Top 15 Day Trips from Athens

1.Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8,241 reviews · 5h 30m · from $23Our pick

Travel from central Athens to Cape Sounion with an English-speaking archaeologist guide such as Angelina, Lydia, or Dimitra. Enjoy coastal views, free time at Poseidon’s Temple, an audio-guide app, and sunset over the Aegean. Bring a jacket, headphones, and about €20 for entry.

“It was great! Aggelina our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the site, and also told us lots of Greek myths and stories on the way there and back. The sunset was beautiful!!”

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2.Meteora Monasteries Day Trip with Caves and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,670 reviews · 14 hours · from $87

Travel from Athens to Meteora by comfortable coach with local guides Maria or Clement. Visit three monasteries, see all eight from scenic viewpoints, explore the Hermit Caves, and use a free audio guide in 12 languages. Lunch is optional, with 10 Greek dishes and vegan choices.

“Extremely good experience thanks to our guide Cement and our driver. They're so lovely persons. Although some of the roads were blocked due to the strike these days, the journey is quite swift. We spend about 5.5 hours to go from Athens and 5.5 hours back. The travel is long bit We didn't feel any bit of tired, because the monastries and mountains were absolutely stunning and impressive. I recommend this tour to everyone.”

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3.Small-Group Delphi, Museum & Arachova Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,476 reviews · 10 hours · from $34

Travel from central Athens to Delphi with an archaeologist trip attendant, then explore the sanctuary and museum at your own pace with an English audio guide. See the Charioteer and Sphinx of the Naxians, enjoy mountain views, and stop in Arachova for lunch and village time.

“This was our third and final trip with this provider and the second one with Vivian, who is an archaeologist. The tours always started on time and the providers are extremely professional, knowledgeable and take very good care of you. Vivian’s food recommendation in Arachova and wine bar recommendation in Athens were top notch too! Thank you for showing us such a wonderful time.”

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4.Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio Full Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,438 reviews · from $33

Travel from Halandri to Mycenae, Nafplio, and Epidaurus with an English-speaking archaeologist guide. See the Lion Gate, Agamemnon’s tomb, Corinth Canal, and one of Greece’s finest theaters, with free time for lunch and independent exploring.

“It was lovely to stop at Corinth and have the opportunity to walk on the bridge and stand above the canal and take pictures. We even saw a large going through which was very exciting! The ancient ruins of Mycanae were beautiful, set in gorgeous green countryside surrounded by mountains. Then at Nafplio we had the opportunity to walk around the town and waterside, beautiful Venetian influences in the buildings. We were able to sit and have lunch there. On to Ancient Epidavros which for us was the highlight. The amphitheatre is just stunning. Our tour guide Stavroulla (Voulla) was just the best. Very knowledgeable with fun and imaginative mythological…”

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5.Delphi English Day Trip from Athens with Official Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,199 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $78

Ride from Athens to Delphi with a licensed English-speaking guide, explore the Temple of Apollo and Delphi Museum, then pause in Arachova. The day lasts about 10 hours, includes hotel pickup from selected hotels, and offers an optional lunch.

“wonderful experience led by Demietri as our guide and another Demietri as a driver too. Long 11 hour day but amazing sights and history in Delphi.”

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6.Meteora Monasteries, Caves & Coastal Stopovers with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,432 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $88

Travel from Athens to Meteora by air-conditioned coach, stopping at Kamena Vourla and Kastraki before visiting three monasteries and the Badovas hermit caves. An English-speaking guide joins you at Meteora. Expect a long day, impressive views, monastery stairs, optional meals, and useful audio guides in several languages.

“Loved Meteora! Loved learning about the town and the churches. The views are breathtaking! Long drive but well worth it!”

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7.Peloponnese Highlights Day Trip and V.R. Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,425 reviews · from $33

Travel from central Athens by air-conditioned coach to the Corinth Canal, Mycenae, Epidaurus, and Nafplion. Your English-speaking tour leader handles the day while a VR device and audio guide in 10 languages bring ancient sites to life. Expect a long, rewarding day with free time for lunch in Nafplion.

“Our guide George was the best thing. he had humour, engaged with all the people and had a delightful smile. He gave us good information.”

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8.Premium Delphi Day Trip with an Expert Guide, Museum & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,100 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $38

Travel from Athens to Delphi in a Wi-Fi-equipped coach with an English-speaking guide. Explore Apollo’s sanctuary, the archaeological museum, and mountain-town Arachova. Guides such as John, Dionysis, Iris, and Vangelis bring the myths and monuments to life, while optional lunch and ticket packages simplify the day.

“Our guide, Elisavet, was very knowledgeable and gave information both on our journey to Delphi and on the trip back, so even the “boring” driving parts of the journey were never boring. Delphi itself was of course very beautiful even in winter. We opted for the no lunch option and took food with us, and I think this worked out very well as we had more time to explore the mountain town of Aráchova, which is absolutely stunning. The views were spectacular.”

