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Trips Starting from Athens
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Discover Greece trips visiting Athens
Explore Athens highlights, then continue into Greece’s mainland wonders and islands
Athens is a great place to start a Greece trip, with old ruins, busy streets, and easy links to top sites. Many itineraries begin with guided tours of the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum, then carry on to Delphi and Meteora, or slow down with island time in Mykonos, Santorini, Paros, and Crete. You can pick guided tours, cruises, or a mix of guided days and free time, so it is easy to match your style. Some routes also mix Greece with nearby countries such as Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania, and Slovenia.
Greece trips starting from Athens
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This tour is led by a dedicated tour guide or tour leader who accompanies you throughout your journey. They take care of the day-to-day logistics, offer local insights at every stop, and are available to assist with any questions or needs along the way. On longer tours or multi-country itineraries, you may be accompanied by a different tour guide or tour leader for certain sections of the journey. For full details of the guiding services included on this tour, please refer to the Inclusions.
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This tour is operated by our trusted local partner and has been handpicked by us to deliver you an unforgettable trip.
This tour is led by a dedicated tour guide or tour leader who accompanies you throughout your journey. They take care of the day-to-day logistics, offer local insights at every stop, and are available to assist with any questions or needs along the way. On longer tours or multi-country itineraries, you may be accompanied by a different tour guide or tour leader for certain sections of the journey. For full details of the guiding services included on this tour, please refer to the Inclusions.
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Worldwide Touring
This tour is operated by our trusted local partner and has been handpicked by us to deliver you an unforgettable trip.
This tour blends guided and self-guided travel. You will experience some guided sightseeing with expert guides and will enjoy lots of leisure time in destinations, without a tour guide. Accommodation and transportation is included as per the Inclusions, but you will travel on trains, ferries, planes or other transport by yourself. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
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This tour is operated by our trusted local partner and has been handpicked by us to deliver you an unforgettable trip.
This tour blends guided and self-guided travel. You will experience some guided sightseeing with expert guides and will enjoy lots of leisure time in destinations, without a tour guide. Accommodation and transportation is included as per the Inclusions, but you will travel on trains, ferries, planes or other transport by yourself. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
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This tour is operated by our trusted local partner and has been handpicked by us to deliver you an unforgettable trip.
This tour blends guided and self-guided travel. You will experience some guided sightseeing with expert guides and will enjoy lots of leisure time in destinations, without a tour guide. Accommodation and transportation is included as per the Inclusions, but you will travel on trains, ferries, planes or other transport by yourself. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
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This tour is operated by our trusted local partner and has been handpicked by us to deliver you an unforgettable trip.
This tour includes scheduled sightseeing with expert guides in key destinations as per the Inclusions, as well as transportation (either with a driver or public transport), plus of course your accommodation. There is no single tour guide or tour leader throughout the trip. You’ll have support where it counts, and more freedom in between. Our cruise tours also fall into this category where you will be looked after by a crew. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
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Worldwide Touring
This tour is operated by our trusted local partner and has been handpicked by us to deliver you an unforgettable trip.
This tour blends guided and self-guided travel. You will experience some guided sightseeing with expert guides and will enjoy lots of leisure time in destinations, without a tour guide. Accommodation and transportation is included as per the Inclusions, but you will travel on trains, ferries, planes or other transport by yourself. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
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This tour is operated by our trusted local partner and has been handpicked by us to deliver you an unforgettable trip.
This tour is led by a dedicated tour guide or tour leader who accompanies you throughout your journey. They take care of the day-to-day logistics, offer local insights at every stop, and are available to assist with any questions or needs along the way. On longer tours or multi-country itineraries, you may be accompanied by a different tour guide or tour leader for certain sections of the journey. For full details of the guiding services included on this tour, please refer to the Inclusions.
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Wonders of Ancient Greece - 7 DaysTravel through the stunning landscape of mainland Greece on this 7-day tour of ancient sites and scenic beauty. Explore Athens and its iconic Acropolis before heading to the Peloponnese to see Epidaurus and the ruins of Mycenae. Discover Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games, and the sacred sanctuary of Delphi. The journey continues to Meteora, where centuries-old monasteries sit atop towering rock pillars, with a brief stop at historic Thermopylae on the return to Athens. A captivating blend of history, legend, and dramatic landscapes.Worldwide Touring7The best about this tour was our guide Christine. She was very professional, knowledgeable, articulate, polite and fun. We learned so much from her. Her instructions were always clear, her English was perfect. The driver Kostas was very skilled and the ride was always smooth and safe.
