12 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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5.Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplio, Corinth Canal Private Full Day Trip From Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $231

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Athens with an English-speaking driver such as George, Melina, or Anthony. Visit the Corinth Canal, Mycenae, Epidaurus, and Nafplio, with free time for lunch and optional site guides at extra cost.

“We an absolutely wonderful time with our driver, Dimitris! He was very knowledgeable about so many things about Greece, made sure that we were fully stocked on water between stops, and even taught us some Greek words to use for the rest of our time in country! The Mycenae archaeological site was well worth the climb and the Epidaurus theatre was incredible. Dimitris also recommended a wonderful restaurant in Nafplio called Kellari that we thoroughly enjoyed. Overall, if you’re looking for an easy day trip where you still see a lot, this is a strong choice!”

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6.Private Delphi and Thermopylae Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 52 reviews · 10 hours · from $371

Travel from Athens in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver such as Peter, George, or Spyros. See Thermopylae, Delphi’s Apollo sanctuary and museum, then enjoy lunch above Itea before a short Arachova stop. A licensed Delphi guide costs extra.

“Long ride from Athens but great site at temple of Athena and Delphi. Spent plenty of time at different locations, time for pictures. Our Guide Peter very knowledgeable and took good care of 3 of us seniors. Good driving skills on narrow mountain switchback roads. Not a lot to see at Thermopylae but cool to be at actual site, also bathroom break on way to Delphi. Nice choice of restaurant for lunch (we pay) with view over valley. Extra stop at scenic overlook, got fabulous photos of valley and mountains where ancients landed to come see oracle at Delphi. Ruins at Delphi in pretty good condition, well kept site with…”

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7.Ancient Corinth – Acrocorinth & Corinth Canal Private Half-Day Trip from Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $156

Leave Athens with a private driver and visit the Corinth Canal, hilltop Acrocorinth, and Ancient Corinth. Drivers such as George, Anthony, Alex, Harry, and Nick share history on the road, while a certified site guide can be added for an extra fee. Lunch and coffee stops are optional.

“No hassle stops, however next time I will get a tour guide as you need that to understand the ruins in Corinth.”

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8.Cape Sounio Private half day Poseidon Athenian Riviera sunset

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $137

Take a private five-hour drive from Athens along the Athenian Riviera to Lake Vouliagmeni and Cape Sounio. Your English-speaking driver, such as Dimitrios, handles the route and local context. Explore Poseidon’s Temple at sunset, with hotel pickup, WiFi, and return transport included.

“Dimitrios is excellent. I went with my friend and he drove both of us around Athens to look at the famous sites in the city. Then he drove along the cape and told us the sites along the way. We stopped by the lake for a little bit and few other view points for photos. We really want to stay for the sunset at the temple of poseidon. He's flexible and we stayed and watch the sunset. We took a lot of pictures with the sunset. It is really nice to see the temple as the sun rays light on it. In summary, Dimitrios is informative and flexible to our…”

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9.City Escape: Peloponnese Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $275

Leave Athens for a private nine-hour journey through the Peloponnese. With a local host such as John, visit the Corinth Canal, the ancient theater at Epidaurus, and Nafplio, Greece’s first capital. Hotel pickup, private transport, and a flexible pace make this a useful choice for a small group.

“We reserved this tour for 4 adults and paid $535. Our driver came in a tiny tiny car. We were squashed like sardines for two hours driving each way. Extremely uncomfortable. We started at a rest stop then Corinth for a brief stop and on for lunch and another brief stop, information was limited. We were way overcharged. I would not recommend Viatours.”

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10.Private Delphi Daytrip from Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $355

Travel from Athens to Delphi in a private sedan, minivan, or bus with an English-speaking Welcome Pickups driver. Visit the ancient sanctuary, museum, theater, Arachova, and Hosios Loukas Monastery. You set the pace, but the driver does not enter the sights with you.

“Beautiful scenery surrounding the archaeological site. Everything went exactly as planned. Driver was extremely flexible and informative. Wish we had more time to take a number of additional tours with him.”

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11.Private Full-Day Trip to Meteora by Train From Athens – Local Agency

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $246

Take the 8:28 am train from Athens to Kalambaka, then tour Meteora by private air-conditioned minibus with a local guide such as Christos. See all six monasteries, enter three, stop in Kastraki, and return to Athens the same night. Expect a long day, steep steps, and remarkable views.

“Our tour guide Christos was wonderful. He made the whole trip very personalized and comfortable. We highly recommend getting the private tour. Meteora is stunning and well worth the trip.”

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12.Private Tour: Delphi Day Trip from Athens Including wonderful local Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $996

Travel from central Athens to Delphi in a private, air-conditioned minivan with a driver-guide, explore the sanctuary and museum, then enjoy lunch in Arachova. Guides such as Anna, Maria, Katerina, and Sophia have brought archaeology, mythology, and local insight to the day.

“This was a great tour. You see the Greek countryside, learn some great history from a very personable and knowledgeable guide and see the ruins of an intriguing venue and culture. Highly recommended for all ages.”

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