ATHENS · DAY TRIPS
The ones worth setting an alarm for.
The 15 most-booked athens day trips, all done in a single day and back by evening. Each one comes with the pickup point, how long you are away, what it costs and the company that runs it.
Cape Sounion sunset from Athens: Temple of Poseidon views, Athenian Riviera drive, and myth-filled sightseeing with an archaeologist.
Most Popular“loved the transport, the anecdotes by Lydia and dimi. The driver drove so well through the rain”
Athens to Meteora day trip with a live local guide, 3 monasteries inside, hermit caves, Greek lunch option, and free audio guide.
“Even though the day started with thick fog and we couldn’t see anything at first, this tour was fantastic. Clement was an excellent guide — knowledgeable, friendly, and great at turning the foggy start into something fun and interesting. Once the mist lifted, everything he’d explained made the views even more impressive. Vasilis, our driver,…”
Day trip from Athens to Meteora with a live local guide, secret hermit caves, panoramic viewpoints, and optional lunch with transport included.
“The entire tour was great! Our tour guide, Clement was friendly and knowledgeable. We learned many cool things from him! Χρήστος was a great bus driver! Beware of the tourist trap halfway through the bus trip. The hot food is overly expensive and very poor quality. Get a pastry instead. The pastries are very good…”
Small-group Delphi and Arachova day trip from Athens: Oracle ruins, museum highlights, and a mountain-town lunch with audio guide and Wi‑Fi.
Day trip from Athens to Mycenae, Epidaurus and Nafplio. See the Lion Gate, Agamemnon’s Mask, and the theatre with legendary acoustics.
“I loved this experience! We spent the perfect amount of time in each location, it never felt like too much or too little. Our guide, Dimi, was warm and knowledgeable, and went out of her way to make sure we had a great experience. As a Greek history buff, seeing the Lion Gate was truly…”
A guided day trip from Athens to Delphi with Temple of Apollo, Delphi Museum, plus Arachova town photos and mountain views.
“Yota was fabulous! Her energy, knowledge, and humor made our experience very memorable! She really knows her history, and is exceptional at painting a picture in your mind of what happened throughout various periods of Greek culture. We give her two thumbs up and highly recommend her as a guide. We were in awe of…”
Full-day Meteora monasteries by coach from Athens, with hermit caves and seaside stops. Three monastery interiors plus optional lunch and dinner.
“Meteora is probably the best destination to be seen in Greece. However the farmer strike and police action did not help the tourists. Each way journey was extended by at least one hour each, causing a miss of the biggest monetary. Otherwise fantastic tour.”
Athens day trip to Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplion and the Corinth Canal, with a VR audio guide and comfortable coach transport.
“Really good value for money. Our guide was very nice and told us a bit of stories :)”
Premium Delphi day trip from Athens to Delphi and Arachova with a licensed English guide, skip-the-line museum and ruins, and lunch options.
“Iris was an excellent guide - super friendly, patient and knowledgeable! Everything was smooth from start to finish. It was easy to find the meeting spot and get on the coach which was very clean and comfortable. There was a service stop along the way. At the archaeological museum, Iris walked us around and gave…”
See the Corinth Canal, walk Ancient Corinth with VR audio, and photograph Kechries port on a comfortable Athens day trip.
A long but smooth day trip from Athens to Meteora’s cliff monasteries, Hermit Caves, and Kalabaka lunch, with pickup and audio guide.
“Riki have us a wonderful time, great experience, lots of information and very responsible in spite of the weather... We enjoyed the visit of the monasteries, Meteora and the food at the restaurant... This tour you must do when you visit Greece...”
Ancient Corinth, Nafplio, and an Arvanitia Beach swim on a guided day trip from Athens with an archaeologist and scenic breaks.
“We had excellent guide Apostolos, very knowledgeable, created positive and inclusive vibe and truly exceeded our expectations. It was excellent to travel in a small group, as it gave flexibiliy to visit few more wonderful sites, Thank you for amazing experience and opportunity to visit most beautiful fortress in Greece!”
Athens to Ancient Corinth and Nafplio with an archaeologist guide, Venetian streets, and optional swim at Arvanitia Beach.
“Theodore was our guide: great insights, very knowledgeable and an excellent storyteller He made the tour an even greater experience, Thank you”
Mycenae tombs and Nafplion old town in one day with a guided coach ride from Athens, plus a quick Corinth Canal stop.
“A great day, seeing some great sight knowledgeable guide. Lunch was ok, although chaotic. Our group didn't fill the coach. If the bus were full travelling so far would have been hard”
Train to Kalambaka, minibus to Meteora, 6 monasteries, 3 interiors, hermit caves, and photo stops. Long 14-hour day from Athens.
“Driver and tour guide was very helpful. Trip from Athens was long but worth it. I would consider staying over night out that way”
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