Day trip reviews · ISLAND DAY TRIPS IN GREECE
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 5 island day trips in Greece worth a whole day, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
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!”
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.”
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.”
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…”
Sail from Mykonos to Rhenia for swimming, snorkeling, and a BBQ lunch, then spend two hours at Delos, a UNESCO site. You can explore the ruins or remain aboard for more sea time. The family crew, including Mola and Mohamed on some departures, adds music and dancing on the return.
“Mola is the most energetic, fun, amazing spirited person, this is a must do activity especially with Mola and Mohamed on the boat!!!”
A coast, a castle, a cellar or a cave.
