Day Trips in Athens

Travel by train through the beautiful Peloponnesian countryside on a full-day tour from Athens to the Meteora monasteries. Your driver will meet your train in the town of Kalambaka and take you to the medieval monastery complex, which sits perched high atop sandstone cliffs and is honored by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It's a wonderful way to experience one of Greece's most breathtaking and off-the-beaten-path cultural treasures.

The Corinthian region is known globally not only for its classical landmarks, but for the red wines produced in and around the small village of Nemea. On this tour, you can experience both. Visit the Corinth Canal and Ancient Corinth, then drive on to Ancient Nemea, the site of the the Temple of Zeus and the ancient Stadium at Nemea. After taking in the sights, tour a local winery and sample some of their best varietals.

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.

Venture north from Athens on a private, full-day journey to two of Greece’s most important spiritual sites. Visit UNESCO World Heritage–listed Delphi atop Mt Parnassus, home to the legendary oracle that played a central role in ancient Greek mythology. Stop for a bite to eat in the mountain resort town of Arachova, and explore 1,000 years of Greek Orthodox history at the Osios Loukas Monastery. Price is per group, based on a maximum of 7 people.

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.

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.

See Meteora's rocktop monasteries on a day trip from Thessaloniki. Travel to Kalambaka to visit two of these six UNESCO-listed sanctuaries, each built on a giant rock pillar between the 14th and 16th centuries. Absorb their interiors and views, and learn how and why they were constructed. Before returning to Thessaloniki, stop to see the Valley of Tempi gorge. Includes coach transport, guide, and selected hotel pickup and drop-off, with entrance fees at own expense.

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.

Discover the wines and ancient history of Greece's Peloponnese region on a private full-day tour from Athens. Venture into the Peloponnese peninsula and travel through vineyards to two boutique wineries. Taste and learn about the wines produced at each before heading to ancient Corinth. After lunch (own expense), explore the ruins of this long-ago city, once a powerful rival to Athens. Private air-conditioned transport, wine tastings, and Athens hotel or port pickup and drop-off included.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.