The Greek Essentials Full Day Highlights Of Athens

Explore several highlights of ancient Greek history and culture in the Peloponnese area during a full-day tour from Athens. Visit the Corinth Canal, Mycenae, the ancient theatre of Epidaurus, and the picturesque city of Nafplion.

If you only have a short amount of time in Athens and want to see as much as possible in one day, this full-day private tour is the perfect option for you! You will visit the Greek Essentials, including Parthenon, Acropolis hill, New Acropolis Museum, the Plaka neighbourhood, the Ancient Greek Agora & the Olympic Stadium. With your expert guide, you will discover the city’s most important cultural sites, including the colossal remains of the Temple of Zeus and the Acropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On the plateau of the Acropolis, you will find the awe-inspiring heights of the Parthenon pillars, gaze on the beautiful female forms of the Caryatid columns, discover some of the earliest theatres known to man and enjoy panoramic views over the city. Also get to experience a visit to the stunningly marbled Panathenaic Stadium: constructed for the first modern Olympic Games in 1896!

Experience the wonders of ancient Greece on a full-day private tour from Athens to Delphi and the Hosios Loukas Monastery. Highlights of this excursion include: – Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Delphi, home to the legendary Oracle of Apollo – Visit the 4th-century-BC Temple of Apollo and the Delphi Archaeological Museum – Discover the mystical atmosphere of the Hosios Loukas Monastery, a Byzantine architectural marvel – Enjoy personalized attention with a private guide and comfortable transportation from Athens – Immerse yourself in Greek history, mythology, and spirituality on this unforgettable journey.

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 your experienced informative 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 & Traditional National Guards, and National Archaeological Museum, so you won't miss anything during your visit. Our Flexible Booking Options allow you to include a wonderful Traditional Lunch (Silver Package), Expert guiding with a Licensed Professional Guide who will be with you for 3 hours to cover the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum (Gold Package), or both Lunch plus Guide (Platinum Package); whilst a Family & Discount Option is also available, as well as a Half-Day Option including an expert guide for those preferring a shorter tour. Please note that for bookings of 8 or more persons, a private guide is automatically included.

Settle inside your air-conditioned private executive car or minivan and admire the scenery from the Saronic Gulf into the Peloponnese. View the spectacularly narrow Corinth Canal built to link the Saronic and Corinth Gulfs. Then, explore the ruins of ancient Corinth, once an influential ancient Greek and Roman city. Next stop is the ancient hilltop city of Mycenae and enjoy a walking tour full of history, of this once powerful, fortified settlement. Later, continue to ancient Epidaurus, the mythological birthplace of Asklepios, the Greek god of healing. Ogle the breathtaking ancient theatre of Epidaurus, that still boasts fabulous acoustics. For a superb lunch, you will stop in the pretty seaport of Nafplio. In a sheltered bay on Argolic Gulf, this picturesque seaport is full of old-world romance and as people say, the country’s most picturesque town. • Full-day tour of Peloponnese highlights from Athens in a day • Explore Nafplio, the country’s most picturesque town

Explore all of Athens and Ancient Corinth historical highlights in comfort on this private, full-day tour. Get around Athens’ most-cherished attractions and then venture south of Athens to discover highlights of the Peloponnese. Visit Acropolis, where you can stroll through the Parthenon, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Propylaea, and the Erechtheum. Take views of the city from Lycabettus Hill and explore the neighborhoods of Plaka and Monastiraki. Cross the Corinth Canal to leave mainland Greece and explore the Ancient Corinth, the wealthiest city in all the ancient world, a leader amongst the powerful Greek city-states, built at the foothills of the rocky hill of Acrocorinth. • Drive to the Parthenon where you have free time to visit the Acropolis Museum • See the Hellenic Parliament guards; pass-by Panathenaic and Kalimarmaro stadiums • Explore Ancient Corinth, antiquity’s most powerful commercial crossroads

