Do you want to experience Athens beyond the classics? Athenian Riviera Tours, sister company to Eyia Retreats, has the perfect tours for you. Stretching from the coastal town of Glyfada all the way to the iconic Cape Sounion, the Athenian Riviera is where ancient history, modern elegance and Mediterranean ease meet. Athenian Riviera Tours was created for travelers who appreciate beauty, meaning and comfort in equal measure.
The Athenian Riviera tours are designed to feel like being welcomed by a local friend who knows the hidden paths, the best tables and the stories that bring a place to life. As locals based in the Athens Riviera, with family roots here since the 70s, the Athenian Riviera team is passionate about sharing the place they call home with all of you. The guides are knowledgeable, warm and deeply connected to the places and people you will encounter. They are storytellers, facilitators and attentive guides who ensure every experience flows effortlessly while remaining personal and engaging. They believe luxury is about intention, care and how an experience makes you feel.
At Athenian Riviera Tours, we invite you to experience this beautiful region slowly, intentionally, and beautifully- through curated walks, intimate tastings, creative workshops, and coastal escapes that reveal so much more than the Athens you think you know. We are locals who want to highlight the real essence that this region offers with our own personal touch. From the moment you inquire, we take care of every detail, transportation, reservations, timing, and special requests, so you can relax and enjoy the experience.
Our tours are for travelers seeking a refined, intimate way to experience Athens, for couples, friends and solo-travelers who value depth over speed, for wellness-focused guests looking to balance culture with restoration, for food and wine lovers, and for returning visitors to Greece wanting something beyond the Athens classics.
We offer half-day wellness immersions to full-day Riviera discoveries. Our experiences blend culture, nature, creativity and indulgence.
Discover The Athenian Riviera Tours…
Cape Sounion + Athens Riviera Private Full-Day Tour
Discover the beauty and flavors of the Athenian Riviera on this private full-day tour revealing both iconic highlights and hidden gems. Your morning begins with a relaxed walk around Lake Vouliagmeni, taking in its unique landscape and tranquil views.
Continue to a beloved local bakery for fresh pastries and coffee before heading to Varkiza for a seaside stroll and an optional swim in the clear coastal waters.
Your journey then leads down the coast for a leisurely lunch by the sea, followed by an afternoon visit to the iconic Temple of Poseidon. Explore the ancient site and its dramatic clifftop setting before wrapping up your experience.
A perfect blend of nature, culture, and coastal charm ideal for travelers wanting a full yet relaxed day along the Riviera.
You have the option to start your tour at 12:00 and end with the sunset at the Temple of Poseidon and take in one of Greece’s most unforgettable sunsets.
Unlike group tours, you travel with your own private driver and a dedicated guide-host. Your Mercedes E-Class or V-Class is at your disposal all day, pick-up from your hotel, drop-off at your door, nothing shared and nothing rushed.
Duration: 7-8 hrs
Best for: first-time visitors and travelers seeking a well-rounded Riviera experience
Boutique Greek Olive Oil Tasting + Farm-to-Table Lunch in Athens Riviera
Discover the essence of the Athenian Riviera with this exclusive farm-to-table and olive oil experience. Your day begins with pick-up from your accommodation and a scenic stop at a panoramic viewpoint and impressive views of Lake Vouliagmeni. Learn about the Riviera’s history and modern-day life.
Next, you will head to a family-owned farm for a private tour, where you will learn about the cultivation of olives and the craft behind premium extra-virgin olive oil. Enjoy a guided tasting that highlights the rich flavors and aromas of Greek olive oil.
Your experience concludes with a relaxed farm-to-table lunch, prepared with fresh local seasonal ingredients and paired with wine, an authentic taste of Greek countryside hospitality.
Unhurried and sensory-rich, this experience is as much about connection and conversation as it is about flavor.
Duration: 4-5 hrs
Best for: food lovers
Athens Riviera Coastal Walking Tour: Lake Vouliagmeni + Local Flavors
Embrace a balance of culture, nature, and wellbeing with this signature private wellness walking tour. Beginning with convenient pick-up and a warm welcome from your guide at the starting point, your day blends mindful movement, cultural storytelling, and the natural beauty of the Athenian Riviera.
You will explore scenic coastal paths and a Riviera neighborhood with a knowledgeable local host, learning about the area’s history, mythology, and modern day life along the sea. Along the way, you will pause at a beloved local Greek bakery to enjoy traditional snacks and coffee, an authentic taste of everyday life and a moment to recharge before continuing the walk.
