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Cover ground quickly in Athens with an open-air buggy tour. Climb aboard a private buggy and set out on a sightseeing tour focused on Ancient Greek culture. Visit ancient ruins and temples around Athens including the Temple of Poseidon during this scenic tour. Learn about the stories behind historic landmarks from an English-speaking guide during this full-day tour, including a traditional Greek lunch.

Leave the busy streets and tourist crowds of Athens behind on a private 4- to 5-hour off-road tour. Relax in transfer from your hotel, then enjoy a thrilling 4x4 ride around Marathon Lake and through olive groves and streams. Visit a Greek style theater and church, plus the Marathon Dam. After a coffee break, try your hand at driving the 4x4 over some natural terrain.

Peloponnese is rich in ancient sites, but visiting from Athens can be a challenge. Skip the tricky logistics with this driving tour that includes hassle-free transportation directly from the capital city. Stop to snap pictures of the Corinth Canal before continuing on to Sparta to admire its archaeological treasures. Visit the picturesque ruins of Mystras before ending with a tour of the Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil.

Visitors will love this day trip to the historically and culturally rich Delphi from Athens. Visitors will be taken to a variety of sites and landscapes significant to Delphi, as well as stopping at traditional villages and natural springs along the way there and when returning to Athens. The drivers are seasoned travellers and allow passengers to enjoy a flexible schedule and the scenic journey, stopping wherever their clients desire.

Follow in the footsteps of St. Paul on this private tour of Athens, Corinth and beyond. Visit the Areopagus, where he gave his famous sermon, and the Acropolis; explore ancient Corinth, noted for his letters to the Corinthians, and see the cathedral that bears his name. You’ll also visit Loutraki and the archaeological site of Perachora. Your package includes transfers and professional tour driver, but excludes entrance fees and site guiding.

Shave hours off your travel time and visit three blockbuster ancient sites in a single day with this private excursion from Athens or Nafplion. Enjoy hassle-free pickup at your hotel and relax as your driver takes on the traffic. Explore the archaeological treasures in Corinth, Epidaurus, and Mycenae (plus time in Nafplio if departing from Athens) independently, without the stress of a fast-paced group bus tour.

Maximize time in Greece with a full-day private wine tour. Get picked up from your hotel or the address of your choice in Athens or Nafplion and set out to discover the many flavors of local wine. See popular landmarks like the Corinth Canal in addition to visiting three wineries and checking out panoramic vineyard views from a monastery. Explore each winery including its cellar and learn about the wines during a guided tasting.

Experience natural wonders and mountain monasteries on this private door-to-door tour. Travel to the Peloponnese with a stop at the Corinth Canal, then ride the Odontotos Rack Railway to Kalavryta. Enjoy a guided tour of Kastria Cave of the Lakes, then visit the Municipal Museum of the Kalavryta Holocaust. Wrap up with Agia Lavra Monastery and Mega Spileo Monastery. Please note: entrance fees and train tickets are at your expense.

Greece’s ancient battlefields offer a fascinating glimpse into this country’s long history. With this unique tour, you’ll delve into the Herotodus’ telling of the Persian Wars by visiting all the major battlefields in a single day with a historian guide. Stop at the battlefields of Marathon, Thermopylae, Thermopylae, and Plataea as your guide explains each site’s role in this legendary conflict between Greece and Persia.

With a constant focus on ancient art and architecture, you’d be forgiven for thinking that Athens and the wider Attica region had nothing else to offer the more than five million visitors it receives each year. Break up your visits to the Acropolis and the Temple of Poseidon with an outdoors experience that combines off-road alpine driving on Mount Pateras with a peaceful afternoon at Psatha Beach. If the weather in Athens is unbearably hot, this tour offers the chance to get the wind in your hair and to cool off with a refreshing swim.

Get out of the city and go off-road to try local Greek wines. Depart from your hotel in a 4x4 vehicle and head to the area around Marathon Lake, which is surrounded by olive trees, greenery, and vineyards. Stop at the Museum Kostas Lazaridis and learn about local wines from your guide before tasting two types of wine and one balsamic vinegar.

Go off-the-beaten-path outside Athens with a private off-road experience at Marathon Lake. Get picked up at your hotel or the location of your choice in Athens and set out in a 4x4 to scenic Marathon Lake. Discover the thrill of an adrenaline-pumping 4x4 ride during this half-day tour. Complete the experience with a traditional lunch at a Greek tavern before returning to Athens.

