The 15 Best Athens Riviera Tours & Cruises

City Sightseeing Athens, Piraeus & Beach Riviera Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours - Athens Line stop-by-stop: Syntagma to Monastiraki and the museum belt

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,887 reviews · 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $26Our pick

Open-top hop-on hop-off buses in Athens with 24 to 72 hour passes, 360 views, audio in 13 languages, plus Piraeus and Riviera beaches.

“The Athens HoHo has excellent routes, one inside of Athens proper that goes to or near all the major antiquity sites and museums. Then another that does outlying neighborhoods and a beach route. The drivers and personnel at the busy stops were super friendly and full of information and pointers about the routes. The Red Line is a great economical way to take an appox two hour trip around Athens major tourist sites and beyond.”

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Big Bus Athens Hop-On Hop-Off with optional Piraeus & Riviera

2.Big Bus Athens Hop-On Hop-Off with optional Piraeus & Riviera

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 652 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

Big Bus Athens hop-on hop-off with audio, Wi-Fi, and 48 or 72-hour passes. Add Piraeus and the Riviera for port and beach day trips.

“Great way to see the city, audio was very informative and we got to explore areas that we didn’t know before.”

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

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

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

Private Athens day trip: warm thermal swim at Lake Vouliagmeni, then the cliff Temple of Poseidon at Sounion, pickup included.

“Our driver Victor was very prompt to arrive at our hotel for pickup. He was very nice and pointed out points of interest along our route. We had two hours at the lake. We knew to bring our own towels. You can rent a cabana but be sure to do that head of time. They have lots of lounge chairs though that are included in your entrance fee. That is not covered in the tour price. The drive to the temple is beautiful! Victor stopped so we could take some nice photos. We had an hour at the temple ruins. That was plenty of time. We chose to stop for…”

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Athens: Riviera Catamaran Tour with Fresh Meal and Drinks

4.Riviera Catamaran Tour with Fresh Meal and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 462 reviews · 5 hours · from $144

5-hour Athens Riviera catamaran from Alimos with wine, beer, a 7-dish onboard meal, and swims at Asteras Bay plus Hydrousa.

“Whenever I’m on holiday by the sea, I always go on boat trips. If the weather’s good, they’re usually kind of similar - you chill with the wind in your hair, wine in your hand, watching the coastline, and stop once or twice to jump into the water. But what really makes the difference is the people – and we had the best crew. Ada and Tasos, thank you so much for an amazing afternoon! Thanks for the delicious food, great wine, fun conversations, loads of laughter and just the overall amazing vibe. We had such a great time, made beautiful memories - and now you’re part of them. See…”

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Athens: Riviera Catamaran Cruise with Meal and Drinks

5.Riviera Catamaran Cruise with Meal and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 345 reviews · 5 hours · from $200

Athens Riviera 5-hour catamaran cruise with hotel pickup, BBQ, Greek wine, two swim stops, and sail time when the wind allows.

“Excellent tour. We enjoy the beaches and sunset view”

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Athens Riviera Catamaran tour with fresh Meal Drinks and Swimming

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

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

Half-day Athens Riviera catamaran with Greek lunch, drinks, and 2 swim stops plus snorkeling gear from Alimos Marina.

“A beautiful relaxed time on the water...amazing captain and crew. Would definitely do again. Highly recommend”

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Athens: Sounio Poseidon Temple and Athenian Riviera Day Trip

7.Sounio Poseidon Temple and Athenian Riviera Day Trip

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

Small-group Athens Riviera and Cape Sounio sunset trip to the Temple of Poseidon, with coffee, bougatsa, and optional summer swim.

“In short, it was a FANTASTIC excursion that we recommend to everyone! It was not the usual excursion for tourists, but an excursion full of life stories and real content that we also shared with the other participants who came from different countries. Countries, cultures and civilisations should always be known through the eyes of the people who live there. Konstantinov, our guide, is a very smart person, with great ideals and a love for his Greece that he managed to convey to us completely. He explained things to us with passion and made us understand the peculiarities of his country. We saw beautiful sights, beaches, lakes, savouring with due…”

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From Athens: Lake Vouliagmeni Spa & Temple of Poseidon Tour

8.Lake Vouliagmeni Spa & Temple of Poseidon Tour

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

Thermal Lake Vouliagmeni swim and Cape Sounion Temple of Poseidon from Athens, with pickup, an easy coastal drive, and time to relax.

