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The 15 Best Day Trips from Greece

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Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip - The Athenian Riviera and the road south
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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 Metaxourghio to Cape Sounion by air-conditioned coach, following the Athenian Riviera to Poseidon’s Temple. Your English-speaking guide, often guides such as Angelina, Lydia, or Dimitra, shares Greek myths and local history. You get about 1.5 to 2 hours at the site for views, photos, and sunset.

“The trip was amazing, and our guide, Lydia, was brilliant. She told us loads of facts and stories on the way there and back. The temple is beautiful and there is a cafe at the bottom for food and drinks. The tour doesnt include the 20€ entry to the temple, which makes the whole trip very expensive. You can see the sunset from lower down, but the temple is really the whole point.”

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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, then spend five hours with local guides such as Clement or Maria. See all eight monasteries, enter three, visit the Hermit Caves, stop at photo viewpoints, and enjoy an optional Greek lunch with 10 main dishes. Bring cash for monastery entry fees and dress modestly.

“The entire trip was full of interesting bits of history and information. Clement was out guide and his enthusiasm for history was outstanding. The scenery was absolutely beautiful and the monasteries were amazing to see ! A few are closed on certain days, so you won't be able to access all of them in one trip.”

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Crete: Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island - Agios Nikolaos, a useful first stop by the lake
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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 live guide, and a comfortable coach. You’ll have free time in Agios Nikolaos and Elounda, cruise to Spinalonga, walk its former leper colony, and stop for a swim from the boat. Guides such as Manos, Helena, and Alexandra are praised for clear, friendly commentary.

“Brilliant activity. Great guides. Transport was really nice too. Highly recommend”

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Santorini: Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar - Red Beach and White Beach from the water
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Santorini: Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar

4.Santorini: Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar

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

Spend five to six hours aboard a luxury catamaran around Santorini’s caldera, with hotel pickup, swimming near Red and White Beaches, a hot-spring stop, Greek barbecue, and an open bar. Choose morning or sunset sailing. Captains and crew such as Evi, Yanni, and Giannis vary by departure, but the format stays relaxed and social.

“Amazing activity for anyone visiting Santorini!! Our crew, Captain Elvin, Silia and Dimitris, were attentive, friendly and organized. The grilled chicken and pork lunch was fantastic. We enjoyed the stops at the volcano hot springs, swimming/snorkeling at red beach and white beach!! Highly recommend!!”

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Santorini: Top Sights Day Trip, Wine Tasting, & Oia Sunset - Profitis Ilias and the view from Santorini’s highest point
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Santorini: Top Sights Day Trip, Wine Tasting, & Oia Sunset

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

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

Spend nine hours crossing Santorini by coach with a live English-speaking guide. Visit Profitis Ilias, Pyrgos, Emporio, and Perissa Beach, taste three local wines, then watch the sunset in Oia. Guides vary, with Mary, Yanis, Kim, and Yannis among the praised names. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“What a perfect way to spend the day. Beautiful views, our guide Mary and driver George were wonderful. If I were to take this tour again I would choose both of them to go with. Thank you guys!! Highly recommended!”

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From Athens: Small-Group Delphi, Museum & Arachova Day Trip - The early meeting point saves time
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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 Athens to Delphi in a small group with an archaeologist trip attendant such as Kostas, Vivian, or Vasilis. Visit the ancient sanctuary and museum at your own pace with an audio guide, then eat and wander in Arachova. Transport, WiFi, and guidance are included, but entry tickets and meals are extra.

“Our guide was very professional and knowledgeable, highly recommended this tour!”

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From Athens: Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio Full Day Trip - Starting at Halandri Metro Station
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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 such as Vivian or Voula. See the Lion Gate, Agamemnon’s Tomb, the famous theater, Corinth Canal views and Nafplio’s harbor. Site visits are self-guided, with free time for photos, lunch and wandering.

“Whole teip was great, our guide was so so nice with lots of knowledge so he made this trip even more interesting.”

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Delphi English Day Trip from Athens with Official Guide - The morning departure and long road to the mountains
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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

Travel from Athens to Delphi by air-conditioned coach with an official English-speaking guide. Explore the Temple of Apollo, Delphi Archaeological Museum, and mountain scenery, then stop in Arachova. Hotel pickup is available from selected hotels, while lunch and entrance tickets depend on the option you choose.

“We took several tours in Athens. Maria by far was the best tour guide we experienced. Maria is extremely knowledgeable and dare say intelligent. The way she answered questions and kept us engaged throughout this long day. The one downside of this tour was the included lunch - skip the lunch option. There are much better lunch options in the new town of Delphi.”