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9.Ancient Corinth Day Trip with Canal & VR Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,073 reviews · 6 hours · from $41

Travel from central Athens to the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, and Kechries in a comfortable minibus. You get three hours at the ruins with a VR and audio guide, plus an English-speaking host. Guides such as Angela, Dido, Stefanos, and Christopher have led recent departures.

“We enjoyed our trip to Corinth. Stephano was an excellent guide!”

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10.Meteora Monasteries & Caves DayTrip from Athens with Greek Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 879 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $87

Travel from Athens to Meteora by air-conditioned coach, then tour all six monasteries, enter three, and see the Hermit Caves with guides such as Maria or Clement. Add a Greek lunch, use multilingual audio guides, and return to Athens the same night.

“Amazing day trip to the stunning Monasteries of Meteora. A trip to not miss .. very peaceful and beautiful place.. our guide Clement is very experienced and educated guide who has alot of information to share with us..he is kind and friendly and he was making sure that everyone feels comfortable and welcomed..one of the best guides i have met .. thank you so much for showing us that heavenly Meteora.. highly recommended Tour”

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11.Ancient Corinth & Nafplio Full Day Trip with Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 531 reviews

Leave Athens by air-conditioned bus for Ancient Corinth and Nafplio. An English-speaking guide such as Dimitra, Vivian, Theo, or Chrysa leads the day, combining archaeology, local food, free time, and a summer swim at Arvanitia Beach.

“This is the second tour we booked with this company, and we weren’t disappointed at all. From start to finish, everything was organized to perfection. The towns where we stopped were really beautiful. Unfortunately, it was raining, so we couldn't swim, but we still had a great time. However, it would have been appreciated if they had dropped us off at Syntagma like the Poseidon tour, as we were all tired for the metro. Just a small note: you need to pay an additional €20 per person for the entrance fees, and when they take you to the castle, there's nothing else to do for the hour-long stop unless you…”

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12.Meteora Caves & Monasteries Day Trip by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 468 reviews · 14 hours · from $123

Take the early train from Athens to Kalambaka, then explore Meteora by Mercedes minibus with a local English-speaking guide such as Panos or Maria. Visit three monasteries, see all six, stop at the Hermit Caves of St. Nicholas Badovas, and pause at superb viewpoints before returning late by train and bus.

“Maria was an excellent guide!! So knowledgeable and energetic. Really made the trip even more special!”

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13.Meteora Monasteries Private Full Day Trip From Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 360 reviews · 11 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $350Top rated

Spend 11 to 14 hours traveling by private, air-conditioned vehicle from Athens to Meteora. Your driver, such as Harry, George, Dimitri, or Melina, shares Greek history on the road, helps you choose three accessible monasteries, stops for lunch in Kastraki, and visits Thermopylae.

“The trip was really good and went well as planned. Our driver Theo was polite, courteous and was very accommodating as we were traveling with family. The vehicle was also clean. Overall no complaints with the tour. Only 1 thing to consider. We had lunch at the Meteoran Panarama restaurant. We believe the lady over there was trying to sell her specials as her waiter had initially mentioned they served souvlaki but later they denied having it for that day. I don’t know if this was a genuine misunderstanding. We were traveling with kids and tired so didn’t want to check for other restaurants. So I would recommend to check…”

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14.Delphi and Meteora Private Day Trip from Athens including Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $402

Leave Athens at 6:00 am for a private Mercedes trip to Thermopylae, Meteora, Delphi, Arachova, and Distomo. Guides such as Paddy, Dallas, Christos, and Marselo have helped make the long day engaging. Expect long drives, site fees, no planned lunch stop, and dinner in Bournazi Square.

“I've travelled through many means of transportation, for example uber, metro etc to visit monuments all over Greece! This trip was one of the best decisions that I've made; having a private spacious vehicle with a knowledgeable driver/tour guide for a 10+ hrs itinerary (long ride). A shout out to Dallas for making our Grecian visit memorable. You can sleep in peace and stop anywhere you like and pick your own tour itinerary. The alternative way to get to the these places are with others on a bus that I find to be uncomfortable and inconvenient. So I highly recommend for small intimate groups and families !”

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15.Sounio Poseidon Temple and Athenian Riviera Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · from $84

Travel from Athens along the Athenian Riviera with a guide such as Fotis or Konstantinos. Stop for Greek coffee and bougatsa, see Lake Vouliagmeni, swim at a quiet beach in summer, and watch sunset at Poseidon’s Temple before a local taverna meal.

“What a wonderful day with Fotis! This is an amazing way to see the Athens Riviera, and the Poseidon Temple at Sounio. Your guide Fotis has designed the perfect route with secret highlights at every location. His energy and love for his local area makes this an unforgettable tour. Highly recommended - 5 stars”

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