Greece · DAY TRIPS IN ATHENS
The 15 best day trips in Athens you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is up there for a reason; start with it and work down.
Half-day bus trip from Athens to Cape Sounion for the Temple of Poseidon sunset, with an archaeologist guide and audio app.
“great little trip, if rained but we still loved it. the coach was very comfortable and timings great”
From Athens, visit Meteora’s cliff-top monasteries with a live guide, Hermit Caves, and optional Greek lunch on a comfortable coach.
“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, was hilarious and welcoming, constantly reminding us to “no relax” because another quick photo stop was always coming. The views were epic, the monasteries incredible to visit inside, and the whole experience unforgettable thanks to this great team.”
Small-group day trip to Delphi from Athens, with museum time, Oracle area sights, Arachova lunch, and mountain views for great value.
“Our guide, Elia, was amazing, friendly and knowledgeable. She got us to Delphi and back safely and on time. Arachova was beautiful and picturesque. Delphi is simply a must see.”
Delphi day trip from Athens with official English guide, included tickets, Temple of Apollo, museum highlights, and a return via Arachova.
“This was a wonderful tour. Rose was very knowledgeable and pleasant. We will recommend you to all our friends!”
10-hour Athens trip to Delphi and Arachova with an expert English guide, headsets, Wi-Fi bus, and optional included entrances and lunch.
“very thorough and complete description of the history of Delphi and Apollo! Highly recommend! Nice stops to break up the tour”
Premium Delphi day trip from Athens with a licensed English guide, Delphi ruins, museum masterpieces, and optional lunch in Arachova.
“Our family had a great experience on this excursion. We recommend it if this is the type of content you're interested in...”
A 6-hour Athens day trip to Corinth Canal and Ancient Corinth with VR and audio guide, plus photo stops at Kechries.
“It was a very pleasant trip. Good chance to learn about Ancient Corinth.”
Stress-free Meteora day trip from Athens with hotel pickup, Hermit Caves, monastery visits, optional lunch, and helpful audio guidance.
“It’s a long trip but definitely worth it! We are a family of 4 with two kids, 14 and 8. We were picked up in coach on time from the meeting point. Then drove to Meteora. We met our guide there. The tour started with a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. There are 6 functional monasteries at Meteora, 4 male and 2 female. Because it’s winter and the close pretty early, we had the chance to enter two of them and see the others from the outside. The briefing before each one of them was great. Our guide there was wonderful! She was accommodating, patient, and the nicest ever.…”
Guided Athens trip to Ancient Corinth and Nafplio, plus optional Arvanitia Beach swim in summer, with an archaeologist guide.
“I liked the punctuality and Dmitria’s patience in all situations. I would like to suggest just prolonging the hours until 4 hours because the Nafolion was amazing and 2.3 hours wasn't enough 🥲 I did not like one case where the museums were without audioguide.”
A guided day trip from Athens to Mycenae and Nafplion with the Tomb of Agamemnon, Corinth Canal, and seaside time.
“Our tour guide Joy was amazing. Her knowledge and passion for the history of the sites was great. My only issue with the tour was the lunch. It’s a below average lunch in the middle of nowhere at the Hotel Aliana. I highly recommend skipping the lunch and instead allocating your time at Nafplio, by far my favorite city in Greece. The have many beautiful restaurants on the water with amazing views. I think the tour should cancel the lunch option and instead allow guests to eat in the amazing city.”
Train to Kalambaka, 6 Meteora monasteries, 3 interiors, and St. Nicholas Badovas caves in one long day from Athens.
“Panos is the best tour guide. He is very friendly, knowledgeable, and provided his excellent hospitality. The view from the criff or Monas was amazing and must be unforgettable in my life.”
Meteora day trip from Athens with central pickup, guided monastery visits to 2 sites, and an audio guide in 8 languages. Optional lunch.
“What a memorable and fantastic day. Everything ran smoothly and the places we visited were beautiful and peaceful. Even the photo stop opportunities were amazing. We loved the included lunch that we received with our ticket purchase. The day is a long day but definitely worth the time. Thanks to our guide Eva, and our two bus drivers. All did an amazing job.”
Private Meteora day trip from Athens with flexible timing, 3 monasteries, lunch in Kastraki, and a stop at Thermopylae.
“Check out this review of Spectacular Meteora Monasteries and Hermit Caves Private Trip on Tripadvisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g189400-d19011388-r1014069260-Spectacular_Meteora_Monasteries_and_Hermit_Caves_Private_Trip-Athens_Attica.html”
A 12-hour Athens day trip to Delphi, Corycian Cave, and Thermopylae, with Arachova village and a 300-style battlefield view for history lovers.
“This was an excellent day! Really loved seeing the cave! Pan was very knowledgeable about all areas we visited and knew the mythology with interesting stories. Highly recommend!”
Athens to Delphi in 11 hours with a guided walk at the Temple of Apollo, Delphi Museum highlights, and a quick Arachova photo stop.
“Delphi has always been a destination of interest for me, since it has both cultural and scientific aspects to it. The tour accommodates these very well, where Dominique was exceptional, presenting the material in a clear, concise way. The museum was a nice stop to see artifacts from the area, too. The only suggestion I’d have would be for the people in Delphi management, and it would scale back the quantity of visitors a bit - the site was swamped with people. All in all, though, an enjoyable day seeing and learning about the former center of the world. If you’re deciding to include the lunch, it’s buffet style, and…”
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