1.Traditional Syros Breakfast

Your experience begins at Nuevo café, where a specially curated breakfast menu introduces you to traditional Syros recipes made with local ingredients and flavors that evoke the island’s past. Each guest chooses one dish from the menu—a bite-sized dive into the local food culture that reflects the character of the island.

Breakfast :

Croque Madame with rustic bread,Syros louza,fried egg and bechamel sauce with sun dried tomatoes from Syros.

Shakshuka with Syros sausage,tomato sauce,two fried eggs and sourdough bread with carob.

Salad :

Mesclun with Syros goat cheese,tortilla chips,sun-dried tomatoes and figs with molasses dressing.

Greek Burrata from Kerkini area(Bekas dairy)with cherry tomatoes from Syros,grated rusk and balsamic dressing.

Bruschetta :

With goat cheese PDO Syros,sun dried topic figs and thyme local honey.

Gastro Bite :

Syros sausage with fennel on roasted potato with San Michali cream.

Homemade pork gyros on pita with yogurt,tomato sauce and grated cucumber.

Desserts:

Homemade ice cream with loukoumi and rose flavour.

(Our eggs are from organic farming|Our cheeses are produced by Zozefinos dairy)

The welcoming atmosphere of Nuevo and its carefully selected ingredients create the perfect start to your day, showcasing the island’s rich culinary identity in the most genuine way.

2. Sweet Stop at a Traditional Loukoumi Shop

Next, you’ll discover the sweet soul of Syros: the island’s beloved loukoumi (a local variety of Turkish delight). Closely tied to the industrial and cultural history of Ermoupoli since the 19th century, loukoumi remains a symbol of tradition and identity, still made today by families who carry on this legacy with pride.

In this warm and inviting shop, you’ll taste a variety of loukoumi flavors—from classic to more creative ones—and meet members of the family who continue to produce and sell them today. Through their stories, you’ll learn the origins of this iconic Syros treat, its evolution over time, and how it remains a vibrant part of the island’s heritage.

What’s included:

• Tour of the shop and introduction to the family’s story

• Presentation of the traditional production process

• Tasting of various loukoumi flavors

This stop offers a unique opportunity to connect the past with the present and experience Syros’ rich cultural and industrial roots firsthand.

3. Visit to Ermoupoli’s Town Hall

Your third stop takes you to the grand Town Hall of Ermoupoli—one of the largest in Greece and a landmark of civic life. It dominates the central Miaouli Square and stands as a stunning example of 19th-century neoclassical architecture, designed by German architect Ernst Ziller.

With its impressive marble façade, broad staircase, and tall windows, the building is an architectural statement and a symbol of the city’s proud history.

What’s included:

• Guided walk around the exterior of the Town Hall and Miaouli Square

• Insight into the current civic and administrative role of the building

This visit offers a glimpse into the history and refined elegance that define Ermoupoli.

4. Tour of the Apollo Theater

Your experience concludes with a visit to the legendary Apollo Theater, often called the “mini La Scala” of the Aegean. Since 1864, it has hosted some of the island’s most memorable cultural moments.

Stepping inside, you’ll be transported into another time. The corridors and galleries resemble scenes from a fairytale, while the four balconies, ornate details, painted ceilings, and velvet seats create a warm, timeless atmosphere. Every step in this theater tells a story—each curtain rise brings a new emotion. Here, art, imagination, and tradition come together in the most magical way.

What’s included:

• Guided tour of the theater’s main areas

• Overview of its history and current events

A visit to the Apollo Theater is an invitation to feel the magic of the stage and discover one of the most beautiful and historic theaters in Greece.

Total Duration: 3 hours
Languages: Greek & English
Accessibility: Suitable for all ages, accessible for guests with mobility challenges
Perfect for: Visitors who want to explore the authentic side of Ermoupoli through its flavors and cultural legacy