Athens Riviera City Escape Vouliagmeni Lake and Local Food Tour
Description
Begin with a comfortable pickup from your hotel and a scenic drive along the coastline. All the groups are small groups up to 6 people..Your first stop is a local bakery, known for its fresh pies Enjoy traditional spanakopita, creamy bougatsa, and a freshly brewed Greek coffee and meet locals doing the same! Continue to the spectacular Lake Vouliagmeni, a natural thermal lake famous for its warm ,healing waters. Relax and swim in this scenic setting, let the "spa" fish eat your dead skin and get life lasting photos. After your swim, head to a family-run taverna located few metres from the waters. Try authentic dishes ,home cooked meals combined with some wine, a cold beer or some ouzo. Before your day comes to an end, enjoy a sweet stop for loukoumades, the famous Greek honey puffs served warm with honey or chocolate. It’s the perfect dessert to complete your culinary journey. Finally,we will drive you smoothly back to Athens for the drop off, ending a day full of memories.
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Itinerary
Escape from the touristic crowds of Athens downtown ,and just a step outside the city in the Riviera you will visit the spectacular Lake Vouliagmeni, a natural thermal lake famous for its warm, mineral-rich waters and unique ecosystem. Relax and swim in this tranquil setting, let the natural spring waters rejuvenate you, or simply unwind on the lakeside.
Leave Athens behind and explore the Athenian Riviera, a beautiful coastal drive full of amazing views and experience the local lifestyle in small groups up to 6 people.
We are visiting a charming seaside bakery, a local favorite known for its fresh pies and aromatic coffee. Enjoy traditional spanakopita, creamy bougatsa, and a freshly brewed Greek coffee, all while taking in the serene views of the Saronic Gulf.
After your swim, head to a family-run seaside taverna for a delicious traditional Greek lunch. Taste seasonal dishes, fresh seafood, grilled meats, crisp salads, and local wine in a welcoming environment by the water. This is an authentic taste of coastal Greek culture at its best.
Before your day comes to an end, enjoy a sweet stop for loukoumades, the beloved Greek honey puffs served warm and golden. It’s the perfect dessert to complete your culinary journey.
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Pickup Locations & Times
We can pick you up at your hotel / airbnb or wherever is more convenient for you.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(17)
Amazing insight into Greek traditional culture and food with a local and very informative guide. Fotis was a great guide.
What an AMAZING day from start to finish. This is a tour you must do with Spyros. He was very knowledgeable & knows his stuff. By the end of the day we were not acquaintances, we became family. We loved every second. The stopovers - next level. You MUST do this tour with Spyros! You woll not be dissapointed! Thank you for an unforgettable memory that we will treasure forever.
This is a perfect day while in Greece! I was staying in Athens and picked up for a half day adventure with a local guide who patiently educated us on this local area as well as Greek culture! Breakfast with bakery treats and coffee, the seaside dinner & ice cream on the way back are a must! The peaceful lake itself was incredible enough but get there before 12:00, it can get crowded! Absolutely loved this experience! Don’t forget a towel & I hope you don’t mind little nibbles 🐠
This was a lovely day trip outside Athens. Our guide, Spyros, was excellent. He was personable and gave us good information about the places we were visiting. The swim in the lake was refreshing. The fish pedicure was interesting and tickled. We had a lovely breakfast of bougatsa, spanakopita, and feta cheese fried triangles. The optional lunch was tasty. The loukoumades were delicious. I suggest you swim as much as you can so all the food doesn’t fill you up! All in all, it was a wonderful day and Spyros’ information and driving made it even better.
Spyros was amazing - who has great energy! He was very accommodating to what we wanted to do or see. He shared some great stories and information of the places we visited. The lake was lovely and so were the delicious honey puff Loukoumades to end the day.
This was by far the best tour I did in Athens! Our guide, Spiros, was absolutely fantastic. He made sure everyone was comfortable throughout the day and was so friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about sharing information and interesting facts about Greece and the Athens Riviera. Every part of the experience was incredible from the locations to the delicious food and the excellent organisation. I’ll definitely be recommending this tour to all of my friends and family. Thank you for such a memorable experience!
Great guide, on time and beautiful experience at the Lake. Enjoyed the local Greek restaurant very much and the bakery and scenic stops. Would definitely recommend!
The tour started off amazing with great communication and on time arrivals. Our tour guide Spiro was absolutely amazing and told us a lot of history about Athens and made the journey a blast. The restaurants and bakery stops are amazing and everything is well organised. Would highly recommend.
Spiros was an incredible tour guide! He took us along the beautiful Athens coastline, showed us some amazing local beach spots, and gave us an authentic experience that we never would have found on our own. He started our tour with a traditional Greek breakfast at a local bakery and finished it at another bakery where we got to try authentic Greek donuts—absolutely delicious! Lunch was fantastic as well, and every stop felt thoughtfully chosen. Traveling with a family can sometimes be challenging, but Spiros was incredibly patient, kind, and accommodating with our children. He was also extremely knowledgeable about the area and shared so much interesting history and local insight throughout the day. If you're visiting Athens and want to experience the city like a local, I can't recommend Spiros highly enough. This was one of the highlights of our trip to Greece!
Perfect half day trip! Eric was our guide and he was very personable and fun to have as a guide. The lake was amazing and food was so delicious. The stop at the beach for lunch was a total gem. I would definitely recommend over and over.
