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

23 day trips  ·  from $10 a seat

The 15 best beach day trips in Greece 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.

From Chania: Day Trip to Elafonisi Island Pink Sand Beach - The long ride through western Crete
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From Chania: Day Trip to Elafonisi Island Pink Sand Beach

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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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

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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Rethymno: Preveli Beach Damnoni Beach Kourtaliotiko Day Trip - The bus ride from Rethymno to Kourtaliotiko Gorge
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Rethymno: Preveli Beach Damnoni Beach Kourtaliotiko Day Trip

3.Preveli Beach Damnoni Beach Kourtaliotiko Day Trip

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

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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Elafonissi Beach Day Trip from Chania -Stop in Elos Village - The morning pickup from Chania
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Elafonissi Beach Day Trip from Chania -Stop in Elos Village

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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Akrotiri: Guided Horseback Riding Day Trip to a Beach - Arriving in Akrotiri and meeting the horses
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Akrotiri: Guided Horseback Riding Day Trip to a Beach

5.Akrotiri: Guided Horseback Riding Day Trip to a Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 477 reviews · 1 hour · from $88

Ride a well-trained horse from Akrotiri through vineyards, local trails, lava rock, and on to Vlychada Beach. Guides including Giota and Thanasis explain the basics, lead nervous riders when needed, and take photos by the black sand. Small groups are limited to five.

“First time horse riding. We loved it! Fun experience and super friendly staff.”

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From Chania: Elafonisi Pink Sand Beach Day Trip w/ Elos Stop - The early pickup from Chania
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From Chania: Elafonisi Pink Sand Beach Day Trip w/ Elos Stop

6.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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Heraklion: Matala Beach, Hippie Caves & Odigitria Monastery - The drive south from Heraklion
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Heraklion: Matala Beach, Hippie Caves & Odigitria Monastery

7.Matala Beach, Hippie Caves & Odigitria Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 332 reviews · 8.5 - 10.5 hours · from $50

Travel from Heraklion to Matala for four hours of swimming, lunch, shops, and optional hippie caves, then visit peaceful Odigitria Monastery. A multilingual guide, air-conditioned bus, and hotel pickup make this an easy South Crete day trip, though food and the €5 cave ticket cost extra.

“Everything was exactly as described in the info. Nothing to complain”

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From Rethymno/Chania: Day Trip to Preveli Palm Beach - The morning coach ride through southern Crete
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From Rethymno/Chania: Day Trip to Preveli Palm Beach

8.From Rethymno/Chania: Day Trip to Preveli Palm Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 220 reviews · from $9Best value

Travel from Rethymno or Chania to Preveli Palm Beach with an English-speaking guide, a boat ride from Damnoni, free time for swimming, and a stop at Kourtaliotiko Gorge. Guides such as Spiro and Michael have added local food, culture, and humor to the day.

“The best and most modern bus from all 4 trips i done. The beach is beautiful as is the river. I Found the river very cold, not sure if this is normal or not. The river is sharp stones so if you plan to travel up it get some swimming shoes. the sea is the Libyan sea which is beautiful”

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Heraklion: Gramvousa Island Day Trip & Balos Beach - The coach ride from Heraklion to Kissamos
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Heraklion: Gramvousa Island Day Trip & Balos Beach

9.Gramvousa Island Day Trip & Balos Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 206 reviews · 11 - 15 hours · from $47

You’ll ride from Heraklion to Kissamos, then cruise to Gramvousa and Balos Lagoon. Hike to a Venetian fortress, swim in clear water, and enjoy guided transfers, but plan for a long day and extra cash for the €22 boat ticket.

“It was great the views are amazing and the balos beach is really great, the tour guides also very nice. I highly recomend this activity”

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Athens: Sounio Poseidon Temple and Athenian Riviera Day Trip - The Athenian Riviera begins in Varkiza
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Athens: Sounio Poseidon Temple and Athenian Riviera Day Trip

10.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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From Heraklion: Day Trip to Matala Hippie Beach and Caves - The bus ride from Heraklion and nearby resorts
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From Heraklion: Day Trip to Matala Hippie Beach and Caves

11.Day Trip to Matala Hippie Beach and Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 148 reviews · 8 hours · from $37

Travel by coach from Heraklion and nearby resorts to Matala, where you get about four hours for swimming, lunch, town walks, and the optional Roman cave visit. Guides speak several languages, and hotel pickup is available from selected Crete resorts.

