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Explore Greece's medieval heritage on this captivating 8-day guided tour. Discover ancient fortresses and castles, including the Acrocorinth and Palamidi Fortress, while wandering through charming towns like Nafplion and Monemvasia. Savor local cuisine with daily meals included and enjoy expert insights from a licensed English-speaking guide. Ideal for history enthusiasts and small groups, this semi-private experience ensures personalized attention and cultural immersion. Conclude your adventure with a visit to the Castle of Amfissa before returning to Athens with unforgettable memories of Greece's storied past. - 8-day semi-private tour with a maximum of 6 travelers - Daily local meals included: breakfast, lunch, or dinner - Explore historical sites like Mystras and Pylos Castle - Enjoy luxury hotel accommodations and a personal manager available 24/7

Catch one of the most famous sunsets in Greece on an evening tour to Cape Sounion, where an ancient temple dedicated to the Greek sea god Poseidon perches high on a cliff overlooking the Saronic Gulf. Get there easily and comfortably with private transport directly from your Athens hotel, and explore the temple ruins at your own pace during the most romantic time of day.

Get the inside scoop on Athens’ nightlife with this private bar-hopping tour. Join your guide for a tailor-made evening visiting several popular nightlife districts. Sip cocktails, sample Greek wines, and munch on traditional mezes (own expense) while discovering the city’s best bars. Hotel pickup from central Athens is included for added convenience, so you can enjoy the night without worries about transport.

Athens is rife with tacky souvenir shops, but also rich in contemporary fashion and design. Look beyond the plastic Parthenons and ropy goddess sandals; instead, discover a world of boutique fashion, artisan jewelry, characterful souvenirs, and elegant local wines. As you explore Kolonaki and the back streets around Syntagma Square, the small group size ensures a personal experience.

Explore Athens without getting trapped on a tour that lasts for hours. Instead, take to the streets on electric bicycle on this small-group sightseeing tour that's designed to be short and sweet. Cycle around landmarks both ancient and modern, from the Temple of Olympian Zeus to the Zappeion Exhibition Center. Ride around tourist hotspots and through quiet neighborhoods with a guide to show you around, providing personalized commentary every step of the way.

Greece is rich in ancient sites, but visiting via public transport or a rental car can be stressful and time-consuming. With this day trip, set off directly from Athens with a private driver and take in three top archaeological treasures in one day. Admire the ruins of Mycenae, Epidaurus, and Nafplio at your own pace, plus take in the Corinth Canal along the way.

Visit Athens! Ancient Athens is one of Europe’s oldest cities, one with a continuous history whose beginnings can be traced some 5,000 years ago. That makes it not only one of the oldest cities in the world but also the cradle of Western culture. The Greek capital is known as the cradle of democracy. Ancient Athenians nurtured and advanced science and art and provided the basis for Western culture. Athens is an open-air museum, so plan your tour ahead and spend your available time wisely. Our experienced drivers will take you on this private tour safely and help you in any way they can.

Enjoy a panoramic Athens tour showcasing the city’s top landmarks without stops. Drive past the Acropolis, Parthenon, and Temple of Olympian Zeus, see the Changing of the Guard at the Hellenic Parliament, and pass through Syntagma Square, Panathenaic Stadium, and Ancient Agora. A perfect way to glimpse Athens’ ancient glory and modern charm in a short, comfortable ride.

Start the tour from Syntagma Square, where we will meet our assistant and walk together towards the Hellenic Parliament building, to witness the impressive Change of Guard ceremony at 16:00 We embark on a panoramic tour of Athens, starting with the Athenian Trilogy—the National Library, the University of Athens, and the Academy of Athens. These neoclassical gems were designed in the 19th century and reflect Greece’s commitment to education, knowledge, and culture. Then drive past the Presidential Residence, home to Greece’s head of state, and the Maximou Mansion, the Prime Minister’s official residence. Next stop is the Panathenaic Stadium, or Kalimármaro, the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble. It hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 and remains a significant landmark for sports and history lovers alike Visit Also Zappeio, National Gardens, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Arch of Hadrian and the top of Philopappos hill.

A playful photo shoot tour with a Pro Photographer who knows exactly how to get you pose against Athens’ most emblematic places and vantage points! Be the shiny protagonist of your travel photo album full of striking images taken by a highly acclaimed photographer during your getaway. Enjoy a 2 or 3 hours photo shoot around Athens’ most intriguing and photogenic spots and get yourself a professional photo collection of 40 images.

Connect with Greek culture through its traditional cuisine with this insider food tour led by a local host and guide. Discover restaurants, bakeries, street food stands, and shops beloved by locals as you stroll through the historic center of Athens and sample classic “mezes” (the Greek version of tapas), pastries, coffee, and other local specialties. You’ll try a new delicacy at each stop and wash it all down with Greek wine.

Some Greek dishes and recipes offer thousands of years of history. Discover these and so much more with a local host on this immersive small-group foodie walking tour that takes in Central Market Athens (Varvakios Market) and the Syntagma Square area too. Sample more than 15 local dishes, including dolmades (stuffed vine leaves) and pastourma (air-cured beef) and meet vendors whose families have traded in Athens for generations.

