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Delphi Day Trip from Athens: Oracle Temple & Museum with Expert Guide★ 4.74 (1,328) · 11h
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Delphi Day Trip from Athens: Oracle Site & Museum with Archaeologist★ 4.72 (328) · 10h
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Meteora Monasteries & Hermit Caves: Private Trip with Lunch★ 4.97 (419) · 11h–14h
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✓ 2026-09-29Real price per person across the 25 options: € 39–€ 830 (median € 181). With an extra fee to pay on site: 15 of 25. With 100+ reviews: 14 of 25.
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Private experiences (14)
Cape Sounion day trip: Private car, no fixed scheduleYou get picked up from your hotel in a private car, driven along the scenic Saronic Gulf coast to Cape Sounio, and spend time at the Temple of Poseidon with views across the Aegean. Your English-speaking driver shares local knowledge and can recommend a meal or ice cream stop on the return. No fixed itinerary, no group, no rushing—just you, the temple, and the sea.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Athens who want to see one of Greece's most iconic ancient sites without joining a group or managing their own transport. The private car means you move on your own schedule, and the optional meal stop lets you linger or keep moving—whatever the afternoon calls for.
Corinth, Epidaurus & Nafplio: Private Day Trip from AthensYou’ll cross the Corinth Canal with its dizzying views, walk among ancient ruins in Corinth, test whispers at Epidaurus’ legendary theater, and lose yourself in Nafplio’s colorful alleys. With private transport from Athens and a traditional Greek lunch included, expect history you can touch—and moments you’ll want to replay long after you’re back home.
Athens: Cape Sounio & Temple of Poseidon Private Day TripYou get picked up from your hotel, driven to the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounio with a private guide who knows the history, time to explore the ruins and swim if you want, and lunch with fresh seafood on the water. The return is included, so you don't arrange transport or worry about timing — just show up at your hotel ready to go.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Athens who want the Temple of Poseidon and the Attica coast without renting a car or timing public transport. The drive is about two hours round-trip, which is what lets you spend real time at the ruins and on the water without rushing.
Corinth & Cave of Lakes: Private Day Trip with Mountain LunchYou’ll start your day at the Corinth Canal before riding the Odontotos Railway into mountain country, then wander Kalavrita’s quiet streets and share a farm-to-table Greek lunch with locals. The Cave of Lakes brings cool silence and ancient echoes before heading back toward Athens—a day full of small surprises and real moments.
Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio Day Trip from Athens with Private CarYou’ll travel from Athens through history—stand above Corinth Canal’s dizzying cliffs, walk Mycenae’s ancient gates, taste fresh seafood in Nafplio’s tangled streets, and test Epidaurus’ legendary acoustics with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. It’s not just sites—it’s moments that stick with you long after you’re back home.
Ancient Olympia Day Trip from Athens: Private Tour & Greek LunchYou’ll cross the dramatic Corinth Canal before reaching Ancient Olympia’s legendary ruins—walk among temples where athletes once competed, see where the Olympic flame is lit today, then relax over traditional Greek lunch before heading back to Athens. It’s not just sightseeing; you’ll feel connected to centuries of stories under open skies.
Athens: Lake Vouliagmeni Thermal Spa Day Trip & Private PickupYou’ll float in Vouliagmeni’s warm mineral waters, chat with locals or your guide about old legends, then unwind over fresh Greek mezedes at a lakeside taverna before heading back to Athens feeling lighter than when you left.
Delphi & Thermopylae Day Trip Private Tour with DriverA private full-day tour from Athens to the UNESCO World Heritage Site at Delphi and the ancient battlefield at Thermopylae, traveling in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and a driver fluent in English who provides historical commentary. You choose between lunch included with traditional Greek food or without food, and can arrange a licensed tour guide upon request. Museum entries and lunch are paid on-site or included depending on your option.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're arriving in Athens and want to see Delphi and Thermopylae without renting a car or navigating between sites — the private vehicle and included pickup mean you travel on your schedule, and the driver handles the route while you focus on the ruins. Choose the option with lunch included if you'd rather not search for a tavern midday; pick the no-food option if you prefer to eat where and when you choose.
Ancient Corinth & Acrocorinth: Private Half-Day from AthensYou get picked up from your hotel, driven to the Corinth Canal for photos and context, then spend time exploring the ancient city's temples and forum at your own pace before climbing Acrocorinth for the views. Lunch and wine tasting are optional, and your driver handles all the navigation so you don't have to rent a car or figure out the route yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Corinth's main sites without renting a car or arranging your own transport—the private pickup means you don't navigate Athens traffic, and the flexible pace lets you spend as long as you want at each stop.
