The 5 Private Day Trips in Athens We Would Book First

1.Meteora Monasteries Private Full Day Trip From Athens

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

Travel from Athens in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a driver such as George, Harry, Dimitri, or Melina. Visit three accessible Meteora monasteries, stop in Kastraki for Greek food, and see Thermopylae. Expect a very long day, monastery entrance fees, stairs, modest dress rules, and flexible photo stops.

“An amazing place to visit, Anthony our driver was great and very knowledgeable, highly recommend this tour”

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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 in a private Mercedes with a driver-guide such as Paddy, Marselo, Ozzy, or Dallas. Visit Thermopylae, Meteora’s cliff monasteries, Delphi, Arachova, and Distomo, then finish with moussaka, Greek salad, tzatziki, dessert, and a drink at a local taverna. Expect a very long day and extra entrance fees.

“Dallas was an amazing tour guide. He knew all the history and great photo stops. Dallas was kind and helpful and even assisted with photos.”

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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 $199Best value

Spend about six hours on Athens’ southern coast with a private local host such as Fotis, Antonis, or Yorgos. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned vehicle to the Temple of Poseidon, stop for Greek coffee and a snack, swim at Poseidon Beach, and hear about Greek culture along the way. Your guide does not enter the archaeological site with you.

“We had an amazing journey with Fotis as our guide. He took us along the Athens Riviera to the Temple of Poseidon and the views were incredible. We had coffee and a snack at the beginning of our trip and later stopped at a local seaside cafe for a delicious lunch. He shared a lot of information along the way, not just about the history of the places we visited but also about Hellenic culture, tradition and lifestyle. It was a real view into life in Greece.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.)

Leave central Athens for a six to seven-hour coastal outing with a group of no more than six. Swim at Kape Beach, pause at Vouliagmeni lagoon, explore the Temple of Poseidon, and finish in Lavrio. Guides such as Niko and Nikolas add Greek mythology, local food advice, and easygoing company. Lunch and the €20 temple admission cost extra.

“We had an impeccable time with Cathenian Adventures touring about the Greece coast to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon. We selected this tour because we wanted a small group experience and that is what we got! We had a full group at 6 travelers plus our guide, Niko. Niko was great - he effortlessly shared stories of Greek mythology as we approached the Temple of Poseidon, weaving what I had only known as disparate tales, connecting numerous mythological characters together into one cohesive story. It was brilliant! Before we ventured there, we started our tour with a nice vista of Lake Voulougmeni and a stop at a coffee…”

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5.Private Delphi and Thermopylae Guided Day Trip

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

Travel from Athens in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to Thermopylae and Delphi. Your English-speaking driver shares Greek history and mythology, while you visit the battlefield museum, Apollo’s sanctuary, Delphi’s museum, Arachova, and a family-run restaurant overlooking Itea. A licensed Delphi guide costs extra.

“George was a great driver, and we really liked being able to control our schedule for the day. He entertained us on the drive with stories that combined history, mythology, and Hollywood movies 😀, and arranged for lunch at a lovely restaurant with great food and a fantastic view. If you’re wondering whether a trip to Delphi is worth it—it most definitely is. The site is amazing; we found it more interesting than the Acropolis. You could save a bit of money by booking seats on a tour bus, but honestly those groups looked a kind of miserable. If it’s in your budget, I highly recommend arranging for a private…”

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