“We really enjoyed our daytrip to the Temple of Poseidon and Lake Vouliagmeni. Jiannis was a great host and driver. For me this was one of the highlights of our holiday to Athens. I really loved the Temple of Poseidon and the fish nibbling my feet in the lake was hilarious”

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Athens Riviera: Poseidon Temple & Lake Vouliagmeni Day Tour

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

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

Small-group Athens Riviera day trip with Poseidon Temple, Kape Beach swim, and warm Lake Vouliagmeni, plus snacks and beach gear.

“George was an amazing tour guide - he took great care to make sure we were comfortable and had everything we needed including some extra treats and water, as well as an extra stop for us to grab some beach towels! He was super knowledgeable, a great conversationalist and we even had the pleasure of an impromptu yoga session on the beach! Highly recommend booking with George if possible :). Great day overall - the kids were very happy!”

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Cape Sounio, Temple of Poseidon, Athenian Riviera Private Tour from Athens

10.Cape Sounio, Temple of Poseidon, Athenian Riviera Private Tour from Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $135

Private Cape Sounion tour from Athens with Athenian Riviera views, Temple of Poseidon time, and Lake Vouliagmeni photo stop. Pickup included.

“Trip to the Cape to see the Temple of Poseidon was beautiful. Vehicle was a Peugeot minivan that was clean but not comfortable. Driver and guide, Costa , was energetic and informative. The Temple was very crowded to see the sunset with last tickets at 7:20 time. The ticket office pushed cash payments. It was a nice trip but not worth the expense. Pl”

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Private Sunset Tour of Cape Sounion, Temple of Poseidon & Athens Riviera

11.Private Sunset Tour of Cape Sounion, Temple of Poseidon & Athens Riviera

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $216

Private sunset drive from Athens to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon, plus Riviera beaches and time for dinner by the sea.

“The place is magnificent and we had a great day with Tas, who shared his in-depth knowledge of Greek history with us during the trip. It couldn't have been better.”

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Thermal SPA – Wellness & Leisure Experience At Lake Vouliagmeni in Athens

12.Thermal SPA – Wellness & Leisure Experience At Lake Vouliagmeni in Athens

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 78 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $132

Private chauffeured spa day to Lake Vouliagmeni for a swim in mineral-warm water, doctor fish pedicure, optional Greek lunch and Sounion.

“This was a wonderful quiet day in Athens after spending days in over crowded ports. Our driver “Johnny” was amazing. He was right on time, communicated through text throughout the day, and drove very safe. The lake was beautiful and not too crowded which was great. The only negative for me personally was the fish. I have only seen tiny fish at the spas which nibble on your skin, but these were a little larger. I could not go in the water because they just turned me off, but most of the people there enjoyed the natural fish doing this. I would go go again just for the beauty and…”

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Athens Riviera Sunset Cruise with Snacks and Drinks Included

13.Athens Riviera Sunset Cruise with Snacks and Drinks Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Sail past Athens Riviera at sunset in a wooden boat, with snacks, drinks, and swim stops near Vouliagmeni and Astir. From $119.47.

“The actual cruise was very nice . My issue was the booking and logistics because our ticket information did not match reality of meeting point or cruise. The company combined two different booking into one cruise. We were put on the Mama Mia sunset cruise and really did not care for the music at all. It wasn’t what we signed up for. The food after the swim stop was heavy snacks like charcuterie. I would do again if better music at lower volume!”

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Anavyssos Athens Riviera: Beginners’ Guided Try Scuba Diving

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

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

First-time scuba trial on the Athens Riviera in Anavyssos, with full gear, close guidance, and calm instruction for breathing underwater.

“This was hands down the highlight of our trip to Athens! My friends and I had an amazing time scuba diving. For 4 out of the 5 of us, it was the first time we ever tried scuba diving, definitely a challenge but the instructors were so patient with us, so friendly, so knowledgeable and very fun! They were very accommodating and went over and beyond with the service they provided. If I’m ever back in Athens I’ll do this again!!!”

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Athens: Athenian Riviera Private Tour by Van

15.Athenian Riviera Private Tour by Van

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 28 reviews · 5 hours · from $377

5-hour private van tour of Athens Riviera, with Vouliagmeni Lake, Lavrio, and a Cape Sounion sunset visit to the Temple of Poseidon.

“Fantastic tour. The guide went over and above giving us not only geographical info but historical detail as well. I would highly recommend this guide to any prospective tourists”

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