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

1. 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

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

3. 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.

Best of Athens Small-Group Segway Tour

4. 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: 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 Riviera Trikke Bike Tour & Vouliagmeni Lake

6. Athens Riviera Trikke Bike Tour & Vouliagmeni Lake

Experience the beauty of the Athenian Riviera from a 3-wheel, electric vehicle on a safe and innovative 2.5-hour tour. Perfect for couples, groups, and families with kids, the specially designed vehicles will deliver you to the most beautiful beaches of Athens with ease. Start with a brief safety orientation briefing to ensure you feel confident operating the vehicle. Then, ride the narrow and sandy isthmus that connects Kavouri Beach to the mainland en route to Vouliagmeni Lake. Sunk in the remains of a huge limestone cave that is fed by lukewarm springs, the silly, brackish waters of the lake are said to have healing properties for rheumatism and arthritis. Along the way, sink your toes in the sandy beaches tucked between rocky shores.

Athens East Coast: Discover Scuba Diving in Nea Makri

7. Athens East Coast: Discover Scuba Diving in Nea Makri

With this course you will learn the basics of scuba diving: the theory of scuba diving, the signs you need to use underwater and you will get familiar with the scuba gear. In the beginning you will use the equipment in shallow waters and then off you go a bit deeper to explore the seabed. The maximum depth to reach is 6-10m. Once you complete your Discover Scuba Diving course, you will get your completion certificate that you can use if you wish to follow up with your education in scuba diving.  You will meet with your instructor at the scuba diving center where you will have the theory lesson, a briefing on safety measures, and you will try the equipment Once you finish with the theory, you will have a 5-10 minute trial dive in shallow waters to learn how to use the scuba gear and how to breathe underwater. When you feel comfortable with the equipment you will then have a dive for 30-40 minutes down to 6-10 meters in order to explore the seabed. The duration of the activity is 3 to 4 hours and it is also available for kids from the age of 8.

Two Days Rail Tour to Meteora from Athens

8. Two Days Rail Tour to Meteora from Athens

Day 1 Catch the 7:52 AM train to Kalambaka from Athens Railway Station, and enjoy a trip that will give you the chance to admire the beauty of the Greek countryside. Upon your arrival in Kalambaka at 12 PM, the English speaking driver will be waiting for you at the train station, holding a signboard with your name on it to transfer you to your hotel. In the evening you will join the Meteora Sunset Tour to admire breathtaking views of Meteora, and discover all the hidden gems of this place. Day 2 Next morning, you will have the opportunity to choose the activity you prefer, the Meteora Hiking Tour or the Half-day Morning Tour. The guide will meet you in the lobby to explore together Meteora, and discover the natural beauty and cultural heritage of this area. Enjoy a journey back in time, and learn the stories of the first hermits and monks who laid the foundations of the monastic community of Meteora. At around 5:45 PM, the driver will pick you up to transfer you to the train station. At 6:22 PM the train departs from Kalambaka and arrives back to Athens at around 10:30 PM.

Athens by Night Segway Tour

9. Athens by Night Segway Tour

Athens’s best illuminated monuments are scattered around the city, making this tour the ideal way to see it all by Segway without getting stuck on a crowded bus. You will be provided with reflective vests to ensure your safety on the roads after dark. You’ll then enjoy 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.  Once you're feeling comfortable, your experienced guide will lead you through the area of Plaka, a famous area of Athens which bustles with activity and life both day and night. Cruise through the Zappion gardens and admire the Zappion mansion, the first Olympic village right before reaching the Panathinaikon stadium for a unique photo stop. If you are looking for a fun, eco-friendly way to discover the best that ancient Athens has to offer in just a few hours then this tour is perfect. You’ll cover more ground and see more without the effort it would take to cover the same route on foot. 

From Athens: Sea Kayak Adventure to Cape Sounion

10. From Athens: Sea Kayak Adventure to Cape Sounion

A unique and dynamic activity, that brings people closer to their natural environment by giving them the chance to explore it, using their body’s strength and senses. Admire stunning views from the seaside along the Athenian Riviera all the way to Cape Sounio and to the famous Temple of Poseidon. En route you will have the chance of having a  light snack on one of the islets. Upon arrival to Cape Sounio, you will visit the famous temple and end the day with a marvelous meal, enjoying unique views and the sunset of the Saronic Gulf. After collection at the hotel, it's time to get ready for some adventure. You'll try on your equipment and after the guide's briefing on paddling and safety, the journey is ready to begin. You will take a stop at the island of Archi, or on one of the beaches of Legrena for a swim and refreshing snack. Having refueled you will continue to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon. The tour includes the entrance fee to the Temple of Poseidon and you'll end your day at a Greek tavern for a delicious Greek meal.

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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....

We had the best time on our 2-day rail tour of Kalabaka and Meteora. Our guide was great, he is an expert photographer, and the drivers were awesome. They went above and beyond, highly recommend this tour! The accommodations were also very nice.

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.