This six-day tour takes you to all of the must-see destinations of Athens before setting sail to the Cycladic island of Kea where you can experience life as a Greek islander. Your driver will act as your host and guide, showing you all of the spots that are treasured by Greek locals, sometimes hidden in plain sight of areas dominated by tourists.
This is the tour for those special travelers who want to find cultural authenticity while also visiting highly regarded cultural and historical points of interest, which include the Acropolis and Acropolis museum, historic neighborhoods of Thissio, Monastiraki, and Plaka, the temple of Poseidon at Sounio, and sites of importance on the island of Kea.
We pride ourselves on helping travelers get off-the-beaten path and getting an authentic experience. Please communicate with your driver any special requests or wishlist items.
Syntagma Square, at the entrance of Ermou street
Syntagma Square, at the entrance of Ermou street, in front of the McDonald’s facing the square
Acropolis and optional visit to the New Acropolis Museum
Colossal temple at the centre of the Greek capital, Athens. It was dedicated to "Olympian" Zeus, a name originating from his position as head of the Olympian gods. A bloc away, The Panathenaic Stadium. This is One of the main historic attractions of Athens, it is the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble
Change of the National guard for photos and optional feeding of the pigeons
Little tour in historical part of Athens and Agora area Lunch break
The Acropolis Museum, built to house every artifact found on the rock and on the surrounding slopes.
Driving tour of the neighborhood of Kolonaki and Lycabettus Hill- 20 mins on hilltop for a short walk and scenic view of the city
2 OPTIONS Early departure means visit in broad daylight Late departure (will include sunset) Departure is 9am or 2pm depending option choice Option of departure from Syndagma at 9 am The journey to Cape Sounio takes you outward from Athens through the upscale, seaside neighborhoods that have earned the area the nickname, “the Athens Riviera.”
The coast is lined with fish tavernas and luxurious, resort-style beaches along with wild, rocky terrain that brings to mind epic tales of heroes and monsters. magical stop for some Beach time (3 hours) Lunch stop in an authentic fish place (1hour)
Drive the coastline to ancient site of Sounio Visit the Temple of Poseidon of the 5th century BC. at the edge of cape Sounion. Enjoy and incredible sunset, if you take the late departure A temple that apart from the historic importance, combine the endless blue Aegean sea, the blue sky and an amazing view. Drive back to Athens (1.5 hr)
In the morning you are picked up from the Hotel and driven to the port of Lavrio, Embark a ferry ride (1-1.5h) to the port of Kea (Coressia) After you’re helped to settle in your new place spend an afternoon relaxing by the sea.
Driving to the village of Loulida (Loulis) Drop off at hotel Relaxing pace and preparing for driving through island Enjoying lunch Relaxing afternoon and walking the narrow streets of an authentic KEA village . Dinner
Departure from Hotel 9/9.30 am Beach time Beach at Koundouros or other choice Lunch Back to the hotel Relaxing time Afternoon activities according to weather Dinner Back to Hotel
There are two options: Option1: touring the island for the full day (if the weather cooperates) Option2: Sightseeing and hiking Option1: Touring the island with a boat Including docking at Spathi beach, Karthea temple, Koundouros beach for pictures Lunch 4 hours , Admission not included
Option1 (Continues.): Touring the island with a boat Including docking at Spathi beach, Karthea temple, Koundouros beach for pictures Lunch 4 hours , Admission not included
Option1 (Continues.): Touring the island with a boat Including docking at Spathi beach, Karthea temple, Koundouros beach for pictures Lunch 4 hours , Admission not included
Option2: According to weather we will include activities as: Visit to northern villages (1/2h) Visit of the Monastery of Panagia Kastriani, (1h)
Option2 (continues): Hiking to Karthea ancient temple. Healthy traditional picnic and a swim before hicking back
Option2 (continues): Visit Lion of Kea; it is stone sculpture dating to the Archaic period (ca. 600 BC), the Lion of Kea is an impressive early Greek monument
Departure from Kea With ferry to the port of Lavrio in Continental Greece Visit of the lake of Vouliagmeni Lunch at Vouliagmeni Drop off at the hotel in Athens.
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