Top Greece Shore Excursions - page 4

Rather than rushing to keep up with a large group of other travelers, make your day of sightseeing in Mykonos entirely your own on a private tour that you can customize to align with your interests. Choose between a suggested itinerary and your very own curated experience for a full personalized excursion.

Make the most of your time in Athens with this half-day private tour that takes you directly to the landmarks that interest you most. Travel comfortably onboard a private, air-conditioned vehicle as your driver fills you in on the city's history. Customize your route based on your pace, selected tour duration, and preferred stops, with highlights such as the Acropolis, the National Archaeological Museum, and the Roman Agora (choose which ticketed sites you would like to visit). Opt for the night tour to see illuminated monuments and soak up Athens' charm.

Beat the heat of Athens’ streets on this full-day private tour with a knowledgeable driver. See city highlights including the Acropolis, Panathenaic Stadium, Agora, and Changing of the Guard in a climate-controlled vehicle with Wi-Fi and USB charging. Entrance fees and lunch are excluded; licensed guides can usually be arranged for an additional charge.

Make the most of your time in Corfu by visiting Albania, just across the Straits of Corfu. Take a ferry to Saranda and enjoy free time to stroll, relax, and get to know this beach town. Alternatively, opt for a side trip to Butrint to see its UNESCO World Heritage–listed Greco-Roman ruins. Your tour includes return ferry tickets; hotel pickup and drop-off are optional.

Avoid the stress of navigating busy streets and trying to cover Athens’s major landmarks in limited time on your own. This private half-day luxury tour of Athens lets you explore iconic sites like the Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, and Syntagma Square in comfort with a private, air-conditioned vehicle. With customizable stops and a flexible pace, you can focus on the views, photos, and history that matter most to you.

See the highlights of Santorini from the water's edge on this luxurious, half-day catamaran tour. Pick from morning or afternoon tour times and, following hotel pickup, you’ll be transferred to the port. Once aboard, set sail on a sightseeing tour, and see highlights including the Red Beach, White Beach, Santorini’s caldera, and more. This private tour also includes multiple swimming stops, a full meal on board, and unlimited drinks.

Explore Athens at your own pace with a hop-on hop-off bus tour that provides easy transportation to key attractions like the Panathenaic Stadium and the Parthenon, part of the Acropolis. Travel across two interchanging lines—the Blue and the Orange—plus enjoy access to/from the port in Piraeus for cruise passengers.

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.

"If you want to experience a quieter side of Greece that's away from the crowds in Mykonos, then this is the trip for you. Set off into the Aegean sea towards the beautiful Rhenia island to take a break and sample Greek specialties for lunch. Later, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Delos island—known for its magnificent archaeological ruins and links to Greek mythology. "

See the best of Athens in just half a day on this comprehensive private tour. Choose a start time that’s best for you, meet your driver directly at your hotel, and travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle. Your driver will whisk you straight to the top sights, from the Acropolis (and highlights like the Parthenon) to the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Presidential Palace, and more.

Delphi sits high in the mountains, a few hours from Athens, so reaching it and seeing the sanctuary at your own pace takes a long drive and some planning. Get driven privately instead, with free rein to spend as long as you like across the site before the return. Explore the ruins, the Temple of Apollo, and the archaeological museum. Add on a traditional Greek lunch, if you'd like.

Athens is a city of hills and exploring under your own steam can be hot and sticky. See key sights without the stress on this convenient bus tour, direct from the Piraeus Cruise Port. Begin with a sightseeing journey to take in the city’s top landmarks, then enjoy free time with an audio guide app to assist. Upgrade to enjoy timed entry to the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Acropolis.

Secure your ticket in advance and skip the lines at the Acropolis on this convenient tour. Delve into Greek architecture, mythology, and history as you explore the Acropolis, the Erechtheion, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Propylaea, and the Parthenon with your guide. A choice of departure times lets you plan your day and fit more in.

With at least five hours’ driving, including mountain roads, self-driving to Delphi and Meteora is not for the faint-hearted. Discover both these UNESCO World Heritage sites in just a day on this private tour from Athens, which features stops at the pretty Arachova village, the Thermopylae battlefield, and the Distomo Massacre Memorial.

Traveling independently from Athens to Cape Sounion can mean figuring out bus timetables or sorting out a rental car. With this private tour, forget about both and enjoy the freedom of traveling with your own dedicated driver at your preferred time. Experience the Temple of Poseidon (own expense) for as long as you like and opt to break your journey home for a meal or ice cream if you wish.

Discover the wonders of Heraklion city at your own leisure with this hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour, available in eight languages. With two bus routes and a 48-hour ticket, you'll have an abundance of time to soak in the city's famous landmarks and even visit Ammoudara Beach. Immerse yourself in the captivating history and architecture of the Cretan civilization as you delve into the old and modern city of Heraklion.

Make the most of your time in Athens without navigating public transportation or planning separate routes between major sights. A hop-on hop-off bus connects Piraeus with key city attractions, letting you get off for ancient landmarks, museums, neighborhoods, and gardens that interest you most. Rejoin the route when you’re ready for a flexible way to sightsee without committing to a fixed guided itinerary.

Leave the crowds on Mykonos behind and catch the wind with this sailing cruise to two nearby Aegean islands. Set sail from Tourlos Bay to the UNESCO-listed island of Delos to explore the ancient Greek ruins at your own pace. Then head to the island of Rhenia, with a stop to swim and snorkel in the crystalline waters. Relax over lunch on board, served with wine, beer, and soft drinks.

Spend a memorable half-day cruising around the Athens Riviera where the crew takes care of everything for your relaxing time at sea. Sail in a traditional Greek wooden boat with stops for swimming at Ydrousa Island and Vouliagmeni Beach, and enjoy the use of snorkeling gear. Indulge in a Greek lunch buffet with wine and beer on board and Wi-Fi is also available on the boat for your convenience.

A cruise stop on Santorini leaves a tight window to see the island's clifftop villages before you're back on board. Make it count on this shore excursion, visiting the caldera-rim villages of Oia, Firostefani, Imerovigli, and Finikia. A local guide shares the island's history and culture along the way, and takes in the caldera views that Santorini is known for.

Whether you’re finishing up a cruise or arriving from the Greek islands, spare yourself the stress of Athens’ choked public transport and long port taxi lines with this great-value private transfer service. Your driver will wait at the port or cruise terminal, holding a sign with your name, help with your luggage and transfer you safely to your central Athens hotel, apartment or Airbnb.

Athens' main sites are spread across the city, and covering them in a half-day is hard to do on your own. Get driven privately instead, building the route around what you want to see, with pickup arranged and a convenient start time of your choosing. Move between the ancient sites at your own pace and gain insight you'd otherwise miss.

Arrive at the Piraeus Port with plenty of time to make your boat with this private one-way transfer. Meet your driver directly at your accommodation and depart from your local Athens hotel in a WiFi-equipped vehicle. Avoid the hassle of hailing a taxi and relax on the ride to the port.

Perfect for time-pressed or first-time Athens visitors, this private sightseeing tour offers a seamless and comfortable way to discover the city’s top attractions. Choose from convenient start times throughout the day, meet your driver at your hotel, and travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll see the Acropolis and Parthenon, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Agora, the Panathenaic Stadium, and much more (entry to the sights own expense).