GREECE
The Greek classics.
The 15 most popular 1-day tours in Greece, with what each one is really like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
Half-day bus trip from Athens to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon, with sunset views, an archaeologist guide, and great free time.
“Me and my partner really enjoyed my tour, everything organised perfectly from start to finish. Highly recommend!”
A long Athens day trip to Meteora: visit 3 monasteries inside, spot all 8 from viewpoints, see Badovas caves, and enjoy Greek lunch.
“Excellent experience in Meteora! Maria was a fantastic tour guide—knowledgeable, engaging, and very passionate about the history and monasteries. She explained everything clearly and made the visit truly memorable. Our driver was also excellent: professional, safe, and punctual, making the journey smooth and comfortable. Highly recommended tour and team!”
A guided day trip from northeast Crete to Agios Nikolaos, Elounda, and Spinalonga by boat, with free time and a swim stop.
“Everything was well explained, plenty of time at each destination. coach was lovely.”
Luxury Santorini catamaran with hotel pickup, open bar, Greek lunch, snorkel stops, volcanic hot springs, and sunset views near Oia.
“Our Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Sunset Oia was perfectly organized from start to finish. After tendering ashore from our cruise ship, we met our transfer near McDonald’s (and highly recommend the nearby Svoronos Bakery for coffee and pastries while you wait!). Pickup was prompt and efficient — a quick ride brought us to the…”
Small-group day trip from Athens to Delphi’s Oracle ruins and museum, plus Arachova village time and scenic Parnassus views.
“Great day trip, everything went well! Small group of only 7 people. Great guide Dimi! Thank you”
Guided Delphi day trip from Athens with Temple of Apollo, Delphi Museum, photo stops in Arachova, and optional lunch. English tour.
“The pluses. Delphi itself was amazing to see. The area is beautiful. With respect to the tour itself. Our driver did an amazing job. Our tour guide was excellent. Our meal was abundant to say the least. Basically, all you could eat and it was very good. The minuses. Traffic in the area was "very"…”
Chania to Elafonisi guided day trip with hotel pickup: pink sand, clear water, Topolia Gorge scenery, and free beach time.
“It was a really nice day! We started with a walk to a cave and some refreshments. We then went to Elafonissi, which was beautiful! It was hot, so bring sunscreen, hats, etc. however we were given more than enough time to enjoy and there are some snack shops as well. On the way back…”
Day trip by fast ferry to Symi and Panormitis Monastery with free time in town and a seasonal Saturday swim stop at Nymporio Bay.
“Very comfortable boat trip. Glorious views of the islands along the way. Boat trip around the Symi island gives a tremendous insight into the formation of the rocks and the fantastic bays. The main street of Symi island has good eating places and shops.”
A long but well-paced Crete day trip with Rethimno’s old alleys, Chania’s harbor streets, and a nature walk at Kournas Lake.
“Hello! Very interesting tour. A lot to see and the experienced guide Elena heloed a lot.”
Santorini day trip from Heraklion: high-speed ferry, guided Oia and Fira, about 5.5 hours to explore, plus optional hot springs.
“It was lovely! Fantastic tour guide, amazing places to see!”
Guided day trip to Delos from Mykonos with a ferry ride, wireless headset tour, and well-preserved ruins like Apollo’s Temple.
“I enjoyed the trip as our guide is very knowledgeable. She definitely knows a lot of history of delos island. The boat is a little bumpy.”
Rhodes day trip to Butterfly Valley and Seven Springs. Shaded walks, free time, AC pickup, and tunnel cool-off. Tickets extra.
“Excellent day! Guide was great, Apostolos! Worth visiting when in Rhodes. Weather was very hot but plenty of shade.”
A 10-hour Delphi and Arachova day trip from Athens with a guided UNESCO site, museum stops, and mountain village views.
“This was a great day trip from Athens. The archeological site is much larger than I expected, and it's filled with a fascinating mix of mythology and history.”
Soak at Pozar Thermal Baths and see Edessa’s huge waterfalls from Thessaloniki, with a local Orma lunch and market time.
“I liked the hot springs very much. it was really nice located in the natur with cold water falls just close by. I also liked the Edessa falls very much.”
Small-group Zakynthos day trip to Navagio Shipwreck Beach, Blue Caves, Xigia sulphur springs, and panoramic viewpoints with swim stops.
“A jam packed day of sightseeing and adventure with George! Got to see the famous ship wreck from the panoramic spot above as well as up close in a boat, whilst stopping at about half a dozen other great viewpoints and beaches during the day. The restaurant for lunch was delicious too. George was a…”
