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8 Beach Day Trips in Greece Worth the Early Start

8 day trips  ·  from $25 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 8 beach day trips in Greece worth a free day, each with its price and the one thing to know before the pickup.

From Chania: Day Trip to Elafonisi Island Pink Sand Beach - The road from Chania through Topolia Gorge
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From Chania: Day Trip to Elafonisi Island Pink Sand Beach

1.From Chania: Day Trip to Elafonisi Island Pink Sand Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,014 reviews · 450 minutes - 12 hours · from $38Our pick

Travel from Chania to Elafonisi with an English, German, or Danish-speaking guide, passing through Topolia Gorge and traditional villages. You’ll have about four hours to swim and relax, then stop for regional food in Elos. Guides such as Simona, Manolis, Mona, and George have earned warm praise for their care and local insight.

“It was very good trip to a one of the best beaches in the world🏖️ A road to Elafonisi was with excited views and intresting stories about Crete from our guide👍”

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Athens: Meteora Monasteries, Caves & Coastal Stopovers with Lunch - Kamena Vourla: a better-than-usual road stop
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Athens: Meteora Monasteries, Caves & Coastal Stopovers with Lunch

2.Athens: Meteora Monasteries, Caves & Coastal Stopovers with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,432 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $88

Travel from Athens to Meteora by air-conditioned coach, stopping at Kamena Vourla and Kastraki before visiting three monasteries and the Badovas hermit caves. An English-speaking tour leader joins in Meteora. Expect a long day, stairs, modest dress rules, optional meals, and memorable views.

“Visit Meteora is best choice ! Amazing place. Tour guide was very good . Breakfast -ok, lunch -not good . Doesn’t look fresh , no taste . Dinner-amazing food . Trip is long but wort definetely”

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Rethymno: Preveli Beach Damnoni Beach Kourtaliotiko Day Trip - The Kourtaliotiko Gorge stop requires real shoes
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Rethymno: Preveli Beach Damnoni Beach Kourtaliotiko Day Trip

3.Rethymno: Preveli Beach Damnoni Beach Kourtaliotiko Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 929 reviews · 9 - 11 hours · from $25Best value

Spend a long day on Crete’s south coast with guides such as Barbara, Alex, Stella, or Mona. Visit Kourtaliotiko Gorge, swim at Damnoni, take a boat to Preveli Beach, and finish in Plakias. The €25 price is good value, but bring extra cash for the €12 boat, €5 gorge entry, food, and drinks.

“A brilliant day! Definitely recommend. The gorge is stunning and we saw the vultures which was amazing. Damnoni was lovely, had a great little late brekkie at the taverna. Boat ride to Preveli was nice, but Preveli was a real show stopper. The sea was lukewarm and the river ice cold which was needed as it was still 26/26 degrees in October! You can walk up the river itself or along the side through the palm trees, I’d recommend sunbathing up at the top of the river as it’s glorious and I wish we’d done that over the beach! Plakias isn’t really much to write home about but we had…”

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Elafonissi Beach Day Trip from Chania -Stop in Elos Village - Morning pickup across the Chania coast
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Elafonissi Beach Day Trip from Chania -Stop in Elos Village

4.Elafonissi Beach Day Trip from Chania -Stop in Elos Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 744 reviews · 10 hours · from $37

Spend four hours at Elafonissi Beach on a guided bus trip from Chania, then stop in Elos Village for optional Cretan food. English-speaking guides such as Ingrid and Helena have led recent departures, with hotel-area pickup, air-conditioned transport, and scenic mountain roads.

“For a stress-free trip to Elafonisi, this trip is awesome. Ms. Ingrid is well-versed, knowledgable and fluent in English. The driver was really good. Just enough time to enjoy everything. Would recommend!”

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Akrotiri: Guided Horseback Riding Day Trip to a Beach - A friendly start for first-time riders
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Akrotiri: Guided Horseback Riding Day Trip to a Beach

5.Akrotiri: Guided Horseback Riding Day Trip to a Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 477 reviews · 1 hour · from $88

Ride a well-trained horse from Akrotiri through vineyards, local trails, lava rock, and on to Vlychada Beach. English and Greek-speaking guides such as Thanasis, Giota, and Minas provide basic instruction, lead nervous riders when needed, and take beach photos. The advertised ride lasts one hour, with longer options or extended outings sometimes available.

“It was an extraordinary experience! Giota took very good care of us before and upon arrival and arranged a smooth transfer from our hotel. She also explained thoroughly some basic horse riding skills to get us prepared for the ride. Then, two professional guides led us through the ride attentively, making us feel very safe. We stopped by the beach for a while for some photos. The whole experience is really great, and I would definitely recommend adding this activity to your itinerary in Santorini!”

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From Chania: Elafonisi Pink Sand Beach Day Trip w/ Elos Stop - The morning ride through Crete’s White Mountains
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From Chania: Elafonisi Pink Sand Beach Day Trip w/ Elos Stop

6.From Chania: Elafonisi Pink Sand Beach Day Trip w/ Elos Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 424 reviews · 10 hours · from $37

Travel from Chania by air-conditioned bus to Elafonisi for four hours of swimming, sun, and shallow turquoise lagoons. Guides such as Irini and Dimitrios add local stories along the mountain route. After the beach, stop in Elos for Cretan food, honey, or coffee before returning to Chania.

“My wife and I can't recommend this day trip enough! Everything ran exceptionally to time and was so well thought out; from coordination of the various pick up and drop off points close to everyone's various places of accommodation, Irini's warm, witty and insightful commentary, and our driver's confident driving along mountainous roads that would test the nerves of most! Elafonissi is a super magical place, worth getting up early for, and we really enjoyed all the vegan options at the restaurant in Elios we were taken to.”

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Athens: Sounio Poseidon Temple and Athenian Riviera Day Trip - The drive from Athens to Varkiza and Vouliagmeni
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Athens: Sounio Poseidon Temple and Athenian Riviera Day Trip

7.Athens: Sounio Poseidon Temple and Athenian Riviera Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · from $84Top rated

Travel from Athens along the Athenian Riviera in a comfortable vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Fotis or Konstantinos. Stop for Greek coffee and bougatsa, see Lake Vouliagmeni, swim in summer, and finish at the Temple of Poseidon near Cape Sounio. The group is limited to six people, with hotel pickup and drop-off.

“Amazing guided tour, secret and wonderful beaches, historical site and majestic true local guide! Super”

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Santorini: Guided Island Day Trip with Beach Visit - Starting high at Prophet Elias Monastery
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Santorini: Guided Island Day Trip with Beach Visit

8.Santorini: Guided Island Day Trip with Beach Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 34 reviews · 10 hours · from $82

Spend 10 hours touring Santorini by bus with an English-speaking guide. Visit Prophet Elias, Pyrgos, Akrotiri, Red Beach, Fira, and Oia. Guides such as Nicolas, George, and Tanya have helped make the day informative and easy to follow. Expect striking views, archaeological sites, free time, and a sunset stop in Oia.

“Highlight was the sunset in Ohia and seeing the iconic buildings! Nicolas and George were the perfect pair as guide and bus driver. Nicholas was so informative and funny. Throughly enjoyed my trip”

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