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Best of Athens Small-Group Segway Tour

1. Best of Athens Small-Group Segway Tour

Your tour leader will start with a 30-minute training session to help you get comfortable on your Segway. Within minutes you’ll realize just how easy and intuitive it is! The tour will start by visiting the area where, in antiquity, everything ended! Keramikos area was the ancient cemetery but also one of the entrances to Athens. Then follow almost the same path as the ancient Greeks to visit the Ancient Agora, the heart of ancient Athens and the Roman agora. Without breaking a sweat, drive over to the next stop, the most important one, Mars hill and the entrance to the Acropolis. Take in the sight of this majestic world icon from your unique viewpoint on a Segway as you visit from the outside. This is a perfect photo opportunity! But wait… there is more! From here, easily ride up the Pnyka Hill — no tired feet! — and discover its off-the-beaten track terraced area where democracy was born and follow the path that  leads on to Athens’(Acropolis) best panoramic view. Roll through the pedestrian street around the hill of Acropolis so as to meet the “Roman” part of the city, where the temple of Zeus and the gate of Andrian stands. Then visit the first modern Olympic “village”, the Zappion mansion and the Panathinaikon Stadium, to discover where the first modern Olympic Games took place andl glide on to the national gardens, to ease your mind like kings and queens used to do! A sure highlight of the day is the presidential guards, with their unique and meaningful uniform. Right before heading back, you will have the change to get a picture next to the guards, a must-do here in Athens! If you are looking for a fun, eco-friendly way to discover the best that Modern Athens has to offer in just a few hours – you’ll love this Modern Athens Segway Tour! You’ll cover more ground and see more without the effort it would take the cover the same route on foot.

Athens: Hot-Air Balloon Flight Experience with Snacks & Wine

2. Athens: Hot-Air Balloon Flight Experience with Snacks & Wine

Ride in a hot-air balloon and admire panoramic views over mainland Greece near Ancient Thebes, only an hour's drive from Athens. Afterward, celebrate your flight completion and certificate with a glass of sparkling wine and a small gift. Take the opportunity to fully participate in the preparation of the hot-air balloon with the crew and then board a small-group basket together with your balloon captain. Before the flight, hear a detailed briefing from the pilot about the safety guidelines and what you will see on the trip. Then, enjoy the sensation of gracefully rising above the ground. Take memorable photos of the panoramic views. After setting gently back down on the ground, enjoy sparkling wine to celebrate the completion of your trip. Receive a flight certificate and a small gift to remember your flight. Then, return back to Athens with your driver.

From Athens: Meteora 2-Day Trip by Train with a Local Guide

3. From Athens: Meteora 2-Day Trip by Train with a Local Guide

Explore the wonders of Meteora on an overnight trip from Athens including round-trip train tickets and your choice of accommodation. Discover the area with a local guide on the sunset tour, morning tour, and hiking tour. Visit historic monasteries and admire scenic Greek landscapes. After taking the train from Athens to Kalabaka, get picked up from the train station and transferred to check into your reserved hotel. After lunch (not included), enjoy a sunset tour of Meteora. Head back to your hotel or finish your day with a visit to Kalabaka town for a short walk. The next morning, join a comprehensive Meteora morning tour or a Meteora hiking tour. For the next 4-hours, experience all the beauty of the unique phenomenon of Meteora and the holy monasteries on top of the rock giants. After the tour ends, get transferred back to your hotel where you can get ready for your departure back to Athens in the evening.

Nea Makri: Marathon Cape & Bay of Schinias Snorkeling Trip

4. Nea Makri: Marathon Cape & Bay of Schinias Snorkeling Trip

Come on board a snorkeling trip to enjoy the warm and clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Delight in a 4.5-hour excursion of snorkeling and swimming on this excursion to Marathon Cape and Bay of Schinias. After a 20-minute speedboat ride from Marathon beach, you'll be exploring the beautiful, hidden bays of Marathon Cape. Let your guide show you how to use the snorkeling equipment, and then plunge into the gorgeous waters to see all the vibrant marine life of the region! Enjoy snacks and refreshments on board throughout the day.  Later, relax on the sandy beach or swim in the crystal clear waters of Schinias Bay.

Athens: Private 3-Hour City Tour on Eco-Friendly Tuk Tuk

5. Athens: Private 3-Hour City Tour on Eco-Friendly Tuk Tuk

Explore Athens on an eco-friendly, 100% electric tuk-tuk that’s perfect for getting around on the city’s narrow roads. Let your private driver take you to the must-see locations of the city on this 3-hour tour. Start by visiting the most emblematic monuments at the center of the city: see the Greek Parliament, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Academy of Athens, and the Agios Dionysios Areopagitis Church.   Then, climb up Mount Lycabettus, a hill located in the city, and take in gorgeous 360-degree views of Athens. Follow this with visits to the Ancient Olympic Stadium, the Temple of Zeus, and Hadrian’s Arch.   Continue on to the Plaka neighborhood with its charming streets, restaurants, bars, and shops. See Romain Agora, Hadrian's Library and the Ancient Agora. Finally, visit the Acropolis, a sight you simply can’t miss. Your driver will end your tour by passing through Thissio and Monastiraki’s flea market.

