Sustainable Tourism, Healthy Food, Traveling Practices

Private Tours Athens Greece ☼ Corinth Epidaurus Nafplio Mycenae ☼ Hydra Island ☼ Olympia Delphi Meteora ☼ The Mythical Peloponnese ☼ Mani

Sustainable Tourism, Healthy Food, Traveling Practices

We hope that COVID-19 will be a stepping stone when -hopefully- tourism restarts to change the way people travel. This includes travelers, the authorities, and tourist businesses. Eudaimonia Athens Private Tours has been taking our guests around the country we love and respect and sustainable tourism plays a big role in what we do. We are committed to a code of best practice in all aspects of our business, especially our relationship with the environment, the sites, and the communities that we visit. We also encourage our suppliers and clients to adopt similar practices.

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Greece is in fact a “sustainable food destination” given the fact that its people are used to eating seasonally and, especially in the countryside, are still “growing vegetables, harvesting olives and preparing silky oil, and cooking up a storm with tomatoes, fresh fish and wild greens…”

Sustainable tourism is the way we become a better tourism professional and you a better traveler too. “Better” can be translated as:

☼ Positive ecological footprint

☼ Still a decent profit for the business

☼ Value for money for the traveler

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Sustainable tourism is the way to “use” tourism in a positive, constructive way for our land, for the environment, our business, our local economy, and our clients. Both the businesses (us) and the travelers (you) should care more for the local community we visit. Respect it in all … respects!
We have been trying to include in all our tours sustainable destinations, accommodation, exploring in a very comfortable way, enjoying quality food, creating memorable “experiences” while visiting all the monuments and amazing sites of Greece. All this, without feeling part of a typical herd of tourists.

Tourism Unions, destination authorities, governments DON’T CARE, so it is us the tourism professionals that have to promote sustainable tourism and at the same time help our business to S T A N D O U T!

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We believe that avoiding the negative footprint fits together with the quality of service that the traveler will enjoy! An example of this is that we visit beautiful local communities that are not yet exposed and are not spoilt by mass tourism! We help these local economies and in return, we get the best value for money possible: quality, authenticity, politeness, privacy, and more. Bottom line? We know these local community people by their first name and they are authentically happy to see us and you!

It’s a way of life for us Greeks. It’s embedded in our DNA, and throughout the country, generous and passionate locals share their knowledge with travelers, coupling fantastic fresh cooking with back-to-nature activities such as trekking through diverse landscapes

People make the difference!

Fuel efficient vehicles

We only use brand new vehicles, 2018-2020 make. This is 4-door large saloons & SUVs for 1-3 people or large minivans for 3-8 people. We operate vehicles with no more than the necessary horsepower to drive smoothly but fast and saving time by avoiding touristy stops. We are here to offer relaxed, very comfortable & safe, worry-free, quality services. This is done with spotless, large vehicles & with tour leaders/drivers that are part of our family. We blend in with the local life & not “stand out” with faceless, mechanical, pretentious drivers & unsuitable vehicles.

Organic produce

We avoid and discourage any touristy stops for shopping (souvenirs, ceramics, pottery, etc). At the same time, we highly encourage visiting unique and authentic places or local communities where you get more than value for money. It can be small local souvenirs in beautiful villages with very hospitable owners, or producers of organic products like honey, fruits and vegetables, meat, herbs and olive oil. Visiting a real olive press (from October to January) is a great experience and if we are allowed to buy and taste is even more amazing!

Driving practices

All our drivers are required to drive in a smooth, safe and considerate manner but also without wasting your time. This is vital for safety and passenger comfort, but smooth driving also significantly reduces fuel consumption and wear and tear on vehicles. Sustainable tourism plays a big role in what we do and the future of our kids and our planet!

Dispose of waste properly

Our tour leaders carry rubbish bags in their travel kits. At every chance/stop they will clean up the car and throw away anything you don’t need making the car presentable and hoping you will respect their efforts. In fact, our guides will even pick up rubbish that other visitors have left behind. When first entering the car you will find a spotless interior.

Local suppliers

At Eudaimonia Athens Private Tours, we always use small local providers & producers. This includes our lunch stops (as organic as possible) that the locals prefer, stylish & unique accommodation, local activities (rafting, hiking, snorkeling), purchasing local products, visits to farms & olive oil presses, and of course food or even home cooked meals. Accommodation and tavernas are all owned and run locally and are all fully tested. We totally avoid all faceless businesses and support local businesses and service providers.

Authentic small local communities

We treat the areas and communities we visit with the greatest respect and try to build strong relationships with local people. Our aim is to be a very welcome sight. Our tours are off the beaten track, bringing valuable tourism income to some less-visited areas and small businesses of Greece. The majority of our suppliers are locally-owned and so the revenue we bring to the local economy is very much appreciated. Tours planned in this manner end up to be ideal for both our country and yourselves who are not treated as “tourists”!

Meeting with the locals

A highlight of our tours is meeting and interacting with the locals in all areas that we visit. All of our accommodation hosts and representatives at the sites are local and are always pleased to greet our visitors with the well known Greek hospitality. So don’t be surprised if you get treated as a local yourselves … with a handshake, a free drink, a snack, a dessert, or a smile.

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Respect of other visitors

Since our tour groups are small of our Athens Private Tours, our presence isn’t usually felt. However, we always emphasize to our guests to be respectful of others, especially in places of great beauty and local communities. We also emphasize the need to respect the rules of certain establishments such as churches and monasteries in terms of dress code, noise levels and manners.

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Private Tours Athens Greece ☼ Corinth Epidaurus Nafplio Mycenae ☼ Hydra Island ☼ Olympia Delphi Meteora ☼ The Mythical Peloponnese ☼ Mani

Sustainable Tourism, Healthy Food, Traveling Practices

Fuel efficient vehicles

Organic produce

Driving practices

Dispose of waste properly

Local suppliers

Authentic small local communities

Meeting with the locals

Respect of other visitors

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