It’s possible to see Ancient Olympia and historic Corinth in a day, but with over seven hours’ driving, it makes sense to hire a private driver. On this private tour, your driver will time your arrival to beat the long lines. You’ll visit Corinth Canal, Ancient Olympia, including the world-class Archaeological Museum of Olympia, and Ancient Corinth. Your package excludes entrance fees: ask about arranging a private archaeologist guide.

Marathon is one of the top day trips from Athens, but reaching this historic town by public transportation takes hours. Skip the hassle of the train with this half-day driving tour that gives you enough time to visit all famous attractions, from the Battle of Marathon site to the Marathon Run Museum. You’ll even stop by the stadium in Athens that marks the end of Pheidippides’ legendary marathon run in 490 BC.

Perfect for those with a rich interest in Classical history, this private, full-day tour will whisk you to two of ancient Greece’s key destinations: Marathon and Thermopylae. Following pickup from your Athens hotel, travel via private, air-conditioned vehicle. See the Marathon battlefields and the Archaeological Museum of Marathon (entry own expense) before continuing to Thermopylae: site of the epic battle that saw the Spartans routed by the Persians.

This is a perfect tour for nature fans and adventurous travelers. Swap the hustle and bustle of Athens for an off-road experience in Dervenochoria. After meeting your guide and getting acquainted with your 4x4 vehicle, have a chance to drive down off-road routes that are off the usual tourist trail—including mountain tracks, a lush pine forest, and small villages near Mount Parnitha.

Visit the Archeological Site of Olympia on a full-day, private tour of the Peloponnese Peninsula from Athens. Instead of the fixed itinerary of a group outing, you’ll have the flexibility to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site at your own pace. In Olympia, get a glimpse of classical-period life and artwork among the ruins of temples and athletic facilities.

Zip around the Athenian Riviera in style on this private tour in a vintage car. Travel in the company of a driver who is also a photographer and shoots with antique cameras. Learn about the history of the area and listen to oldies pop music while driving along the coast. Receive a polaroid print of yourself during the tour.

Relive the greatest battles of the ancient Greco-Persian Wars documented in Herodotus’ “Histories” with this two-day tour that takes you from Marathon to Plataea. Save time with private transport and visit the battlefields and museums of Marathon, Thermopylae, Delphi, and Plataea, plus Mount Parnassus and Mount Cithaeron. Get an overview of the sites and their history from your driver and visit each at your own pace.

Discover the western countryside of Athens with a premium 4x4 vehicle driven by our experienced Safari Captain. This 7 hours fun-packed tour will introduce you to Loutraki, one of the most popular holiday destinations for the Athenians, driving along the country and off-road routes and exploring places like a local. You will discover traditional villages, mountains, monasteries, ancient sanctuaries, panoramic views of the Gulf of Corinth and even try a swim at the crystal clear waters of Vouliagmeni lake. Along the way, you will have refreshing breaks to get some great photos and enjoy a delicious lunch with wine beside the sea. This is a unique experience packed with adventure, fun and amazing unforgettable scenery, just a stone’s throw away from buzzing Athens city center! Don’t miss it!

Embark on a sensational 2-day adventure to Delphi and Meteora, where ancient history and stunning landscapes collide. Unveil the secrets of Delphi, traverse the captivating Meteora Rocks and Monasteries, and explore the awe-inspiring Thermopylae. With the expertise of your drivers, your trip can be tailored to your desires and preferences. Make pit stops, capturing picturesque moments, savoring local delicacies, and indulging in Greece's finest wines.

See Athens’ main attractions with your own private group on a full-day city tour by minibus for up to 19 passengers. With a knowledgeable driver-guide, you’ll visit the Acropolis of Athens and the Acropolis Museum to soak up the archaeological wonders of this ancient city, plus see an array of other landmarks like the National Archaeological Museum and the Plaka and Monastiraki districts. Pickup is available at hotels or the cruise port.

Join in on an enchanting half-day journey with this Acropolis and Athens private evening tour. Experience Athens like a true traveler, not just a tourist. Your guides share your enthusiasm for exploration of the rich history and vibrant culture. Discover Athens from every angle as you navigate through charming backroads. Your adventure begins with a seamless pickup from your desired location before visiting landmarks such as Acropolis Hill, Zeus Temple, and Lycabettus Hill.