Day Trips from Greece to Athens

The ideal tour for first-time visitors to Athens, this comprehensive private driving itinerary helps you save hours of research time and includes many of Athens' top sights plus a lunch stop. See the Acropolis, including the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of Zeus, and much more. Avoid busy public transport and travel between sites in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, plus break up your sightseeing with a traditional Greek lunch.

Delve into the life of the Apostle Paul with this unique tour that traces his years in Athens and Corinth. Admire the sites in the Greek capital where St. Paul visited, including the Acropolis and Agora, and stop on Areopagus where he delivered one of his most famous sermons. Then continue on to Corinth to see the ancient ruins where the apostle preached and visit the church now dedicated to him.

Experience the wonders of ancient Greece on a full-day private tour from Athens to Delphi and the Hosios Loukas Monastery. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Delphi, home to the legendary Oracle of Apollo, and visit the 4th-century-BC Temple of Apollo and the Delphi Archaeological Museum. Discover the mystical atmosphere of the Hosios Loukas Monastery, a Byzantine architectural marvel, while enjoying personalized attention and comfortable transportation.

Begin your private trip to Sounion with a scenic drive along the Avenue of Poseidon, passing upscale southern suburbs and coastal villages like Varkiza and Lagonisi. Pause for photos at Vouliagmeni Lake's turquoise waters before visiting the Temple of Poseidon atop a cliff with stunning sea views. Conclude with a traditional seafood meal at a waterfront tavern (own expense), then return to your Athens hotel.

Athens’ Riviera coast is lapped by the Saronic Gulf and offers coves, bays, and Acropolis and Athens views. Enjoy them all without the expense or hassle of a private charter on this shared sailing trip. Secure your place for your chosen day and travel independently to Athens’ Alimos Marina. Then, swim, snorkel; sunbathe, and enjoy the perk of having lunch and a selection of alcoholic drinks included.

Experience Athens in one day with this hassle-free shore excursion that includes pickup and drop-off from the cruise terminal. Marvel at the ancient ruins of the Acropolis, Parthenon, and Panathenaic Stadium, time your visit to Syntagma Square to watch the Changing of the Guard, and enjoy free time for lunch and shopping in the atmospheric Plaka neighborhood.

Reaching the swimming and snorkeling spots along the Athens Riviera takes a boat and someone who knows the coastline. Set sail on a private half-day catamaran instead, picked up first from Athens or Piraeus and handed a welcome drink as you board. Stop to swim and snorkel along the coast, then settle in for a barbecue lunch with beer and Greek wine from the open bar.

Discover four iconic islands in a single day on an 11-hour tour from Athens. Get the perfect balance of relaxation and sightseeing in the Aegean. Your semi-private luxury motor yacht journey begins with a stop at Agistri.  Dine on an included Greek lunch on Metopi, then enjoy time to swim and snorkel off of Moni Island. Continue to Aegina, where you can visit the Temple of Apollo and more.

Home of the original Olympics, Ancient Olympia lies about a 3.5-hour drive from Athens, making a comfortable ride absolutely vital. This private tour lets you travel in style, with a Mercedes-Benz limousine taxi equipped with onboard Wi-Fi and 2-way transfers direct from your door. Once there, buy your entrance tickets and explore the site, the stadium, and its spectacular museums at your leisure.

Enjoy a sightseeing adventure in Athens on this small-group tour. After a convenient port pickup in Piraeus, enjoy skip-the-line access to the Acropolis, which you'll explore independently, then free time in the heritage Plaka neighborhood. Learn about Athens’ remarkable history and culture from your tour leader as you see attractions including the Panathenaic Stadium and the Changing of the Guards Ceremony on Syntagma Square.

Delve into the history and culture with this guided tour of Aegina. Join your archaeologist guide on the ferry from Piraeus to Aegina and visit the island’s town and acropolis—plus stop to sample the famous local pistachios. In summer, continue on to explore the nearby island of linger on Aegina for a cooking class.

Spend a relaxing morning on the water as you sail from Kolymvari to the Agioi Theodoroi Islands aboard a spacious catamaran. Swim, snorkel, paddleboard, or simply unwind on deck while enjoying a light breakfast, a freshly prepared Cretan lunch, and unlimited local beer, wine, and soft drinks. Onboard amenities make it easy to enjoy Crete’s coastline at your own pace.

Travel back in time to the thriving empire of ancient Greece on a full-day tour of Athens led by an expert guide. In the morning, visit a combination of classic and contemporary sites to gain a holistic picture of the bustling Greek capital including the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum. Then, after savoring a delicious lunch, head out to the Saronic Gulf to Cape Sounion where the great Temple of Poseidon is still standing.

