Uncover the ancient silver mines and stunning coastline of Lavreotiki on this full-day walking and sightseeing tour. Explore hidden treasures just 50km from Athens and learn about the area’s rich history and archaeological sites.
Uncover the ancient silver mines and stunning coastline of Lavreotiki on this full-day walking and sightseeing tour. Explore hidden treasures just 50km from Athens and learn about the area’s rich history and archaeological sites.
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Lavreotiki - A full-day walking tour out-of-the beaten track to the southeast tip of Attica, at the area of Lavreotiki. Discover secret places and hidden treasures only 50km from the city of Athens.
The area had been inhabited since the Neolithic period, mainly due to its rich subsoil. It was the main silver mining center in both ancient and modern…
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Lavreotiki - A full-day walking tour out-of-the beaten track to the southeast tip of Attica, at the area of Lavreotiki. Discover secret places and hidden treasures only 50km from the city of Athens.
The area had been inhabited since the Neolithic period, mainly due to its rich subsoil. It was the main silver mining center in both ancient and modern Greece and it was this silver that gave ancient Athenians the power to dominate during Classical era. After the Classical Antiquity the mining activity was stopped, and until the mid-19th century, there are no signs of human presence in there.
Lavreotiki is a hilly area with extended coastline that includes the town of Lavrio and the National Park of Sounion, whilst has a wealth of important archeological monuments and contemporary history sites. It is a region perfect for beautiful day explorations and adventure tours.

- Private Transportation
- Bottled Water Included
- Comfortable In-Vehicle Air Conditioning
- Tour Leader with Expert Area Knowledge
- Private Transportation
- Bottled Water Included
- Comfortable In-Vehicle Air Conditioning
- Tour Leader with Expert Area Knowledge
- Entrance tickets to sites and museums. Poseidon’s temple: 10 EUR, Thorikos: free
- Gratuities
- Entrance tickets to sites and museums. Poseidon’s temple: 10 EUR, Thorikos: free
- Gratuities
This full-day walking and sightseeing tour takes you off the beaten path to the southeastern tip of Attica, in the Lavreotiki area. Discover hidden gems and secret spots just 50km from Athens.
The region has been inhabited since the Neolithic era, primarily due to its rich mineral resources. It was the principal silver mining hub in both ancient and…
This full-day walking and sightseeing tour takes you off the beaten path to the southeastern tip of Attica, in the Lavreotiki area. Discover hidden gems and secret spots just 50km from Athens.
The region has been inhabited since the Neolithic era, primarily due to its rich mineral resources. It was the principal silver mining hub in both ancient and modern Greece, and this silver empowered ancient Athenians to dominate during the Classical period.
Following Classical Antiquity, mining activities ceased, and there were no signs of human presence until the mid-19th century. Lavreotiki is a hilly region with an extensive coastline, featuring the town of Lavrio and the National Park of Sounion, along with numerous significant archaeological monuments and sites of contemporary history.
Note: During the summer, on Saturdays and Sundays, departures will be one hour earlier, at 08:00 am.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.