6 Beach Day Trips in Greece to Give a Whole Day To

1.Day Trip to Elafonisi Island Pink Sand Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,014 reviews · 450 minutes - 12 hours · from $38Our pick

Travel from Chania to Elafonisi with hotel pickup, a modern air-conditioned coach, and an English, German, or Danish guide. See Topolia Gorge and traditional villages, stop for breakfast, enjoy nearly four hours at the beach, then eat at a local tavern in Elos. Guides such as Simona and Joanne add local color.

“I thought that everything was well timed for each of the stops. The information that was given was good. The bus ride was comfortable. The pick ups and drop offs were on time and the overall trip was everything that was advertised.”

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2.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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3.Preveli Beach Damnoni Beach Kourtaliotiko Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 929 reviews · 9 - 11 hours · from $25Best value

Travel from Rethymno through Kourtaliotiko Gorge to Damnoni, Preveli, and Plakias. Swim in the Libyan Sea, walk beside Preveli’s palm-lined river, and ride a boat between Damnoni and Preveli. Guides such as Barbara, Stella, and Alex lead in English or German.

“Such an amazing trip. Anastasia, I hope I spelt her name right was such an amazing guide. She curated such a great trip with stops at different points to take in the beautiful views. 10/10 would highly recommend”

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4.Elafonissi Beach Day Trip from Chania -Stop in Elos Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 744 reviews · 10 hours · from $37

Travel from Chania by air-conditioned coach to Elafonissi Beach for four hours of swimming, photos, lagoons, and pink sand. Your English-speaking guide shares facts about Crete, then you stop in Elos Village for an optional Cretan lunch. Guides may include Ingrid, Helena, or Karolina.

“I had a nice time going to Elafonisi, it does take about an hour to pick everyone up but the stops for breakfast and to Elos for lunch were very nice! Elafonisi is what I expected, beautiful and it really has the pink hues in some areas!”

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5.Elafonisi Pink Sand Beach Day Trip w/ Elos Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 424 reviews · 10 hours · from $37

Spend four hours at Elafonisi Beach with its pink-tinted sand, shallow lagoons, and narrow sandbar. Your English or Greek-speaking guide, possibly Irene, Irini, or Dimitrios, leads the day from Chania, with mountain scenery, a breakfast stop, and lunch in Elos.

“A stunning beach. Visited at the end of the season (in October) still many people on the beach, sunbathing and swimming. Our tour guide - Irene - was really entertaining throughout the trip. The bus driver was very skilled, given the challenging cretan roads. Smooth drive and super comfortable pick-up and drop-off points (everyone was picked up and left off close to or at their hotel/apt). On the way to the beach - a stop for a coffee/breakfast with local honey products. On the way back from the beach- we had a stop at Elos village and tried some of the local dishes.At the beach- you have sunbeds and umrellas…”

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6.Sounio Poseidon Temple and Athenian Riviera Day Trip

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

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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