Our tours are about people and we have always been good with people! We skip the obvious places and we do not compromise the quality of the tour for any reason. Let's visit some amazing locations that most people miss out on, with a full-day private day trip. With your private group, see the off-the-beaten-track sites with your driver and guide. Journey to the Cave of Lakes; Odontotos Rack Railway, passing through Vouraikos Gorge; the Corinth Canal; and a choice of Ancient Corinth or the Mega Spilaio Monastery. Wine tasting is an option too! Let your fully qualified private driver/tour leader treat you -and join you- to an authentic Greek experience, complete with an amazing "farm to table" lunch at a remote top of the mountains town. An experience for foodies! No fixed or touristy menu! It's a unique & very authentic tour, away from the luxury offerings, all in the peaceful natural environment and beautiful scenery at the central planes of the Mythical Peloponnese.

Discover the ancient legends and Mediterranean beauty of Corinth on a private, full-day tour from Athens. Cross the Corinth Canal to enter the Peloponnese, and drive through an area rich with vineyards and olive groves to reach the mythical underground Cave of Lakes. Take a unique journey with Odontotos Railway and enjoy an authentic traditional Greek lunch at one of the oldest taverns in town. Taste the Greek "Mezedes" and Greek local wine! Explore highlights of the Peloponnese with a private driver and transport from Athens See archaeological remains and crystalline formation in the legendary Cave of Lakes (Tickets included) Ride the Odontotos Rack Railway along the Vouraikos Gorge (Tickets included) Savor a delicious Greek authentic lunch in a mountain village (Meal included)

The Athens and Cape Sounio Private Full Day Tour From Athens is unique because it blends legendary history with breathtaking coastal beauty in one seamless journey. Enjoy a personalized exploration of Athens at your own pace, without the restrictions of group schedules. Discover the city’s most iconic ancient sites while learning about mythology, philosophy, and democracy from your knowledgeable driver-guide. After experiencing the historic heart of Athens, the tour continues with a scenic drive along the Athenian Riviera, offering endless sea views and charming coastal stops. The highlight is Cape Sounio and the majestic Temple of Poseidon, dramatically positioned on a clifftop overlooking the Aegean Sea. Whether viewed under the bright Greek sun or during a magical sunset, the scenery is unforgettable. Designed with comfort, flexibility, and luxury transport, this tour ensures a smooth, enriching, and memorable full-day experience.

6 day private tour through Athens and Santorini, perfect for first-time visitors seeking the essence of Greece. Explore iconic Athens landmarks like the Parthenon and Plaka District with a private tour. Then, venture to enchanting Santorini, renowned for its breathtaking sunsets, especially in Oia. Immerse yourself in Santorini's Cycladic culture, bask in the sun, and experience a unique swim in the 'Volcanic Pool' created by historic volcanic eruptions. This vacation package promises an unforgettable experience, blending historical wonders in Athens with the mesmerizing beauty of Santorini, making it an ideal choice for a Greek getaway.

Discover Delphi, the center of the ancient Greek world, on a private full-day tour from Athens. Take a guided bus tour of the city’s highlights, visit Delphi Archaeological Museum, and stop off at the town of Arachova to explore the traditional shops.

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 • A 12-hour private tour through a scenic drive in Central Greece • The stunning natural phenomenon of the Meteora rocks and the Byzantine Monasteries of Meteora • A heritage of UNESCO • A taste of Greece with a typical Greek lunch at Kalambaka (optional) • Professional English-speaking driver • Pick up and drop off from your hotel in Athens at 07:00 A.M

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 • A 12-hour private tour through a scenic drive in Central Greece • The stunning natural phenomenon of the Meteora rocks and the Byzantine Monasteries of Meteora • A heritage of UNESCO • A taste of Greece with a typical Greek lunch at Kalambaka (optional) • Professional English-speaking driver • Pick up and drop off from your hotel in Athens at 07:00 A.M

