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Beyond Athens

Unique sights, ancient ruins, and beautiful landscapes are waiting to be explored just a few hours away from Athens. From the sandy beaches of Aegina island to the stunning beauty of the Meteora monasteries, you will discover that trips from Athens can reveal an exciting world of astonishing natural beauty.

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Beyond Athens

Myths, Mountains and Minotaurs: The Ultimate Cretan Road Trip

Chania, Heraklion & Rethymno

duration
10 days
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Beyond Athens

Fire, Sea and Stone: The Very Best of the Cycladic Islands

Paros, Naxos and Santorini

duration
10 days
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Beyond Athens

The Ultimate Delphi Day Trip

Ancient glory, natural beauty, mountain living and local surprises

duration
full day (12 hours)
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Beyond Athens

Roads of Power in the Peloponnese

Nafplio, Pylos, Monemvasia & Mani

duration
7 days
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Beyond Athens

Lesser Traveled Roads: The Real Northern Greece

Thessaloniki, Ioannina, Pilio, Meteora & the Pindos Mountains

duration
10 days
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Beyond Athens

The Grand Roadtrip of the South & the North

Mani, Pylos, Olympia, Delphi & Meteora

duration
12 days
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Beyond Athens

Wonders of Mainland Greece

An awe-inspiring journey to Delphi & Meteora, in a quest for the inexplicable

duration
3 days
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Beyond Athens

Highlights of the Peloponnese

Mycenae, Nafplio, Arcadia & Olympia: In search of heroic principles that shaped our world.

duration
3 days
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Beyond Athens

The Grand road trip of Classical Greece

A journey of discovery to Greece's most significant historical sites: Olympia, Nafplio, Mycenae, Delphi & Meteora

duration
5 days
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Beyond Athens

Extraordinary Mycenae & Nafplio day trip

This corner of Greece is alive with myths, traditional crafts and history!

duration
full day (11 hours)
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Beyond Athens

cape sounion & the athens riviera sunset tour

A gorgeous shore and a stunning Greek temple!

duration
5 hours
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Beyond Athens

Wonders of Mainland Greece: Delphi & Meteora Tour

Stunning landmark sites of Greece and local life in the villages & Meteora monasteries

duration
3 days
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Beyond Athens

Classical Greece Grand Tour: Delphi, Nafplio & Ancient Olympia

A grand journey to the greatest sites of ancient Greece in search of history, culture and the roots of Western civilisation

duration
3 days
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Beyond Athens

Highlights of the Peloponnese: Mycenae, Nafplio & Olympia Tour

The unmissable sights of Peloponnese and a genuine experience of local Peloponnesian life

duration
2 days
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Beyond Athens

The Millenia Tour: Olympia, Nafplio, Mycenae, Delphi & Meteora

A journey of discovery to Greece's most magnificent historical sites and a stunning natural treasure

duration
5 days
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Beyond Athens

A Dazzling Day Trip to Hydra

A great cosmopolitan island escape, with pristine beaches, stunning architecture and international cultural allure

duration
Full Day (11 hours)
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Beyond Athens

Enchanting Aegina Island

A surprisingly unspoilt island escape!

duration
Full Day (11 hours)
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day trips from athens

day trips from athens

From the sites of Delphi and Mycenae, to charming Nafplio and the wonderful islands of Hydra and Aegina, some of Greece's most beatiful gems are waiting to be explored just a few hours away from Athens!

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self-drive tours

self-drive tours

A wonderful way to explore at your own pace, featuring our top-rated app, tips for the best restaurants, activities and places to visit and live support from our team of expert travel designers!

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multi-day excursions

multi-day excursions

Explore the highlights of Greece with our private 2-, 3-, and 5-day itineraries from Athens. Beyond marvelling at world-renowned sights such as Delphi, ancient Olympia, or Meteora, you will live a travel experience like no other, uncovering real Greece, its culture and its inhabitants in an unforgettable journey.

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Awards & Accolades

Testimonials

"My friends and I booked this tour last minute and Alternative Athens was extremely accommodating to fit us in.We had a GREAT experience with Andreas, who walked us through the history of Greek wine and wine making. There was plenty of wine to enjoy and a lot of delicious small plates to snack on at the cozy cafe where this all took place. I never felt like we had a tour guide just spouting off a script about wine, food, and Greece. It was more like hanging out with an old friend who is well-traveled, cultured, and extremely knowledgable. Well worth the cost!"

sighoss999

"My family and I joined our guide on an unforgettable night in Athens exploring the LGBT nightlife and getting to know the local community, listening to great music music, dancing, laughing and becoming friends."

NNeumann923

"We had an amazing tour through the sites with stories about the gods and goddesses with our kiddos, ages 5 and 9. I highly recommend Alternative Athens! Not only did we have a great guide, but we were also greeted and treated to excellent customer service. This tour was a highlight of our trip!"

Rosanna