Athens vacations & tours

Our Athens vacations take you for a spin around Greece’s indomitable capital city – and then onwards to its peninsulas and islands. Using our local expertise, we’ll take you around the Acropolis minus the crowds and to trendy tavernas a little off the beaten track. Plus, the rest of Greece is your oyster. Athens is a major transport hub, offering easy ferry and road connections to the Peloponnese and the Greek Islands. Family-run hotels, local guides and recommendations for indie shops and restaurants – they all make a positive impact in the places you visit, while sharing the best of Greek hospitality. Yamas to that.

Our top Athens vacations

Athens tailor made vacation in Greece

From €2970
7 days ex flights
Explore Athens, living the true life of the Athenians!

Athens and Santorini luxury small group vacation

From €2690
9 days ex flights
Santorini and Therasia in a different unforgettable way!
Small group2026: 1 Oct, 8 Oct, 2027: 20 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul

Art vacation in Athens

From €890 to €1110
6 days ex flights
Multi-arts vacation in the historical center of Athens
Small group2026: 10 Nov, 1 Dec, 2027: 16 Feb, 9 Mar, 6 Apr, 15 Jun

Athens vacation

From €700 to €860
5 days ex flights
Cultural & walking vacation in ancient and modern Athens
Small group2026: 4 Nov, 9 Dec, 2027: 17 Mar, 31 Mar, 14 Apr

Walking vacation in Athens, Greece

From €590 to €890
5 days ex flights
Explore Athens on gentle walks with authentic local charm
Small group2026: 4 Nov, 2027: 25 Mar, 28 Apr, 5 May

Athens and Paros vacation, tailor made

From €1870
9 days ex flights
Paros the popular Cycladic island of the Aegean Sea & Athens

Hidden Greece small group tour

From £2555 to £2755
12 days ex flights
Go off the beaten track to discover Evia and Skyros Island.
Small group2026: 20 Oct, 2027: 10 Apr, 24 May

Ancient Greece vacation, private departure

From €1870
9 days ex flights
Ancient Greek Civilization Athens-Delphi-Peloponnese-Messini

Greek biking vacation

From US $3255 to US $3545
8 days ex flights
Superb cycling from Athens around mainland Greece
Small group2026: 4 Oct, 2027: 18 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 6 Jun, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 3 Oct, 2028: 16 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 4 Jun, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 19 Sep, 1 Oct
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Athens vacation highlights

City sights: the Acropolis & beyond

The Acropolis has watched over Athens from its craggy hilltop perch for over 2,000 years. You’ll see it from almost every street in the city and visiting its buildings, including the Parthenon, is a must. We’ll give you options for visiting when it’s cooler and quieter, so you can really enjoy the temples and museums. Other highlights include taking the funicular up Mount Lycabettus, wandering through labyrinthine neighbourhoods, and enjoying souvlaki at sunset – preferably at a rooftop terrace with a Parthenon panorama.

Athens & the Peloponnese

Fancy digging into the stories of ancient civilisations? Athens and the Peloponnese are a perfect pairing. Sites like Epidaurus and Olympus are even older than the Acropolis, and just a couple of hours’ drive away via the Corinth Canal. Our small group and tailor made tours ditch the coaches and crowds, balancing famous sites with lesser-visited archaeological treasures. Of course, it’s not all ancient history. Our vacations make sure to explore the mountain paths, vineyards and honey farms, peaceful beaches and cobbled village streets too.

Athens & Greek Islands

Many Athenians spend their vacations on the islands – and combining city and island life is a hit with our vacationmakers too. Flights are possible, but we give you the chance to opt for more relaxed, scenic and lower-carbon public transport options. Traveling by sea is easy, thanks to Athens’ three ports and high-speed routes. Santorini is about five hours away by ferry; Paros is 3-4 hours away; Evia is less than an hour away and even quicker via the car bridge. Our experts will help you choose the island that best suits your timeframe and interests.

Our Athens vacations reviews

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Claire Walker20 Sep 2026
The amazing rocks and monasteries of Meteora, the stunning views of the mountains at Delphi, the Acropolis in Athens. Just amazing every day... Wonderful.read more
Sally Honeycutt30 May 2026
Excellent!read more
Patrick Coleman-Smith01 Apr 2026
Trust Anthi and ask her advice... It was brilliant.read more
Charlie Young02 Sep 2025
The vacation was memorable in many ways; firstly, for being so well organised from start to finish. From the quality of hotels and trips to sight-seeing and restaurant tips to efficient transfers and hire cars being delivered and picked up from the hotel door - it was family travel with all the sting taken out.Highlights were the beautiful village of Lefkes and Volax, the great boat trip around Antiparos and the delicious food all over. Paros and Tonos were wonderful islands to visit - Greece without...read more
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