Athens also has beaches and the coastal area to the southeast, along busy Posidonos Avenue en route to Cape Sounion, is known as the Athenian Riviera. Beaches closer to Athens – the nearest can be reached by tram from the centre in about half-an-hour – tend to be organised with an entrance fee; but this does mean they are kept clean, have changing, shower and wc facilities, restaurants/cafés and sunbeds.
Wherever you stay, a very wide range of excursions can of course be had – see below for just a few ideas (these can be prebooked). For a brief taste of Athens (including of course the Acropolis) the city can also be visited as part of a guided day-excursion from our resorts of Tolon and Skiathos.
Tours from Athens
Below is a sample of the most popular tours available from Athens. All can be pre-booked, and a pick-up service is included from all our central Athens hotels. Entrance fees to sites/museums are included and all coach tours are escorted by an English-speaking licensed guide. Coaches are fully air-conditioned.
|
Tour |
Day(s) |
Price |
| 1/2-day Athens City Tour |
Daily |
£36 |
| 1/2-day Cape Sounion |
Daily |
£28 |
| 1/2-day Ancient Corinth |
15 |
£39 |
| 1-day Delphi |
Daily |
£59 (£66 with lunch) |
| 1-day Argolis (Mycenae, Epidavros) |
2346 |
£59 (£66 with lunch) |
| 2-day Delphi |
Daily |
£83 (Half Board) |
| 2-day Argolis |
23 |
£83 (Half Board) |
| 2-day Meteora |
134 |
£102 (Half Board) |
| 3-day Classical Tour |
126 |
£192 (Half Board) |
| 3-day Delphi & Meteora |
237 |
£192 (Half Board) |
| 4-day Classical tour with Meteora |
1246 |
£295 (Half Board) |
|
1-day Cruise (Aegina, Poros, Spetse |
Daily |
£66 adult; £39 child
under 10 (lunch inc.) |
Notes. All tours depart Athens 0815-0915 (except Sounion 1400) and return 1830-1900 (except Athens and Ancient Corinth 1300). Departure/return times do not allow for pick-up/drop-off at your hotel. All 2, 3 and 4-day tours include hotel accommodation on a half board basis (breakfast and dinner) when out of Athens. Hotels used are comfortable air-conditioned 3 star establishments. 4 star hotels can be booked at a supplement – please enquire. Single room supplement £18 per night. On 1/2 day or 1 day tours, children under 4 years of age are free of charge but seat on coach not guaranteed. Otherwise children aged 2-12 years pay 50% on land tours (note: on tours involving overnight hotels children must occupy 3rd or 4th bed in a room to qualify for the reduction). Days of operation are subject to change. Pick-up times will be advised locally. For the sites wear sensible (flat) shoes – some sites may not be suitable for those with walking difficulties. Museums and sites are closed 1st May and 15th August. If you would like further details for any of these tours please enquire on 020 8758 4758.
