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Top Travel Specialist since 2008
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Top Travel Advisor since 2009
Travel+Leisure since 2009
 

Athens Activities & Tours

Athens Tours - Acropolis, Delphi, Nafplion, Mycenae, Pylos

At the heart of every great country lies a capital city, whose splendor and brilliance shines like a magnificent crown upon the King’s head. Greece is no different, with Athens as its capital city and the Acropolis as its ultimate jewel.

Through the numerous True Greece Athens Tours discover the secrets and visit the highlights of a city seeped in history, antiquity and culture. Walk up the steps of the Acropolis and gaze upon the majesty of the Parthenon - an architectural wonder of unique beauty.  Make sure that your True Greece Athens tour includes a visit to the Acropolis Museum – an experience that will surely impress even the most seasoned traveler.

Ideally located, tours from Athens are simple to arrange and fun for the entire family. Explore the Archaeological sites of Ancient Corinth, Nafplion, Epidauros, Mycenae and Delphi with a True Greece certified guide and discover the true depth of Greek History.

The choices in and around Athens are truly limitless, with the city providing something for every visitor.

At the heart of every great country lies a capital city, whose splendor and brilliance shines like a magnificent crown upon the King’s head. Greece is no different, with Athens as its capital city and the Acropolis as its ultimate jewel.

Through the numerous True Greece Athens Tours discover the secrets and visit the highlights of a city seeped in history, antiquity and culture. Walk up the steps of the Acropolis and gaze upon the majesty of the Parthenon – an architectural wonder of unique beauty.  Make sure that your True Greece Athens tour includes a visit to the Acropolis Museum – an experience that will surely impress even the most seasoned traveler.

Ideally located, tours from Athens are simple to arrange and fun for the entire family. Explore the archaeological sites of Ancient Corinth, Nafplion, Epidauros, Mycenae and Delphi with a True Greece certified guide and discover the true depth of Greek History.

The choices in and around Athens are truly limitless – it is a city that provides something for every visitor.

 
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Acropolis & Athens City Tour

Birthplace of democracy, and the center of Greek civilization for some 4,000 years, experience one of Europe’s oldest and most vibrant cities – Athens! Delve into both ancient and modern Greek life as your True Greece guide brings the city of Athens to life. Walk up the historic steps of the Ancient Acropolis that stands proudly above the city and then visit the Parliament Building, the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, the Columns of Olympian Zeus, and the Presidential Mansion. With an abundance of locations, your True Greece guide will give you a glimpse into this great city’s history while depicting how it developed into the fascinating city it is today.

Included:

  • Round-trip transportation from-to your hotel.
  • Certified English speaking guide.
  • All entrance fees & taxes.

Not Included: 

  • Personal expenses during tour (drinks or food).
  • Tips for guide and driver (non-compulsory).

Duration: 4 Hours.

Possibility to combine with other tours: Yes.

  • History & Mythology

Acropolis Museum Tour

With an exhibition space of over 14,000 sq. meters, the architecturally stunning building of the Acropolis Museum has been designed to reflect the geometrical shape and size of the actual Parthenon which stands atop the Acropolis Hill. The museum is host to some of the world’s most stunning and valuable artifacts of classical history. Together with your True Greece guide, explore the fascinating galleries of the museum and learn about many of these impressive artifacts, and their historic importance to Greece and the world. You’ll also have the opportunity to see the famous and beautiful Caryatids and hear about why they are a particularly unique artistic creation. Reward yourself with a visit to the Archaic and Parthenon Galleries and enjoy the exceptional views of the Ancient Acropolis.

Included: 

  • Round-trip transportation from / to your hotel.
  • Certified English speaking guide.
  • All entrance fees & taxes.

Not Included: 

  • Personal expenses during tour (drinks or food).
  • Tips for guide and driver (non-compulsory).

Duration: 2 Hours.

Possibility to Combine with Other Tours: Yes.

  • Art & Culture

Ancient Agora & Ancient Agora Museum Tour

In the shadow of the Acropolis Hill, the Agora was the heart of ancient Athens – the center of political, commercial, administrative and social activity, the seat of justice, and the city’s religious and cultural center. Learn about the fascinating history that will make this once bustling area comes alive before you. Visit the impressive Ancient Agora Museum that is housed in the renovated building of the Stoa of Attalos and is home to artifacts closely connected to Athenian Democracy, as well as an array of objects used by ancient Athenians in their everyday life. If you are left with enough time, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the picturesque neighborhood of Plaka with its pedestrianized streets and numerous shops or walk through the hidden residential neighborhood of Anafiotika that feels like you’re on a Greek island.

Included: 

  • Round-trip transportation from / to your hotel.
  • Certified English speaking TrueGreece guide.
  • All entrance fees & taxes.

