I definitely recommend bringing warmer clothes for the evening.
Dining
Breakfast is included in the price - an absolutely amazing combination of home-baked and local Greek specialties, prepared by Mari. We go to dinner together, everyone pays for themselves.
The exception will be a joint Greek evening , which we will prepare as a separate small workshop of Greek delicacies, which is included in the course price.
Tour price
Payment
You can pay in two parts – just write to us and we will arrange it.
What's included?
- 5 nights accommodation in a luxury private villa with pool and sea view in Athens
- breakfast in a wonderful Greek style (look forward to the food styling and crispy bread)
- course in baking sourdough bread (including materials and recipes) - course in photography and food styling
- a short photography and food styling course from a professional in the field
- 1 shared dinner with Greek delicacies
- weekly ticket for public transport in Athens - transfer to and from the airport
- airport transfer
What is not included in the price
- plane ticket (but we can arrange it for you, just write)
- entrance fees to monuments (e.g. Acropolis)
- sunbed on the beach (approx. €8–15 / day)
- drinks and individual meals in restaurants
Do you want to prepare for the course in advance?
Download Mari's new free e-book and read a little about fermentation. Ideal for beginners and advanced:
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Do you have any questions about the course in Athens?
Whatever comes to mind, ask and we'll get back to you right away.
