The 11 Best Athens Riviera Trips

1.Lake Vouliagmeni Thermal Spa And Temple Of Poseidon Private Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 578 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $171Our pick

Spend 6 to 7 hours in a private air-conditioned car or minivan, swimming at Lake Vouliagmeni, eating by the sea, and visiting the Temple of Poseidon. Drivers such as George, Theo, and Melina provide local history and flexible timing, but site entrance fees and lunch cost extra.

“Panos was a great guide and very personable. The lake was cold, so only one of four of us swam. The other 3 were just pleased to be in the water, and enjoyed the little fish nibbling at our feet. Beautiful area and not crowded. The Temple of Poseidon was so picturesque out on Cape Sounion. Panos took us to a restaurant for lunch, with the sea just outside the window.”

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2.Athens Riviera Catamaran tour with fresh Meal Drinks and Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $157

Cruise from Alimos Marina toward Vouliagmeni Bay and Prasonisi Island on a small catamaran. Captain Roberto and hosts such as Ada or Natalia serve a homemade Greek lunch, drinks, and two swim stops with snorkeling gear. Choose bright morning waters or a sunset return.

“This trip was absolutely wonderful! Captain Robert and his first mate, Ada, were beyond helpful and made the trip very special for us. I would 10/10 recommend this to anyone!”

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3.Sounio Poseidon Temple and Athenian Riviera Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · from $84

Ride south from Athens with a guide such as Fotis or Konstantinos, stopping at Vouliagmeni Lake, a local bakery, a quiet beach, and Cape Sounio. The six-hour outing includes hotel pickup, Greek coffee, bougatsa, and sunset at the Temple of Poseidon. Lunch and the €10 to €20 site fee cost extra.

“Konstantinos is incredibly open and friendly guide and arranged super nice trip for us. There will be more things to experience during the trip than in the description. Our group was small which allowed to exchange our life stories from different countries, was super nice, I fully recommend! Temple is also special place if you could feel it.”

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4.Lake Vouliagmeni Spa & Temple of Poseidon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 156 reviews · 6 hours · from $112

Leave Athens with an English-speaking driver such as Nikos, Theodoros, or Yiannis for a six-hour coastal outing. Swim for 90 minutes in Lake Vouliagmeni, then explore the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion. Bring a towel, allow for entrance fees, and expect scenic but traffic-prone drives.

“We had a great experience with our driver Theo, he’s super kind and patient. I totally recommend him 100%”

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5.Athens Riviera: Poseidon Temple & Lake Vouliagmeni Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 112 reviews · 8 hours · from $112

Spend eight easygoing hours with guide George along the Athens Riviera, visiting Poseidon’s Temple, pebble-lined Kape Beach, and warm Lake Vouliagmeni. A small van, snacks, beach gear, and a short mindfulness session make this a relaxed mix of ancient sights and seaside time.

“It was so lovely I still remember the meditation session at the beach! Highly recommend the food was nice too”

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6.Anavyssos Athens Riviera: Beginners’ Guided Try Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $90

At Aqualized Dive Adventures in Anavyssos, you learn scuba basics, practice with full equipment, then head to a nearby beach for your first sea session. Instructors such as Stavros, Geo, Katerina, Aspa, and Johannes focus on calm, careful coaching. The four-hour outing suits beginners and includes gear, taxes, and fees.

“We had taken the bus and were greeted by Geo at the terminal. You could tell that Geo was very experienced and it was comforting to meet him. We recevied a thourough walk through of the gear and how to communicate underwater by Katerina after which we got ready to go dive. Me and my partner had dived before but my partner was still not comfortable with being underwater. Aspa and Katerina did a gret job making sure she was comfortable, safe and took it slow in a pace she felt safe with. We were able to see many creatures underwater such as sea urchins, fish and even a squid.…”

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7.Athenian Riviera Private Tour by Van

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 28 reviews · 5 hours

Meet Dimitrios, Dimitris, or Nicolas at your Athens hotel for a five-hour private van tour along the Athenian Riviera. See Piraeus, Mikrolimano, Vouliagmeni Lake, Lavrio, Thorikos, and Poseidon’s Temple. The route can be adjusted, but entry fees and meals cost extra.

“We had a fantastic tour with Dimitrios who made every effort to ensure we had a wonderful day. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone!”

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8.Athens Riviera Trikke Bike Tour & Vouliagmeni Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 14 reviews · from $112

You’ll ride a three-wheel electric Trikke from Voula along pedestrian coastal paths to Kavouri Beach, Vouliagmeni’s blue flag shores, and warm spring-fed Vouliagmeni Lake. A guide provides safety instruction, water, helmets, and free ride photos and GoPro video.

“This was the highlight of our trip to Athens. Wonderful guide, very flexible and knowledgeable. My family felt very cared for and safe throughout so would recommend to anyone who wants to have fun and see the sights. Great value for money too!”

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9.Athens Riviera: Private daily sailing cruise with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 6 hours

Spend six private hours aboard a sailing yacht from the Athenian Riviera, stopping at Ydrousa Island and Vouliagmeni Bay for swimming, snorkeling, and a chef-prepared Greek lunch. The crew speaks English, and the yacht accommodates up to six on the regular lunch or seafood option.

“Amazing day! Lovely swimming hole, delicious lunch and an overall relaxing day!”

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10.Athens Riviera: Half-Day Private Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 5 hours

Spend five hours on a private catamaran from Alimos Marina, with pickup in Athens or Piraeus. Swim near Voula and Vouliagmeni, enjoy an onboard Greek barbecue with wine and beer, and hear English or Greek commentary on Athens. Mike and his colleague have been part of the attentive crew.

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11.E-Bike Tour Around Athenian Riviera

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $82Best value

Ride a new e-bike from central Athens to the coast with an English or German-speaking guide. You’ll pass the Acropolis, New Acropolis Museum, Stavros Niarchos Cultural Center, Averof Museum, and Flisvos Marina before pausing at Edem Beach for coffee or a swim.

“There were four of us and we had a lot of fun. Good pace and Konstantinos explained everything really well.”

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