Dog Walk and Greek Cooking: Hillside Adventure

Walk shelter dogs in Skiathos’ hills, savor Greek cuisine with a local chef. Unforgettable scenery, delicious food, and heartwarming moments await.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Skiathos Dog Shelter - In the midst of the lush hills on the island of Skiathos a group of volunteers have created a haven for stray dogs that are looking for their forever homes.
    To give the dogs a safe place and a location, that would provide both cool winds during hot summer days, privacy and calmness in the evenings. The local monastery…
What's Included
  • Cooking class
  • Pick up/Drop off
  • Guide
  • Food and Drinks
What's Not Included
  • Personal Expenses
Additional Information

Visit the renowned Skistho’s Dog Shelter nestled in the hills, choose a delightful dog, and join our seasoned ‘hiker’ guide for a picturesque walk through the hills. Here, you’ll have the chance to take in the stunning scenery and nature while giving a dog a much-needed walk.
The next stop is Maria’s house, where a local Greek woman passionate about…

Location
Skiathos Dog Shelter
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Julie8488
Sep 29, 2025
Dog sanctuary - We had a lovely day out and particularly enjoyed our walk with the dogs. This was followed by a cooking demonstration and a nice lunch at the taverna. Thanks to Michael our guide.
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Shelleyliverpool
Sep 21, 2025
Dogs and food…what’s not to love! - Brilliant day out! Well organised and a must for dog and food lovers. Great to combine the dog walking in the morning and work up an appetite to enjoy the delicious local freshly prepared food afterwards. Definitely recommend 😊
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O6227oikarena
Sep 9, 2025
Great day out - What a fantastic experience. They do an amazing job with the dogs. The guide - Michael was brilliant and so funny. Went to a taverna after for a cooking lesson and a taste of traditional Greek food. Would highly recommend
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I2190szfrankh
Sep 8, 2025
Great event for the whole family - The organization of the event was perfect (pick-up, schedule, companion info). The Dog shelter team has chosen the dogs that are right for us. The dogs and we had a lot of fun. Everyone there is doing a great job. Maria's cooking demonstration in her cozy tavern was very informative and casual. The presented dishes ( 3 courses) were served to us afterwards - very delicious. Overall a great and entertaining event for the whole family and absolutely recommendable. Thank you very much
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Jennifer_b
Sep 3, 2025
A great day out - Great day out , the dog shelter is very well run and organised . The dogs are very well cared for and were so excited to go for a walk. We really enjoyed it . They are very grateful of a donation , we took food and put money in the pot. Maria's cookery lesson and lunch was fabulous, she showed us how to cook 3 courses , then we got to eat them. Absolutely delicious. We would highly recommend this trip.
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Jenniekeetch
Aug 11, 2025
Great experience - We got the bus from Troulos to the dog shelter. We walked a few different dogs. My teenage daughters loved the experience. The ladies who run the shelter are so friendly. Great experience.
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Karyn_g
Jul 16, 2025
Wonderful experience with adorable dogs and a lovely meal - Well organized and a great way to help the local shelter pups. The staff are so dedicated and truly love all of the dogs. The cooking class by Maria was so much fun and the food was delicious. A really lovely way to spend a few hours in Skiathos.
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Davis
Jul 14, 2025
Would do it again! - Great experience! We loved walking the dogs and everyone was wonderful! The cooking demonstration was excellent and the food was delish! Wish we got a copy of the recipes.
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Benjamnoyork
Jun 30, 2025
A heartwarming experience - A fantastic experience and would definitely recommend. Michael was a great and humorous tour guide and it was such a bonus being collected and dropped off again to do the experience. The dogs were beautiful and the shelter staff were really inspiring and lovely. The cooking demonstration and lunch afterwards was brilliant. We learnt how to make a 4 course dinner and Maria was again so lovely and warm. Well done all involved for a great day.
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901callumt
Jun 17, 2025
Worth a visit - The Make a Dog’s Day experience in Skiathos is a heartwarming and fun way to spend time with rescue dogs. Be sure to check your nearest bus stop and watch for text updates—this helps make travel smoother. The shelter owners and guide are friendly and knowledgeable, and the time with the dogs feels just right—plus some adorable puppies come out to play. There’s also nice merchandise available, perfect for supporting the shelter. If you prefer a solo visit, you can volunteer to walk a dog anytime for free. After the shelter visit, there's a cooking demonstration in a nice location where the chef shares cultural insights before you enjoy a delicious meal and included a drink. Overall, a well-organized and meaningful experience for animal and food lovers.
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