Day trips from Athens

Athens Day Trips & Excursions Price

Peloponnese Highlights: Corinth Canal, Corinth, Mycenae, Nafplio, and Epidaurus €292
Private Full Day Tour to Ancient Olympia with Flexible Options €373
Private Winery tour, Temple of Artemis Brauron, Museum and lunch €158.49
Meteora Day Trip by Train from Athens €123
Mycenae and Epidaurus Day Trip from Athens €102
Corinth Half-Day Trip from Athens €64
Delphi English Day Trip from Athens €96
Hydra, Poros and Egina Day Cruise from Athens with Optional VIP Upgrade €141
All Day Cruise -3 Islands to Agistri,Moni, Aegina with lunch and drinks included €135
Athens Semi Private Half day Sunset cruise with sailing catamaran €140
Peloponnese Highlights: Corinth Canal, Corinth, Mycenae, Nafplio, and Epidaurus

Peloponnese Highlights: Corinth Canal, Corinth, Mycenae, Nafplio, and Epidaurus

clock Duration: 8 to 10 ho
  • A travel into the sights of Greece's Peloponnese peninsular and into historical places like the ruins of Mycenae, the Byzantine City of Nafplion and other important landmarks of Peloponnese.
  • A chance to see more of Greece in one day by diving and driving west on a coastal road in a comfortable ride providing relaxing moments of
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Private Full Day Tour to Ancient Olympia with Flexible Options

Private Full Day Tour to Ancient Olympia with Flexible Options

clock Duration: 9 to 11 ho
  • This is an exclusive private tour into the UNESCO World Heritage Site which was known for its Olympic games of time immemorial.
  • A visit to the ruins of the great Ancient Olympia and its on - site historical attractions which includes the Temple of Zeus and Hera, the place the Olympic flame was lit, the workshop of Phidias displayed
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Private Winery tour, Temple of Artemis Brauron, Museum and lunch

Private Winery tour, Temple of Artemis Brauron, Museum and lunch

clock Duration: 8 hours
  • It is a private tour in Athens that includes an exclusive experience in the city that offers participants several activities to indulge in including historical sightseeing.
  • This is a personalised tour of the temple of Artemis Brauron, a visit to the archaeological museum of Brauron with enough time to explore and discover some ancient
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Meteora Day Trip by Train from Athens

Meteora Day Trip by Train from Athens

clock Duration: 14 hours
  • A day trip to Meteora that reveals stunning monasteries sitting atop sandstone cliffs.
  • Besides the renowned Orthodox monastic complex, travelers have a pleasure to explore Kalambaka, a nearby town.
  • A chance to take fantastic photos of the valley and the surrounding mountains from the Panorama Rock.
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Mycenae and Epidaurus Day Trip from Athens

Mycenae and Epidaurus Day Trip from Athens

clock Duration: 10 hours
  • A day trip revealing stunning architectural examples of ancient Greece.
  • Upon the arrival in Mycenae, visitors have a chance to examine a stronghold of the Mycenaeans, the warriors mentioned in Homer's Iliad.
  • The last stop of the tour is Epidaurus, boasting one of the finest open-air theatres ever made.
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Corinth Half-Day Trip from Athens

Corinth Half-Day Trip from Athens

clock Duration: 6 hours
  • A half-day trip from Athens to the ancient city of Corinth by bus.
  • Corinth used to be one of the wealthiest and most beautiful cities throughout ancient Greece.
  • The tour also covers an old port of Kehreai.
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Delphi English Day Trip from Athens

Delphi English Day Trip from Athens

clock Duration: 10 hours
  • A chance to drive into the heart of Ancient Greece and the most sacred location of the Ancient Greek Empire.
  • A full-day excursion from Athens.
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Hydra, Poros and Egina Day Cruise from Athens with Optional VIP Upgrade

Hydra, Poros and Egina Day Cruise from Athens with Optional VIP Upgrade

clock Duration: 11 hours
  • A full day excursion from the Central Athens.
  • This fun cruise takes you out of the city for a day sailing on the gorgeous see.
  • A chance to visit a few of Greece's many islands.
  • A unique and sun sightseeing tour.
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All Day Cruise -3 Islands to Agistri,Moni, Aegina with lunch and drinks included

