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Transport your team back in time with a company retreat to the historical city of Athens! From deeply rooted culture and traditions to delicious local cuisine, your team will have the time of their lives exploring all that Athens has to offer.
Boost company culture, kickstart productivity and up-level innovation while immersing yourself in the colourful and vibrant surroundings of Athens, Greece.
Filled to the brim with a rich and fascinating history, Athens is sure to spark innovation and inspiration on your next company retreat. Explore days gone past at the Acropolis Museum or wander the streets and marvel in the wonders of Ancient Greek architecture.
Ready to unwind after a day of idea generation and design sprints? Grab your co-workers and head to one of Athen’s rooftop patios and indulge in some delicious local gyro or dolmades!
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We've put together a list of
team-building activities for company retreats in
Athens
, including options that work well for both small and large teams.
Winding through Plaka streets, the Acropolis area, and lively districts like Psiri, this Athens retreat agenda combines structured sessions with a hands-on cultural experience and relaxed evenings in historic surroundings.
Athens is a strong choice for teams that want a mix of history, culture, and Mediterranean energy. It offers a vibrant city atmosphere combined with nearby coastal options, creating a well-rounded retreat experience.
Athens International Airport (ATH) is about 30–40 minutes from the city center by taxi or metro. It has direct connections to major European cities and increasing long-haul routes.
April to June and September to October offer the most comfortable weather, with temperatures around 20–30°C. Summer can be hot, while winter is milder and better suited for city-focused retreats.
Syntagma and Plaka are central and convenient, Koukaki offers a more local and relaxed feel, and Kolonaki is more upscale with easy access to restaurants and venues.
Teams often plan guided tours of the Acropolis, cooking classes, food tours, rooftop dinners, and day trips to nearby beaches along the Athens Riviera.
A 3 to 4 day retreat is common. This allows time for work sessions, key activities, and enough space to explore the city.
Athens combines ancient history with a lively, modern culture. The contrast between historic landmarks and a vibrant social scene creates a distinct experience for teams.
In central areas, most locations are walkable or accessible by metro. For activities outside the city center or along the coast, teams usually arrange transport.
Athens is known for its Mediterranean cuisine. Teams can enjoy mezze-style dining, fresh seafood, local wines, and group dinners in rooftop or traditional tavern settings.
Summer heat can be intense, so planning around early mornings and evenings is important. Popular areas can also be busy, so booking in advance helps.
We couldn't do it without you. You were a huge support for us. We did a feedback survey asking the team how everything was, asking about the hotel, the food, the program etc. and they were able to rate from 1 to 10, & overall we have a 9.5 So it was really really successful!
The expectations were really high. We put a lot of pressure on you since the start, telling you about our last events in the Moroccan desert and in Eiffel Tower. But it was great. The organization was really smooth. The event was beyond expectation!
We did a survey with the guys, we have like mostly 9/10, or 10/10. People were really having so much fun… they were very happy with the choice of the place. The venue, the weather, the team dynamics, it all came together really well.
I really felt having you being part of it was such an asset. Just knowing that you were point in organizing this and then also if there was a question or problem we could just reach out directly was really helpful.
Everybody loved it! We did a post-offsite survey, and it was all vibes! Everything went to plan. One thing that we were all saying internally as well is like - I honestly don't think we would have made happen unless we had Surf Office.
It was great! People loved the balance of free time and activities. They loved that we gave them options on activities.
We have been doing this since 2008, so it was the 17th event this year. And the consensus was that this was the best ever. Everybody was super happy, they had lots of fun. So it was great.
People got together, people got to see each other. We had really good internal sessions, and also a lot of off time sessions. I feel Surf Office thought of a lot of things that one would not think when you're planning an off site in another country.
We have grown so much since our last event, so were a lot of people, and we needed those three days to talk, to interact with everyone... You handled it so beautifully. We did not have to worry about organizing or arranging anything. You guys did an amazing job.
The most popular team building activities are surf lessons, SUP lessons and tapas night but there are plenty more to choose from.
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