Private 6-Day Tour Discovering Greece and Live Like an Islander

5.0 (1 reviews) Athens, Greece
Duration6 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesGerman, Chinese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This six-day tour takes you to all of the must-see destinations of Athens before setting sail to the Cycladic island of Kea where you can experience life as a Greek islander. Your driver will act as your host and guide, showing you all of the spots that are treasured by Greek locals, sometimes hidden in plain sight of areas dominated by tourists.

This is the tour for those special travelers who want to find cultural authenticity while also visiting highly regarded cultural and historical points of interest, which include the Acropolis and Acropolis museum, historic neighborhoods of Thissio, Monastiraki, and Plaka, the temple of Poseidon at Sounio, and sites of importance on the island of Kea.

We pride ourselves on helping travelers get off-the-beaten path and getting an authentic experience. Please communicate with your driver any special requests or wishlist items.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • 6 x night hotel; 1 x breakfast ; Transportation with English experienced Chauffeur
  • Breakfast
  • Flights fare Sites
  • Lunch & Meal $50/day.

What to expect

Day 1: Full day in Athens and visit its iconic landmarks
  1. Acropolis
    2h · Admission ticket not included
    Acropolis and optional visit to the New Acropolis Museum
  2. Temple of Olympian Zeus
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Colossal temple at the centre of the Greek capital, Athens. It was dedicated to "Olympian" Zeus, a name originating from his position as head of the Olympian gods.
    A bloc away, The Panathenaic Stadium. This is One of the main historic attractions of Athens, it is the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble
  3. Monument to the Unknown Soldier
    1m
    Change of the National guard for photos and optional feeding of the pigeons
  4. Ancient Agora of Athens
    2h
    Little tour in historical part of Athens and Agora area
    Lunch break
  5. Acropolis Museum
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    The Acropolis Museum, built to house every artifact found on the rock and on the surrounding slopes.
  6. Mount Lycabettus
    1h
    Driving tour of the neighborhood of Kolonaki and Lycabettus Hill- 20 mins on hilltop for a short walk and scenic view of the city
Day 2: Full day sounio coastline and Attica sunset
  1. Sounio
    3h
    2 OPTIONS
    Early departure means visit in broad daylight
    Late departure (will include sunset)
    Departure is 9am or 2pm depending option choice

    Option of departure from Syndagma at 9 am
    The journey to Cape Sounio takes you outward from Athens through the upscale, seaside neighborhoods that have earned the area the nickname, “the Athens Riviera.”
  2. Varkiza
    4h
    The coast is lined with fish tavernas and luxurious, resort-style beaches along with wild, rocky terrain that brings to mind epic tales of heroes and monsters.
    magical stop for some Beach time (3 hours)

    Lunch stop in an authentic fish place (1hour)
  3. Temple of Poseidon
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Drive the coastline to ancient site of Sounio
    Visit the Temple of Poseidon of the 5th century BC. at the edge of cape Sounion.
    Enjoy and incredible sunset, if you take the late departure

    A temple that apart from the historic importance, combine the endless blue Aegean sea, the blue sky and an amazing view.

    Drive back to Athens (1.5 hr)
Day 3: Port of Lavrio, Seaside of Kea
  1. 3h
    In the morning you are picked up from the Hotel and driven to the port of Lavrio,

    Embark a ferry ride (1-1.5h) to the port of Kea (Coressia)

    After you’re helped to settle in your new place spend an afternoon relaxing by the sea.
  2. 4h
    Driving to the village of Loulida (Loulis)
    Drop off at hotel
    Relaxing pace and preparing for driving through island
    Enjoying lunch
    Relaxing afternoon and walking the narrow streets of an authentic KEA village .

    Dinner
Day 4: Day at the beach, relaxing time
  1. Koundouros Beach
    8h · Admission ticket not included
    Departure from Hotel 9/9.30 am
    Beach time
    Beach at Koundouros or other choice
    Lunch
    Back to the hotel

    Relaxing time
    Afternoon activities according to weather

    Dinner

    Back to Hotel
Day 5: Option: Boat tour of the Island; Option2: Sightseeing, hiking, will depend on weather
  1. Spathi Beach
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    There are two options:
    Option1: touring the island for the full day (if the weather cooperates)
    Option2: Sightseeing and hiking

    Option1:
    Touring the island with a boat Including docking at Spathi beach, Karthea temple, Koundouros beach for pictures Lunch
    4 hours , Admission not included
  2. Ancient Karthea
    1m · Admission ticket not included
    Option1 (Continues.):
    Touring the island with a boat Including docking at Spathi beach, Karthea temple, Koundouros beach for pictures Lunch
    4 hours , Admission not included
  3. 1h
    Option1 (Continues.):
    Touring the island with a boat Including docking at Spathi beach, Karthea temple, Koundouros beach for pictures Lunch
    4 hours , Admission not included
  4. Panagia Kastriani Monastery
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Option2:
    According to weather we will include activities as:
    Visit to northern villages (1/2h)
    Visit of the Monastery of Panagia Kastriani, (1h)
  5. Ancient Karthea
    2m · Admission ticket not included
    Option2 (continues):
    Hiking to Karthea ancient temple. Healthy traditional picnic and a swim before hicking back
  6. Lion of Kea
    1h
    Option2 (continues):
    Visit Lion of Kea; it is stone sculpture dating to the Archaic period (ca. 600 BC), the Lion of Kea is an impressive early Greek monument
Day 6: Farewell
  1. Lake Vouliagmeni
    5h · Admission ticket not included
    Departure from Kea
    With ferry to the port of Lavrio in Continental Greece
    Visit of the lake of Vouliagmeni
    Lunch at Vouliagmeni
    Drop off at the hotel in Athens.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Syntagma Square, at the entrance of Ermou street, in front of the McDonald’s facing the square

End point

Syntagma Square, at the entrance of Ermou street, in front of the McDonald’s facing the square

Pickup details

Syntagma Square, at the entrance of Ermou street

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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