Not Included: 

  • Personal expenses during tour (drinks or food).
  • Tips for guide and driver (non-compulsory).

Duration: 4 Hours.

Possibility to Combine with Other Tours: Yes.

  • History & Mythology

Ancient Corinth Tour

First inhabited in the Neolithic around 5000 BC, according to Ancient Greek Mythology, the city of Corinth was founded by Corinthos, a descendant of the sun god Helios. Located half-way between Athens and Sparta, Corinth was the richest port and one of the largest cities in ancient Greece. Together with your True Greece guide, enter the majestic site of Ancient Corinth where the ruins will give you a sense of the glory days of this impressive city. Learn about how the city was rebuilt by order of Julius Caesar as a Roman colony around 45 BC, and that it was also the city where Apostle Paul lived and worked to establish a thriving Christian church. Paul wrote two of his epistles here, including the infamous letters to the Corinthians.

Included: 

  • Round-trip transportation from / to your hotel.
  • Certified English speaking TrueGreece guide.
  • All entrance fees, All taxes.

Not Included: 

  • Personal expenses during tour (drinks or food).
  • Tips for guide and driver (non-compulsory).

Duration: 8 Hours.

Possibility to Combine with Other Tours: Yes.

  • History & Mythology

Athens Art Gallery Tour

Journey through the fascinating world of modern and contemporary Greek art. Capture the emergence and evolution of modern Greek art with a visit to the National Art Gallery or the National Museum of Contemporary Art. Continue your introduction by visiting some of the most well-known and important galleries that have played an influential role in the rise of modern Greek art. Walk through the historic center of Athens and into the city’s various districts. As you weave through the narrow streets, drop into some of the most cutting-edge and internationally acclaimed galleries and familiarize yourself with the contemporary Athenian art scene and art production. Complete your tour with a final visit to one or more of Athens’ most well-known independent galleries.

Included: 

  • Round-trip transportation from / to your hotel.
  • English speaking art expert.
  • All entrance fees & taxes.

Not Included: 

  • Personal expenses during tour (drinks or food).
  • Tips for guide and driver (non-compulsory).

Duration: 6 Hours.

Possibility to Combine with Other Tours: No.

  • Art & Culture

Benaki Museum Tour

Explore one of the most impressive private art collections in Greece. Established in 1930, the Benaki Museum is housed in the family mansion of the Benakis family. The museum houses Greek works of art from prehistoric to modern times. Although the museum initially housed a collection that included Islamic art, Chinese porcelain, and exhibits on toys, because of the size of the collection, in recent years several satellite museums of the same name have opened around the city – each with their own special focus. This has allowed for the main museum to focus only on Greek culture over the span of the country's history. This fast collection of art will definitely leave you impressed, having gained much insight into Greece’s rich culture and history.

Included: 

  • Round-trip transportation from / to your hotel.
  • Certified English speaking TrueGreece guide.
  • All entrance fees & taxes.

Not Included:

  • Personal expenses during tour (drinks or food).
  • Tips for guide and driver (non-compulsory).

Duration: 3 Hours.

Possibility to Combine with Other Tours: Yes.

  • Art & Culture

Cape Sounio & Temple of Poseidon Tour

Crowned by the famous Temple of Poseidon, the striking cliffs at Cape Sounio lie at the southernmost tip of the Athenian Riviera. Together with your True Greece guide, admire and explore this impressive structure that still stands tall with 16 of its 42 columns and is a testament to ancient Greek architecture. According to Greek mythology, it is at this exact spot that King Aegeus leaped to his tragic death having mistakenly thought that his son Theseus died at the hands of the Minotaur in Crete. Legend says that the Aegean Sea was named after King Aegeus following his death. As you learn about the history and listen to the stories that surround this site, you will also relish in the incredible natural beauty of this majestic place.

Included: 

  • Round-trip transportation from / to your hotel.
  • Certified English speaking guide.
  • All entrance fees & taxes.

Not Included: 

  • Personal expenses during tour (drinks or food).
  • Tips for guide and driver (non-compulsory).

Duration: 5 Hours.

Possibility to Combine with Other Tours: Yes.

  • History & Mythology

Delphi & Osios Lucas Tour

Surrounded by the beautiful forests of Mount Parnassos, Delphi is one of the most well-known and significant remains of the ancient Greek world. According to Greek mythology, the god Zeus sent two eagles flying from east and west in search of his ‘Grandmother Earth’ (or Gaia in Greek), and the birds met here. The exact location became a spiritual center of ancient Greece, at the time known as ‘the navel of the earth.’ Today a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Delphi was most famous for being a sanctuary of the Delphic Oracle, which was consulted on important decisions throughout the ancient classical world. Your True Greece guide will walk you through this extraordinary archaeological site and bring the captivating myths and legends of ancient Greece to life. The spiritualness of this area is reflected today in the Monastery of Osios Lucas, located just a short drive from Delphi. This monastic complex is among the most impressive in Greece because of its beautiful natural setting, as well as its impressive medieval architecture.