Athens spreads across a large and hilly city where navigating between the Acropolis, Panathenaic Stadium, Hadrian's Arch, and Syntagma Square independently takes considerably longer than most visitors anticipate. This guided tour connects all four with the Acropolis Museum in a single itinerary, with a guide providing historical context at each stop and hotel pickup included for a straightforward departure.

Don’t waste your long layover stuck in the airport food court or underwhelming cruise terminal. Instead, get a taste of Greece and be back in time for your departing flight or ship on a private 3- or 5-hour sightseeing tour. Offered anytime day or night, this Athenian adventure is carefully planned around your limited availability. Itinerary highlights can include the Acropolis, Plaka, Changing of the Guard, and Yoleni's Greek Gastronomy Center.

Marvel at three of the most spectacular islands in the Saronic Gulf in a single day with this scenic ferry cruise from Athens. Save time with hotel pickup in the city and head straight to the port to set your course for Hydra, Poros, and Aegina. Disembark on all three islands for free time to explore, plus enjoy a performance of traditional folk dance and lunch on board.

Greece is home to countless ruins and archaeological wonders, but traveling beyond Athens to reach them can be difficult on your own. Explore hassle-free on this private day trip and check off two highlights in one outing. Head first to Mystras, a preserved Byzantine city built into a towering mountain. Then, travel to historic Sparta to visit an ancient citadel and the statue of King Leonidas.

After you see the dazzling archaeological sites in Athens, spend a day out at sea with this full day cruise. Hop aboard a traditional wooden boat and head out into the turquoise waters near Athens. Sip on coffee as you sail around the Saronic Island. Explore the islands of Agistri and Aegina. Stop for swimming and sunbathing sessions, as well as a delicious lunch on the boat.

If you’re only in Athens for a day or so, you can still see the major highlights in Athens and nearby Cape Sounion. Avoid wasting time hailing taxis or hiring a car; instead, get around with a chauffeur-driven car and spend that time exploring more of this ancient city. Enjoy a whistlestop tour of the city’s major landmarks, including the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum, before heading out to Cape Sounion to visit the Temple of Poseidon, perched on a cliff at the southernmost point of Attica.

Why to choose our tour ? This tour is not just a sightseeing experience — it’s a unique journey that connects you with the heart of Athens in a way you will never forget. Discover the best of Athens in just 5 hours with a private tour that covers the city’s most iconic landmarks. Begin at the legendary Acropolis, exploring the Parthenon, Erechtheion, and enjoying breathtaking views. Continue to the world-renowned Acropolis Museum, home to ancient artifacts and stunning sculptures. Visit the Ancient Agora and the well-preserved Temple of Hephaestus, once the heart of classical Athens. Stop at the Panathenaic Stadium, birthplace of the modern Olympic Games, and drive past landmarks like the Presidential Mansion and Greek Parliament, where you’ll witness the changing of the guards. Highlights: • Private, flexible tour with expert guide • Includes Acropolis, Museum, Plaka, Agora & more • Ideal for cruise layovers or short stays • Option to skip lines (if arranged)

Every side of the island has complete different things to offer you! There are caves and stories about pirates . There are huge piles of lava that have been standing there for thousands of years , longing to be admired and little fisherman villages ,like nothing else you have seen before, built by the water. Swimming in exotic colorful and transparent water with a completely different scenery each time we make a stop and it always goes with an open bar with drinks and beverages and a freshly cooked Mediterranean meal onboard . We provide you with snorkeling gear and a waterproof camera so you may take unique pictures for these wonderful memories that last forever ! Trust us as we love the water and what comes with it! We sail all year long as we can’t escape the passion of feeling the wind on our faces and the water under our feet and through the boat! Come fall in love with the island that still surprises each and everyone one of us and has been doing it for the past several years!

Maximize your time in Greece and discover three other area highlights in just one day, on this hassle-free private tour with included transportation. Following pickup at your hotel in Athens, you’ll be driven to see the scenic Corinth Canal. Then, visit the archaeological site of Sparta and the Museum of Olive and Greek Olive Oil. Enjoy several hours to explore the medieval city of Monemvasia before returning to Athens.

This is the ideal tour for history fans who are interested in ancient Greek battles. Start your day of Greek adventures with an Athens hotel pickup. You’ll be taken to multiple sites outside of Athens such as Marathon Archeological Museum, Marathon Battlefield, Marathon Lake, and Thermopylae’s Battlefield. Save hours researching Marathon and Themopylae attractions by having a comprehensive itinerary already planned out for you.

Immerse yourself in the rich history of Athens with a full-day private tour. Explore landmarks such as the Parthenon, Ancient Agora, and the Panathenaikum Stadium. Discover the New Acropolis Museum, take in a show at the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, and marvel at the grandeur of the Temple of Zeus. Don't miss the Arch of Hadrian, the charming Plaka neighborhood, Monastiraki Area, and the vibrant Fleamarket. Your driver will regale you with fascinating historical tales at every stop.