All Day Cruise -3 Islands to Agistri,Moni, Aegina with lunch and drinks included

clock Duration: 10 hours
  • This is a tour that makes you escape the urban energy of Athens central city into the world as you sail the Greek waters into Iconic Greek islands.
  • A unique experiencing of the amazing Greek island life on a sailing day trip from Athens bustling and hustling city.
  • A tour filled with lots of beach games, snorkeling, relaxes
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Athens Semi Private Half day Sunset cruise with sailing catamaran

Athens Semi Private Half day Sunset cruise with sailing catamaran

clock Duration: 5 hours
  • This is a relaxation tour lasting for four hours on yacht to watch as the sun set over Athens City.
  • An exploration of the Athenian Riviera coupled with balancing Athens - themed snacks and alcoholic drinks.
  • It is an included into iconic Athens beaches like the clearer waters of the Vouliagmeni Beach and the colorful waters
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Off road experience at Marathon lake with 4x4 vehicles

Off road experience at Marathon lake with 4x4 vehicles

clock Duration: 4 to 5 hou
  • Our drivers will pick you up from your hotel with our 4x4 vehicles and drive you to the tour starting point, approx. 20 klm. from the center of Athens. We will drive you off-road through the lush area of the Marathon Lake crossing the forest, olive groves and small rivers. We will visit a church and a renovated miniature theater in ancient Greek...
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Off road experience at the roads of wine

Off road experience at the roads of wine

clock Duration: 5 hours
  • Escape to a green, nearby destination in Attica, far from the main touristic attractions of Athens, which has nothing to envy from the rest of Greece.

    Your off-road experience starts from your hotel or from a central location where our 4x4 off-road specialized vehicles will pick you up. The route we have designed specifically for you...
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Offroad experience and at the end Sea Canoe

Offroad experience and at the end Sea Canoe

clock Duration: 6 hours
  • Escape to a green, stunning, nearby destination in Attica, far from the main touristic attractions of Athens, which has nothing to envy from the rest of Greece.
    Your off-road experience starts from your hotel or from a central location where our 4x4 off-road specialized vehicles will pick you up.
    The trip takes place in the wider area of...
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Epidavros and Mycenes

Epidavros and Mycenes

clock Duration: 8 hours
  • Private tour with local tour guide, who will explain you more informations about local life and history of the...
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Day Trip To Corinth Canal and Nafplio - Private Tour

Day Trip To Corinth Canal and Nafplio - Private Tour

clock Duration: 8 to 9 hou
  • This tour promises to serve you an unforgettable day starting from Athens. Any day of the week, you can take your private...
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Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day or Sunset Tour with Flexible Options

Cape Sounion & Temple of Poseidon Half-Day or Sunset Tour with Flexible Options

clock Duration: 4 to 5 hou
  • Exclusive to your group alone, sit back in comfort as your informative tour driver takes you through some of Athens most beautiful suburbs and along the amazing views of the Saronic Gulf. On reaching the 5th Century BC Temple of Poseidon you will see its stunning panoramic views over the Aegean sea and out towards seven islands. Learn how the...
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Temple of Artemis in Brauron Private Tour

Temple of Artemis in Brauron Private Tour

clock Duration: 4 to 5 hou
  • Enjoy one of the hidden gems of Athens on this half day Private Tour. The Mythical Goddess Artemis Brauron was the protector of mothers & her main Temple is preserved through the hills & olive groves of east Athens beside the sea. A less well trodden area, this is a real hidden gem to uncover!

    In ancient Greece the temple played an...
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Hidden Peloponnese Private Tour

Hidden Peloponnese Private Tour

clock Duration: 8 to 10 ho
  • This full day tour is perfect for those who want to leave the city behind for a day & explore one of Greece's most naturally beautiful regions and its wealth of hidden gems.

