Let us take you on a full day journey to mysterious Kea, probably one of the last well kept secrets in the Cyclades! If you happen to be a tourist in the city of Athens who wants to visit an island, this daily excursion is by far the best Cycladic island experience you can get in just one day!

You will be picked up from or near your hotel in Athens and transferred to Lavrion port in order to take the ferry trip to Kea (1 hour trip per way). Our guided bus tour will first take you to Kea’s capital, Ioulida, which is spread over three hills that offer majestic views to the Aegean sea, where you will have time to explore the beautiful traditional town with red tile roofs and arched passages, shop in its old picturesque shops and try delicious yogurt or sweets at one of the traditional cafés. We will visit the Stone Lion of Kea, the island’s landmark which lies at the edge of Ioulida and offers panoramic views of the town, stop at the Archeological Museum or visit the remains of an old Venetian Castle.

The tour continues to the idyllic monastery of Panagia Kastriani, which stands proud on the edge of a daunting cliff overlooking the Aegean Sea. Afterwards you will be driven to one of Keas’ serene beach, where you can enjoy a refreshing swim or have lunch in one of the excellent seaside restaurants. Next, a stop near picturesque Vourkari reveals various monuments and sights of great archaeological significance, while it also gives an opportunity for photography lovers to take some amazing panoramic shots of the entire bay area of Vourkari, Gialiskari and Korissia.

Finally, before reaching the port, we will make a stop for local wine tasting and presentation of the oak trees at the acorn production farm, to find out how delicious cookies, pasta, and other local products are made. At the end, you can always do some last minute shopping in Korissia before taking the return ferry back home.

This tour was carefully designed to reveal the best of what this unique island has to offer: astonishing history, prominent monuments and museums, serene sandy beaches, natural oak paths discovery and delicious food served directly by the sea!

The guided bus excursion in Kea lasts approximately 7 hours (10:00 – 17:00) however the tour times and itinerary may be slightly adjusted depending on the ferry schedules (timetables are seasonal).

This tour is organized (group) with minimum number of participants 10, or it can be arranged privately for small groups of 1 – 4 persons (by private car) or larger groups (up to 39 persons) by minibus.

The tour is offered in English or Greek language. Other languages (French, Italian, Spanish, German, Dutch) are available upon request at extra cost.

Children (5 – 10 years old) and infants are welcome to participate with parental guidance. 

Ferry schedules are a subject to change without prior notice, in which case, your tour times may be rescheduled accordingly. All boat transfers and tours are weather permitting.