Optional wellness elements such as breathwork, light somatic movement, or short reflection pauses can be woven into the experience, allowing you to slow down and fully take in your surroundings.
The experience concludes with time to unwind at the iconic Lake Vouliagmeni, where you may enjoy a refreshing swim in its naturally warm, mineral rich waters known for their restorative qualities.
This Tour was designed for travelers who enjoy staying active while traveling, but at a relaxed and nourishing pace, local culture, and the calming beauty of the outdoors.
Duration: 4-5 hrs
Best for: active travelers
Culture + Creativity Immersion: Clay Art + Seaside Lunch
Spend a day in the Athens Riviera with your hands in clay and your feet near the sea — a private creative immersion into one of Greece’s oldest living craft traditions.
Your morning begins with a scenic coastal drive to a quiet Riviera beach, where you will have time to connect with the landscape and the natural textures that have inspired Greek artisans for thousands of years — the same coastline, the same light, the same blue that appears on ancient pottery in every museum in the country.
From there, continue to a small Riviera town for a private clay workshop led by a local artisan. Working with traditional techniques, you will shape your own piece of Greek pottery — a bowl or vessel — guided at your own pace by someone who has spent a lifetime in this craft. Your piece will be fired after the session, and you will have the option to have it shipped to you internationally once ready.
The day concludes at a seaside taverna for a relaxed small-plates Greek lunch with wine — fresh, local, and unhurried, with the water right beside you.
Duration: 5-6 hrs
Best for: culture seekers
Athens Greek Wine Tasting + Coastal Walk
Enjoy an off-the-beaten-path adventure that blends wellness and wine! Your day begins with a scenic walk along the Athenian Riviera, offering stunning views of the sea and the refreshing calm of nature. As you walk, your host will share stories of local culture, daily life, and the Riviera’s transformation over time. After your morning of wellness, we will stop at a local bakery for a traditional Greek snack before continuing to a charming local winery. Take in the seaside and the countryside as you travel, then settle in for a private wine experience featuring a guided tour and a tasting of 5 boutique Greek wines, offering insight into indigenous varietals and modern winemaking techniques, paired with Greek cheeses.
It is a beautifully balanced experience that engages both intellect and sense
Duration: 5-6 hrs
Best for: wine enthusiasts, culture lovers and curious travelers
Yoga, Sea Swim + Mindful Morning on the Athens Riviera
A restorative escape designed to help you reset, unwind, and reconnect during your time in Athens. Embrace a slow, nourishing time by the sea with this Half-Day Local Living Wellness Retreat in Varkiza with our founder, Katrina, a Greek-American wellness and life coach and yoga and meditation teacher from California. She has hosted over 20 wellness Retreats in Greece and loves to bring you mindfulness and local perspectives during your trip.
A comfortable luxury vehicle will pick you up so we may begin around 8:00am. You will ease into the day with a grounding morning session including movement (yoga, stretching, light fitness tailored to your group), mindfulness, and meditation—either on a rooftop or next to the sea.
Everything is designed to feel spacious, supportive, and nourishing allowing you to return to your travels feeling grounded and renewed.
After our morning session, enjoy a mindful moment of pulling cards and guided reflection before heading into the water for a refreshing swim. A wholesome lunch follows, offering time to relax, connect, and savor the peaceful atmosphere.
Your retreat concludes around 13:00 leaving you feeling restored, centered, and inspired.
Duration: 5 hrs
Best for: wellness lovers
Book Your Athenian Riviera Tours and Your Travel To Greece
Are you ready to experience Athens beyond the classics? Athenian Riviera Tours invites you to experience ancient history, Greek food and wine, local culture, nature and wellness in the Athens Riviera on specially curated tours with their local team.
Whether you are planning your first trip to Greece or you are returning to rediscover Greece with a new perspective, Athenian Riviera Tours and their sister company, Eyia Retreats, are here to help you create a Greek journey that is perfect for you—authentic, intentional, restful and unforgettable.
Eyia Retreats specializes in bespoke travel and retreats in Greece, offering a variety of wellness retreats as well as signature Greek itineraries and fully-customizable itineraries. To learn more, check out our blog “How to Travel to Greece in 2026.” We hope to support you in creating your dream travel in Greece!
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