    Through the olive groves & orchards of the Peloponnese your tour heads towards the stunning geography of the Menalon Mountain range & Louisos Gorge area where you will...
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Private Tour from Athens to Kea Island

Private Tour from Athens to Kea Island

clock Duration: 9 to 10 ho
  • Exclusive to your group, sit back in full leather comfort in one of our new Mercedes E-Class or AudiA6 models as your informative tour driver takes you out of the city through the Athens suburbs to the nearby port of Piraeus where you will board your fast ferry to the island with a cruise of around 1 hours duration when you can enjoy the Aegean...
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Private Tour from Athens to Tinos Island

Private Tour from Athens to Tinos Island

clock Duration: 9 to 10 ho
  • Exclusive to your group, sit back in comfort in one of our new Mercedes E-Class or AudiA6 sedans as your informative driver takes you out of the city to your fast ferry to Tinos. After a cruise of several hours duration enjoying the Aegean views you will spend the day touring & sightseeing all the Highlights of the Island in style & at your own...
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Private Tour from Athens to Andros Island

Private Tour from Athens to Andros Island

clock Duration: 9 to 10 ho
  • Exclusive to your group, sit back in comfort in one of our new Mercedes E-Class or AudiA6 sedans as your informative driver takes you out of the city to your fast ferry to Andros. After a cruise of several hours duration enjoying the Aegean views you will spend a day touring & sightseeing all the Highlights of the Island in style & at your own...
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Athens Discovery Private Shore Excursion with Lunch & Expert Guide Options

Athens Discovery Private Shore Excursion with Lunch & Expert Guide Options

clock Duration: 5 hours
  • From pick up at your Cruise ship, Hotel, or Athens residence sit back in the comfort of one of our new Luxury Class Mercedes Vehicles as our experienced informative professional tour driver takes you on a private tour of all the Athens Highlights including the Acropolis, Arch of Hadrian, Temple of Zeus, Olympic Stadium, Parliament & famous...
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Epidaurus, Nafplio, and Mycenae Private Day Trip from Athens

Epidaurus, Nafplio, and Mycenae Private Day Trip from Athens

clock Duration: 7 to 10 ho
  • Exclusive to your group alone our private tour visits two of the jewels of the Peloponnese; the UNESCO World Heritage listed sites of the Sanctuary of Asklepios, with the Theater of Epidaurus, and Ancient Mycenae with its Palace of Agamemnon, leader of the Greeks in the Trojan war and not least the beautiful Venetian city of Nafplion with its...
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Ancient Corinth and Nafplio Private Day Trip from Athens

Ancient Corinth and Nafplio Private Day Trip from Athens

clock Duration: 7 to 9 hou
  • From pick up at your Hotel, Cruise ship or Athens residence, sit back in one of our new Mercedes or AudiA6 models in the company of a professional tour driver who will take you through the olive filled Peloponnese countryside as you learn the fascinating History & Mythology of the sites along the way. Stop at the engineering marvel of the Corinth...
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Full Day Private Tour: Essential Athens Highlights plus Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon

Full Day Private Tour: Essential Athens Highlights plus Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon

clock Duration: 8 to 9 hou
  • Private flexible tour combining the Highlights of Athens with a coastal road trip to the Sounion peninsula & amazing clifftop Temple of Poseidon as you relax along the way in one of our new full extra Mercedes models with free WiFi & bottled water in the company of a highly experienced, knowledgeable & considerate Tour driver.

    Visit the...
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Ancient Corinth, Corinth Canal, Mycenae, Epidaurus and Nafplio Private Tour

Ancient Corinth, Corinth Canal, Mycenae, Epidaurus and Nafplio Private Tour

clock Duration: 8 to 10 ho
  • On this private tour from Athens sit back as you pass the olive fields, orchards & Aegean views of the famous Peloponnese countryside to experience many of the most significant and unique sites in Greece in one day.

