Top Athens Overnight Tours

Avoid the complications of organizing a trip to the rock-side monasteries of Meteora yourself, and book a package put together by professionals. This overnight excursion combines your round-trip bus travel from Athens with station transfers, overnight hotel accommodation, a Meteora sunset tour, and either a hike or another tour on the final day.

Save yourself the stress of navigating and planning the long journey from Athens to Meteora with this overnight group bus tour. Leave the logistics up to your driver, and explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site at sunset with your guide to learn about the rock formations and their monasteries. Spend the night at a local hotel with breakfast included (if chosen), and the following day, choose a sightseeing tour of the monasteries or a guided hike.

Join this comprehensive tour of the Meteora rock formations by bus from Athens and spend two days taking in extraordinary views of central Greece in the clear morning light and as the sun sets. See all of this UNESCO World Heritage Site’s historic, precipitously-placed Eastern Orthodox monasteries, and can explore inside several: Please bring cash to pay your entrance fees.

Get an up-close look at Ancient Greece on this 2-day tour of Delphi and Meteora. Departing from Athens, follow a guide through the UNESCO-listed site at Delphi, discovering the Sanctuary of Apollo and the rest of the area's rich history. Top off your trip on day two with a visit to two of the famous cliff-top monasteries of Meteora. Includes overnight accommodation and some meals.

Spend two days admiring some of the most historic and picturesque sights in Greece without the hassle of arranging transport or lodgings on this overnight excursion from Athens. Relax on a private coach as you travel past pretty Arachova to Delphi, with a stop for a guided tour. After an overnight in Kalambaka, continue on the next day to visit two monasteries in UNESCO-listed Meteora before returning to Athens.

Visit two top Greek islands hassle-free with this overnight excursion including transportation and accommodations. Save time with pickup at your Athens hotel and transport directly to the port, where you'll board the ferry for Santorini. Once on the island, a driver will take you to your hotel and you'll have free time to explore. The next morning, a driver will take you back to the ferry port and you'll set sail to Mykonos. Enjoy a few hours on the island before the ferry to Athens and car service back to your hotel.

Experience the best of Athens over 24, 48, or 72 hours on this hop-on hop-off Athens sightseeing bus tour. Travel around by open-top double-decker bus and create your own itinerary. Learn about Athens’ history from the onboard audio guide and hop on and off as much as you wish. As an added bonus, free Greek beer will be provided at a local venue.

Whether you’re cruising or catching a ferry, a timely arrival at the port is key. This Piraeus private transfer service guarantees it, without the stress of unreliable apps or local taxi services—pickup is tailored to your ship’s departure time. After meeting your driver in your hotel lobby or outside your apartment, travel in a comfortable Peugeot or Mercedes-Benz vehicle, with bottled water to keep you hydrated.

Indulge your inner foodie on this half-day gourmet tasting tour and sample the edible delights of Athens. Take to the streets for a walking tour of Athens’ cafés, markets, delicatessens and street food haunts. Enjoy the undivided attention of your private food-expert guide as you uncover the secrets of Greek cuisine and learn more about the city’s culinary heritage. Stop along the way to sample local treats like sweet donuts, Greek bread and regional cheeses, washed down with Greek wine and freshly brewed coffee.

Prebook this Acropolis of Athens and Parthenon tour to guarantee your visit to the UNESCO World Hertiage Site. Going with a guide gives you more as you walk along the site learning the history and beauty behind the ruins. Plus, you can choose whether to add your admission ticket for convenience when you book or to purchase when you arrive there.

Visit one of Greece’s most picturesque coastal viewpoints on a half-day small-group tour from Athens to Cape Sounion. Travel by minivan along south Attica’s scenic shoreline roads to reach the ancient Temple of Poseidon, built atop a towering sea cliff with fantastic views of the Aegean. Explore the ruins of this temple dedicated to the Greek god of the sea, and opt for an afternoon tour to catch a famously beautiful sunset.

Explore the highlights of Athens in just one day on this private or small-group tour by private vehicle. Enjoy pickup from your hotel or a convenient meeting point and visit highlights such the Acropolis, Parthenon, Ancient Agora, Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Acropolis Museum (museum entrance extra), and Lycabettus Hill and explore the neighborhoods of Plaka and Monastiraki. Includes lunch.

Some of Greece’s most astonishing and historic landmarks are within driving distance of Athens—but they can be hard to get to if you don't have your own rental car. Instead, on this two-day tour, make visiting the ruins of Delphi and the monasteries of Meteora hassle-free (admission tickets separate expense). Along with these two renowned UNESCO World Heritage sites, explore the battlefield of Thermopylae and the charming Greek towns Arachova and Kalabaka.