Included: 

  • Round-trip transportation from / to your hotel.
  • Certified English speaking guide.
  • All entrance fees & taxes.

Not Included: 

  • Personal expenses during tour (drinks or food).
  • Tips for guide and driver (non-compulsory).

Duration: 8 Hours.

Possibility to Combine with Other Tours: No.

  • Religion & Heritage

Delphi Tour

Surrounded by the beautiful forests of Mount Parnassos, Delphi is one of the most well-known and significant remains of the ancient Greek world. According to Greek mythology, the god Zeus sent two eagles flying from east and west in search of his ‘Grandmother Earth’ (or Gaia in Greek), and the birds met here. The exact location became a spiritual center of ancient Greece, at the time known as ‘the navel of the earth.’ Today a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Delphi was most famous for being a sanctuary of the Delphic Oracle, which was consulted on important decisions throughout the ancient classical world. Your True Greece guide will walk you through this extraordinary archaeological site and bring the captivating myths and legends of ancient Greece to life.

Included: 

  • Round-trip transportation from / to your hotel.
  • Certified English speaking guide.
  • All entrance fees & taxes.

Not Included: 

  • Personal expenses during tour (drinks or food).
  • Tips for guide and driver (non-compulsory).

Duration: 8 Hours.

Possibility to Combine with Other Tours: No.

  • History & Mythology

Epidauros Tour

Among the greatest monuments of Greek Antiquity, the famous Theater of Epidaurus is among the finest and most renowned theaters of its kind. Seating almost 14,000 spectators, the magnificent theater combines perfect acoustics with elegance and symmetrical proportions. Stand on the stage that has hosted performances of famous ancient playwrights like Sophocles, Euripides, and Aeschylus. Test the outstanding acoustics of the theater and learn the secrets of this architectural masterpiece. Still used today and host to one of Greece’s most well-known summer festivals, you will surely be captivated by the powerful ambiance of this incredible site.

Included: 

  • Round-trip transportation from / to your hotel.
  • Certified English speaking guide.
  • All entrance fees & taxes.

Not Included: 

  • Personal expenses during tour (drinks or food).
  • Tips for guide and driver (non-compulsory).

Duration: 8 Hours.

Possibility to Combine with Other Tours: Yes.

  • History & Mythology

Mycenae Tour

Drive along the beautiful Saronic Gulf and into the Peloponnese to the atmospheric hilltop ruins of ancient Mycenae. Today a UNESCO World Heritage site, Mycenae was one of the major centers of Greek civilization and a military stronghold that dominated much of southern Greece. A fortified city from the second century BC, this archaeological site is home to the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon. As you cross the threshold of the Lion’s Gate, enter into the Mycenaean realm in all its glory. This tour will take you on a journey into one of the richest and most prominent cities of the Late Bronze Age.

Included: 

  • Round-trip transportation from / to your hotel.
  • Certified English speaking TrueGreece guide, All entrance fees.
  • All taxes.

Not Included: 

  • Personal expenses during tour (drinks or food).
  • Tips for guide and driver (non-compulsory).

Duration: 8 Hours.

Possibility to Combine with Other Tours: Yes.

  • History & Mythology

Nafplio Tour

Located in the eastern Peloponnese, Nafplio is one of the most beautiful towns in the area of Argolis and one of the most romantic cities of Greece. The first capital of the newly born Greek state between 1823 and 1834, Nafplio has a combination of medieval and neoclassic characteristics. Your True Greece guide will show you imposing and historically significant sights, such as the Venetian castles of Akronafplia, Bourtzi, and Palamidi. You will also visit the Church of St. Spyridon and learn about all the significant events that took place here. Having completed your journey into contemporary Greek history, wander the picturesque streets lined with shops selling local goods, and enjoy a leisurely coffee at one of the many cafes. Nafplio is a lively and charming seaside town that will surely enchant you.

Included: 

  • Round-trip transportation from / to your hotel.
  • Certified English speaking TrueGreece guide.
  • All entrance fees, All taxes.

Not Included: 

  • Personal expenses during tour (drinks or food).
  • Tips for guide and driver (non-compulsory).

Duration: 6 Hours.

Possibility to Combine with Other Tours: Yes.

