Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Athens (Updated 2026)

Athens, Greece
Ancient Olympia full day private tour from Athens

Drive through the scenic and beautiful landscape of the Peloponnese Peninsula to reach the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Admire the emblematic temples and athletic …More

Drive through the scenic and beautiful landscape of the Peloponnese Peninsula to reach the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Admire the emblematic temples and athletic...

13 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$658
Athens Private Half-Day Tour with Acropolis & City Highlights

Discover Athens on a private half-day tour covering the city's most famous highlights including the Acropolis, Lycabettus Hill and the Panathenaic Stadium. Travel comfortably with …More

Discover Athens on a private half-day tour covering the city's most famous highlights including the Acropolis, Lycabettus Hill and the Panathenaic Stadium. Travel comfortably with...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$73
Sounio Sea Kayak Temple of Poseidon

You will get the opportunity to paddle along the Athenian Riviera, past spectacular cliffs, beaches, and caves unassesible on foot. You will admire the Temple …More

You will get the opportunity to paddle along the Athenian Riviera, past spectacular cliffs, beaches, and caves unassesible on foot. You will admire the Temple...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$109
2-Day Delphi & Meteora Tour from Athens with Hotel & Guided Tour

Visit two of Greece’s most important UNESCO World Heritage sites, Delphi and Meteora, on a well-organized 2-day tour from Athens. This shared experience offers a …More

Visit two of Greece’s most important UNESCO World Heritage sites, Delphi and Meteora, on a well-organized 2-day tour from Athens. This shared experience offers a...

2 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$262
Philosophical Tour in Athens

This tour aims to create an experience in the exact places where philosophy was born, providing tourists and travelers with a unique opportunity to explore …More

This tour aims to create an experience in the exact places where philosophy was born, providing tourists and travelers with a unique opportunity to explore...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$80
Private Athens Cooking Class: Traditional Greek Cuisine at Home

Enjoy a private cooking class and traditional Greek meal in a beautiful Greek home in Athens. Experience authentic Greek life and cuisine as you cook together and dine …More

Enjoy a private cooking class and traditional Greek meal in a beautiful Greek home in Athens. Experience authentic Greek life and cuisine as you cook together and dine...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$215
Athens Sights & Acropolis Museum - Private Half Day Tour

This tour covers almost all the major Athens sights plus the famous new Acropolis Museum within a few hours. This tour has a personalize character. …More

This tour covers almost all the major Athens sights plus the famous new Acropolis Museum within a few hours. This tour has a personalize character....

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$261
Athens Private Tour: All Major Landmarks in 2 hours

A 2-hour Athens tour offers a time-pressed visitor a quick yet enriching experience. It provides a glimpse into the city's rich history and culture, highlighting …More

A 2-hour Athens tour offers a time-pressed visitor a quick yet enriching experience. It provides a glimpse into the city's rich history and culture, highlighting...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$43
2 Day Private Tour of Sparta, Mystras & Monemvasia - Overnight

The site of Sparta is completely surrounded by major mountain ranges. In contrast to other ancient Greek cities, Sparta was not a compact fortified city-state …More

The site of Sparta is completely surrounded by major mountain ranges. In contrast to other ancient Greek cities, Sparta was not a compact fortified city-state...

2 days Hotel pickup offered
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$132
3-Day Best of Classical Greece: Corinth-Mycenae-Nafplio-Epidaurus-Olympia-Delphi

A 3-day private tour of the best and most popular sites in Ancient Greece. Explore a large part of the country and discover its culture, …More

A 3-day private tour of the best and most popular sites in Ancient Greece. Explore a large part of the country and discover its culture,...

3 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,062
2 Day Private Tour of Meteora & Thermopylae From Athens

Our first stop is at historical Thermopylae! Paying tribute to King Leonidas of Sparta and his 300 Spartan warriors we will visit the amazing monument …More

Our first stop is at historical Thermopylae! Paying tribute to King Leonidas of Sparta and his 300 Spartan warriors we will visit the amazing monument...

2 days Hotel pickup offered
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$174
Private Tour of Epidaurus, Ancient Corinth & Isthmus Canal From Athens

Be amazed by the modern engineering masterpiece of the Corinth Canal (Isthmus Canal). Explore the large citadel of Acrocorinth. Through its imposing entrance gates, you …More

Be amazed by the modern engineering masterpiece of the Corinth Canal (Isthmus Canal). Explore the large citadel of Acrocorinth. Through its imposing entrance gates, you...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$58
Biblical Tour Letters ToThe Corinthians St Paul’s Footsteps

Our trip starts from Athens. On this full day tour you will see the most beautiful sights and scenery. On our way I will give …More

Our trip starts from Athens. On this full day tour you will see the most beautiful sights and scenery. On our way I will give...

4 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$103
Meteora Full Day from Athens

The combination of a luxury, fully equipped minivan and an experienced driver with deep knowledge of history will make your journey to Meteora comfortable , …More

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The combination of a luxury, fully equipped minivan and an experienced driver with deep knowledge of history will make your journey to Meteora comfortable ,...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$965
Athens private photo tours

Make the most of your experience and time in Athens shooting alongside a local pro who will navigate you through city's quaint alleys and neighbourhoods. …More

Make the most of your experience and time in Athens shooting alongside a local pro who will navigate you through city's quaint alleys and neighbourhoods....

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$99
Full Day Tour to Ancient Sparta, Kaiadas, Mystras, Including Meal

Ancient Sparta,Mystras (Mistras), and Kaiadas are three of Greece’s top historic sites, but visiting with public transportation can be complicated.Save hours with this day trip …More

Ancient Sparta,Mystras (Mistras), and Kaiadas are three of Greece’s top historic sites, but visiting with public transportation can be complicated.Save hours with this day trip...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$126
Private Sunset Cruise to Cape Sounio & Athenian Riviera

Embark on a truly unique and unforgettable experience with our Private Cruise along the Athenian Riviera, including a refreshing swimming stop. Unlike regular tours, this …More

Embark on a truly unique and unforgettable experience with our Private Cruise along the Athenian Riviera, including a refreshing swimming stop. Unlike regular tours, this...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$1,695
Private tour in Nafplio with Olive oil Tasting Tour in Corinth

The olive oil tasting tour is unique because it offers an authentic, immersive journey into the heart of Greece’s olive-growing heritage. Unlike ordinary tastings, this …More

The olive oil tasting tour is unique because it offers an authentic, immersive journey into the heart of Greece’s olive-growing heritage. Unlike ordinary tastings, this...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$499
Private Luxury Tour: Athens & Sounion – Acropolis to Poseidon

Experience Athens from its greatest ancient landmarks to the dramatic coast of Cape Sounion on a private journey through history, culture, city views, and the …More

Experience Athens from its greatest ancient landmarks to the dramatic coast of Cape Sounion on a private journey through history, culture, city views, and the...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$114
Hydra Island Private Tour From Athens

Visit Hydra the scenic way with this private day trip from Athens. The excursion includes a relaxing coastal drive along the Saronic Gulf.Use your time …More

Visit Hydra the scenic way with this private day trip from Athens. The excursion includes a relaxing coastal drive along the Saronic Gulf.Use your time...

9 to 11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$91
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