Best of Greece - 9 DaysSEMI-INDEPENDENT TOUR: Discover the wonders of Greece on this 9-day journey from Athens to Santorini. Explore ancient Athens and visit landmarks like the Acropolis and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Travel north to the sanctuary of Delphi and the soaring rock-top monasteries of Meteora. Then island-hop to Mykonos, known for its whitewashed streets and iconic windmills, before arriving in Santorini, famed for its volcanic views and cliffside villages. Worldwide Touring9All car service transportation operates punctually and on schedule. Missing from the tour itinerary (though listed in the trip notes): 1)The modern Panathenaic Stadium is missing from the Athens tour. 2)Battle of Thermopylae — Relive the Spartans’ legendary last stand against the Persian army at the historic narrow pass of Thermopylae.
Jewels of Greece Express - 5 DaysExplore the ancient wonders of Greece on this 5-day journey from Athens to Meteora and back. Discover iconic sights in the capital, from the Parthenon and Acropolis Museum to the marble Panathenaic Stadium. Journey north to Delphi, once home to the Oracle of Apollo, then continue to Kalambaka for a visit to the breathtaking cliff-top monasteries of Meteora. Along the way, stop at the legendary battlefield of Thermopylae. With expert guides, comfortable stays and unforgettable views, this tour is a perfect blend of history, mythology and striking landscapes—ideal for first-time visitors wanting a taste of classical Greece.
Worldwide Touring5I was extremely impressed with Onthegotours staff. They are easily accessible by phone, very responsive and professional. Morning tour pickups were prompt and well organized. With the exception of the tour guide that took us to Acropolis, all the other tour guides were excellent.
Wonders of Ancient Greece - 7 DaysTravel through the stunning landscape of mainland Greece on this 7-day tour of ancient sites and scenic beauty. Explore Athens and its iconic Acropolis before heading to the Peloponnese to see Epidaurus and the ruins of Mycenae. Discover Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games, and the sacred sanctuary of Delphi. The journey continues to Meteora, where centuries-old monasteries sit atop towering rock pillars, with a brief stop at historic Thermopylae on the return to Athens. A captivating blend of history, legend, and dramatic landscapes.Worldwide Touring7We LOVED this tour!! We were impressed by how many places we went. We especially loved all the history, statues, & temples.
Wonders of Ancient Greece - 7 DaysTravel through the stunning landscape of mainland Greece on this 7-day tour of ancient sites and scenic beauty. Explore Athens and its iconic Acropolis before heading to the Peloponnese to see Epidaurus and the ruins of Mycenae. Discover Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games, and the sacred sanctuary of Delphi. The journey continues to Meteora, where centuries-old monasteries sit atop towering rock pillars, with a brief stop at historic Thermopylae on the return to Athens. A captivating blend of history, legend, and dramatic landscapes.Worldwide Touring7Acropolis and museum very good. Guide on 4 day tour, Maria, was exceptional. Made everything come alive and filled in the gaps in our knowledge whilst being funny alongside informative. Meteora very good plus olympia really stood out. Hotels were mainly good but you should provide choices. Our hotel was 20 minutes walk from nearest public transport and would have preferred a lesser star if could be more central. Also included meals all buffets on tour.
Best of Greece - 9 DaysSEMI-INDEPENDENT TOUR: Discover the wonders of Greece on this 9-day journey from Athens to Santorini. Explore ancient Athens and visit landmarks like the Acropolis and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. Travel north to the sanctuary of Delphi and the soaring rock-top monasteries of Meteora. Then island-hop to Mykonos, known for its whitewashed streets and iconic windmills, before arriving in Santorini, famed for its volcanic views and cliffside villages. Worldwide Touring9My daughter and I took this tour together. It was fabulous! We thoroughly enjoyed the mix of guided group historical site seeing and then private time leisure. The accommodation was central and clean with excellent facilities. The breakfasts provided were 5 star. I highly recommend this tour! I wish our Australian dollar was stronger so that we could have supported the tourism industry better; everything was very expensive whilst travelling!!
Jewels of Greece Express - 5 DaysExplore the ancient wonders of Greece on this 5-day journey from Athens to Meteora and back. Discover iconic sights in the capital, from the Parthenon and Acropolis Museum to the marble Panathenaic Stadium. Journey north to Delphi, once home to the Oracle of Apollo, then continue to Kalambaka for a visit to the breathtaking cliff-top monasteries of Meteora. Along the way, stop at the legendary battlefield of Thermopylae. With expert guides, comfortable stays and unforgettable views, this tour is a perfect blend of history, mythology and striking landscapes—ideal for first-time visitors wanting a taste of classical Greece.
Worldwide Touring5Everywhere was incredible, Athens, Delphi, Meteora were all spectacular, amazing views. If I had to choose it would be the Acropolis which I had wanted to visit for a while. Of course the travelling was the least enjoyable part, but absolutely necessary for us to see everything we did within the timescale we had.
