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The Greek classics.
The 15 most popular lunch experiences in Greece, with what each one is really like on the day, who runs it, and what it costs.
All-day sailing from Athens to Agistri, Moni/Metopi, and Aegina with lunch, drinks, and swimming stops—10 hours of Aegean calm.
“Great trip to local islands. Lunch was excellent. Sam was excellent. Stay close to him for a pistachio and gelato. Worth it - you might even take a nap on the trip. Excellent t”
A long Athens day trip to Meteora: visit 3 monasteries inside, spot all 8 from viewpoints, see Badovas caves, and enjoy Greek lunch.
“Absolutely phenomenal!! Such a beautiful place and rich with religious history. The only bummer was traffic was bad getting out of Athens and it delayed us getting to Meteora. Therefore, we didn't get to see all of the stated monasteries.”
Sail from Athens to Hydra, Poros, and Aegina with lunch. Sun on deck, free island time, and onboard Greek music and service.
“Overall the trip was really good day out. More time in Poros would have been nice but the day ended up being over 12 hours by the time we got back to our accommodation. The on board entertainment was really good and the lunch delicious, however, it was cold by the time we ate. You…”
Pirate-style 3-island cruise from Kos with BBQ lunch, snorkeling gear, and a waterslide stop at Plati. Great value for sun-and-swim days.
“Great crew. Both boys 12&4 loved the up beat vibes. Great swimming spots. Food nice (husband said he could have had double portions 🙄). Fab day out and well worth the money. Probably wouldn’t recommend if you don’t like loud music. Slide and jumping off the bot were highlights for my eldest!”
Day trip from Athens to Meteora with a local guide, monastery interiors, hermit caves, photo stops, and optional Greek lunch.
“Meteora is otherworldly and beautiful, definitely worth visiting! Our guide Maria (the cool one with dark red hair and a solid plan for a zombie apocalypse) was great! She has an excellent way of introducing her home town through humour and interesting facts. We learned everything from the first hermits to who the current monks…”
Rhodes all-inclusive catamaran cruise with snorkeling stops at Anthony Quinn Bay, Ladiko, Kalithea and optional Afandou caves, lunch and drinks.
“The crew where lovely & accommodating, the time scale & the bays that we visited where lovely & food & drink sufficient.”
Hop Agistri, Metopi and Aegina from Athens on a DJ-led cruise with real swimming time and a Greek buffet lunch plus unlimited drinks.
“Excellent day. Good sized boat, plenty of food and drinks. Clear communication in several languages for announcements. Would recommend!!”
Sail from Athens to Agistri, swim at Moni/Metopi, and visit Aegina with lunch, drinks, snorkeling gear, and optional hotel pickup.
“Amazing experience even though we hit a rainstorm. Crew were very helpful and friendly despite the conditions.”
Cruise from Athens to Agistri, Moni/Metopi and Aegina with swimming stops, Greek buffet lunch, and unlimited drinks on a wooden boat.
“Calypso B’s crew of Sam, Moe, Elizabeth, Captain Moe and the unforgettable chef Thanos gave us a life changing experience. We had an impeccable day. The sea was amazing. The crew was incredibly friendly and attentive. I cannot recommend this trip enough. Every traveler should have this experience!”
10-hour Athens cruise to Agistri, Moni & Aegina with Greek lunch, unlimited drinks, swimming, and pistachio tasting. $159pp.
“Everything was great! It was very informative. I’m glad I had my friend with me. Being the only black American on the trip I felt isolated. It seemed like people were afraid to approach me, but it’s okay:)”
A full-day Milos sail from Adamas with boat-only swimming, Kleftiko cave snorkeling, lunch in a wild setting, and Polyaigos water.
“What a fantastic experience from start to finish! Very welcoming and friendly crew. Attentive to every detail and accommodating. Very knowledgable on the whole tour with great insights to each site. Ticked off every spot that you can only visit by boat. The best way to see the south coast of the beautiful Milos island!…”
Naxos bus highlights tour with Demeter’s Temple, potter and olive mill stops, Apiranthos lunch break, and Apollonas Bay swim. $35.
“This might be the best tour I’ve ever taken, ever. The entire day was filled with fun! So many wonderful towns to explore. Historical sights and Greek mythology. Each town unique and different. So beautuful. The food,amazing! Our guide Thanos was excellent, great personality, kept it fun for the whole bus, super knowledgeable. He went…”
A long-but-worth-it Meteora day from Athens with 3 guided monastery visits, Badovas hermit caves, coastal breaks, and lunch options.
“Maria tour guide and Helen driver are amazing! We enjoyed our Meteora tour with both of them. The sights are surreal and ethereal. Thank you for the wonderful time together!”
Sail from Heraklion to Dia Island with snorkeling, SUP, lunch, and unlimited drinks on a luxury yacht. Shared or private options.
“A very choppy crossing to the island. Very well handled by the skipper though The boat was comfortable and safety was well looked after Food was very good. Would have been nice to have beer as an option perhaps Time went very quickly”
Full-day Athens cruise to Hydra, Poros & Aegina with included lunch, live music, and swim time. Optional tours add culture.
“I went on this cruise on the 29th of August 2025, and I can honestly say it was one of my best experiences. Booking through this site was seamless – I received clear information at every stage, and the pickup was perfectly on time. The boat was full but never felt crowded; everyone had a…”
