Top Greece Float Trips

Exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora by rental car or public transportation from Athens can be stressful. Avoid navigating unfamiliar routes on this tour, which covers all six monasteries—with guided tours of three—plus hermit caves that most tourists miss. Break up the drive with stops in coastal villages (instead of highway rest stops), plus upgrade to add a traditional Greek lunch. Treat yourself to a private tour or opt for an extended, overnight tour with an included hotel stay.

Meteora sits several hours inland from Athens, and reaching its clifftop monasteries independently means a long drive plus working out which are open to visit. This full-day tour starts at 9 AM from Larissa Station, letting you avoid early rush. Ride a coach to Kalambaka, then take a panoramic drive past all six UNESCO World Heritage-listed retreats perched on rock pinnacles. Learn their history, stop for photos, and step inside three monasteries.

Paddle the Lousios and Alfeios Rivers on a half-day, white-water rafting trip from Vlachorraptis. The two rivers, which merge below the Lousios Gorge, slice through a scenic landscape of rock formations and vegetation that arches over the water. You’ll tackle Class II or Class II rapids while taking in a side of Greece you won’t see from the road.

Between Antiparos and Paros, two islands (Pateronissia) form a passage with waters that their color stands out even from an airplane. Famous tourist destination for boats from all over Cyclades for the clear water with the special color. Caves for underwater exploration and rocks for diving fulfilled with the enchanting landscape in South Antiparos are the continuation of the day trip. Activities for young and old that will be unforgettable. Lunch at a seaside traditional Greek restaurant, lunch on the boat or on a private beach are the options for our guests’ lunch during daily cruises with Seacret Cruises. Final destination of this cruise is Despotiko island. An uninhabited island, untouched by time and human that offers fantastic landscapes and beaches but also known for the richest archaeological finds for lovers of ancient Greek heritage.

Travel by bus through the beautiful countryside on a full-day tour from Athens to the Meteora monasteries and hermit caves. Upon your arrival at the town of Kalambaka, you will visit the medieval monastery complex, which sits perched high atop sandstone cliffs and is honored by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Once inside, gain insight into the monastery's history via a handy audio guide. Upgrade to include a 10-course Greek lunch.