The 8 Best Private Day Trips in Greece

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 $199

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 Day Trip to Kerkini Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 120 reviews · 8 hours

Travel from Thessaloniki to Lake Kerkini with an English-speaking guide such as Nikos, Niko, or Jannis. Watch pelicans, flamingos, cormorants, and other birds, then see buffalo near a local farm. Optional boat and horse rides add cost. Lunch in Vironia is not included.

“Thanks to our driver and tour guide Nikos, it was a very interesting day well spent at Kerkini Lake. Nikos was very informative about the natural habitat of the lake. We also enjoyed the coffee spot, the boat ride and the lunch at the tavern. Well done and thank you.”

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6.Private Day Trip to Meteora with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 10 hours

Spend 10 hours traveling from Thessaloniki to Meteora in a private group of up to eight. Your English or Greek-speaking driver takes you to the Old Hermitages, monastery viewpoints, and one or two interiors, with time for lunch or coffee in Kalabaka. Guides such as Yannis, George, and Constantinos are praised for flexible routing and local insight.

“Excellent, Yannis needs a raise. We had a great time. He was very informative, very accommodating and we appreciated all the info he was able to convey. He is such a great guide and driver. Trip was amazing.”

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7.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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8.Elafonissi: Private Beach Day Trip with SUP

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 51 reviews · 6 hours · from $70Best value

Travel from Chania to Elafonissi in a private modern van with drivers such as George, Giorgos, Nikos, or Vaggelis. Spend free time on the pink sand, explore the shallow lagoon, use snorkeling gear, and try the included SUP board from May 1, weather permitting. Fruit, juice, and water are provided.

“George was a wonderful guide! Lively and engaging, he made sure we had many opportunities to enjoy this excursion, despite windy weather. George was an excellent driver, and we thoroughly enjoyed our time with him!”

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