Classical Greece Family Tour

Athens Highlights – Private Tour

Visit the most famous landmarks in Greece with an expert licensed guide who will take you all around the city on this full-day experience.

Located in the heart of the country’s capital, Athens, the Acropolis is where Democracy was born and where you will begin your tour. Ascend to the top of the sacred rock of the Acropolis to be confronted by one of the world’s most important structures in history, the Parthenon. Once there, you will enjoy a guided tour that will reveal Athens’ magnitude and rich heritage and the cultural achievements of the Greek civilization of the Golden Age.

Your next stop will be at the New Acropolis Museum, which has become a renowned attraction worldwide, with every floor bursting with exquisite artifacts, sculptures, and antiquities.

Then, you will pass through Plaka, the picturesque old neighborhood of Athens. After a short lunch break, you will continue to the Ancient Agora, where ancient Greek philosophers, politicians, and ordinary citizens gathered and exchanged views.

As the walking part of your tour has ended, you will continue with the second part of your tour in a luxury vehicle. You will pass by Monastiraki, known for its flea markets, and Syntagma Square, home to the iconic Hellenic Parliament, with the elite guards wearing traditional Greek uniforms. You will be impressed by the ancient sites of the Roman Agora, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Temple of Zeus, and the imposing Lycabettus Hill.

Inclusions

• 8-hour private guided tour
• Hotel pick up and drop off (Vehicle)
• Private services of a state-licensed guide
• Acropolis visit & guided tour (Propylaea, Parthenon, Erechtheion, Temple of Athens Nike)
• Acropolis Museum visit & guided tour
• Plaka Guided Walk (Lysicrates monument, Hadrian’s Library, Roman Agora, Tower of the Winds)
• Ancient Agora (Temple of Hephaestus, Agora’s museum)
• Panoramic city tour (Panathenaic Stadium, Temple of Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch, Parliament, Presidential Guards, Syntagma Square, Athens classical Trilogy)
• Combination of walking & vehicle tour
• Entrance fees (Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Ancient Agora)

Flavors of Athens Food Tour for Families – Private Tour

Embark on a 4-hour gastronomic journey through the exciting capital of Greece and experience the authentic Flavors of Athens with your entire family. Walk around this exciting city with your expert food guide, full of culinary delights and secrets, while biting into a variety of sweet and savory mouthwatering treats from local producers.

Step into the carefully selected food stores that have been around for decades and sample ingredients that locals use in their daily dishes: olives, spices, cheeses, and nuts, among others. You will head to the central food market, where Athenians do a great deal of grocery shopping for fresh produce. On your way there, you will learn how Greece’s cuisine has evolved over the centuries and how today’s recipes keep traditions alive through modern-day cooking practices. Walk around the colorful fruit & vegetable sections, get a whiff of the seasonal crops and enjoy the lively market atmosphere!

Finally, play a blind-tasting game to see which member of the family has the best taste buds: cover your eyes, smell, and then bite into the snack – is it bread with feta cheese? Is it ice cream? Which flavor? Perhaps you are indulging in loukoumades, a Greek version of donuts dipped in honey, sprinkled with cinnamon, and topped with chopped walnuts. Or maybe a spinach pie? Can you tell that the phyllo is crunchy and handmade? Keep score because apart from trying local delicacies, the winner will receive a yummy reward!

Inclusions 

• 4-hour private walking tour
• Hotel pick-up (walking)
• A sampling of local beverages and delicacies
• Private services of a child-friendly food-wise ‘Insider’ guide

Your driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the Corinth Canal for a scenic view before exploring Mycenae’s archaeological site, including the tomb of Agamemnon.

Mycenae Guided Tour – Private Tour

You will enjoy a guided tour of the site and museum of Mycenae, and get to admire the monumental remains that beautifully blend with the surrounding landscape. Your guide will offer interesting information about the history of one of the most important civilizations and insights into the way of life of the Myceneans at the location where everything took place.

Inclusions

• 1.5-hour private guided tour
• Private services of a state-licensed guide
• Entrance fees

Pottery Workshop in Mycenae – Private

You will visit a local ceramic workshop and become an artist for a while. Ancient ceramic art reached its apogee in Greek workshops during the 6th-5th centuries BC. The products of workshops were in great demand throughout the Mediterranean markets from Etruria and South Italy, to Carthage, Egypt, and the coasts of Anatolia.

Inspired by the Mycenaen artifacts, you will be introduced to the ancient art of pottery, in order to create your very own, unique Mycenean artifact.
You will have the opportunity to feel like an ancient artist in our great pottery workshop! There is clay, paints, brushes, and glazes, all you need to do is roll up your sleeves and dive head-first into the creative process!

Let your imagination travel back in the Mycenaean times and create pottery artifacts that you can take home with you! Before setting off to Nafplio, you will make a stop at a pottery workshop where the children can let their imagination travel back in the Mycenaean times and create artifacts inspired by their visit to Mycenae.