    Our tour starts with the amazing Corinth Canal & Ancient Corinth before continuing to all the highlights of Argolis including...
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Ancient Corinth & Acrocorinth Half-Day Private Tour with Lunch Option

Ancient Corinth & Acrocorinth Half-Day Private Tour with Lunch Option

clock Duration: 4 to 5 hou
  • From pick up at your Hotel, Cruise ship or Athens residence, sit back in the comfort of one of our new Mercedes, AudiA6 or other luxury models in the company of a professional tour driver who will take you to the olive filled Peloponnese countryside to visit the Corinth Canal and impressive ruins of Ancient Corinth, one of Greece's most powerful...
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Athens Highlights with Ancient Corinth Full Day Private Tour

Athens Highlights with Ancient Corinth Full Day Private Tour

clock Duration: 8 to 9 hou
  • Private luxury tour combining the Highlights of Athens with a road trip to the site of Ancient Corinth & clifftop Acrocorinth. In the company of an experienced tour driver visit the Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Olympic Stadium, Parliament & changing of the guards, and after lunch sit back in one of our new full leather Mercedes...
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Athens Highlights Private Tour with Catamaran Cruise Including Meal

Athens Highlights Private Tour with Catamaran Cruise Including Meal

clock Duration: 1 day
  • Our unique tour combines a private tour of the Highlights of Athens with an amazing small group 5-hour Catamaran Cruise along the Athens Riviera.

    In the company of an experienced tour driver sit back in one of our new Mercedes models with WiFi as you visit all the Athens Highlights including the Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, Hadrian's Arch,...
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Essential Athens Highlights Half-Day Private Tour with Flexible Options

Essential Athens Highlights Half-Day Private Tour with Flexible Options

clock Duration: 5 hours
  • From pick up at your Hotel, Cruise ship or Athens residence sit back in comfort as our experienced professional tour driver takes you on a private tour of all the Athens Highlights including the Acropolis, New Acropolis Museum, Arch of Hadrian, Temple of Zeus, Olympic Stadium, Parliament & Changing of the Guards, so you won't miss anything during...
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Essential Athens Highlights Full-Day Private Tour with Flexible Options

Essential Athens Highlights Full-Day Private Tour with Flexible Options

clock Duration: 7 to 8 hou
  • From pick up at your Hotel, Cruise ship or Athens residence sit back in comfort as our experienced professional tour driver takes you on a tour of all the Athens Highlights including the Acropolis, New Acropolis Museum, Arch of Hadrian, Temple of Zeus, Olympic Stadium, Parliament & Changing of the Guards, and National Archaeological Museum, so you...
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Peloponnese Winery Full or Half-Day Private Tour with Ancient Corinth or Nafplio

Peloponnese Winery Full or Half-Day Private Tour with Ancient Corinth or Nafplio

clock Duration: 7 to 9 hou
  • Exclusive to your group, we visit two of the best boutique wineries of the Peloponnese chosen for their quality production and their use of local indigenous varieties of grape. Experience a rare selection of some of the best wines Greece has to offer as well as informative tours of each learning about the various stages of production.

    You...
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Sounion Highlights: Vouliagmeni, Olive Farm, Poseidon Temple, Thorikos Theatre

Sounion Highlights: Vouliagmeni, Olive Farm, Poseidon Temple, Thorikos Theatre

clock Duration: 6 to 7 hou
  • At the tip of the Attica Peninsula lies Cape Sounion. In easy reach of the city & with an embarrassment of unexplored riches from Ancient sites to idyllic Beaches, its the perfect day trip from Athens.

    Our tour visits the best of these starting with the natural hotsprings lake of Vouliagmeni used for decades as a health resort & where you...
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ATHENS OLIVE ESTATE - Tasting & Tour with Lunch

ATHENS OLIVE ESTATE - Tasting & Tour with Lunch

clock Duration: 5 hours
  • Enrich your visit to Athens with a private tour to a Traditional Local farm specialising in Organic Permaculture. Choose either an Olive oil or Honey tasting experience, & enjoy a tour of the Farm including its various methods of sustainable production before a farm to fork lunch on the premises.

