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First class service and guided transportation through the historical and picturesque sites of Greece and Bulgaria, First visit to Greece. There are hundreds of archaeological and historical sites to visit in Greece. We will then, head to Bulgaria, to see the best of Eastern Europe. Come and join TravelShop Booking to enjoy your unforgettable holiday in Greece and Bulgaria.

If you are looking for a special and extraordinary destination for this summer, "Greece" should take place at the top of your list. This is one of the best tours in Greece. Enjoy first-class service, professionally guided, and luxury transportation throughout your visit. In Athens, you will see one of the greatest works of ancient Greek architecture and the sculptures on its exterior, which are the highest point of Greek art. The next magnificent destination is Mycenae. While you are walking within the 3,500 year old city walls, you can trace Agamemnon’s spirit, Achilles' will, and one of the best military tactics of all time; the Trojan Horse. The Olympic fever flared up here and the words "gnothi seauton" (know thyself) still be read at the entrance of the temple of Apollo in Delphi. The magnificent landscape of Meteora is one of the highlights of this tour. 

If you are looking for something special and extraordinary then look no further in Greece . One of the best tour in Greece, Enjoy first class service and guided transportation through the historical and picturesque sites of Athens. Enjoy first class service and guided transportation through the historical and picturesque sites of Thessaloniki. You can feel the glorious Byzantine past in some of the oldest churchs for Christian World. This an exquisite tour for you with all the bells and whistles.

If you are looking for something special and extraordinary then look no further in Greece . One of the best tour in Greece, Enjoy first class service and guided transportation through the historical and picturesque sites of Athens. This an exquisite tour for you with all the bells and whistles.

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This itinerary is subject to change dependent on Greek ferry schedules. Although it is rare, occasionally ferry schedules are changed without notice, and sometimes a scheduled ferry departure may be cancelled due to weather conditions. If this occurs the program may need to be adjusted slightly, and at times it may mean you will spend less or more place in one location than originally planned for. This is the nature of Greek Island travel, and we thank you for your understanding in the rare ev

Start and end in Athens! With the Explorer tour Greece for Cosmopolitans, you have a 11 days tour package taking you through Athens, Greece and 7 other destinations in Europe. Greece for Cosmopolitans includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.

Duration: 3.5 hoursTour Type: Shared (max 12 people) and PrivateAges: All AgesActivity Type: Culture, FoodLanguage: EnglishTime: 11.00 AMHighlights:Learn about Athens’ culinary culture and discover the traditional tastes and fresh flavours of the city.Explore the Central Market and captivate your senses by sampling different flavors.Enjoy a “meze” platter (local tapas) in a local deli and chat with the owner about his specialties.Sip local wines at a rooftop bar with amazing views over Athens.Meeting point:In Kotzia Square, the Square is opposite the City Hall of the Municipality of Athens on Athinas Street.We will be standing next to the fountain in the middle of Kotzia Square holding an Athens Local Adventures signKotzia Square, Athens 105 51.Guests’ pickup is offered for the private group option. Pick up time adjustable upon your request. We will meet you at your Athens hotel lobby or Piraeus Port. Our guide will be holding a sign with your name. Call us to arrange.Get a taste of Athens!Tour snapshotOn this Athens food and wine tour, you are introduced to Greek cuisine, local wines, and our culinary traditions that date back to ancient times and have influenced not only the European cuisine but also many others! Don’t expect to visit highly ranked shops, but rather lesser-known traditional vendors who will show you why Greek cuisine is the most delicious in the world.Taste the best authentic local products, including feta, olives, olive oil, local tapas, and three different wines and spirits like ouzo on a food tour that is more than enough to skip lunch!Local impact — How you help the local community by joining this tourBy visiting 100% locally owned and run stores, you support small-scale, locally-run businesses to preserve the traditional character of old Athens.At least one store on your itinerary is dedicated to the preservation of locally-produced crafts. 

