Athens holidays & tours
Our Athens holidays take you for a spin around Greece’s indomitable capital city – and then onwards to its peninsulas and islands. Using our local expertise, we’ll take you around the Acropolis minus the crowds and to trendy tavernas a little off the beaten track. Plus, the rest of Greece is your oyster. Athens is a major transport hub, offering easy ferry and road connections to the Peloponnese and the Greek Islands. Family-run hotels, local guides and recommendations for indie shops and restaurants – they all make a positive impact in the places you visit, while sharing the best of Greek hospitality. Yamas to that.
Our top Athens holidays
Athens tailor made holiday in Greece
From
€2970
7 days
ex flights
Explore Athens, living the true life of the Athenians!
Tailor made
Athens and Paros holiday, tailor made
From
€1870
9 days
ex flights
Paros the popular Cycladic island of the Aegean Sea & Athens
Tailor made
Athens tour with with expert archaeologists
From
US $3999
6 days
ex flights
Expert-led, all-inclusive, Athens/Attica monuments & museums
Small group2027: 11 May, 21 Sep
Athens short break, Greece
From
€700 to €860
5 days
ex flights
Cultural & walking holiday in ancient and modern Athens
Small group2026: 12 Aug, 26 Aug, 4 Nov, 9 Dec, 2027: 17 Mar, 31 Mar, 14 Apr
Mainland Greece tour
From
£1620 to £1895
8 days
ex flights
Dig beneath the surface of history with this tour of Greece
Small group2026: 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 16 Sep, 19 Sep, 23 Sep, 17 Oct, 4 Nov, 2027: 20 Feb, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 8 May, 12 May, 15 May, 22 May, 26 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 25 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 8 Sep, 11 Sep, 15 Sep, 18 Sep, 22 Sep, 25 Sep, 29 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 3 Nov, 20 Nov, 11 Dec, 2028: 19 Feb, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr ...
Art holiday in Athens
From
€890 to €1110
6 days
ex flights
Multi-arts holiday in the historical center of Athens
Small group2026: 10 Nov, 1 Dec, 2027: 16 Feb, 9 Mar, 6 Apr, 15 Jun
Greece cycling holiday
From
£1859 to £2199
8 days
ex flights
Superb cycling from Athens around mainland Greece
Small group2026: 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 4 Oct, 2027: 18 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 6 Jun, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 21 Sep, 3 Oct, 2028: 16 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 4 Jun, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 19 Sep, 1 Oct
Ancient Greece holiday, private departure
From
€1870
9 days
ex flights
Ancient Greek Civilization Athens-Delphi-Peloponnese-Messini
Tailor made
Santorini and Mykonos holiday in Greece
From
£1595 to £1765
10 days
ex flights
Explore the beautiful and interesting islands of Greece
Tailor made
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Athens holiday highlights
City sights: the Acropolis & beyond
The Acropolis has watched over Athens from its craggy hilltop perch for over 2,000 years. You’ll see it from almost every street in the city and visiting its buildings, including the Parthenon, is a must. We’ll give you options for visiting when it’s cooler and quieter, so you can really enjoy the temples and museums. Other highlights include taking the funicular up Mount Lycabettus, wandering through labyrinthine neighbourhoods, and enjoying souvlaki at sunset – preferably at a rooftop terrace with a Parthenon panorama.
Athens & the Peloponnese
Fancy digging into the stories of ancient civilisations? Athens and the Peloponnese are a perfect pairing. Sites like Epidaurus and Olympus are even older than the Acropolis, and just a couple of hours’ drive away via the Corinth Canal. Our small group and tailor made tours ditch the coaches and crowds, balancing famous sites with lesser-visited archaeological treasures. Of course, it’s not all ancient history. Our holidays make sure to explore the mountain paths, vineyards and honey farms, peaceful beaches and cobbled village streets too.
Athens & Greek Islands
Many Athenians spend their holidays on the islands – and combining city and island life is a hit with our holidaymakers too. Flights are possible, but we give you the chance to opt for more relaxed, scenic and lower-carbon public transport options. Travelling by sea is easy, thanks to Athens’ three ports and high-speed routes. Santorini is about five hours away by ferry; Paros is 3-4 hours away; Evia is less than an hour away and even quicker via the car bridge. Our experts will help you choose the island that best suits your timeframe and interests.
Our Athens holidays reviews
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Patrick Coleman-Smith01 Apr 2026
Trust Anthi and ask her advice... It was brilliant.read more
Charlie Young02 Sep 2025
The holiday was memorable in many ways; firstly, for being so well organised from start to finish. From the quality of hotels and trips to sight-seeing and restaurant tips to efficient transfers and hire cars being delivered and picked up from the hotel door - it was family travel with all the sting taken out.Highlights were the beautiful village of Lefkes and Volax, the great boat trip around Antiparos and the delicious food all over. Paros and Tonos were wonderful islands to visit - Greece without...read more
Tricia Cortez27 Aug 2025
Traveling abroad for the first time with my two young children, 8 yo and 10 yo. I wanted to incorporate some history and culture, while making space to relax
and to swim and swim in Aegean. Highlights of our two week trip included visiting and having an excellent guided tour of the Parthenon/Acropolis and the
modern and user-friendly Acropolis museum. We also enjoyed our time spent on Paros, in a quiet side of the island away from the touristy hustle and bustle.
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