Day Trips in Greece

The ancient city of Chania is a popular tour spot, but you don't need to tie yourself to a large and inflexible tour group in order to explore it. On this full day tour around Chania, join a small group and walk around some of the city's highlights tucked away in the narrow Venetian alleys. Afterward, break away from your group and explore the city at your own pace - grab lunch at a local restaurant, walk around the harbor or do some shopping at Old Chania Market.

Explore the ruins of ancient Corinth and see the Corinth Canal on this Athens half-day tour. Traveling by air-conditioned coach, enjoy a scenic drive from Athens to Corinth along the shores of the Saronic Gulf. Pass beautiful beaches and view the spectacularly narrow Corinth Canal built to link the Saronic and Corinth Gulfs during the 1890s. Stroll around the relics of Corinth, once an influential ancient Greek and Roman city, and then visit the seaside town of Kehreai before your return to Athens.

Visit Elounda and ride a boat to Spinalonga Island on this day trip.  Travel to Elounda and cruise to Spinalonga in Mirabello Bay, where a Venetian fortress and old village once housed a leper colony. Explore the ruins where lepers were confined, and enjoy a swim and barbecue lunch. After docking back at Elounda, drive to Agios Nikolaos' to see its harbor and reputedly bottomless lake. Pickup and drop-off from selected hotels included.

Follow in the footsteps of ancient heroes and legends with a full-day tour from Athens to Delphi, a UNESCO-recognized archeological site that's among Greece's most iconic places. Travel past the plain of Boeotia and the birthplace of King Oedipus, then explore a historic monument and treasury, the scenic ruins of the Temple of Apollo, and the spectacular friezes in the Delphi museum. After an optional lunch at a local restaurant, visit a picturesque mountain village to browse woven handicrafts and carpets before returning to Athens.

Ride the ferry from Mykonos to Delos with a local guide who shares expert knowledge about the UNESCO World Heritage-listed island. Unveil the drama of Delos during this half-day walking tour through the excavated ruins of its main archaeological site. See the Terrace of the Lions, House of Dionysus, Archaeological Museum of Delos and more as you learn about the sacred isle's place in Ancient Greek history. Meet at the port or upgrade to include pickup from Mykonos hotels.

Delve into the mythological world of Ancient Greece with a full-day tour of two UNESCO World Heritage sites from Athens. First, explore the dramatically situated ruins of ancient Delphi, where you'll stand in awe before the legendary Apollo Temple, walk the remains of the Sacred Way and marvel at classical relics in the Delphi Archeological Museum. After a pit stop in the mountain village of Arachova, take a tour of Saint Lucas monastery, renowned for its beautiful Byzantine architecture. This small-group tour is limited to 14 participants for a personalised experience.

Get a taste for the idyllic scenery, customs, and culture of the Cretan countryside 11-hour sightseeing trip with a small group. Travel to areas few tourists ever see as you visit the historic Monastery of Arkadi, learn to bake bread in a picturesque mountain village, take a hike through a beautiful gorge, and much more. Lunch, a light dinner, snacks, coffee, and transport are included.

Uncover the myths and legends of ancient Greece on an educational 5-hour tour of Delos from Mikonos. With an expert historian guide, discover ancient monuments like the Temple of Apollo and the Sacred Way. Enrich your historical knowledge at the Museum of Delos; marvel at the archaic Sanctuary of Artemis; and learn about the culture of the Greek empire from your expert guide. Opt to upgrade your tour to include lunch at a Mykonian farm and a walking tour of Mykonos Old Town.

Want to experience village life in Crete? Spend a day away from the island beaches and discover the charms of the Greek island hamlets instead. The 6-hour day trip includes visits to the historical Agia Triada monastery with its vineyards and olive groves, plus a stop at Koules Fortress to see the Souda Gulf. Explore the charming village of Maheria, visit a ceramic studio, and finish with lunch at a family-run tavern in the mountain foothills.

Marvel over one of Greece's most photographed monuments on this half-day tour to the Temple of Poseidon from Athens. Wind your way along the coastal cliffs and beaches on the scenic drive to Cape Sounion, then grab your camera as you spot the magnificent remains of the Temple of Poseidon, perched high on the sea cliffs. You'll have chance to get up close to the ancient monument, explore ruins dating back to 44 B.C and soak up the impressive coastal views.

