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Private Tour on the Mythical Argolis and Ancient Epidaurus

Enjoy the scenery on the coastal highway that leads to Argolis. On a clear day you can see the island of Salamis, off the coast …More

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Private Tour on the Mythical Argolis and Ancient Epidaurus

Enjoy the scenery on the coastal highway that leads to Argolis. On a clear day you can see the island of Salamis, off the coast...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$63

Begin your journey through history and nature, visit to the Corinth Canal, a remarkable engineering feat that connects the Aegean and Ionian Seas. Enjoy breathtaking …More

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Private Monasteries Tour from Athens

Begin your journey through history and nature, visit to the Corinth Canal, a remarkable engineering feat that connects the Aegean and Ionian Seas. Enjoy breathtaking...

9 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$787

Ancient Corinth & hidden gems of 11 century byzantine monasteries

Half day tour, away of tourist buses and over tourism, with the hidden Byzantine diamond monasteries in Athens and ancient Corinth. Religion in Greece is …More

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Ancient Corinth & hidden gems of 11 century byzantine monasteries

Half day tour, away of tourist buses and over tourism, with the hidden Byzantine diamond monasteries in Athens and ancient Corinth. Religion in Greece is...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$624

3days: Athens Corinth, Delphi, monasteries, cave, 300 battlefield

Delphi, Meteora monasteries Corinth are the highlights of Greece but also we will visit the hidden gems Nafpaktos and theopetra cave popular for locals that …More

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3days: Athens Corinth, Delphi, monasteries, cave, 300 battlefield

Delphi, Meteora monasteries Corinth are the highlights of Greece but also we will visit the hidden gems Nafpaktos and theopetra cave popular for locals that...

3 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$2,296

2 Hour Express Athens City Tour (Private)

Encourage travelers to book your experience by providing an accurate and exciting description.Embark on a whirlwind adventure through the heart of Athens with our Express …More

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2 Hour Express Athens City Tour (Private)

Encourage travelers to book your experience by providing an accurate and exciting description.Embark on a whirlwind adventure through the heart of Athens with our Express...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$166

Athens: Watercolor Acropolis Painting Workshop with Local Artist

I will give my unique info for beginners : how to sketch , how to compose and how to master the tone of paintings. We …More

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Athens: Watercolor Acropolis Painting Workshop with Local Artist

I will give my unique info for beginners : how to sketch , how to compose and how to master the tone of paintings. We...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$75

Acropolis E-Ticket with Audio Guide & Athens City Audio Tour

Experience the Acropolis of Athens and South Slope at your own pace with a time-slotted ticket for the Acropolis Hill, and a captivating self-guided audio …More

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Acropolis E-Ticket with Audio Guide & Athens City Audio Tour

Experience the Acropolis of Athens and South Slope at your own pace with a time-slotted ticket for the Acropolis Hill, and a captivating self-guided audio...

2 hours

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$54

Athens and Ancient Corinth Private Tour from Athens

An ideal tour for those who want more ! Combines two top destinations of the country ! Carefully designed to learn and have fun ! …More

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Athens and Ancient Corinth Private Tour from Athens

An ideal tour for those who want more ! Combines two top destinations of the country ! Carefully designed to learn and have fun !...

7 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$603

The Path of Apollo: Athens to Delphi Oracle Journey

Before books, history was spoken by gods. Before tourists, people came to Delphi as seekers. This is a journey into the myth of Apollo and …More

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The Path of Apollo: Athens to Delphi Oracle Journey

Before books, history was spoken by gods. Before tourists, people came to Delphi as seekers. This is a journey into the myth of Apollo and...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$79

Skip-the-Line Guided Tour to Acropolis Museum

Visit the Acropolis Museum with a skip the line ticket and a licensed tour guide. Walk around in one of the best museums in the …More

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Skip-the-Line Guided Tour to Acropolis Museum

Visit the Acropolis Museum with a skip the line ticket and a licensed tour guide. Walk around in one of the best museums in the...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$138

Traveling across the Plain of Thessaly, we find the monasteries of Meteora. These monasteries not only give us a glimpse into the ancient monastic life …More

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Meteora Tour (Full Day)

Traveling across the Plain of Thessaly, we find the monasteries of Meteora. These monasteries not only give us a glimpse into the ancient monastic life...