Duration: 7 hoursTour Type: PrivateAges: All AgesActivity Type: Culture, Food, Iconic sitesLanguage: EnglishTime: 9:30 AMHighlights:Stroll the historic neighborhoods of Makrygianni, Plaka, Anafiotika, and Philoppapos Hill and marvel at ancient monuments and neo-Classical mansions.Visit the Acropolis with an awarded archaeologist guideSavor freshly baked pastries and homemade sweet bread at a family-owned bakery and a neo-Classical gem.Boost your energy with a Freddo espresso or frappé coffee, the famous Greek-style iced coffees.Dig into the country’s largest open-air market for undiscovered “antiques.”Enjoy a cocktail on a rooftop with Acropolis viewsTaste It, See It and Experience It — In Athens!Discover the best of Athens in a Day!Tour snapshotImmerse yourself in the Athenian culture by exploring ancient masterpieces and mingling with hipsters in trendy neighborhoods. Explore the best of Athens in a day!Learn all about ancient Greek Mythology while visiting the Acropolis. The city that invented cities has survived for 5,000 years and remains a world-class destination for travelers. Taste it, see it and experience it with a Local Adventures local guide. Sure, the ancient monuments are exciting but wait until you taste the savory pies hot from the oven and shake up your own cocktail.Hands-on Element: Try wrapping your own gyros, at one of the city’s oldest establishments.Local Interactions: Meet local shop owners who have been continuing their family businesses, including a sandal maker who is also a poet and who has had customers such as The Beatles, Barbra Streisand, Lily Tomlin, and Sarah Jessica Parker.Local impact — How you help the local community by joining this tourYour tour supports locally-run businesses, such as a sandal-maker, which helps preserve traditional crafts for the next generation.All of the stores your visit on your tour are 100% locally owned and run.Full ItineraryBegin just off the Acropolis Metro Station in Makrygianni, where you can see 5,000-year-old city remnants nestled beneath the new Acropolis Museum. Follow your licensed guide and walk uphill to admire the Acropolis and listen to myths and tales that formed Greek Mythology.Stroll around Koukaki, one of Athens’s hippest and liveliest neighborhoods. Stop at Taki’s Bakery, which has been satiating neighbors since 1962, for a koulouri sesame ring or tsoureki, sweet Greek bread.Immerse yourself in Athenian coffee culture by sipping a Freddo espresso or frappé coffee. In Greece, iced coffee drinks are popular year-round.Next, visit the Acropolis Museum! Explore the new, modern and impressive Acropolis Museum with your awarded guide. Learn amazing details about all the masterpieces on display and grasp the opportunity to walk among the excavations underneath the glass floors!Then, head to Philopappos Hill. Follow the trail with the marble monument of Philopappos, completed in 119 A.D., and the monument of Pnyx, where ancient Athenians like Pericles and Themistocles spoke. There’s a great view of the Acropolis. More great views await as you stroll Anafiotika, with its cobblestone alleys and the white-washed homes nearly stacked on top of one another.Wander around the historic neighborhood of Plaka and stop for a delicious variety of local pites, or Greek homemade savory pies. Continue to the country’s largest open-air market for treasures, some billed as “antiques” but probably not.Meet a sandal artisan and poet in his workshop. Three generations of his family have served celebrities like Sarah Jessica Parker, The Beatles, and Barbra Streisand. Perhaps order a pair for yourself.Then, try wrapping your own gyros at one of the city’s oldest establishments. It’s not so easy to get the pita filled with meat cooked on a vertical rotisserie, tomato, onion, tzatziki sauce, and, sometimes, French fries.It’s cocktail hour, so we’ll finish up at a hipster bar’s rooftop which has breathtaking views of the Acropolis, the Roman Agora, and Hadrian’s Library. It’s a perfect spot to say “yiamas” to your new friends.