  • History & Mythology

National Archaeological Museum Tour

Home to more than 20,000 artifacts from a variety of archaeological locations around Greece, the National Archaeological Museum in Athens is the world’s greatest collection of ancient Greek masterworks. Housed in a striking neoclassical building remodeled by famous architect Ernst Ziller, take a journey in time from the beginnings of prehistory to late antiquity. As you explore the permanent collections – which include unique masterpieces of metal works, pottery, and statues – marvel at some of the most outstanding artistic achievements and delve into the renowned world of ancient Greek civilization. This tour will provide you with an in-depth understand of the day-to-day life, art, and culture of the ancient Greeks.

Included: 

  • Round-trip transportation from / to your hotel.
  • All entrance fees, All taxes.
  • Certified English speaking guide.

Not Included:

  • Personal expenses during tour (drinks or food).
  • Tips for guide and driver (non-compulsory).

Duration: 3 Hours.

Possibility to Combine with Other Tours: Yes.

  • History & Mythology

Ancient Nemea Tour

Close to the city of Corinth, the archaeological site of Nemea is located in the northeastern part of the Peloponnese. Ancient Nemea was not an organized town or settlement, but a venue where one of the many Panhellenic Games, the Nemean Games, took place in honor of the god Zeus. Built around 330 BC, the remains of the Sanctuary of Zeus give the site an aura of mythological mysticism and legend. Your True Greece guide will lead you in an exploration of this ancient place where it is said that the demigod hero Hercules overcame the Nemean Lion as the first of his twelve labors. Lose yourself in the mysticism of the area as your guide brings the fascinating history and legends to life.

Included: 

  • Round-trip transportation from / to your hotel.
  • Certified English speaking TrueGreece guide.
  • All entrance fees, All taxes.

Not Included: 

  • Personal expenses during tour (drinks or food).
  • Tips for guide and driver (non-compulsory).

Duration: 8 Hours.

Possibility to Combine with Other Tours: Yes.

  • History & Mythology

Semi-Private Athens Sailing Trip

Discover Athens from the sea! This unique and luxurious experience will take you along one of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful coastlines. As you sail along the enchanting Athenian Riviera, relish in the incredible natural beauty that surrounds you, all the while getting to know a completely different, and lesser known, side of Athens. Explore the southern coast of the city and stop in secluded bays for a refreshing swim and snorkel in the crystal clear blue waters of the Aegean. Enjoy a freshly prepared meat barbecue accompanied by white wine, beers, and soft drinks. This spectacular sailing trip will be one of the highlights of your vacation in Greece.

Included: 

  • Round-trip transportation from / to your hotel.
  • Barbeque Lunch.
  • All taxes.

Not Included: 

  • Tips for guide and driver (non-compulsory).

Duration: 5 Hours.

Possibility to Combine with Other Tours: No.

  • Sailing & Outdoor

Numismatic Museum Tour

Founded in 1838, the Numismatic Museum is one of the most important museums of Greece. This fascinating museum houses one of the greatest collections of ancient and modern coins in the world. Journey through the impressive collection of coins, medals, masses, dies, and stamps, arranged in such a way so that visitors actually follow the history of coinage. The museum also holds a very important collection of coins from cities of the Hellenistic and Roman periods. There also major Byzantine and Medieval collections from Western Europe, the East, and the Ottoman Empire. As impressive as the collection is the three-storey monumental building that houses the museum. Formally known as Iliou Melathron (Palace of Ilion), this magnificent residence was built for the famous archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann and each of the rooms is decorated with extraordinary mosaics and murals.

Included: 

  • Round-trip transportation from / to your hotel.
  • Certified English speaking guide.
  • All entrance fees & taxes.

Not Included: 

  • Personal expenses during tour (drinks or food).
  • Tips for guide and driver (non-compulsory).

Duration: 4 Hours.

Possibility to Combine with Other Tours: Yes.

  • History & Mythology

Nemea Winery Tour

Visit some of the Peloponnese’s most well-known wineries. Explore the vineyards and winery and learn about the various Greek grape types and how the tradition of wine making has been passed down from generation to generation. Learn about the philosophy behind the wine making process and how modern machinery has combined with years of experience to create a most perfected quality of wine. Enjoy a sampling of premium and finer grade wines led by a professional who will explain the tasting process, as well as provide a brief history of Greek wine. Having learned about the passion of the wine producers and the favorable Peloponnesian climate, complete your experience with lunch while relishing the beautiful natural landscapes of your surroundings.

Included: 

  • Round-trip transportation from / to your hotel.
  • Wine tasting & light finger foods, Lunch.
  • All entrance fees & taxes.

Not Included: 

  • Tips for guide and driver (non-compulsory).

Duration: 8 Hours.

Possibility to Combine with Other Tours: Yes.

  • Food & Wine

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