Spend a day on the water on this full day adventure exploring smaller communities to the south of Kos in the Dodecanese islands. Depart from the local port to the island of Nisyros, a volcanic island that is home to the largest caldera in Europe. Then, on to the capital of Nisyros, Mandraki, for some shopping and free time. Return to the boat for lunch (included) and enjoy time to sunbathe or go for a swim before returning to Kardamena harbour.

Relax on the paradise-like island of Elafonisi and visit rocktop Chrissoskalitissa Monastery on this family-friendly day trip. Admire western Crete's hills and traditional villages on a drive to the southwest coast, and visit medieval Chrissoskalitissa, perched on a clifftop and famous for its 'golden step.' Then, spend the afternoon on the idyllic protected islet of Elafonisi, enjoying its pink sands and clear seas. Includes round-trip transport plus select hotel pickup and drop-off.

Visit one of Greece's most important archaeological sites with a Spanish-speaking guide on this full-day tour of Delphi from Athens. Get a more intimate glimpse into the UNESCO-listed town on a walking tour that stops by historical monuments such as the Temple of Apollo and the Delphi Archaeological Museum. Included lunch and round-trip transportation makes this trip an extra-convenient experience.

Explore the cities and landscapes of Greek legends on this private, full-day tour from Athens. Travel in a luxury minivan through the Peloponnese countryside, stopping to visit the ancient city of Corinth and its canal, and the former capital of Greece during the Trojan War, Mycenae. In the coastal gem of Nafplion, taste local cuisine and stroll through the historic seaport streets. Pick and drop-off can be arranged from Athens hotels or the Piraeus port for a memorable shore excursion. Price is per group, based on a maximum of seven people.

Ancient Delphi lies on Mt. Parnassus just northwest of Athens: a convenient day trip from Greece's capital. Save the fuss of going by rental car or public bus with this full-day small-group tour by air-conditioned minivan. Relax en route without having to drive or jostle for seats, visit the Oracle of Delphi, Delphi Museum, and Arachova village. Tour the UNESCO-protected ruins with a guide to learn their history and myths - information you'd miss if exploring independently.

Experience the golden beaches, ancient cedar forests, and aquamarine waters of Chrissi Island on this full-day tour from Heraklion. Cruise across the Mediterranean to the island, then spend the day swimming, snorkeling, or exploring at your leisure. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Visit the home of the famous Oracle of Delphi on a full-day small group tour from Athens to one of the ancient world's most important spiritual sites. Pass through the plain of Beotia and the legendary town of Thebes on the way up to Mt Parnassus, and explore highlights the UNESCO-listed archaeological site, including the Polygonal Wall, Temple of Apollo ruins and Delphi museum with a  guide. Stop in the mountain towns of Delphi and Arachova for spectacular views.

Immerse yourself in the myths and monuments of classical Greece on this full-day tour of Delphi from Athens. Explore the UNESCO-listed archeological site of Delphi with an expert guide and learn how the city was considered the 'Center of the World' in ancient Greece. Stand in awe before the dramatically situated Temple of Apollo, then discover long-lost wonders at the Delphi Archeological Museum, including the Charioteer of Delphi and the Sphinx of Naxos. After lunch in Delphi (own expense), visit the handicrafts towns of Arachova and Levadia on the way back to Athens.

Take an in-depth, private tour of Corfu exclusively for your group of travelers. The day begins with pickup from your hotel, then head to Corfu's most famous attraction, Achilleion Palace. Enjoy the gardens and museum then continue on to the red-roofed town of Paleokastritsa. A few more short stops are included, including a local shop where you can purchase olive oil, spices, soap, and souvenirs.

Visit ancient Olympia and the Corinth Canal without the bustle of a shared-group tour on this private day trip from Athens. Traveling by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, stop to view the rock-cut Corinth Canal, built in 1893. Then, travel into the Peloponnese to explore the birthplace of the Olympics independently, seeing the athletes' training areas and crumbled temples and stadium where competitions were held from the 8th century BC. Hotel or port pickup and drop-off included.