Get your Greek culinary adventure off to the perfect start on this small-group food tour, with a guide who loves to provide insider tips and recommendations for where to eat next. Meet and mingle with local vendors at Athens Central Market, with a tasting at every stop, and visit historic food stores. Alongside the walking, sit down to lunch with wine in one of Athens’ most beautiful tavernas.

Let us introduce you to traditional Greek food in non tourists areas and hidden spots in Athens! The type of food and places you most probably would not find on your own! During the market tour we will visit local streets and fish, meat, fruit, and spice markets full of color, scents, and noise and eat fruits and olives from the farm and fresh fish and lamb with tasty lemon-flavoured potatoes and Greek salad right inside the market. We will drink Greek coffee made the traditional way (see it being made) in a 100 year old coffee shop. Visit a cheese and deli shop and dare to try something with a twist - its a surprise! During the Psiri tour we will visit two hidden tavernas and eat traditional fresh food with ouzo and barrel wine. We will walk through the Greek area for socialising, where we will sample something sweet at the end our tour . Large sized tastings and two full meals offered as you learn about Greek culture directly from people who live it daily.

From olive oil to Greek yoghurt and honey, Greece is known for its delicious food and high-quality ingredients. Learn about its cuisine and food production, and discover hidden food gems on an immersive gastronomic experience. Enjoy a guided tasting at a traditional deli shop, and explore the city's main food market.

Marina is a food and wine professional, she studied at Le Cordon Bleu Paris and worked in Michelin stared restaurants. She runs a business specializing in local food and drink experiences in Greece. She loves creating meaningful food experiences that will help travelers connect with the local food, culture and history. Learning about the local people, enjoying their warm hospitality, celebrating their authentic food and creating fun memories – are a few things you can expect from an experience with Marina. • Guided food tour with a local to taste some of the best food in Athens, recommended by locals • 3-hour walking tour at Athens’ old shopping district, the Commercial Triangle • Stop at local street food joints to taste Greece’s favorite street food • Taste Greek food from family-run eateries with a passionate local • Visit hidden gems and try authentic Greek food, just like how the locals like it • Vegetarian options available

This Experience is provided by a private local. Enjoy this enchanting and colourful city, Iona, with a local who will show you all of their favourite spots. Discover the best of the "City of the Violet Crown", as locals call it, be venturing to off-the-beaten path tracks to see Athens and experience it with a local! You will feel as if you've stumbled into a city from another era and getting to know more about the local culture, the local spots where people like to go for a coffee or for having dinner! You will get introduced to the city as if you just met your best friend from overseas and he would be showing you his city!

Join a Local Expert for a two-hour exclusive journey through Athens's architecture, a can't-miss experience where historic heritage meets modern design, and every building tells a story of style and time. • Enjoy a private and intimate tour, exclusively for your group. • Discover Athens’s iconic architecture with the guidance of a Local Expert. • Uncover how Hellenic Parliament has shaped Athens's skyline. • Experience a personalised tour, tailored to your interests. • Get curated recommendations for further city discovery. Experience the evolving face of Athens's horizon, a visual journey of its historical evolution and modern growth.

Athens is surely one of Europe’s most picturesque capitals, but visiting with a guide helps uncover hidden gems. Explore a mix of iconic landmarks and little-known locales during this small-group, locally-led photography tour. Experience the city through the eyes of a local, with tours capped at only six travelers to ensure an intimate adventure.

Explore the ancient wonders, traditional Greek towns, and beautiful countryside around Athens on this multi-day tour of the Peloponnese peninsula. Visit three UNESCO World Heritage Sites—Mycenae, the Temple of Apollo Epikourios, and Ancient Olympia—as well as the coastal town of Nafplion and the Corinth Canal. Accommodation is not included, leaving you the flexibility to choose your own hotels along the way.

Our 25 years experience and the combination of stunning natural scenery and the legacy of a fascinating and diverse cultural heritage of Olympia-Delphi-Arahova and Hosios Loukas monastery makes this 3days trip from Athens an irresistible option. You will discover the fascinating historical, cultural and geographic landscape of the regions

Our 25 years experience and the combination of stunning natural scenery and the legacy of a fascinating and diverse cultural heritage of Pelloponesse-Delphi-Meteora-Thermopylae makes this 5days trip from Athens an irresistible option. You will discover the fascinating historical, cultural and geographic landscape of the regions

Enjoy your Athens visit with your private driver and vehicle. Join this tour to discover all the must-sees the city has to offer. This tour on a private basis provides an excellent introduction to one of the greatest cities of the ancient world, giving you the chance to answer all your questions about Athens, creating another invaluable memorable experience.

Our 25 years experience and the combination of stunning natural scenery and the legacy of a fascinating and diverse cultural heritage of Delph-Thermopylae makes this day trip from Athens an irresistible option. You will discover the fascinating historical, cultural and geographic landscape of the regions.