Marvel over one of Greece’s most photographed monuments on this half-day tour to the Temple of Poseidon from Athens. Wind your way along the coastal cliffs and beaches on the scenic drive to Cape Sounion, then grab your camera as you spot the magnificent remains of the Temple of Poseidon, perched high on the sea cliffs. You have a chance to get up close to the ancient monument, explore ruins dating back to 444 BC, and soak up the impressive coastal views.

Experience the mythic glory of classical Greece on this unforgettable 4-day adventure from Athens. Visit five UNESCO World Heritage sites including Ancient Olympia, Delphi, and the cliff-top monasteries of Meteora. Walk among temples to the Greek gods, admire excavated statues, and soak up some of Greece's most spectacular scenery. The tour includes transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off, breakfast and dinner each day, entrance fees, a guide, and your choice of 3- or 4-star overnight accommodation.

Go by foot and get up-close to the ancient wonder of Athens’ Acropolis. Visit the Greek capital’s most-renowned monuments on this flexible half-day walking tour. Don’t just look through the window of a tour bus: truly experience the Acropolis by taking a stroll around this epic landmark of civilization with a guide by your side to provide commentary. Options with and without admission fees are available.

Discover some of Greece’s greatest treasures and the best of modern Athens on this half-day Athens sightseeing tour. With an expert guide, take a coach tour of top Athens sites, including the Constitution Square (Syntagma Square) and the Panathenaic Stadium, stage of the first modern Olympic Games. Then, explore the mighty Acropolis on foot to see the glorious Parthenon and other highlights. Upgrade to include entry to the Acropolis Museum.

Make easy work of Athens’ busy streets and steep hills by whizzing around the sights on an easy-to-ride electric bike. Glide effortlessly around the hilltop ruins of the UNESCO-listed Acropolis of Athens and pedal around the atmospheric Old Town of Plaka. Hop off along the way to see the New Acropolis Museum, Hadrian’s Arch, and the National Gardens of Athens.

Follow in the footsteps of ancient heroes and legends with a full-day tour from Athens to Delphi, a UNESCO-recognized archeological site that’s among Greece’s most iconic places. Travel past the plain of Boeotia and the birthplace of King Oedipus, then explore a historic monument and treasury, the scenic ruins of the Temple of Apollo, and the spectacular friezes in the Delphi museum. After an optional lunch at a local restaurant, visit a picturesque mountain village to browse woven handicrafts and carpets before returning to Athens.

The Hanging Monasteries of Meteora, one of Greece’s most iconic sights, are a 360-mile (580-kilometer) drive from Athens. Leave the mountain roads to your private driver/guide and relax and enjoy the scenery on this private tour which takes in not only Meteora but Delphi, an ancient temple devoted to prophesy. Your trip includes onboard Wi-Fi, bottled water, and pickup and drop-off, but excludes entrance fees and accommodation.

Journey back to ancient Greece on this guided tour of Athens’ UNESCO World Heritage–listed Acropolis. Visit the Theater of Dionysus, stroll past the Propylaea gateway and the Temple of Athena Nike, and stand in awe before the grand ruins of the Parthenon. After exploring the sprawling citadel, learn more about the excavations as you browse more than 4,000 artifacts at the Acropolis Museum. Upgrade to include timed tickets.

Experience the cultural and natural wonders of Meteora on this 2-day adventure from Athens. Enjoy a comfortable ride on a modern coach while making scenic stops at a beachfront restaurant. Delight in a thrilling Sunset Off-Road Buggy Adventure through the UNESCO Geopark, exploring hidden trails and hermit caves. On the second day, choose between a hiking tour along ancient monk paths or a half-day tour of three stunning monasteries with a knowledgeable guide. This tour offers flexibility, small-group experiences, and the option of hotel accommodation for an unforgettable journey. - 2-day tour with round-trip transportation from Athens - Sunset off-road buggy adventure with expert guidance - Optional hiking tour with a monasstery visit or 3 monasteries morning tour on day two - Choice of hotel accommodation with breakfast available

Delve into Greece’s rich history on this 4-day tour from Athens, which visits the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Mycenae, Epidaurus, Olympia, and Delphi, and pay a visit to Meteora to explore its spectacular rock-top monasteries. Overnight accommodation in your choice of tourist-class or 4-star hotels, breakfasts, dinners, and bus transport are included.