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This tour is an ideal choice for anyone who wants to visit ancient and historical sites of Greek civilization and experience Greek countryside. We begin our tour from Athens in the morning. Our first stop is the Corinth Canal which connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. Then we head to the ancient city of Mycenae, one of the major centers of Ancient Greek civilization. In Mycenae, we will visit the palace, the Cyclopean Walls and the tomb of King Agamemnon. Then we continue our journey to Ancient Epidaurus, which is famous for its Ancient Theater of the 4th Century BC with its advanced design and astonishing acoustics, symmetry and beauty. Our last stop is the beautiful and historical city of Nafplio. In Nafplio, we will visit the Palamidi, a Venetian fortress with its 999 steps and then we will take a walk in the picturesque alleys of the old city. After walking in this idyllic place, we will make a stop for lunch.

The ancient battlefield of Thermopylae plus the UNESCO-listed monasteries of Meteora are two of the most memorable sights in Greece, but reaching them via public transport can be frustrating. With this private day trip, shave hours off your travel time and explore them both in a single day. Set off on board a luxury vehicle and stop at both the ruins of Thermopylae and Meteora monasteries to explore at your own pace.

Skip the crowded group tours and stuffy tour buses: explore the ancient relics and ruins of Delphi at your own pace and without any distractions on this private day trip from Athens. Take your time exploring this UNESCO World Heritage Site, from the theater to the stadium to Castalia Spring. Take in grand monuments at the Archeological Museum and marvel at the impressive ruins of sites like the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia and the Doric sanctuary of Apollo.

This tour will give us the opportunity to visit the Ancient Agora of Athens which is the largely green area in between Monastiraki and the Acropolis, as well as discover the secrets of Greek gastronomic tradition.

This full-day tour takes visitors to Delphi and Arachova, a village located 10km from the Delphi site. Both places are filled with culture and history, and must-sees when visiting Athens. Delphi was a religious and spiritual centre ancient Greece, and is now a world heritage site as recognised by UNESCO, rich in ancient relics and artefacts.

Enjoy unique wines just an hour away from Athens, and benefit from a facial and hands wine spa treatment alongside local traditional delicacies on this full-day tour.

Discover the best of Athens, without the stress of navigating the city solo, on a private 4.5-hour sightseeing tour. Thanks to comfortable WiFi enabled transportation, you're able to visit the Acropolis, Temple of Zeus, Hellenic Parliament, and Panathenaic Stadium, without breaking a sweat. At the end of the tour, you can visit the New Acropolis Museum or spend an hour of free time in the Plaka neighborhood.

This tour is a great opportunity to visit the most famous and significant sites of ancient and modern Athens. Early in the morning, we will visit Acropolis hill where we will admire its historical monuments. Then we will visit the contemporary museum of Acropolis, one of the most important contemporary works of architecture in Athens. Afterwards, we will move towards the Columns of Olympian Zeus and to the Panathenaic Stadium or Kallimarmaro where the first contemporary Olympic Games took place in 1896. After that, we will see the changing of the Presidential Guard in front of the Hellenic Parliament. Then we will continue towards Panepistimiou Street where we will see the neoclassical buildings of the trilogy of Athens. Afterwards, we will drive up to the Mount Lycabettus, where we will appreciate the spectacular panoramic view. We will continue with a stop for lunch and with a delightful walk to the picturesque neighborhood of Athens, Plaka, and to the Ancient Agora.

Sign up for a full-day journey through history with this private sightseeing tour in Mycenae and Ancient Corinth. Explore the legendary kingdom of the Atreides, perched atop a picturesque hill. As you venture westward, feast your eyes on the coastal scenery until you arrive at the Corinth Canal. Pause for a moment to take in the awe-inspiring views before continuing on. The next stop is the ancient town of Corinth, once an opulent hub of prosperity and power.

This experience takes visitors to the Corinth Canal, an incredible engineering feat with excellent views, and the Cooperative Winery of Nemea, whose specialty is a red wine variety of Agiorgitiko. Visitors will be picked up and taken to the various locations by a professional, licensed, and English-speaking driver.

Uncover the history behind the first ever marathon on this private, half-day tour from Athens. Following pickup from your hotel, travel out of the Greek capital to the town of Marathon with your very own driver. Visit the Marathon Tomb where the Battle of Marathon took place in 490 BC; and see Lake Marathon, whose dam is made of pure marble.

An ideal tour for people who while having fun , want to touch, feel and be part of that big history the city has ! Of course in the comfort of a private tour !

Your driver will be waiting for you in the morning to depart, we will be traveling west along the scenic coast until we reach the Corinth Canal, where we will stop briefly to take in the magnificent views. A short drive will bring us to the ancient town of Corinth. Here, if you have a guide, you will enter the ruins together, if you don't you will experience it individually. Ancient Corinth was once one of the richest cities in the known world. Here, we will have the chance to visit the large Agora and Apollo's Temple. After exploring the city, we will make a brief stop in the ancient port of Kechreai before returning to Athens, where the tour will come to an end in time for lunch.

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

The center of the world, the “Navel of the Earth”, famed Delphi. Delphi is perhaps the country’s most important tourist destination after the Acropolis of Athens and also was a continual dominating force from the 7th century BC until its operations were suspended and the site was subsequently closed in 394 AD, having in that time succeeded in becoming the epicenter of the ancient Greek world and that of all of the eastern Mediterranean. Within the site, visitors can also admire the ancient theater, where musical competitions, celebrations and ceremonies were staged; the ancient stadium, one of antiquity’s best preserved monuments, where the Pythian Games were held; the ancient gymnasium, used as a training ground for athletes; the Archaeological Museum with its exquisite bronze statue of the “Charioteer”, as well as the contemporary facilities of the European Cultural Center of Delphi and the Angelos and Eva Sikelianos Museum of Delphic Festivals.

The ancient ruins of Olympia lie within easy reach of Athens, but organizing transportation to reach them independently cuts into valuable sightseeing time. On this tour, enjoy round-trip travel from your Athens hotel and reach Olympia in comfort by private air-conditioned minivan. Upgrade to visit the ruins with a guide, and gain insight into the roots and origins of the modern Olympic Games.

This tour offers a unique cultural experience and a great opportunity to discover sites with great history, which belong to the cultural heritage of Greece. Our tour begins from Athens early in the morning, heading to the Mountain Parnassos. Our first stop will be Hosios Loukas, which is one of the most significant monuments of Middle Byzantine art and architecture and it’s included in the World Heritage list of UNESCO. Afterwatds, we will visit the ancient sanctuary of Delphi, also known as the center of the world and dedicated to the god Apollo. At the site, we will see the Temple of Apollo where the ancient oracle, Pythia, gave advice about important decisions during the classical ages. Afterwards, we will have lunch and we will head towards Arachova. The village is a very popular and picturesque winter resort, as it is very close to the Parnassus ski resort. After taking a walk in the beautiful village and shopping famous traditional products, we will return back to Athens.

If there is one thing we love more than fashion is local fashion especially during Christmas period! This walking tour is great for getting to know the local fashion scene of Athens and the great people behind it! Walk off-the-beaten path and discover the best shops downtown Athens. Let your  local guide show you the way for an unforgettable 3 hour shopping spree.Put on your flats and join our shopping tour!