Duration: 3 hoursTour Type: PrivateAges: All AgesActivity Type: Art & architecture, NeighbourhoodLanguage: EnglishTime: 10.00 AMHighlights:Experience the real Athens and capture unique city moments including Athenian gems and the locals’ everyday life.With the help of a local photographer, wander through the bustling side of the city discovering some of the world’s most famous historical landmarks.Stroll around alternative districts and discover the city’s back alleys with artsy vibes and creative locals.Capture colorful moments as you venture to a food market and a flea market.Meeting point:Syntagma Square (at the exit of Syntagma metro station), in the middle of the square, at the fountain.We will be standing next to the fountain which is located at the middle of the Square.We will be holding an Athens Local Adventures sign.Syntagma Square, Athens 105 63.Capture unique and colourful city momentsTour snapshotDiscover Athens’s most famous landmarks with a professional photographer who can help you get postcard-quality photographs. Venture off the beaten track to explore the equally vibrant counterculture, often missed by tourists.Capture exceptional images of imaginative modern graffiti and colourful street scenes that contrast beautifully with the city’s classical architecture.This tour provides a fabulous opportunity to hone your photography skills and create your own picture-perfect memories in one of the world’s greatest historic cities.Local impact — How you help the local community by joining this tourThis tour offers the opportunity to tour street art and visit alternative neighborhoods that aren’t generally impacted by tourism.Full ItineraryBegin your Photo Safari Adventure by meeting our local photographer in Syntagma Square, the beating heart of Athens.Your first stop is in front of the monument of the unknown soldier and the guards of the constitution, the Evzones dressed with a white skirt, red hat and old rifle. Photograph the emblematic “change of the guard’ ceremony and learn all about this tradition.Then, after jumping on the metro, you head to a secret rooftop from where you can enjoy dazzling views over the city’s skyline and capture unique photos of the one-and-only Ancient Acropolis. A selfie here with the Parthenon temple in the background is a must!Next, you explore the Plaka neighborhood, Athens’ continuously inhabited area since ancient times, passing along picture-pretty alleys and discovering photogenic corners.With us by your side, find your way to the well-hidden area of Anafiotika, a Cycladic “island” with cobblestone pathways and whitewashed houses. Here, you experience the locals’ everyday life away from the bustling side of the city.Continuing this photo tour, you head to the Monastiraki neighborhood and its colorful Flea Market. Venture through the market and add in your frame all these unique market vibes including passionate sellers and bargainers, upcycled furniture, garments, old housewares, and many more.Later on, experience the alternative side of Athens by visiting the district of Psirri. Wander around the district’s streets that host charming cafes and bars as well as unique vintage shops, and explore the fascinating street art scene that has flourished here by discovering awesome murals and creative graffitis.Finally, wind your way through the aromas and flavors to the Municipal Market of Athens, the center of fresh produce and locals’ mingling since the 19th century. Here is a local-favourite place that offers you countless photo possibilities.Your tour wouldn’t be complete without relaxing your muscles in a local coffee shop for a freshly brewed coffee. Scan your photos, post your best photos and stories, and blow up your Instagram!Begin your Photo Safari Adventure by meeting our local photographer in Syntagma Square, the beating heart of Athens.Your first stop is in front of the monument of the unknown soldier and the guards of the constitution, the Evzones dressed with a white skirt, red hat and old rifle. Photograph the emblematic “change of the guard’ ceremony and learn all about this tradition.Then, after jumping on the metro, you head to a secret rooftop from where you can enjoy dazzling views over the city’s skyline and capture unique photos of the one-and-only Ancient Acropolis. A selfie here with the Parthenon temple in the background is a must!Next, you explore the Plaka neighborhood, Athens’ continuously inhabited area since ancient times, passing along picture-pretty alleys and discovering photogenic corners.With us by your side, find your way to the well-hidden area of Anafiotika, a Cycladic “island” with cobblestone pathways and whitewashed houses. Here, you experience the locals’ everyday life away from the bustling side of the city.Continuing this photo tour, you head to the Monastiraki neighborhood and its colorful Flea Market. Venture through the market and add in your frame all these unique market vibes including passionate sellers and bargainers, upcycled furniture, garments, old housewares, and many more.Later on, experience the alternative side of Athens by visiting the district of Psirri. Wander around the district’s streets that host charming cafes and bars as well as unique vintage shops, and explore the fascinating street art scene that has flourished here by discovering awesome murals and creative graffitis.Finally, wind your way through the aromas and flavors to the Municipal Market of Athens, the center of fresh produce and locals’ mingling since the 19th century. Here is a local-favourite place that offers you countless photo possibilities.Your tour wouldn’t be complete without relaxing your muscles in a local coffee shop for a freshly brewed coffee. Scan your photos, post your best photos and stories, and blow up your Instagram!Before we part ways, don’t forget to tap us up for more hints and tips on how to get the best out of your trip to amazing Athens!