    Our tour is exclusive to your group & uses...
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Athens private tour in 6 hours with the Acropolis museum

Athens private tour in 6 hours with the Acropolis museum

clock Duration: 6 hours
  • Highlights of the half-day tour in Athens

    • The professional English speaking drivers will take you to the modern and classic sites of Athens
    • You will visit the Acropolis which is the highlight of the city and the most important reminiscent of the Athenian culture
    • The tour combines the best of ancient and modern Athens,...
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Corinth Mycenae and Nafplion: Full-Day Private Tour

Corinth Mycenae and Nafplion: Full-Day Private Tour

clock Duration: 8 hours
  • Highlights of this tour to Corinth, Mycenae, Nafplion

    • The impressive Corinth Canal
    • The archaeological site of Ancient Corinth with its agora and museum
    • The Arched Tombs of the Kings and the Lion’s Gate in the archaeological site of Mycenae
    • The picturesque town of Nafplio
    • The inviting landscape of the...
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Visit Delphi in a full day private tour

Visit Delphi in a full day private tour

clock Duration: 8 hours 18
  • Highlights of our private shore excursion to Delphi

    • A private full day tour with an English speaking driver from Athens to Delphi
    • Drive through the picturesque landscape of Central Greece
    • Drive through Arachova, a famous ski resort
    • A typical Greek lunch with traditional food you will love
    • The...
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A full day private tour to Ancient Olympia and Corinth canal

A full day private tour to Ancient Olympia and Corinth canal

clock Duration: 10 hours
  • Highlights of the full day tour to Ancient Olympia and Corinth Canal

    • The birthplace of the Olympic Games in Olympia
    • The famous Corinth Canal
    • A trip in the beautiful Greek countryside
    • Experienced and skilled English speaking driver
    • A 10 hours magnificent tour through modern and ancient.
    - Travelers can...
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Full day private tour to Meteora Monasteries

Full day private tour to Meteora Monasteries

clock Duration: 12 hours
  • Don’t miss the chance to visit the impressive cliff-top Byzantine Monasteries of Greece with the full-day private tour to Meteora, which takes you across the scenic route of the Thessaly plain to Kalambaka, and to the second most important complex of monasteries in Greece, after Athos.

    Highlights of the full-day Meteora tour

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Private Day Trip of Delphi from Athens

Private Day Trip of Delphi from Athens

clock Duration: 11 hours
  • Enjoy a private excursion to Delphi and discover the hidden treasures of the area

    Once believed to be the center of the world and the site at which Apollo spoke through his oracle, Delphi is definitely a must-see.

    Athens Insiders are happy to share their knowledge of the area with you and design an unforgettable excursion including...
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A day at the Orchard & Sounio For Kids Private Tour

A day at the Orchard & Sounio For Kids Private Tour

clock Duration: 7 hours
  • Enjoy a full-day private excursion specially designed for families, participate in a fun educational activity and marvel at the temple of Poseidon, the god of sea

    Embark on a unique full-day trip away from Athens. Visiting an urban orchard will bring you in contact with nature, before continuing in order to reach a place where the horizon...
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Divine Delphi for Families

Divine Delphi for Families

clock Duration: 11 hours
  • An engaging full-day excursion for the whole family shedding light on the history of Greece

    Once believed to be the center of the world and the site where Apollo spoke through his oracle, Delphi is definitely a must-see. Embark on this amazing full-day private excursion specially catered for families.

    • Discover the historical...
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Ancient Corinth Private Tour

Ancient Corinth Private Tour

clock Duration: 5 hours
  • Enjoy a half-day private excursion to ancient Corinth, visit significant landmarks and admire breathtaking views!

    Grasp the glory of ancient Corinth, the old capital of Roman Greece and admire from up-close the famous Canal, the Apostle Paul church and the impressive Apollo’s Temple.

    • Coffee stop at the Isthmus Canal
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Dionysian Nemea Private Day Excursion

Dionysian Nemea Private Day Excursion

clock Duration: 6 hours
  • A sense-provoking tour offering insights into Greek wine varieties and the local wine culture

    A fantastic tour for wine lovers! Cross over the impressive Corinth Canal and head south to the Peloponnese peninsula. You will reach Nemea, the most famous wine region of Greece, to start exploring the wines of this popular Greek appellation,...
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Mythical Argolis - Mycenae, Nafplio & Corinth Canal Private Day Trip

Mythical Argolis - Mycenae, Nafplio & Corinth Canal Private Day Trip

clock Duration: 10 hours
  • Explore majestic Mycenae and discover atmospheric Nafplio on this amazing, full-day private excursion!

