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Seeing Athens, Piraeus, and the Riviera independently can mean figuring out transportation between widely spread sights. Simplify your sightseeing with a hop-on hop-off bus connecting key landmarks across three routes, while audio commentary adds context along the way. Get off wherever interests you, then continue when you’re ready, combining convenient transportation with the freedom to explore Athens and its surroundings at your own pace.

Enhance your experience of Athens on a mythological tour of the ancient Greek city. Alongside an entertaining guide, visit major landmarks like the Acropolis and listen to the captivating myths that surround each landmark. Hear tales that combine myth, legend and historical fact; and gain valuable insight into the culture of modern and ancient Greece on this educational tour.

Journey back to ancient Greece on this guided tour of Athens’ UNESCO World Heritage–listed Acropolis. Visit the Theater of Dionysus, stroll past the Propylaea gateway and the Temple of Athena Nike, and stand in awe before the grand ruins of the Parthenon. After exploring the sprawling citadel, learn more about the excavations as you browse more than 4,000 artifacts at the Acropolis Museum. Upgrade to include timed tickets.

Follow in the footsteps of ancient heroes and legends with a full-day tour from Athens to Delphi, a UNESCO-recognized archeological site that’s among Greece’s most iconic places. Travel past the plain of Boeotia and the birthplace of King Oedipus, then explore a historic monument and treasury, the scenic ruins of the Temple of Apollo, and the spectacular friezes in the Delphi museum. After an optional lunch at a local restaurant, visit a picturesque mountain village to browse woven handicrafts and carpets before returning to Athens.

Immerse yourself in the myths and monuments of classical Greece on this full-day tour of Delphi from Athens. Explore the UNESCO-listed archeological site of Delphi with a guide and learn how the city was considered the ‘Center of the World’ in ancient Greece. Stand in awe before the dramatically situated Temple of Apollo, then discover long-lost wonders at the Delphi Archeological Museum, including the Charioteer of Delphi and the Sphinx of Naxos.

Escape the city and discover the natural landscape of Parnitha on a guided 650cc ATV adventure. Ride through forest roads, mountain trails and light off-road sections, with scenic viewpoints and photo stops along the way. Choose between a 1.5-hour experience focused on the forest and mountain routes around Afidnes and Parnitha, or an extended 3-hour tour that may include Lake Beletsi and additional routes around the Tatoi forest area. Prices are per person, not per ATV. The standard arrangement is 2 participants sharing 1 ATV, with one driver and one passenger. Before departure, your tour leader provides a safety briefing and driving instructions. The exact route may vary depending on weather, road conditions and group pace.

Take a break from the bustle of Athens and enjoy the serenity of nature nearby on this private hiking tour—all within an hour of the city. Travel from your accommodation to Mt. Parnitha’s Flambouri Mountain Refuge with ease, then spend up to half a day exploring with your guide. Your route is fully customizable to suit your level, with child-friendly options available.

- The best views of the Attica basin - A protected NATURA 2000 nature reserve - Hike and History: enjoy incredibly Byzantine sights! - A formidable birdwatching area - A Mediterranean pine forest reach in herbs, famous for its thyme-scented honey

The Acropolis of Athens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the city's most iconic attraction—and ticket lines often involve a long wait. Save time for more sightseeing with this pre-booked e-ticket, and get guaranteed entry into the millennia-old landmark directly. Even better, this package includes an audio guide. Just pop in your headphones and explore the site at your own pace during a convenient self-guided tour.

Explore the highlights of Athens in just one day on this private or small-group tour by private vehicle. Enjoy pickup from your hotel or a convenient meeting point and visit highlights such the Acropolis, Parthenon, Ancient Agora, Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Acropolis Museum (museum entrance extra), and Lycabettus Hill and explore the neighborhoods of Plaka and Monastiraki. Includes lunch.

Discover some of Greece’s greatest treasures and the best of modern Athens on this half-day Athens sightseeing tour. With an expert guide, take a coach tour of top Athens sites, including the Constitution Square (Syntagma Square) and the Panathenaic Stadium, stage of the first modern Olympic Games. Then, explore the mighty Acropolis on foot to see the glorious Parthenon and other highlights. Upgrade to include entry to the Acropolis Museum.

Discover three Greek islands on this full-day cruise from Athens to Poros, Hydra, and Egina. Enjoy free time at each island to stroll, sightsee, and shop as you wish. A delicious lunch and Greek folklore show aboard your ship are included, and a guided excursion to Egina's ancient Temple of Aphaia (own expense). Upgrade to include shared hotel transfer, access to an exclusive lounge with food and drinks, and meet the captain.

Travel back in time to the thriving empire of ancient Greece on a full-day tour of Athens led by an expert guide. In the morning, visit a combination of classic and contemporary sites to gain a holistic picture of the bustling Greek capital including the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum. Then, after savoring a delicious lunch, head out to the Saronic Gulf to Cape Sounion where the great Temple of Poseidon is still standing.

Combine two popular tours of Athens and Cape Sounion into one day with this Athens Super Saver. In the morning, board an air-conditioned coach for a sightseeing tour of Athens’ highlights with a guide: stroll around the Parthenon and the Acropolis; see the Panathenaic Stadium; and visit the New Acropolis Museum. Then, take an afternoon trip to Cape Sounion, where the Temple of Poseidon overlooks the Aegean Sea.