Sports and Recreations
What massive international sporting event originated in Ancient Greece?
The Olympics
I am the capital of Greece and home to the famous Acropolis. What city am I?
Athens
Who is the king of the gods, ruling from Mount Olympus with his thunderbolts?
Zeus
Churned slower than my North American counterpart, I am denser, richer, and served slightly warmer to melt effortlessly on your tongue in the Italian summer. What am I?
Gelato
I am the chameleon of Italian greetings. Use me when you arrive, use me when you leave, but never use me if you want to be strictly formal. What word am I?
Ciao
Which Italian city is famous for its historic rival football (soccer) teams
Milan
I am not just one city, but a string of five colorful coastal villages on the Italian Riviera. What am I?
Cinque Terre
Who is the god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses?
Poseidon
My name translates roughly to "small skewer." I am Greek, usually marinated pork or chicken grilled over open charcoal. What am I?
Souvlaki
You might hear me when a plate shatters on the taverna floor or when the dancing reaches a fever pitch. I am a burst of pure Greek enthusiasm. What word am I?
Opa!
I am not just a modern 26.2-mile race of endurance; I am the literal starting line. From what historic battlefield did Pheidippides begin his fateful sprint to Athens?
Marathon
My name translates to "suspended in the air," and I am famous for monasteries built on top of giant rock pillars. What city am I?
Meteora
I sprang fully armed from my father's forehead. I gifted the olive tree to mankind and rule over strategy, warfare, and wisdom. Who am I?
Athena
What is the traditional Greek dip made of thick yogurt, cucumber, garlic, and olive oil?
Tzatziki
If someone hands you a fresh slice of pizza or a cold drink in Milan, this melodic word is the most common and polite way to respond. What is it?
Grazie
Long before Formula 1, drivers stood in small, open, two-wheeled baskets, steering teams of roaring horses around the Circus of Maximus. What sport am I called?
Chariot racing
Born from a massive volcanic eruption that shaped my crescent bay, I am now an island dressed in stark white and crowned with cerulean blue domes. Who am I?
Santorini
Who is the messenger of the gods, easily recognized by his winged sandals?
Hermes
Born in the Ligurian region near your coastal Italian stops, I am a vibrant, uncooked paste of crushed pine nuts, garlic, basil, and hard cheese. What sauce am I?
Pesto
When you raise a glass at an italian dinner to make a toast, you don’t say "cheers." Instead, everyone clinks their glasses and says this short word.
Salute
This combat sport introduced to the Olympics in 648 B.C. was a mix of boxing and wrestling, with biting and gouging the only things forbidden.
What was it called?
Pankration
In this location, we will stay the longest. I am also the coastal Ionian gem where we'll kayak, hike, boat, snorkel and tube just before traveling inland to the ancient ruins of Olympia.
Which town am I?
Sivota
Who is the god of the Underworld, who famously abducted Persephone?
Hades
I am a complex architecture of the oven: sliced eggplant, potato, and rich spiced meat, all cemented together under a thick, golden layer of béchamel sauce. What dish am I?
Moussaka
This is the ultimate Italian filler word. It doesn't have a direct English translation, but locals use it to kick off almost every single sentence. Depending on how you voice it, it can mean "So...", "Well...", "Anyway...", or "Alright, let's go!" What is this famous five-letter word?
Our Nonna said this at our cooking class!
Allora