“het plaatsje Matala, erg leuk. ook erg toeristisch maar dat mag. we hebben lekker gezwommen en gesnorkeld. de grotten was veel van hetzelfde. je kon alleen steeds van buitenaf de grot in, dus niet echt doorlopen. maar binnen toe. reisleidster heeft veel verteld in de bus. was ook leuk. en informatief. goeie buschauffeur”

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From Herakleion: Day Trip to Preveli Palm River Beach - Gorge views before the beach
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From Herakleion: Day Trip to Preveli Palm River Beach

12.From Herakleion: Day Trip to Preveli Palm River Beach

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 108 reviews · 8 hours · from $41

Travel from Heraklion to Preveli Beach with an English or French-speaking guide, passing through Crete’s dramatic gorges and stopping at Skaleta. You’ll have about four hours at the beach for swimming, walking, snorkeling, palm-forest trails, and views of the River Preveli. Expect a steep 120-meter walk back to the bus.

“belle excursion mais très difficile en pleine chaleur de descendre et surtout de remonter ... il faudrait prévenir également de prévoir des chaussures d'eau pour marcher dans l'eau.”

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Georgioupolis: Preveli Palm Beach Day Trip by Bus and Boat - The morning pickup from Georgioupolis
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Georgioupolis: Preveli Palm Beach Day Trip by Bus and Boat

13.Georgioupolis: Preveli Palm Beach Day Trip by Bus and Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 95 reviews · 1 day · from $34

Ride from Georgioupolis to Preveli’s palm-lined river mouth, arriving by water taxi when conditions allow. You get two hours for swimming and photos, free time in Plakias, and a gorge stop on the return. English-speaking guides, including Alicia on some departures, lead the day.

“Es war ein guter Ausflug, Preveli und Plakias sind schöne Orte. Einzige Kritikpunkte: Preveli hat zu wenig WCs, die Wartezeiten sind ewig und die Bootstour dauerte viel länger als angegeben, da wir zusätzlich Leute in einem anderen Dorf in entgegengesetzter Richtung aufladen mussten, ich hätte einen längeren Aufenthalt in Dorf 1 bevorzugt, es hat eine wunderschöne Kirche auf einem Berg und die Zeit hätte locker gereicht, diesen Ort besser zu erkunden und erst beim erneuten Stopp des Taxis dort einzusteigen.”

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From Rethymno: Preveli Palm Beach and Kourtaliotiko Day Trip - The early coach ride through southern Crete
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From Rethymno: Preveli Palm Beach and Kourtaliotiko Day Trip

14.Preveli Palm Beach and Kourtaliotiko Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 87 reviews · 10 hours · from $25

Travel from Rethymno by air-conditioned coach to Kourtaliotiko Gorge, Damnoni, and Preveli Palm Beach. You get a short boat ride, free time for swimming and the palm forest, and guidance in English. Bring cash for the boat, sturdy shoes for the gorge, and sea shoes for the stony beach.

“The whole excursion was educational, relaxing and a pleasant day outdoors”

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Thessaloniki: Kavala, Philippi, and Beach Full Day Trip - The ride east from Thessaloniki
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Thessaloniki: Kavala, Philippi, and Beach Full Day Trip

15.Kavala, Philippi, and Beach Full Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 85 reviews · 10 hours · from $46

Travel from Thessaloniki to Philippi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, then pause for a two-hour swim near Kavala before exploring Panagia and Kavala Castle. An English-speaking guide such as Georgios or Constantina adds historical context, while free time lets you set your own pace.

“Visiting the archaeological ruins of Philippi and the other sites was SPECTACULAR. Constantina was very friendly and Dimitris did a good job driving us there and back. Excellent plan!”

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