Inclusions

• 1-hour private workshop
• All necessary materials and props for the workshop

The next stop is Nafplio, Greece’s former capital, where you can climb a castle, take a boat ride, or grab lunch

This morning’s stop on your Greek family vacation is Olympia, birthplace of the ancient Olympics! Held every four years for over a thousand years, these games were a major event in ancient Greece. Explore the ruins of the training and competition areas, and see impressive monuments like the Temple of Zeus, the Hermes of Praxiteles statue, and the Nike of Paionios statue. A fascinating look at Greece’s athletic history.

Ancient Olympia Guided Tour – Private Tour

Visit the site of Ancient Olympia. Olympia is the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece and the birthplace of the most significant athletic event of all times-the Olympic Games.

For at least 1000 years, the Olympic Games took place every four years until their abolition by Emperor Theodosius I in AD 393. Today, the Olympic flame continues to be lit here for the modern Games. You can walk through the impressive ruins of the area where athletes trained and ran in the ancient stadium and visit the Museum and get the chance to see some unbelievable sculptures such as the sculpted decoration of the temple of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the famous Hermes of Praxiteles and the statue of Nike of Paionios.

With your guide, you will walk through and learn everything about the impressive ruins, and you will marvel at the numerous attractions of the site, such as the massive temple of Zeus, the Museum, and the ancient stadium where athletes used to train and run 3000 years ago.

Inclusions

• 2-hour private guided tour
• Private services of a state-licensed guide
• Entrance fees

Beekeeper Visit & Honey Tasting – Small Group

You will have a sweet and delicious visit to a family Honey Farm, where you will enjoy a break in the beautiful garden and refreshments. Greek honey is considered to be among the finest honey in the world. Thanks to the unlimited summer sun, the biodiversity of the Greek countryside, and the rich variety of Greek flora (that includes over 850 species found nowhere else in the world) Greece has some top-quality honey to showcase. During your visit, you will learn from a 3rd generation beekeeper everything about the production of honey and you will get to taste fresh homemade sweets topped with some truly delicious honey.

Inclusions

• 1-hour visit
• Honey Farm Visit
• Honey Tasting

This leg of your Greek family vacation takes us back to mainland Greece and Delphi. You’ll cross the Rio-Antirrio Bridge, one of the world’s longest suspension bridges, and drive through the charming medieval town of Nafpaktos. Overnight stay in Delphi.

Delphi Olive Oil Tasting – Private Experience

Under the breathtaking views of the Delphic scenery and the Itea Olive grove, the largest continuous olive grove in Greece, you will have a tasting of the local olive variety and the high-quality olive oil produced in the area.

This family-run business has produced olive oil for many generations by cultivating its centuries-old olive trees with traditional methods. Their aim is to highlight the quality of the olive oil of their region and make it known among connoisseurs and lovers of olive oil around the world!

Inclusions

• 40-minute private experience
• Meet with a local producer
• Olive oil tastings

Next on your Greek family vacation is a private guided tour of Delphi, an ancient city once thought to be the center of the world. Explore the ruins of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its connection to the Oracle of Apollo and its dramatic setting overlooking valleys and the Gulf of Corinth.

Delphi Guided Tour – Private Tour

Enjoy a 2-hour storytelling tour with your private guide, who will explain everything about the oracle’s functions and its role during ancient times.

You will browse the extensive site and admire, among others, the Temple of Apollo, The Athenian Treasure, and the ancient theatre.

Delphi was a sanctuary sacred to the god Apollo, and his Temple will be one of your main stops. The Athenian Treasure is also an important, well-preserved landmark. Also, you cannot miss the Delphi Museum, located next to the archaeological site. The collections are arranged chronologically, and the exhibits cover over 1000 years of history: from the Mycenaean era to the Greco-Roman period.

As you walk among the ancient ruins, you will feel the energy of this sacred place overcome you!

Inclusions

• 2-hour private guided tour
• Private services of a state-licensed guide
• Entrance fees

Today you will travel across mainland Greece to Meteora. On the way, you will stop at Thermopylae, a historic site famous for the battle between Greeks and Persians in 480 BC. You will arrive in Meteora late afternoon and spend the night in Kalambaka, a nearby town with a charming Byzantine church and glorious views of Meteora.

This morning, explore Meteora’s monasteries perched dramatically atop cliffs. Learn about the hermits and monks who built these retreats centuries ago. Choose a car tour or an invigorating hike, both offering stunning views.

Meteora Half-Day Sightseeing Tour – Private Tour

Explore the essence of Meteora with our Half-day Sightseeing Tour, visiting three main monasteries while delving into the natural beauty and cultural heritage of this unique area. Journey back to the origins of Meteora, uncovering the stories of the hermits and monks who laid the foundation for this monastic community.

Discover the first monastery established and the monks’ motivations for ascending the steep rocks of Meteora to construct these remarkable sanctuaries. Gain a comprehensive understanding of this awe-inspiring site through the perspectives of locals. Enjoy breathtaking views and capture memorable photos.

Inclusions

• 3-hour private experience
• 1-hour licence-guided tour inside one monastery
• Hotel pick up and drop off (Vehicle)
• Private services of local guides
• Bottle of water
• Entrance fees

This is your last day in Greece, as your driver will pick you up and transfer you to Athens where you could spend your evening dining at your hotel’s rooftop overlooking the Acropolis.

Your driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you to Athens airport for your international flight back home.