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Top 15 Day Trips from Athens

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The 15 best day trips from athens you can book today, with what each costs, how long the road really is and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip - Meeting at Metaxourghio and leaving Athens
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Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip

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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Athens: Meteora Monasteries Day Trip with Caves and Lunch - The 8:00 am departure from Larissa Station
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Athens: Meteora Monasteries Day Trip with Caves and Lunch

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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From Athens: Small-Group Delphi, Museum & Arachova Day Trip - A short coffee stop in Livadia
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From Athens: Small-Group Delphi, Museum & Arachova Day Trip

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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From Athens: Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio Full Day Trip - The Corinth Canal makes a useful first stop
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From Athens: Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio Full Day Trip

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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Delphi English Day Trip from Athens with Official Guide - The morning pickup and long road north
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Delphi English Day Trip from Athens with Official Guide

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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Athens: Meteora Monasteries, Caves & Coastal Stopovers with Lunch - Kamena Vourla makes the first break worthwhile
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Athens: Meteora Monasteries, Caves & Coastal Stopovers with Lunch

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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Athens: Peloponnese Highlights Day Trip and V.R. Audio Guide - The Corinth Canal makes a sharp opening stop
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Athens: Peloponnese Highlights Day Trip and V.R. Audio Guide

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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Premium Delphi Day Trip with an Expert Guide, Museum & Lunch - Leaving Athens at 8:20 in the morning
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Premium Delphi Day Trip with an Expert Guide, Museum & Lunch

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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From Athens: Ancient Corinth Day Trip with Canal & VR Guide - Seeing the Corinth Canal in 45 minutes
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From Athens: Ancient Corinth Day Trip with Canal & VR Guide

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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Meteora Monasteries & Caves DayTrip from Athens with Greek Lunch - The Athens departure and the long road north
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Meteora Monasteries & Caves DayTrip from Athens with Greek Lunch

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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Meteora Day Trip with central Pick up & optional Lunch - The four-hour ride to Kalabaka
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Meteora Day Trip with central Pick up & optional Lunch

11.Meteora Day Trip with central Pick up & optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 590 reviews · 13 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60Top rated

Travel from Athens to Meteora by air-conditioned coach, meet a local guide such as Eva or Riki, visit the Hermit Caves and two monastery complexes, and hear the story through a multilingual audio guide. The day lasts about 13.5 hours, with lunch available as an add-on.

“Meteora is a truly fantastic place. The tour bus picked us all up on time, everything at the tour site was on time, we took photos from the perfect spots, and we had the chance to see the monasteries from the right locations. Thanks to Eva and Kostas for their friendly and helpful works.”

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Athens: Ancient Corinth & Nafplio Full Day Trip with Swim - Meeting at Halandri instead of central Athens
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Athens: Ancient Corinth & Nafplio Full Day Trip with Swim

12.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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Mycenae and Nafplion Day Trip from Athens with Official guide - The Corinth Canal provides a welcome pause
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Mycenae and Nafplion Day Trip from Athens with Official guide

13.Mycenae and Nafplion Day Trip from Athens with Official guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 501 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $78

Spend about 10 hours exploring Mycenae and Nafplio from Athens by air-conditioned coach. An official English-speaking guide leads you to the Treasury of Atreus, Lion Gate, and Agamemnon’s palace, with a Corinth Canal stop and free time in Nafplio. Guide quality can vary, and Tuesday tours may be bilingual.

“Wonderful day out starting with the impressive Corinth Canal. Mycenae was so amazing to see in real life and the theatre of Epidaurus was fantastic. Because it was late in the season we were a small group, and the narration was in English only. We stopped for lunch where some people had booked the three course meal (which looked good), we ordered off the a la carte menu and the food was great. Napflio was a lovely city, though we only had time to walk along the seafront and take pictures.”

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From Athens: Meteora Caves & Monasteries Day Trip by Train - The 6:58 train from Stathmos Larisis
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From Athens: Meteora Caves & Monasteries Day Trip by Train

14.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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Athens: Meteora Day Trip with Central Pickup & Audio Guide - The 7:00 AM pickup around central Athens
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Athens: Meteora Day Trip with Central Pickup & Audio Guide

15.Meteora Day Trip with Central Pickup & Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 394 reviews · 14 hours · from $80

Travel by air-conditioned coach from central Athens to Kalabaka, then tour Meteora’s towering rocks, six monasteries, and two interiors. Your local guide, often Eva or Riki, explains the geology and Orthodox history, while an audio guide offers eight languages. Lunch is optional.

“Very good visit, it’s very far from Athens (5hrs) but it was worth seeing the area. The guide Eva took the time to take nice photos. Food was not great but I know some other people liked it.”

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