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Athens, and the days beyond it.
The 15 most popular 1-day tours in Athens, gathered in one place. What each one actually involves, how long it runs, what it costs and who to book it with.
Half-day Athens to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon at sunset, with an archaeologist guide, free time, and a scenic Riviera bus ride.
Most Popular“Me and my partner really enjoyed my tour, everything organised perfectly from start to finish. Highly recommend!”
Meteora day trip from Athens with live local guides, 3 monastery interiors, Hermit Caves, secret photo stops, optional Greek lunch.
“I had a great time on this tour (METEORA THRONES Travel Center). The views were stunning and it was really worth the early wake-up and the price. Clément, our guide, was amazing. He was super passionate and made everyone feel comfortable. I met great people and we had enough time to enjoy each stop. The…”
Small-group Delphi day trip from Athens to the Oracle ruins, Delphi Museum, and Arachova, with audio guide and Wi‑Fi.
“It was everything I expected and more. The small group size was perfect, and everyone was on time. Both Delphi and Arachova are truly worth visiting, full of history and breathtaking views. The trip felt relaxed, with enough time to visit the museum and wander around the town. Everything was very well organized, and the…”
A 10-hour Athens day trip to Mycenae, Epidaurus, and Nafplio with an expert archaeologist guide, photo stops, and easy timing.
“Excellent trip with a very good guide in Vivien whose knowledge and love of history was very evident. My wife and I enjoyed all the aspects of this tour and it ran on time all the way through while giving us plenty of time at each stop. 100% recommend.”
Delphi day trip from Athens with an official English guide: UNESCO ruins, Temple of Apollo, museum, and a scenic Arachova photo stop.
“The trip is wel organized. Guide is clear and patient, friendly. We have had a great experience. Strongly recommend.”
See Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplion and Corinth Canal from Athens on an 11-hour coach trip with a VR audio guide in 10 languages.
“Great trip to see some of the most important archeological sites in Greece; everything went smooth, our guide Angela was accurate and attentive. Recommended!”
Delphi and Arachova in one long day from Athens with an expert guide, headsets, museum time, and optional lunch.
“Wonderful experience. Delphi was even nicer than expected. The surrounding mountains were beautiful. And the town of Arachova was enchanting. Marianna our tour guide was very knowledgeable and informative. Tour was well organized, bus new and very clean. Driver excellent. Learned so much about the Greek origin of our English vocabulary. Extremely interesting. Give it…”
Athens to Delphi and Arachova day trip with an English guide, guided ruins and museum, and optional lunch in a luxury coach.
“Amazing trip. Elena the guide was very knowledgable and funny. The museum was good and the site even better.”
See Corinth Canal and Ancient Corinth in one day from Athens. VR + audio guide, smooth minibus rides, great photo stops.
“Great day trip- was met at stop prior to bus arriving which helped. The guide was great and very informative. Each stop was given the right amount of time. First stop was the impressive canal - followed by the ancient city. Very relaxed place and the audio guides gave the right info. A quick lunch…”
A long but well-run Meteora day trip from Athens with coach pickup, Badovas hermit caves, and active monasteries plus optional lunch.
“Meteora is a truly fantastic place. The tour bus picked us all up on time, everything at the tour site was on time, we took photos from the perfect spots, and we had the chance to see the monasteries from the right locations. Thanks to Eva and Kostas for their friendly and helpful works.”
Ancient Corinth and Nafplio in one day, with an archaeologist guide and optional swim at Arvanitia Beach. One smooth Peloponnese break.
“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!”
Hit Mycenae and Nafplion from Athens in 10 hours. Includes a pro guide, coach comfort, and guided time in historic sites.
“Our guide Jordan was very good. We had a very nice and informative day. Mycenae and Epidaurus were awesome. The only complaint would be that in retrospect we would have preferred to take our lunch in the town of Nafplion rather than a nearby hotel. The town had numerous lunch options in the very nice…”
Private Meteora day trip from Athens with hotel pickup, three monasteries, Kastraki lunch, and a Thermopylae stop. Long but worth it.
“Our private tour excursion to Meteora was a highlight of our trip. Although it was a long day trip from Athens, we were all happy to have chosen this option. George, our very capable driver and guide, picked us up promptly at our hotel at the scheduled time. The vehicle was a very comfortable Mercedes…”
A 12-hour Athens day trip to Delphi, Corycian Cave, and Thermopylae, mixing mythology, dramatic terrain, and a classic 300 storyline.
“Long day but 100% worth it! Kostas was an amazing tour guide! Very informative and everything went as planned. Delphi was beautiful and went to a great spot for lunch with an incredible view! 10/10 would recommend!”
A full Athens-to-Delphi day trip with a guided tour of the Temple of Apollo and Delphi Museum, plus scenic Arachova photos.
“This was a great tour. Our guide was knowledgeable. The museum was very crowded with tours so it was nice to have the guide to give the highlights but there definitely was not time to linger. The stops to and from we’re wonderful sights also.”
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