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The 15 Best Day Trips in Greece

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Athens is a half day from Cape Sounion and a long one from Delphi; Crete puts Spinalonga and the Samaria gorge either side of it. The 15 below are priced and timed, with a note on which ones the ferry timetable decides.

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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Crete: Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island - Agios Nikolaos and the lake at its center
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Crete: Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island

3.Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,416 reviews · 8 - 11 hours · from $44

Spend 8 to 11 hours exploring northeastern Crete with hotel pickup, a guide, and transport to Agios Nikolaos, Elounda, and Spinalonga Island. Guides such as Manos, Helena, and Alexandra have led recent departures. Expect free time, boat rides, island history, and a swim stop.

“We got to visit lots of interesting places! Group was also organised, no delays present! See you next time!”

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Santorini: Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar - Hotel pickup and getting to the marina
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Santorini: Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar

4.Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,678 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $129

Spend 5 to 6 hours aboard a luxury catamaran with up to 20 people, swimming at Red and White Beaches and the volcanic hot springs. Enjoy a freshly cooked Greek meal, unlimited wine, beer, soft drinks, and a cocktail, with hotel pickup and sunset views below Oia on the late cruise.

“Great day and the food was exceptional. The weather was not the greatest with quite windy conditions but our superb crew adapted and made the most of the day. The sunset was great and overall I can definitely recommend this tour.”

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Santorini: Top Sights Day Trip, Wine Tasting, & Oia Sunset - Hotel pickup and the comfortable coach ride
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Santorini: Top Sights Day Trip, Wine Tasting, & Oia Sunset

5.Top Sights Day Trip, Wine Tasting, & Oia Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,492 reviews · 9 hours · from $61

Spend nine hours touring Santorini by coach with an English-speaking guide. Visit Profitis Ilias, Pyrgos, Emporio, and Perissa Beach, then taste three local wines before sunset in Oia. Guides such as Mary, Yanis, Kim, and Yannis are praised for clear storytelling and helpful photo stops.

“Perfect way to see the whole island on your first day! We were able to see which areas we wanted to go back to. We were happy we stayed in Imerovigli with how busy/touristy Oia and Fira were but it was nice seeing the sunset there.”

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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

6.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

7.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

8.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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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

9.Day Trip to Elafonisi Island Pink Sand Beach

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

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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Rhodes: Symi Island & Panormitis Monastery Day Trip by Boat - Meeting the boat at Mandraki Port
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Rhodes: Symi Island & Panormitis Monastery Day Trip by Boat

10.Symi Island & Panormitis Monastery Day Trip by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,784 reviews · 9 hours · from $53

Spend nine hours sailing from Rhodes to Symi aboard Nikolaos X, stopping at Panormitis Monastery and Symi Town. You get about an hour at the monastery and 3.5 to 4 hours in town, plus an optional Saturday swim at Nymporio Bay in summer. Hotel pickup is available from selected areas.

“This trip was amazing, definitely would recommend seeing this beautiful island of Symi.”

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Crete: Rethimno, Chania, and Kournas Lake Day Trip - Rethymno, old lanes and two empires in 90 minutes
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Crete: Rethimno, Chania, and Kournas Lake Day Trip

11.Rethimno, Chania, and Kournas Lake Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,694 reviews · 10 - 14 hours · from $45

Travel from Crete’s east to its handsome west coast, stopping in Rethymno, Chania, and freshwater Lake Kournas. You get free time in each place, hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and a guide in English, German, or French. Guides such as Michael and Elena have earned special praise for clear timing and local detail.

“I really enjoyed this day trip. It was lovely to see a bit more of the beautiful island of Crete. Our guide Michael gave us a lot of facts about Crete and the different areas we were going to. The only downside was not enough time in each place. Bus was very comfortable, long day, but I bet much enjoyed it.”

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From Heraklion/Crete: Santorini Island Guided Day Trip - Starting in Heraklion and crossing the Aegean
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From Heraklion/Crete: Santorini Island Guided Day Trip

12.From Heraklion/Crete: Santorini Island Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,448 reviews · 9 - 14 hours · from $200

Take a high-speed ferry from Heraklion to Santorini, then tour Oia and Fira by air-conditioned coach with a multilingual local guide. You get about 5.5 hours on the island, with time for caldera views, shops, photos, and an optional wooden-boat trip to the volcano and hot springs.

“In the morning getting the tickets and boarding the ferry was seamless. Though the trip took 2:30h there and back, me and my girlfriend were not used to sea so obviously we got sick, thankfully pharmacy at Santorini fixed it for us on the way back. The island is beautiful, we started at Fira instead of Oia, amazing views, amazing village and picturesque places everywhere you go. At Oia we had a lot less time and we spent unfortunately almost 1 hour in the line to get that one photo, but there were certain people to blame there. Otherwise also really nice place but liked Fira more. Also in general…”

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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

13.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

14.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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Rhodes: Lindos Cruise with 2 Swim Stops - The boat ride along Rhodes east coast
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Rhodes: Lindos Cruise with 2 Swim Stops

15.Lindos Cruise with 2 Swim Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,404 reviews · 8 - 8.5 hours · from $47

Sail from Rhodes City to Lindos with Rizos Cruises, stopping at Anthony Quinn Bay and Tsambika for 30-minute swims. You get three hours to visit the Acropolis, eat, shop, or use the beach, plus sunbeds, toilets, WiFi, floats, and a reasonably priced onboard bar.

“Brilliant trip overall, the swim stops are a great addition, I would happily do this again.”

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