Athens: 1-Hour Private Sightseeing Tour by Electric Tuk-Tuk

6. Athens: 1-Hour Private Sightseeing Tour by Electric Tuk-Tuk

Start the day from the central meeting point or with an optional hotel pickup and explore Athens on an eco-friendly electric tuk-tuk, perfect for navigating the city’s narrow roads. Let your private driver take you to the must-see locations of the city on this sightseeing tour. Start by visiting the most emblematic monuments in the center of the city. See the Hellenic Parliament, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Academy of Athens, and Agios Dionysios Areopagitis Church. Then, climb up Mount Lycabettus, a hill located in the city, and take in gorgeous 360-degree views of Athens. Follow on to see the site of the ancient Olympic games, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and Arch of Hadrian. The tour concludes in the Plaka neighbourhood in the shadow of the Acropolis and its ancient temple, from where you can get off or return to the starting point of your tour.

From Benitses/Lefkimmi: Blue Lagoon & Papanikolis Cruise

7. From Benitses/Lefkimmi: Blue Lagoon & Papanikolis Cruise

Blue Lagoon “Blue Lagoon” is an excursion dedicated to those who love nature and adventure, but not only. This cruise is a relaxing and easy trip to the bluest coasts of continental Greece, where you will have the chance to explore the deep blue sea beds and unique nature. Your day will begin with a first stop at the historical cave of Papanikolis. Then, we travel to the breathtaking beach of Blue Lagoon. There you may swim and discover the virgin scenery. Our next destination is the unique beach of Bella Vraka, where you have about 1 hour free time to swim or relax on the boat. Last stop for the day is the picturesque fishing village, called Syvota, where you will have 1.45 hour to spend on the nearby beaches and local stores. DETAILED DESCRIPTION Departure: Benitses marina: 09:00, Lefkimmi Port 09:45 First stop: 1 caves (only for pictures) Second stop: Blue Lagoon Beach (1.45h for swimming) Third Stop: Bella Vraka Beach (1h swimming stop) Fourth Stop: Syvota Village (about 1.45hrs free time) Return: 18:00 Benitses marina, 16:30 Lefkimmi Port

From Athens: Corinthian Gulf Guided Sea Kayaking Tour

8. From Athens: Corinthian Gulf Guided Sea Kayaking Tour

Our adventure starts at Alkyonidos beach, at 10.00am. Certified guides will give a short lesson on the beach, on the proper use of paddles and kayaks at sea. Then we are ready to go to sea and start our adventure. We will paddle for about half an hour until we reach the wonderful, quiet beach, the small Strava. Free time for relaxing on the beach and for swimming. Then we continue our journey, to reach after about 15 minutes a magical place where the locals call it "the seal cave", one of the purest and untouched places of the Corinthian. It is a rocky formation, a natural arch above the turquoise waters of the sea. Entering the arch, there is a cave that inside houses a magnificent beach with fine, white pebbles. We continue paddling observing interesting geological formations from the rocks and passing various caves to reach X beach. This is only accessible by sea. It has incredible waters, ideal for diving and swimming. Here we take our break and eat our snack. After swimming and resting, we start our return. We will stop at the cave of Fokia for one last swim, and we will end up at the beach of Alkyonidos, where we started.

Athens Sunset Hike

9. Athens Sunset Hike

Mount Hymettus, one of the three mountains of Attica, stands on the east side of Attica and divides Athens and Messogia Area. Its total area covers 80.000 acres. Hymettus has been well known since the ancient years as Athenians used to have more than one ancient temple in the area. During our 2,30 -hour sunset hike, the travelers will have a short break from the city noise, enjoy breathtaking Sunset views, walk through beautiful pine forest paths, and visit some of the Historical Monuments of the Mountain. An excellent opportunity for everyone as the Hike combines nature and history without any previous hiking experience needed. Church of Agios Marcos Frangomonastirio Continuing on the botanical walk of Mount Immitos we will reach the open ruins of the Church of Agios Marcos Frangomonastirio. The site has remains of a 10th-century Byzantine church built on the foundations of a fifth-century three-aisled Christian basilica. You can walk through it and check it out up close.

From Athens: Seaside Tour with Electric Bike

10. From Athens: Seaside Tour with Electric Bike

A ride of approximately 3.5 hours that will take you along the coast line. After a short stop at Kerameikos, the tour continues by using the new cycle path in Athens to go all the way down to the coastline. It will take around 30 minutes to reach the coastline. Arriving at Trocadero you can see and almost touch  the impressive reconstruction of Olympia. An entry into the floating naval museum is a must and a welcome surprise where you can really see what life on board was all about. The impressive yachts in the Marinas for pictures and continue towards picturesque Mikrolimano in Piraeus, where a short rest while watching the view is planned. Don't forget to bring your swimsuit so you can take a dip.

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Punctual start. No issue with directions to location. Quickly got us registered and took time to ensure could operate safely. Went at pace to suit group so nobody felt left out. Sterious knew his subject perfectly and communicated that well with just enough info to explain without boring....

Nice and smooth transitions from transportation to going to places. Very attentive and always on time providers. They made sure all my needs were met at all times and went above and beyond. Christos & Eleni were amazing!! Highly recommended.

nice proposal. The organization was punctual: from the train ticket to the welcome on arrival, from the guided tours to the availability to satisfy any wishes. I also enjoyed having free time to explore the trails around Kalambata.

It was amazing. Our guide was so knowledgeable and really makes you feel comfortable and at ease. If you aren’t able to decide trust me just do it. It’s worth it. It’s a really fun and safe way to explore Athens.

Chris was a great guide, and the tuk tuk was extremely maneuverable around the city.