    Grasp the glory of the Mycenaean civilization and discover the precious gems of Nafplio; one of the best-preserved historic towns of the country. Furthermore, enjoy a short stop at Corinth Canal.

    • Explore the legendary citadel...
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Heroic Marathon

Heroic Marathon

clock Duration: 5 hours
  • Enjoy a half-day private excursion to Marathon, a place of rich history and natural beauty

    Famous for the ‘Battle of Marathon’ that took place in 490 B.C.E., Marathon is one of the most beautiful places in Attica. The drive along the impressive coastline is a beautiful experience in its own right with gardens, vineyards, olive groves...
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Sunset Private Winery Tour with Dinner

Sunset Private Winery Tour with Dinner

clock Duration: 4 to 5 hou
  • Enjoy a relaxing afternoon, outside of the noisy Athens, while learning and tasting about Greek wines. From the pick up, with a luxury Mercedes vehicle, up to end, you will be accompanied by a WSET certified wine guide that will introduce you to the Greek wine scene.

    During our visit you will get acquainted with a traditional Greek...
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Athens Private Wine Tour and lunch in a seaside tavern

Athens Private Wine Tour and lunch in a seaside tavern

clock Duration: 7 hours
  • Taste amazing local wines on a vineyard tour in an ancient wine region near Athens, learn about the history of wine from the region's vintners, and enjoy a delicious lunch by the...
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Nemea Winery and Vineyard Private Tour

Nemea Winery and Vineyard Private Tour

clock Duration: 10 hours
  • Experience the natural beauty of Nemea. Discover the many vineyards and the large variety of fine wines produced in the region. Enjoy a luxury wine tasting and a picnic or light lunch inside a winery, overlooking the mountains. Upgrade your experience with a premium wine...
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Nemea and Nafplio: Private Wine and History Tour

Nemea and Nafplio: Private Wine and History Tour

clock Duration: 10 hours
  • A tour to learn the secrets of wine making, taste the local wines and visit Nafplio, which is of high cultural importance in Greek wine making. You will also learn of some of the unknown rich culture of this region of...
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Athens Best Day trips FAQ's

Q: What types of day trips and excursions can I take in Athens?

A: Athens offers a wide variety of day trips and excursions for visitors, from city tours to historic sites, hiking and archaeological sites. You can also take in the stunning beaches and islands around Athens, as well as visit nearby wine country.

Q: What is the best way to get around for day trips?

A: The best way to get around for day trips is to rent a car or take a taxi. This allows for more flexibility and freedom to explore, as well as convenience.

Q: What are some of the best attractions to visit?

A: Some of the best attractions to visit in Athens include the Acropolis and the Parthenon, the Temple of Zeus, the Roman Agora, the National Archaeological Museum, the Acropolis Museum, and the Plaka and Monastiraki districts.

Q: Are there any multi-day excursions available?

A: Yes, there are several multi-day excursions available that include guided historical and cultural tours, as well as visits to a few of the Greek Islands.

Q: Are there companies that specialize in guided tours?

A: Yes, there are several companies that specialize in day trips and excursions to Athens and the surrounding area. These companies provide services from guided city tours to multi-day excursions.

Q: Can I get private tours?

A: Yes, many companies offer private and customized tours, so you can plan your trip the way you want it. Customized tours are great for families or small groups, so you can focus on the attractions and sites that interest you the most.

Q: What is the best time of year to visit Athens?

A: The best time to visit Athens is during the summer months, from May to September. These months offer the best weather for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

Q: What else can I do in Athens?

A: Athens offers a variety of activities for visitors, from shopping and nightlife to outdoor activities like beach sports and water sports. You can also explore the city’s many sights, enjoy the cuisine, and visit nearby towns and islands.

Q: Do I need reservations for day trips or excursions?

A: It is recommended to make reservations in advance for day trips or excursions, as availability can be limited. Many companies also offer packages that include discounts and multi-day trips.

Q: Are there any special discounts available?

A: Yes, some companies offer discounts to travelers who book in advance or join a group. Many of these packages also include discounts on accommodations, so it is best to ask the company directly for more details.