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The 15 Best Day Trips from Athens

18 day trips  ·  from $23 a head

The 15 best day trips from athens you can book, with what each costs, how long you are away and how much of it is spent on the road. Start at number one.

Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip - Meeting at Metaxourghio and getting out of Athens
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Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip

1.Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8,241 reviews · 5h 30m · from $23Our pick

Travel from central Athens to Cape Sounion by air-conditioned coach, following the Athenian Riviera to Poseidon’s Temple. An English-speaking archaeologist guide, often praised guides such as Angelina, Lydia, or Dimitra, shares Greek myths and local history. You get roughly 1.5 to 2 hours at the site, with sunset views, an optional €20 entrance ticket, and an audio-guide app.

“Our guide, Angelina, was exceptionally entertaining and attentive to everyone's needs, thank you!”

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Athens: Meteora Monasteries Day Trip with Caves and Lunch - Meeting the Meteora guide in Kalabaka
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Athens: Meteora Monasteries Day Trip with Caves and Lunch

2.Athens: Meteora Monasteries Day Trip with Caves and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,670 reviews · 14 hours · from $87

Travel from Athens to Meteora by air-conditioned coach, then spend about five hours with local guides such as Maria or Clement. Visit three monasteries, see all eight from the road, explore the Hermit Caves, stop at photo viewpoints, and choose a Greek lunch with ten main dishes, including vegan options. Expect a long but rewarding day.

“The long journey to get to Meteora was eclipsed and soon forgotten as the Monastery complex is breathtaking. Our guide Clement made our visit super special, gave us lots of good info and had a genuine transpiring willingness to make our journey memorable. Thank you.”

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From Athens: Small-Group Delphi, Museum & Arachova Day Trip - Meeting at Metaxourghio and getting out of Athens
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From Athens: Small-Group Delphi, Museum & Arachova Day Trip

3.From Athens: Small-Group Delphi, Museum & Arachova Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,476 reviews · 10 hours · from $34

Travel from central Athens to Delphi with an English-speaking guide and audio guide app. Explore the sanctuary and museum at your own pace, then enjoy lunch and free time in Arachova. Guides such as Kostas, Vivian, Vasilis, and Elefteria are praised for clear stories about Greek myth, archaeology, and modern Greece.

“Such a beautiful trip to Delphi and arachova. Our guide was very kind, informative, and made everything easy to understand. Loved it!”

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From Athens: Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio Full Day Trip - Meeting at Halandri and getting on the road
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From Athens: Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio Full Day Trip

4.From Athens: Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio Full Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,438 reviews · from $33

Travel from Athens to Mycenae, Nafplio, and Epidaurus with an archaeologist guide such as Vivian, Voula, or George. See the Lion Gate, Agamemnon’s Tomb, the Corinth Canal, and Epidaurus Theatre. You get comfortable transport and free time, but site tickets and lunch cost extra.

“I want to begin saying how much I enjoyed this excursion today, if I could rate it with 6 stars I would do it. The driving experience was great, every seat had its own aircon and the driver drove us correctly all the way. The places visited are just so exciting and it makes it even more exciting if you are passionated by Greek History. Everything place we visited was awesome cause we even had a stop in the Corinth Canal. Micenea is just fantastic, Naufplio a beautiful town and Epidauro was the most exciting and interesting place for me. The theatre is massive, just incredible and believe me you…”

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Delphi English Day Trip from Athens with Official Guide - The morning coach ride into the mountains
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Delphi English Day Trip from Athens with Official Guide

5.Delphi English Day Trip from Athens with Official Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,199 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $78

Travel from Athens to Delphi by air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide, included site and museum access on selected options, and Wi-Fi on board. Explore the Temple of Apollo and Charioteer of Delphi, then stop in Arachova. Expect a long day, steep paths, and a lunch choice worth considering carefully.

“There is alot of stairs to the top. The view of the valley is awesome. The museum was really interesting.”

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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

6.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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Athens: Peloponnese Highlights Day Trip and V.R. Audio Guide - Meeting the coach in central Athens
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Athens: Peloponnese Highlights Day Trip and V.R. Audio Guide

7.Athens: Peloponnese Highlights Day Trip and V.R. Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,425 reviews · from $33

Travel from central Athens to the Corinth Canal, Mycenae, Epidaurus, and Nafplion in about 11 hours. You’ll explore ancient ruins with a VR device and audio guide in 10 languages, hear brief commentary from an English-speaking tour leader, and enjoy free time for lunch or coffee in Nafplion. Guides may include George, Christopher, Angela, Irene, or Nancy.

“It was an excellent tour. The tour guide Nancy and the driver were fantastic. Value for money.”

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Athens: Ancient Corinth & Nafplio Full Day Trip with Swim - Ancient Corinth and the Temple of Apollo
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Athens: Ancient Corinth & Nafplio Full Day Trip with Swim

8.Athens: Ancient Corinth & Nafplio Full Day Trip with Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 531 reviews

Leave Athens by air-conditioned coach for Ancient Corinth, where an archaeologist guide brings the Temple of Apollo and museum to life. Then enjoy Nafplio’s old streets, local food, and summer swimming at Arvanitia Beach. Guides such as Dimitra, Vivian, Theo, and Chryssa are praised for clear storytelling and helpful local tips.