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From Chania: Day Trip to Elafonisi Island Pink Sand Beach - Topolia Gorge and the first coffee stop
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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, an English, German, or Danish guide, and a comfortable air-conditioned coach. See Topolia Gorge, stop in Elos, then enjoy about four hours on the beach. Simona, Joanne, Mona, George, and Manolis have led recent departures, but guide assignments vary.

“The tour was really great. Our driver and guide were amazing.”

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Rhodes: Symi Island & Panormitis Monastery Day Trip by Boat - Meeting at Mandraki Port and boarding Nikolaos X
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Rhodes: Symi Island & Panormitis Monastery Day Trip by Boat

10.Rhodes: Symi Island & Panormitis Monastery Day Trip by Boat

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

You’ll sail from Rhodes on the Nikolaos X ferry, stopping first at Panormitis Monastery for about an hour, then spending 3.5 to 4 hours in Symi Town. Expect open-deck views, indoor seating, a snack bar, and optional hotel transfers. Saturday departures may add a short swim at Nymporio Bay.

“The music on the boat was unnecessary back ground noise The experience overall was exceptional good Manos I highly recommend to use them”

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Crete: Rethimno, Chania, and Kournas Lake Day Trip - Pickup from eastern Crete and the long ride west
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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 eastern Crete to Rethymno, Chania, and Lake Kournas by air-conditioned coach. You get guided context, free time for old-town walks and food, and a chance to swim, stroll, or hire a pedal boat at the lake. Guides such as Michael and Elena are praised for clear, multilingual explanations.

“Honestly amazing! You see two towns and a lake in the end which makes the day even better!! Chania and Rethimno are so beautiful”

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From Heraklion/Crete: Santorini Island Guided Day Trip - Getting to Heraklion Port before 8 a.m.
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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

Travel from Heraklion to Santorini by modern high-speed ferry, then visit Oia and Fira by air-conditioned coach. Your guide explains Santorini’s myths and past while you get about 5.5 hours to explore. You can spend the time on foot or shorten Fira for an optional wooden-boat trip to the volcano and hot springs.

“Our day trip to Santorini was seamless from start to finish. Transportation was comfortable and perfectly organized, and our guide was outstanding — friendly, knowledgeable, and full of great local insights. We loved exploring both Oia and Fira, with plenty of time to enjoy the views and take photos. A perfect way to experience the best of Santorini in one day!”

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Athens: Meteora Monasteries, Caves & Coastal Stopovers with Lunch - Starting at Larissis Station in Athens
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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 in Kamena Vourla and Kastraki before visiting three monasteries with a local English-speaking guide. You’ll see all six monasteries from the road, explore Badovas hermit caves, and return late. Guides may include Maria, Apostolis, Demetri, or Tillos.

“Once in a lifetime experience!! Definitely worth it!! Book it..you won’t regret it! It is a long day, however they break it up nicely with a seaside stop to stretch and get a snack if desired. We enjoyed walking along the beach. Meterora itself is breathtaking! Words can’t adequately describe it!! Tour operator was friendly and efficient!! Again…well worth it..wonderful experience.”

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Athens: Peloponnese Highlights Day Trip and V.R. Audio Guide - Meeting the bus in central Athens
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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

Spend 11 hours exploring the Corinth Canal, Mycenae, Epidaurus, and Nafplion from Athens. A modern air-conditioned coach, tour leader, VR device, and audio guide in 10 languages make the ancient sites easier to understand. You get 2.5 hours at Mycenae, 2 hours at Epidaurus, and free time in Nafplion for lunch, coffee, shopping, or a swim.

“The day was well planned out! Our tour guide, George was friendly and made it a point to chat with everyone. Such a lovely way to spend a day!”

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Rhodes: Lindos Cruise with 2 Swim Stops - Leaving Mandraki Port for the east coast
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Rhodes: Lindos Cruise with 2 Swim Stops

15.Rhodes: Lindos Cruise with 2 Swim Stops

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

Spend a full day cruising from Rhodes to Lindos with Rizos Cruises. Swim from the boat at Anthony Quinn Bay and Tsambika, then enjoy three hours to climb the Acropolis, wander Lindos, eat lunch, or visit the beach. The clean boat has sunbeds, shade, toilets, WiFi, floats, air conditioning, and a reasonably priced bar.

“Everything was great I just wish we had more time for swimming when we stopped 2 times for that. But it’s my subjective opinion. Peace ✌🏻 🌊”

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