Why this tour: We avoid the crowds, it is private & personalized, flexible and it includes real Greek food with no "fixed menu". A full-day tour just for you and your partner or group- to all of the Athens essentials sites & the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion. Depending on your energy levels (and pace) we will add a unique "Greeks-only-know" location. We explore as much as we can in the available time (a full day of 8-9 hours) but depending on your pace! Explore the city: The Acropolis site & museum, Hadrian's Arch & the Temple of Zeus, Panathinaic/Olympic Stadium. Watch the changing of the guards. Enjoy this flexible tour plus a great lunch which -for some- is the highlight of the day; a treat from your tour leader. It will allow you to blend in with the locals! Then, take a ride along the Athens Riviera with magnificent Mediterranean & Aegean Sea views to visit & explore one of the most impressive and picturesque ancient sites in Greece, the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion.

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 archaeological site of Delphi, the Museum and the Temple of Apollo. • Travelers can customize the tour within the itinerary!

Welcome to the cradle of western civilization. If 5000 years of history feel overwhelming to cover in a day, we got you. Start with a visit to the sacred rock of the Acropolis, witness the Parthenon Temple, the Museum and imagine the days when Democracy was first conceived! Then the Ancient Agora, the brain that conceived all the values of the west. Enter the once grandest temple of Greece dedicated to Zeus, King of the Gods. Tour in a luxury van Athens’ highlights: the Parliament, Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Olympic Stadium and the Trilogy of Wisdom with the finest statues of gods and philosophers. And let’s not forget legendary Greek Cuisine. Let us take you off the beaten touristy path. With a huge selection of traditional Greek recipes, seafood and the world renowned gyros souvlaki, lunchtime in a local Athenian taverna will be THE highlight of your Greek vacations. In the end, we promise you’ll be full and exhausted in the best way possible!

Visit Paros and enjoy your swim at the sunbather's paradise. Visit the capital of Paros, walk among Parikia’s s streets with the traditional Greek architecture. Visit Naxos, the island of Dionysus. Swim at the wonderful beaches with a cruise tour or get a private tour to see the most highlights! Next is the most popular island in Greece, Mykonos with the fascinating nightlife, making Mykonos the most popular destination for celebrities' vacations! Santorini, considered to be the most romantic destination in Greece, offers you the ultimate sunset! Visit Knossos and walk around Heraklion.

Visit the island of Agistri on this full day tour from Athens. This tour to the island of Agistri includes the one-way transfer from your hotel to the port of Piraeus with an English-speaking assistant as well as round-trip tickets on Fast Ferry from Athens. Enjoy the sights, shop, swim or simply enjoy a trip through the Greek islands on this essential day trip from Athens.

Join our 4-day city break and visit one of the most ancient cities in the world. Discover the hidden myths and legend of the Greek mythology by visiting the white marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounio and get an insight about the pillars of the modern democracy by visiting the Parliament and Acropolis museum. Athens is a fascinating town full of highlights and surprises, also famous for its vibrant nightlife and Greek cuisine. This trip will fill all your senses and will leave great memories for the lifetime.

Antiquity sightseeing and splashing at the Athenian Summer Beaches in just one day? NOT A PROBLEM! That’s Athens’ beauty, combining both, just a quick drive apart. This is the what makes this tour unique and different, because here you get to see all of Athens’ historic highlights AND have a legendary summer time at the Riviera. So have a luxury van take you to the sacred rock of Acropolis and its Museum, tour around the 5000 year old city full of antiquities and history! And then… Off to the Riviera! You can swim and sunbath among so many choices of Athenian beaches, like the textbook summer joy, Vouliagmeni Beach, or even have a natural spa in an enchanting lake you have to know where to find… and of course enjoy an iced greek coffee by the water! Last you couldn’t not end your Greek experience without an authentic Greek meal of either traditional Greek recipes, or — Greece’s favorite — fresh seafood!! So sign up now for a full stomach & brain — and why not, a hot Greek tan!