Top Athens Shore Excursions - page 3

Our destination will be Parnitha, just 25 kilometers from the center of Athens. In this unique offroad experience, we start from the western side of Mount Parnitha and through the pine forest, with rich flora and fauna, and the mountainous dirt tracks we reach Dervenohoria, a cluster of villages that are situated in a picturesque and brightly colored plateau, at an altitude of about 530 to 570 meters.

Travel back in time with a full day tour of Athens’ ancient monuments. Make the most of your limited time in Athens and spend 8 hours exploring the city with a private guide. Marvel at the Acropolis, walk through the picturesque Plaka neighborhood, and shop at the famous Monastiraki flea market. Those visiting for a short weekend or stopping by on a cruise will feel they’ve seen the whole city.

Wrap up five of Greece’s antiquities in a private 4-day trip from Athens, so avoiding the planning needed by independent touring. Settle into a private air-conditioned sedan or minivan, and visit the UNESCO sites of Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi, and Meteora, all with 4- or 5-star or boutique hotels beckoning each evening. Optional guiding at the sites is available (additional cost) for flexibility and entrance fees are extra.

Explore three of the northern Peloponnese’s ancient and medieval treasures as you wish with this private day trip from Athens or Nafplio for up to eight people. With a flexible itinerary that lets you set the pace, and a friendly and knowledgable driver/guide, visit the UNESCO-listed ruins of Mycenae and the ancient theater of Epidaurus, the best-preserved of its kind. In between, enjoy the old quarter of Nafplio and a traditional Greek snack lunch. Private air-conditioned transport, plus hotel or port pickup and drop-off included.

Discover the highlights of Athens, along with the city’s best kept secrets, on a private 5-hour tour. The half-day adventure is perfect for travelers who like the flexibility to customize their sightseeing experience without worrying about the details. Visit the Temple of Zeus, Roman Agora, Acropolis, and much more in private transportation. Along the way, your guide provides immersive commentary and insider tips for the rest of your Athens vacation.

Enjoy exceptional comfort, exclusivity, and independence on a private 8-hour tour to the Delphi archaeological site. During the scenic journey from Athens, your driver provides a thorough introduction to the historical sites. Then, enjoy free time to explore the sanctuaries, ancient stadium, and theater at your own pace. Afterwards, you have the option to have lunch (own expense) in Arachova Village or the modern town of Delphi.

Dive deeper into ancient history at Delphi and visit the charming mountain village of Arachova on a private 9- to 10-hour tour from Athens. Itinerary highlights (which can be changed upon request) include the Delphi archaeological complex and museum, Ancient Theater, and UNESCO listed Monastery of Hosios Loukas. Your driver provides illuminating information and insider tips, then gives you ample free time to explore each location independently.

Enjoy a sightseeing adventure in Athens with this premium tour. After a convenient port pickup in Piraeus, enjoy skip-the-line access to landmarks like Acropolis, the Panathenaic Stadium, and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Learn about Athens’ remarkable history and culture from an informative guide, taste delicious Greek cuisine in the Plaka district, and shop at the ancient Agora.

Explore Greece’s capital through its delicious local cuisine on this food-lovers walking tour. Follow your guide from Syntagma Square and stroll around the center of Athens while avoiding big crowds. Visit small shops and enjoy a tour that is in open space! Stroll through the town center and Plaka with a foodie local guide, popping into the neighborhood’s best places to eat local specialties like souvlaki, Peynirli, and loukoumades. Top it all off with the unique olive oil lesson with a tasting. To keep this small-group tour as intimate as possible, numbers are limited to 10 people. • Learn the heritage of Greek cuisine Experience • Visit various specialty food shops in Athens • Small group limited to 8 people for a more personalized experience • Breakfast like an Athenian with koulouri • Bite into classic Greek Tyropita at a shop with 100 years history • Visit a traditional deli and have a unique olive oil lesson and tasting • Try the best souvlaki in Athens

Experience Athens with ease on a private 5-hour sightseeing tour. Thanks to all-inclusive private transportation, you can skip the headache of navigating public transit or taking numerous taxis. Visit must-see ancient attractions, including the Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, and Hardian's Arch. Explore the historical Plaka district, flea market, and other cultural areas. You're free to customize the itinerary in advance or change gears in the middle of the tour.

Wear your swimsuit for this tour to a beach not far from Athens. Cool off in the water and see areas near the city that most tourists don’t get a chance to experience. A choice of pickup locations—your Athens hotel or the cruise port—adds extra flexibility. After a scenic drive of coastal Athens you'll enjoy a swim.

