Tours and Trips in Greece

Many tours from Athens stop at the Corinth Canal and ancient Corinth only fleetingly, limiting how much you can appreciate their significance. This private trip lets you take in both at a more leisurely pace. Explore the ruins of classical Corinth, including the Temple of Apollo and step where St. Paul preached, and admire the 19th-century Corinth Canal linking the Saronic and Corinthian Gulfs. Private air-conditioned transport, plus hotel and port pickup and drop-off included.

Discover the architectural marvel of Ancient Greece with a visit to Athens' star attraction - the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Acropolis of Athens. Follow your guide on a 1.5-hour walking tour around the hilltop archaeological wonder, stopping to admire the Propylaea gateway, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Dionysus Sanctuary as you climb to the summit. Learn more about the fascinating ruins and imagine their former glory as you roam the sprawling citadel, stand in awe before the Theatre of Dionysus and look out over the city from the Parthenon.

The UNESCO-listed Acropolis of Athens is the city's most visited attraction, but it has the traffic to match. This 2-hour walking tour makes an early start to avoid the crowds and includes highlights such as the Parthenon, the Theater of Dionysus, and the Odeon. For the full experience, upgrade to include a 2-hour guided visit to the Ancient Agora.

Spend your day at Katakalo Port exploring the birthplace of the Olympic Games on this private half-day shore excursion to Olympia. Imagine scenes of victory and valor at the ancient stadium and archaeological site, and delve into Greek mythology at the Temple of Zeus ruins and on-site museum. Mix in some contemporary culture with leisure time in the modern town of Olympia.

Combine sightseeing in Ancient Athens with a 6-mile (10-km) run that takes you around the Acropolis and other historical monuments. Follow in the footsteps of Aristotle along a route typically taken with his philosophy students and learn from an informative guide while you jog at a steady pace. You'll hear all about Greek and Roman history along the way.

Get an insider's look into the best Athens has to offer on this 2.5-hour small-group tour of the ancient city. Explore the city with a private guide who can share insights into the local history and culture. You'll visit the culturally rich squares of Ktozia and Monastiraki and get an up-close look at the UNESCO-listed Acropolis. Avoid the hassle of a big group with this small-group tour, designed for 12 people or less.

Delve into the history of ancient Greece on this 3-hour Athens walking tour. With an expert guide, stroll around the historical heart of Athens to see Syntagma Square, the Parliament Building and the ancient ruins tucked around the slopes of the stunning, UNESCO-listed Acropolis. Check out fascinating archaeological exhibits in Syntagma Square and admire awesome views of the Parthenon as you view the Theater of Dionysus, Odeon of Herodes Atticus and other sights. With revealing commentary from your guide throughout, this walking tour of Athens will delight history buffs.

On this skip-the-line tour, you'll save time visiting the Athens sight you're most excited to see: the Acropolis. You'll whiz past the crowds, and hear fascinating commentary about the UNESCO-listed site. Your itinerary also leaves time for highlights including Hadrian's Library and the Roman Agora, as well as hidden gems such as the tiny village of Anafiotika and Greek Orthodox churches.

Explore central Athens on a walking tour focused on the neighborhood of Anafiotika and the city's hills. As you follow a guide along ancient pathways that lead to Mars Hill (Areopagus), Pnyx Hill, and Philopappos Hill, learn about the long history of the area and enjoy views of the city.

Imagine the energy and excitement of the original Olympic Games with a private, full-day tour from Kalamata to ancient Olympia. Travel to the Western Peloponnese and back in time to 776 BC, when ancient Greeks first began the celebrated sporting tradition that continues to captivate the world every four years. Tour the major monuments of the archaeological site, including the former gymnasium, stadium, hotel, crypt and Temple of Zeus, and explore history and artifacts of the early games at the renowned Olympia Museum.