“The trip was amazing, our tour guide provided interesting information throughout the trip - which really elevated the experience for us. The coach was very comfortable, and was plenty of time to explore and never a boring moment. We would recommend!”

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From Athens: Meteora Caves & Monasteries Day Trip by Train - Starting at Larissa Station at 6:58 AM
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From Athens: Meteora Caves & Monasteries Day Trip by Train

9.From Athens: Meteora Caves & Monasteries Day Trip by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 468 reviews · 14 hours · from $123

Travel from Athens to Meteora by train and replacement bus, then explore six monasteries, enter three, visit the Hermit Caves of St. Nicholas Badovas, and stop at panoramic viewpoints with a local guide such as Panos, Maria, or Joanna. Expect a beautiful but very long day, with stairs, modest clothing rules, and extra cash needed for monastery entry.

“We absolutely LOVED our trip to Meteora, one of the most beautiful things we have ever seen in our lives. Our guide was the youngest of the company, yet did an incredible job showing us around, and doubled as a pro-photographer. Would highly recommend!!”

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Athens: Meteora Day Trip with Central Pickup & Audio Guide - The early Athens pickup, from Plaka to Karaiskaki Square
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Athens: Meteora Day Trip with Central Pickup & Audio Guide

10.Athens: Meteora Day Trip with Central Pickup & Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 394 reviews · 14 hours · from $80

Travel from central Athens to Meteora by air-conditioned coach, then explore two monasteries among six towering rock pillars. Your English-speaking guide explains the geology and Orthodox history, while audio commentary is available in eight languages. Expect photo stops, a Kalabaka break, optional Greek lunch, and a very long day on the road.

“I have wanted to go to Meteora for a very ong time. I just wish I had gone when I was much, much younger. great day.”

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Meteora Monasteries Private Full Day Trip From Athens - Reaching the Meteora monasteries
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Meteora Monasteries Private Full Day Trip From Athens

11.Meteora Monasteries Private Full Day Trip From Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 360 reviews · 11 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $350Top rated

Travel from Athens in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with drivers such as George, Dimitri, Harry, or Melina. Visit up to three accessible Meteora monasteries, stop for Greek food in Kastraki, and see Thermopylae on the return. Expect a long 11 to 14-hour day, monastery stairs, modest dress, and extra entrance fees.

“Fantastic experience visiting the monasteries and Thermopylae with Melina! My wife and our 22 YO daughter thoroughly enjoyed the day, learning the history if the epic Spartan battle, seeing the amazing geological features of Meteora and the monasteries build into the rock formations. Thank you, Melina!”

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Athens: Small-Group Day Trip Tour to Delphi - Walking the Sanctuary of Apollo
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Athens: Small-Group Day Trip Tour to Delphi

12.Athens: Small-Group Day Trip Tour to Delphi

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 309 reviews · 9 hours · from $106

Travel from Athens to Delphi in a comfortable air-conditioned minivan with a small group and live English or Greek guide. Explore the sanctuary of Apollo, Delphi Archaeological Museum, and Athena Pronaia, then enjoy lunch in Delphi village and a photo stop in Arachova. Guides such as Danai, George, Athena, and Katerina are praised for clear, lively commentary.

“Really great day trip to Delphi! They picked us up in a nice Mercedes van with individual seats in sets of two one and four. There was air conditioning vents at each seat and charging ports. They brought waters. Guide gave us information on the drive and then when we got to the site we had a licensed guide. Lunch tasted amazing and spectacular view. Only negative is van was a little warm on return trip. There are vents at every seat but air just not strong enough. Maybe we should have said something though.”

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Athens: Guided Day Trip to Aegina Island with Swimming - Key points to know before you book
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Athens: Guided Day Trip to Aegina Island with Swimming

13.Athens: Guided Day Trip to Aegina Island with Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 203 reviews · 11 hours · from $57

Travel from Piraeus to Aegina in about 70 minutes, then explore Byzantine churches, Saint Nektarios Monastery, Athena Aphaia, a beach, and Aegina town. Guides such as Vivian, Vasilis, and Dimitra bring the island’s past to life, while included island transport keeps this full day manageable.

“Vivian was AMAZING. Very kind, thoughtful and a knowledgeable guide. She was very thorough and made us feel safe. This trip to Aegina was beautiful.”

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Delphi and Meteora Private Day Trip from Athens including Dinner - Meteora, where monasteries cling to the rocks
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Delphi and Meteora Private Day Trip from Athens including Dinner

14.Delphi and Meteora Private Day Trip from Athens including Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $402

Leave Athens at 6:00 am in a private Mercedes with a driver-guide such as Dallas, Paddy, Marselo, or Christos. Visit Thermopylae, Meteora’s cliff-top monasteries, Delphi, and Arachova, then finish with moussaka, Greek salad, tzatziki, drinks, and baklava at a local taverna. The day is long, flexible, and heavy on mountain roads.

“I've travelled through many means of transportation, for example uber, metro etc to visit monuments all over Greece! This trip was one of the best decisions that I've made; having a private spacious vehicle with a knowledgeable driver/tour guide for a 10+ hrs itinerary (long ride). A shout out to Dallas for making our Grecian visit memorable. You can sleep in peace and stop anywhere you like and pick your own tour itinerary. The alternative way to get to the these places are with others on a bus that I find to be uncomfortable and inconvenient. So I highly recommend for small intimate groups and families !”

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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

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

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

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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