Europe Tours from Athens

What our customers ask about Europe Tours from Athens

• What is the typical duration of multi-day tours starting in Athens?

  Multi-day tours from Athens run between 12 and 17 days. Leading options like Europamundo's "Ottoman Turn" operates for 15 days starting with 2-3 days in Athens to see the Acropolis and explore the Plaka district. Travelers stay in central hotels such as Novotel Athens or President Hotel. The schedules allow time to explore each location without feeling rushed. One TourRadar traveler noted "the pacing was perfect giving us enough time to really experience each destination."

• What are the most visited landmarks on the first day in Athens?

  The first day in Athens focuses on key historical sites. Visitors explore the Acropolis Panathenaic Stadium and Presidential Palace. Evening walking tours take guests through the neighborhoods of Anafiotika Thiseio Monastiraki and Plaka. Most tours use centrally located accommodations like Boss Boutique Hotel or Ilissos Hotel. According to a TourRadar review "starting in Athens gave us the perfect introduction to Greek history before exploring further."

• What are the most common first destinations after departing Athens?

  After Athens tours typically head north covering 220km to reach Delphi and Meteora. The route includes stops at the coastal town of Kamena Vourla and Thermopylae Mountain Pass. Many travelers stay at properties like the Divani Meteora Hotel in Kalabaka. One TourRadar guest noted "The transition from Athens to northern Greece was breathtaking especially seeing the monasteries of Meteora perched on massive rock formations."

• What's the best time of year to start a multi-day tour from Athens?

  The main tourist season runs June through September offering ideal conditions for both city visits and island excursions. April-May and September-October provide milder temperatures with smaller crowds. Popular tours like the "Athens to Dubrovnik & Split Sailing Adventure" schedule 4-5 departures monthly during July and August. Companies such as Ajdinis and Europamundo increase their tour frequency in these months with stays at well-equipped hotels like Boss Boutique Hotel Athens.

• How many countries can I typically visit on a tour starting from Athens?

  Athens-based tours connect travelers to 3-8 Balkan countries. The "Balkan Extravaganza" spans 8 countries over 20 days while the "Athens to Bucharest Adventure" covers 3 countries in 8 days. Accommodations include established hotels like Hotel Egnatia in Thessaloniki and Best Western Terminus in Sofia. Recent travelers report "We visited multiple countries seamlessly with excellent organization."

• What dining arrangements are typically included during the Athens stay?

  Hotels such as Novotel Athens or Boss Boutique Hotel provide daily breakfast while other meals remain flexible. Most tours arrange a welcome dinner in the Plaka neighborhood featuring local Greek dishes. Recent feedback highlights "The included breakfast at President Hotel was extensive and our guide provided excellent recommendations for local tavernas in Plaka for authentic Greek cuisine." Optional evening entertainment with traditional music dance and dinner costs around 60 USD.