Immerse yourself in the ancient sights of Athens on a private 4-hour sightseeing tour. The half-day excursion makes it easy as spinach pie to complete your Athens bucket list without breaking a sweat. Comfortable WiFi enabled transportation takes you to the Acropolis, Temple of Hephaestus, Panathenaic Stadium, and more. Get a taste of modern Greece with a viewing of the Changing of the Guard at Syntagma.

Immerse yourself in some of Greece’s most captivating legends and scenery on a day trip to Delphi, considered the center of the world according to Greek mythology. Learn about the Oracle of Delphi from your private guide and visit ancient attractions like the Sanctuary of Apollo and sacred Kastalian Fountain. Get personalized recommendations on where to stop for lunch in the region, and and soak up mountain culture in the resort village of Arachova.

Experience the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Delphi and Meteora on an all-inclusive two-day private tour.  This is an opportunity to visit remote destinations in Greece at your own pace. Some meals and one night’s accommodation plus private transportation to comfortably you from point to point are included; entrance fees are at your expense.

This full-day tour of Athens packs it in—an ideal choice for cruise passengers or those short on time. See the ancient landmarks of  the city including the Acropolis, Panathenaic Stadium, the Parthenon, and the National Library of Greece. You will also have time to enjoy a delicious Greek lunch at a local tavern specializing in traditional dishes. Finally, drive to the highest hill in Athens for postcard-worthy views of the city.

If you like to travel in luxury, then opt for this elegant door-to-door chauffeur package to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Ancient Olympia. Smaller groups will enjoy the ride in a new black Mercedes E Class or Audi A6; larger parties can opt for a stylish Mercedes minibus. All vehicles come with Wi-Fi, fridge, and leather seating.

See the best of Athens and the surrounding area in just one day with this private shore excursion. Your guide will meet you at the port and take you to the Ancient Corinth, home to one of the oldest temples of Greece (the Temple of Apollo), followed by a visit to Athens to see the Acropolis, the Arch of Hadrian, the Panathenaic Stadium, and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. You'll also visit the Corinth Canal, dating back to the late 19th century before returning to port.

Go beyond the Greek capital’s attractions and discover noteworthy ancient sites on a private ten-hour tour to Mycenae,  Epidaurus, and Corinth. Private transportation enables you to cover more ground and the comfortable journey also offers you a look at the Greek countryside. Test out the acoustics in the Theater of Epidaurus, explore fortresses, and more. You're free to explore each location independently or hire a private guide to show you around.

If your cruise is only stopping in Athens for a day or so, this shore excursion offers a whistle-stop journey around all of the major landmarks of the cradle of Western civilization. Waste no time on a snails-pace group tour of one or two major landmarks; instead, see as much of the city as possible with private transport and a carefully planned itinerary.

See the ancient and modern wonders of Athens in just a half day on a tour that’s tailor-made for time-crunched cruise-ship visitors. Pickup and drop-off from the Port of Piraeus makes for a hassle-free trip, while taking a private tour means you'll enjoy plenty of attention from your guide as you visit sights including the Acropolis, Plaka, the market at Monastiraki, and Lycabettus Hill.

Travel to the birthplace of the Olympic Games in comfort on a private day trip to ancient Olympia and other highlights of the Peloponnese. Admire the engineering of the Corinth Canal, and then trace the victories of ancient Greece’s greatest athletes at gymnasium and track ruins plus the site’s archeological museum. A personal driver means a flexible itinerary, with pickup available directly from your Athens hotel or the cruise port.

Rewind to classical Greece on a private day trip to ancient Corinth and Nafplio from Athens. Cross the Corinth Canal to the ruins of Greco-Roman Corinth, a powerful city-state in antiquity. Tour the streets and monuments independently, and perhaps climb the Acrocorinth rock to see its crumbled temple. Lastly, enjoy free time in the seaport of Nafplio for lunch and sightseeing. Customizable itinerary, private transport, and Athens hotel or port pickup and drop-off included.

Secure your ticket in advance at skip the lines at the Acropolis on this small-group tour. Delve into Greek architecture, mythology, and history as you explore the Acropolis, the Erechtheion, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Propylaia, and the Parthenon with your guide. This guided tour is limited to a max of eight people for a more intimate experience.

See the best of Athens and visit the Temple of Poseidon on a private, full-day shore excursion. Meet your guide at Piraeus Port, then climb into your private minivan and set off in search of the Greek capital’s premier sights. See Syntagma Square, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch and more while your guide talks about the history and mythology of Ancient Greece. Then, travel onward to Cape Sounion, the site of the ruined Temple of Poseidon.