Athenian Riviera Tours

About us

The Athenian Riveria is one of the best kept secrets of Europe! You get to have it all in Athens!

We are a boutique tour company focused on private tours based in the Athens Riviera. We have over 5 years of experience leading week-long wellness retreats and planning custom travel experiences all around Greece.

We are locals based in Athens Riviera and passionate about sharing the place we call home with all of you. We are excited to share authentic experiences, local perspectives, and something entirely different than the classic Athens experience.

Our Private Tours

Athens Riviera Highlights Private Tour

Explore the Athenian Riviera with a private tour! See the incredible beauty that lies right outside of Athens city center. Athens is so much more than the Acropolis and we can’t wait to show you. Option to include the sunset.

Athens Riviera Hiking & Wellness Tour

See the beautiful nature & views in the Athens Riviera with this local wellness tour. If you’re an active traveler who enjoys nature, sea views, and getting movement in while on vacation then this is for you! You’ll enjoy a guided hike/walk with an optional meditation followed by a swim in the healing Lake Vouliagmeni.

Wellness + Wine in Athens Riviera 

Enjoy an off-the-beaten path adventure including wellness & wine! This tour begins with a beautiful hike / walk with incredible views of the sea. Following your morning of wellness, we stop a local bakery for a snack then continue on to a local winery. You’ll enjoy beautiful views along the way. You’ll experience the countryside of Athens and enjoy a private wine tasting experience.

South Athens History

A private tour exploring historical sites in South Athens. There is so much more to see outside of Athens city center and we can’t wait to show you.

Athens Riviera Wine Tasting

A journey through the Athens Riviera to East Attica region for a wonderful experience at a local winery.
 
You will have a guided tour of the winery followed by a tasting of 5 wines paired with local bites.

Customize Your Tour

Do you have a specific interest or request? Inquire below so we can see if we can customize a tour for you!

Our Private Tours

Athens Riviera Highlights Private Tour

Explore the Athenian Riviera with a private tour! See the incredible beauty that lies right outside of Athens city center. Athens is so much more than the Acropolis and we can’t wait to show you. Option to include the sunset.

Athens Riviera Hiking & Wellness Tour

See the beautiful nature & views in the Athens Riviera with this local wellness tour. If you’re an active traveler who enjoys nature, sea views, and getting movement in while on vacation then this is for you! You’ll enjoy a guided hike/walk with an optional meditation followed by a swim in the healing Lake Vouliagmeni.

Wellness + Wine in Athens Riviera 

Enjoy an off-the-beaten path adventure including wellness & wine! This tour begins with a beautiful hike / walk with incredible views of the sea. Following your morning of wellness, we stop a local bakery for a snack then continue on to a local winery. You’ll enjoy beautiful views along the way. You’ll experience the countryside of Athens and enjoy a private wine tasting experience.

South Athens History

A private tour exploring historical sites in South Athens. There is so much more to see outside of Athens city center and we can’t wait to show you.

Athens Riviera Wine Tasting

A journey through the Athens Riviera to East Attica region for a wonderful experience at a local winery.
 
You will have a guided tour of the winery followed by a tasting of 5 wines paired with local bites.

Customize Your Tour

Do you have a specific interest or request? Inquire below so we can see if we can customize a tour for you!

Why Athenian Riviera Tours

Rich in ancient history, culture, dining, art, and the most scenic coastline! You get to experience the sweet slowness of island life while having everything at your fingertips. Athens Riveria is considered the ‘south’ of Athens and specifically south of Glyfada.

Tailor-Made

We can customize your tour based on your interests and needs.

Experienced Guides

We are experienced hosts and guides for retreats, week-long tours, and experiences.

Locals

We actually live in the area we host! Our family has been living in the Rivieria since the 70s.

Quality over everything

We value quality and our clients’ experiences over everything. We love where we live and we take great care with curating experiences and sharing with our clients.

Explore Athens Riviera with us as your guide

How We Define the Riviera

Athens is so much more than the Acropolis and we can’t wait to show you. The Athenian Riviera is just outside of Athens City Center and follows the southern coastline from Glyfada to Sounion. We also love to explore East Attica along the coast. 

Meet the team

Katrina Paraskevopoulos

Katrina Paraskevopoulos is Greek American and was born and raised in California and grew up visiting Greece, specifically Athens Riviera, every summer with her Dad to visit her family. She moved to Greece in 2023 with her Greek husband and two cats. As a Greek-American, she loves bridging cultures. Katrina is often traveling around Greece absorbing local knowledge, researching, and finding the best accommodations and experiences.

She is also the founder of Eyia Retreats!

Alex Kalkavouras

Alex Kalkavouras is Greek and born and raised in Athens Riviera. He met Katrina when she was on vacation and visiting her family in 2014. He moved to USA to build a life with her and together in 2023 they moved back to his hometown. He shares his love for his home by hosting guests in properties through Athens Riviera Property Management and hosting experiences with Athenian Riviera Tours.

Takis Paraskevopoulos

Takis Paraskevopoulos is Greek and born and raised in Athens. You guessed it! He is Katrina’s father. He spent 30 years in America and is back in Greece combining forces with Katrina. He is a story-teller (in Greek fashion) and passionate about wellness, the sea, sunshine, and sharing his home and culture with clients.

"Katrina is a consummate professional and attended to our group’s each and every need. She is engaging, reliable, and kind. She runs her business with efficiently and compassion. I had a superb time!"

Dawn
★★★★★

"Eyia Retreats is phenomenal and something that must be experienced. "

Jenn
★★★★★

"My experience with Eyia Retreats was outstanding in every way. I never would have experienced the magic of Greece this well on my own. Katrina took care of every detail so beautifully. She knows the BEST places to see, swim, eat, play and chill. She seemed to have connections and knowledge of the best sites and experiences Greece has to offer. "

Jollene
★★★★★

We look forward to meeting you!