Experience the birthplace of the Olympics on this private all-day excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel to ancient Olympia in a luxury minivan with a personal driver-guide. Explore the Temples of Zeus and Hera, the Gymnasium, the Stadium, and the site's immersive Archaeological Museum of Olympia. Finish the tour with a relaxing stroll around the estate of a historic winery and distillery in the Peloponnesian countryside.

Explore one of Greece's most important archaeological sites on a private 5-hour trip to ancient Messene from Costa Navarino. Journey to the well-preserved Greek city, spread over an open hillside, and explore the ruins independently, seeing the city gate, theater, sanctuaries, stadium, and more. Plus, visit the museum and nearby Mavromati village, and break for coffee and lunch (both own expense). Private transport, plus hotel pickup and drop-off included. Entrance fees not included.

Visit ancient Olympia and the Corinth Canal without the bustle of a shared-group tour on this private day trip from Athens. Traveling by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, stop to view the rock-cut Corinth Canal, built in 1893. Then, travel into the Peloponnese to explore the birthplace of the Olympics independently, seeing the athletes' training areas and crumbled temples and stadium where competitions were held from the 8th century BC. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off included.

Experience the beauty of Athens during its most captivating time of day with a 2-hour sunset walking tour. Climb up to some of the best viewpoints and the city, where you can admire the coastline, Port of Piraeus and Salamina Island.  See the white marble of the Acropolis and ancient temples washed in a golden glow, and toast the end of another day in the Greek capital with a glass of local wine.  

Combine ancient Greek history with Mykonian cookery on a private day trip. Cruise to the island of Delos to stroll around the UNESCO-listed ruins. Explore the Sacred Way, Temple of Apollo, museum and other sights as your guide shares their history and legends. Then, sail back to Mykonos and visit Mykonian Spiti, a traditional island home, farm and cooking school. Learn to cook classic Mykonian cuisine, savor your creations at dinner and receive a culinary gift basket. Upgrade to include a Mykonian Spiti farm visit or Mykonos Town walking tour.

Spend a day on the water on this full day adventure exploring smaller communities to the south of Kos in the Dodecanese islands. Depart from the local port to the island of Nisyros, a volcanic island that is home to the largest caldera in Europe. Then, on to the capital of Nisyros, Mandraki, for some shopping and free time. Return to the boat for lunch (included) and enjoy time to sunbathe or go for a swim before returning to Kardamena harbour.

Visit two of southern Greece's historical highlights on this 6-hour ancient Corinth and Daphni Monastery trip from Athens. Admire the interior mosaics of the 11th-century Byzantine monastery of Daphni, and enjoy a photo stop at the Corinth Canal before exploring ancient Corinth. See the crumbled shops, temples, and fountains of this age-old city-state before returning to Athens. Round-trip coach transport, Corinth entrance fees, and central hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Uncover the myths and legends of ancient Greece on an educational 5-hour tour of Delos from Mikonos. With an expert historian guide, discover ancient monuments like the Temple of Apollo and the Sacred Way. Enrich your historical knowledge at the Museum of Delos; marvel at the archaic Sanctuary of Artemis; and learn about the culture of the Greek empire from your expert guide. Opt to upgrade your tour to include lunch at a Mykonian farm and a walking tour of Mykonos Old Town.

Rewind to classical Greece on a private day trip to ancient Corinth and Nafplio from Athens. Cross the Corinth Canal to the ruins of Greco-Roman Corinth, a powerful city-state in antiquity. Tour the streets and monuments independently, and perhaps climb the Acrocorinth rock to see its crumbled temple. Lastly, enjoy free time in the seaport of Nafplio for lunch and sightseeing. Customizable itinerary, private transport, and Athens hotel or port pickup and drop-off included.

Explore the city of Athens, visit the Acropolis and discover the ancient Agora during this 5-hour walking tour. Learn about the history, culture and daily life of ancient Athenian citizens through your guide's informative commentary. Stop for a snack and refreshments at the Acropolis canteen (own expense). See where Plato and Socrates taught and lectured, then finish with a visit to the Attalos Museum. Walk away with a comprehensive understanding of this Greek city's rich history.