The essential Athens tour with CATTaxi

So, you’ve only got a couple of days in Athens and you need to spend them wisely. Really really wisely. CATTaxi is your answer. These legends specialise in transfers and tours and will happily tailor-make a private tour just for you. Whilst there are many tour companies around, there is a lot that sets this thriving 2 year old tour operator apart and makes it the clear choice when it comes to seeing all that Athens has to offer.

Firstly, it’s private so it’s your schedule that they’re running to. Secondly, the tour guides are wonderful. We had the opportunity to meet Terry and Dimitris and loved how passionate they were as they took us around the amazing sites. This passion is combined with in depth knowledge so if you have any questions at all, ask away! Thirdly, they also allow you to pay online via their website so you know exactly what you’re getting well in advance. No surprises. Fourthly, they are the only tour provider utilising amazing virtual reality technology (more on that later!). And last but not least, these guys simply aim to please. During our tour we found Terry and Dimitris to be incredibly accommodating and willing to go that extra mile to ensure our visit to Athens would be a memorable one. The tour moved entirely at the pace we dictated and according to our schedule and interests. And lastly, boy do these guys make sure you travel in style and comfort. During our tour we were whizzed around in their brand spanking new Mercedes Benz Minivan fully equipped with free wifi.

Virtual reality

CATTaxi have teamed up with LithodomosVR to create a truly immersive Virtual Reality experience of the ancient sights in Athens. We experienced this technology firsthand and were completely blown away. After seeing the various ancient sites in their current state, we were then able to don a VR headset and step back in time to experience, with our very own eyes, a recreation of those same sites how they would have appeared in the ancient world. Look up, look down, left or right or even turn around – we were transported there. It was certainly a surreal and awe-inspiring experience that really brought the archaeological sites to life.

Sites

During the wonderful day we spent with CATTaxi, we managed to do everything that we set out to do in absolute comfort. Our many stops included highlights like our visit to the Acropolis and the Temple of Zeus. We even saw the changing of the guards at the Parliament as well as the President’s Residence (where Terry showed us the perfect “secret” spot to wait for the best possible view), the 1896 Olympic Stadium and Hadrian’s Arch. We also did a little trip down the coast to Cape Sounion which is notable for its Temple of Poseidon, one of the major monuments of the Golden Age of Athens. Beautifully perched on the headland, surrounded on three sides by the sea it was a magical experience. All the while, Terry and Dimitris shared with is Athen’s glorious history, intermingled with fascinating tales of myths and legends.

Do yourself a favour and get in touch with CATTaxi for the best experience of Athens.

Phone: 0030 6994 805050

Email: info@cattaxi.com.gr

Link: https://www.CATTAxi.gr/