Wonders of Ancient Greece - 7 DaysTravel through the stunning landscape of mainland Greece on this 7-day tour of ancient sites and scenic beauty. Explore Athens and its iconic Acropolis before heading to the Peloponnese to see Epidaurus and the ruins of Mycenae. Discover Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games, and the sacred sanctuary of Delphi. The journey continues to Meteora, where centuries-old monasteries sit atop towering rock pillars, with a brief stop at historic Thermopylae on the return to Athens. A captivating blend of history, legend, and dramatic landscapes.Worldwide Touring7Visit Acropolis is a must . Parthenon temple on the enforced with building blocks mont dominating the Athens is impressive and like a magnet drawing in every tourist. Visiting Meteor also left me with deep memories.Driving through the Greece was also enjoying , with beautiful nature ,valeys sights. At one point we were joined by other group,much bigger in numbers , so in the social sense we were being squeezed and overwhelmed .
Athens trips at a glance
Trip and guiding style
Trips visiting Athens include fully guided, partly guided, and semi-independent itineraries, with expert guides for key sights. Group and private options are on offer, and many vacations start with a city tour to help you find your way.
Accommodation
Accommodation standard varies by itinerary, with stays that can include 3 star hotels, 4 star hotels, 4-5 star hotels, 3-4 star hotels, 3-5 star hotels, 3-4 star hotels & cruise ship, 3-4 star hotels & cruise, 3-5 star hotels & cruise, 3-5 star hotels & overnight cruise, and 3-5 star hotels & cruise. Some trips also include cruise ship cabins, and similar options may be used if rooms sell out.
Trip pacing
Pace ranges from slow to fast, so Athens can suit a short break or a wider Greece itinerary. Expect guided visits and free time, with early starts on some days, and long travel days when you change areas or catch ferries.
Popular tours visiting Athens
Why start in Athens
A classic starting point for Greece, with famous sights and easy onward travel
Athens is a smart base for Greece itineraries, as you can reach big history with ease, and still enjoy modern areas, cafes, and nights out. Many trips add guided sightseeing early on, so you see the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum with clear stories, and time in places like Plaka brings the city to life. Athens also links well to longer routes in Greece. Mainland trips often pair the capital with Delphi and Meteora, adding wild views to the top sites, and island trips use Athens as the main gate for ferries to Mykonos and Santorini. If you want more range, some itineraries mix Greece with nearby countries, but the Athens days keep the trip clear, with standout sights and a strong start or end.
Frequently asked questions
Do trips visiting Athens include guided sightseeing?
Guided sightseeing is common on Athens itineraries, and it often covers key sights in the city. Many trips include the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum, and some also add extra stops and views. Guiding style can change by trip, with some fully guided and others mixing guided visits and free time.
What kinds of trips use Athens as a starting point?
Athens is used on many itineraries, from guided tours of mainland Greece to island hopping and cruise based vacations. Some trips start and end in Athens, and others use it as the main gateway to carry on to other places.
Are there options for group travel and private travel in Greece?
Yes, both group and private travel options are on offer in Greece, and many Athens itineraries run as group trips. The best pick depends on how much planning help you want, and what kind of vacation feels right.
Which places in Greece are often paired with Athens?
Athens is often paired with Delphi and Kalabaka, and with island stops like Mykonos and Santorini. Some itineraries also add Olympia or Thessaloniki, for a wider look at Greece and its local life.
Do Greece itineraries from Athens include islands as well as the mainland?
Many Greece itineraries from Athens mix mainland touring and island stays, so you can pair key old sites with beach time. Island choice varies by trip, and some routes visit more than one island.
What is a city explorer tour in Athens?
A city explorer tour uses one base, so you stay in the same place each night, and take day trips out and back. In Athens, this can mean a city stay with a guided tour, plus free time to head out on your own.
What should be expected for accommodation on Athens trips?
Accommodation can vary by itinerary, and some routes use hotels while others also include cruise ship stays. The grade can differ from trip to trip, and a similar option may be used if the first choice is not free.
Is the pace of Greece trips from Athens usually busy?
Pace can be slow or fast across Athens itineraries. Some trips are set up for a calm city stay with free time, and others cover many areas or islands, which can mean early starts and long travel days.
Do trips visiting Athens include transfers?
Some Athens itineraries include arrival and exit transfers, and others ask you to make your own way to the hotel. What is in the price can change by trip, so check the details for your chosen itinerary.
Can Greece itineraries that visit Athens also be multi-country?
Yes, some itineraries that visit Athens also add other countries. Multi-country routes can vary a lot, but Athens is often the start or end point, which helps keep the Greece part clear and easy to plan.
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