10 to 15 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,130

This tour will take us to the major sites of the Peloponnese, both ancient and modern, from the Homeric city of Mycenae, to Epidauros, Palamidi …More

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Peloponnese Tour (Full Day)

This tour will take us to the major sites of the Peloponnese, both ancient and modern, from the Homeric city of Mycenae, to Epidauros, Palamidi...

9 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$861

2-Day Guided Tour to Meteora from Athens with Accommodation

Travel from Athens to the UNESCO-listed cliff-top monasteries of Meteora and immerse yourself in its mystical atmosphere, rich history and stunning natural landscapes. Catch the …More

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2-Day Guided Tour to Meteora from Athens with Accommodation

Travel from Athens to the UNESCO-listed cliff-top monasteries of Meteora and immerse yourself in its mystical atmosphere, rich history and stunning natural landscapes. Catch the...

2 days Free Cancellation

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$136

Thermopylae day Trip from Athens-Private Tour

The tour starts from Athens. Driving north from Athens we’ll stop for about 15 minutes to see the natural lake Ylikii.Then we will stop at …More

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Thermopylae day Trip from Athens-Private Tour

The tour starts from Athens. Driving north from Athens we’ll stop for about 15 minutes to see the natural lake Ylikii.Then we will stop at...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$631

Ancient Corinth and canal Day trip from Athens: Private Tour

The tour starts by driving via the coastal highway to Peloponnese.First stop is the famous Canal of Corinth which connects the Ionian sea with the …More

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Ancient Corinth and canal Day trip from Athens: Private Tour

The tour starts by driving via the coastal highway to Peloponnese.First stop is the famous Canal of Corinth which connects the Ionian sea with the...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$453

Private photo tour in the heart and soul of Athens. A take away home from your holiday trip. Discover hidden gems of Athens during photo …More

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Private Photography Activity in Athens

Private photo tour in the heart and soul of Athens. A take away home from your holiday trip. Discover hidden gems of Athens during photo...

1 hour Free Cancellation

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$260

4-Day Most Popular Greek Sites: Nafplio, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora

Why this tour? What to expect before you decide to choose instead of another tour? Be prepared for lots of driving covering extensive parts of …More

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4-Day Most Popular Greek Sites: Nafplio, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora

Why this tour? What to expect before you decide to choose instead of another tour? Be prepared for lots of driving covering extensive parts of...

4 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$1,534

Private Ancient Olympia tour with a pickup

A tour of Ancient Olympia is a journey to the birthplace of the Olympic Games, where history, myth, and sport come alive. Walking through the …More

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Private Ancient Olympia tour with a pickup

A tour of Ancient Olympia is a journey to the birthplace of the Olympic Games, where history, myth, and sport come alive. Walking through the...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$681

Audioguided tour of Athens’ alternative neighbourhood of Exarchia

Let’s discover in total freedom and at your pace Exarchia, the alternative and anarchist neighbourhood of Athens, with this audioguided tour. Let’s go beyond the …More

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Audioguided tour of Athens’ alternative neighbourhood of Exarchia

Let’s discover in total freedom and at your pace Exarchia, the alternative and anarchist neighbourhood of Athens, with this audioguided tour. Let’s go beyond the...

1 hour 30 minutes

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$17

Private Family Friendly Day Trip to Mycenae

An engaging full-day excursion for the whole family shedding light on the history of Greece! Grasp the glory of the Mycenaean civilization and explore the …More

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Private Family Friendly Day Trip to Mycenae

An engaging full-day excursion for the whole family shedding light on the history of Greece! Grasp the glory of the Mycenaean civilization and explore the...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$283

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Which Athens Historical & Heritage Tours have Free Cancellation?

Athens Historical & Heritage Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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