4 Private Day Trips from Athens to Give a Whole Day To

1.Meteora Monasteries Private Full Day Trip From Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 360 reviews · 11 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $350Our pick

Spend 11 to 14 hours traveling by private, air-conditioned vehicle from Athens to Meteora. Your driver, such as Harry, George, Dimitri, or Melina, shares Greek history on the road, helps you choose three accessible monasteries, stops for lunch in Kastraki, and visits Thermopylae.

“The trip was really good and went well as planned. Our driver Theo was polite, courteous and was very accommodating as we were traveling with family. The vehicle was also clean. Overall no complaints with the tour. Only 1 thing to consider. We had lunch at the Meteoran Panarama restaurant. We believe the lady over there was trying to sell her specials as her waiter had initially mentioned they served souvlaki but later they denied having it for that day. I don’t know if this was a genuine misunderstanding. We were traveling with kids and tired so didn’t want to check for other restaurants. So I would recommend to check…”

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2.Delphi and Meteora Private Day Trip from Athens including Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $402

Leave Athens at 6:00 am for a private Mercedes trip to Thermopylae, Meteora, Delphi, Arachova, and Distomo. Guides such as Paddy, Dallas, Christos, and Marselo have helped make the long day engaging. Expect long drives, site fees, no planned lunch stop, and dinner in Bournazi Square.

“I've travelled through many means of transportation, for example uber, metro etc to visit monuments all over Greece! This trip was one of the best decisions that I've made; having a private spacious vehicle with a knowledgeable driver/tour guide for a 10+ hrs itinerary (long ride). A shout out to Dallas for making our Grecian visit memorable. You can sleep in peace and stop anywhere you like and pick your own tour itinerary. The alternative way to get to the these places are with others on a bus that I find to be uncomfortable and inconvenient. So I highly recommend for small intimate groups and families !”

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3.Cape Sounio and Temple of Poseidon Private Day Trip with Private Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 140 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $199

Travel from Athens along the Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounio with a private English-speaking host. Visit Poseidon’s Temple, stop for Greek coffee and a snack, swim at Poseidon Beach, and add local food or hidden coastal stops when available.

“This tour was fabulous, I recommend it to anyone who wants to see the Temple of Poseidon and the Greece bank on the shores of the Aegean sea. Very good experience without haste and Foti our guide was very kind and friendly, he gave us a lot of information and we shared good moments during the trip, and the Greek breakfast he provided us was delicious. A cordial greeting to Foti and I hope to keep in touch with us. From Toronto, Canada. Oct 21, 2021 Ricardo and Ana”

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4.Half Day Trip To Cape Sounio/Poseidon Temple Semi Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $6Best value

Travel from Athens in a small, air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide, often Niko or Nikolas. Swim at Kape Beach, pause at Vouliagmeni Lagoon, explore Poseidon’s Temple, and finish with optional seafood in Lavrio. Bring swimwear, a towel, and €20 for temple entry.

“Just had a very lovely day on this trip. Our host Theodore was very charming and shared great stories with us . We got to swim with the locals at a super cute hidden sandy cove, where the water was impressively clear . The views at the temple were definitely worth checking out and a must do in Athens and all of that topped off with a great lunch that our host recommended at a super cute little old harbour. We tried things we'd never have tried on our own !”

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