Nafplio Day Trip: Corinth Canal & Mycenae with Private TransportThis is a private day trip from Athens to Nafplio and the Peloponnese, departing your hotel or residence and returning the same day. You visit the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth (including the Temple of Apollo and the Bema where St. Paul was tried), Mycenae's Bronze Age citadel with the Lion Gate and Treasury of Atreus, and Nafplio's old town with Palamidi fortress and Bourtzi islet fortress. Your English-speaking driver provides historical context throughout; entrance fees to archaeological sites and lunch are separate. The itinerary runs 9 to 10 hours and suits all fitness levels, though Palamidi involves climbing 999 steps to reach the fortress at the top.Is it for me?The 9- to 10-hour itinerary packs four major sites into one day with all driving handled, so you move between the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, Mycenae and Nafplio without arranging transport or timing yourself. Climbing Palamidi's 999 steps is optional—the fortress views are the payoff, but the old town and Bourtzi are accessible without it, so you choose how much walking suits your day.
Delphi & Arachova: Private day tour from Athens with lunchStep into ancient history at Delphi with a private guide who brings stories to life as you wander legendary ruins and visit the museum. Enjoy mountain views in Arachova before sitting down to a hearty Greek lunch overlooking the valley — all transport included from Athens. It’s an experience you’ll carry home in small details: laughter, sunlight, warm bread.
Mycenae & Nemea Wine Tour from Athens: Private Day TripYou're picked up from your Athens hotel and driven to Mycenae, where you tour the Lion's Gate, Royal Tombs, and Treasury of Atreus with a knowledgeable driver. After the Mycenaean Museum, you head to Nemea to walk through an ancient stadium tunnel and taste wines at a local winery, then eat lunch overlooking Ancient Corinth's temple before returning to Athens. The whole day is private, includes transport and lunch, and you skip the logistics of getting there yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Mycenae's Bronze Age ruins and Nemea's wine region in one day without arranging your own transport, tickets, or navigation—the private vehicle and included lunch mean you focus on the sites instead of logistics.
Athens to Meteora: Private Day Trip & Monastery ViewsYou're picked up from your Athens hotel and driven four hours north to Meteora, where six monasteries sit atop 400-metre stone pillars. You explore the monasteries and Kastraki village at your own pace, eat lunch locally, then return to Athens by evening. Hotel pickup and drop-off, private minibus, WiFi, water and snacks are included; the driver makes stops whenever you ask.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see Meteora without arranging your own transport, buying tickets separately, or timing the day yourself — the private minibus and fixed pickup mean you only have to be ready at your hotel.
Ancient Messene & Corinth Canal Day Trip from KalamataYou’ll get to walk ancient ruins at Messene, gaze down into the Corinth Canal from its best viewpoint, and soak up Kalamata’s lively seaside vibe—all in one comfortable day trip with a local driver who knows every shortcut and story worth hearing.
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Meteora Day Trip from Athens: 3 Monasteries & Hermit CavesYou depart Athens at 9am without an early alarm, travel by air-conditioned coach with WiFi, visit three working monasteries and the Hermit Caves of Badovas with a local expert guide, enjoy a traditional lunch at a reserved restaurant, and return to the city by late evening. The later start and included transport mean you skip the chaos of early-morning tours and arrange nothing yourself.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see Meteora's main monasteries and caves in one day without renting a car or arranging their own transport and timing—the 9am start means you skip the pre-dawn rush that defines most Meteora tours, and the fixed schedule handles all the logistics so you just show up and follow your guide.
Meteora Day Trip from Athens: 6 Monasteries & Hermit CavesYou get picked up from central Athens, driven four hours to Meteora, walk inside three active monasteries and explore hermit caves where 14th-century monks lived, see all six monastery pillars, and return to Athens by evening. Lunch is optional, entry fees to monasteries are separate, and the multilingual audioguide means you move at your own pace through the site.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Meteora's six monasteries and hermit caves without arranging your own transport from Athens — the fixed pickup points and four-hour coach journey mean you skip the logistics and arrive ready to explore.
Athens: Mycenae & Nafplion Day Trip with Official GuideYou visit three distinct sites — the Bronze Age ruins at Mycenae with its famous Lion Gate, a photo stop at the Corinth Canal, and a guided walking tour of the seaside town of Nafplion — all in one day from Athens. Hotel pickup, entry tickets, professional English-speaking guide, and air-conditioned transport are included; lunch is optional. The itinerary may operate in reverse order depending on daily entry availability at Mycenae.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Mycenae's Bronze Age ruins and explore a historic seaside town without arranging separate transport, tickets, or timing — the guide handles entry coordination and the fixed pickup means you don't navigate the logistics yourself.
Delphi & Meteora Day Trip from Athens with DinnerYou're driven from Athens through Thermopylae and up to Meteora's monasteries, with stops in mountain villages and time at Delphi's archaeological sites and museum. Lunch and dinner — moussaka, salad, wine, and baklava — are paid for and served at a local taverna. Hotel or airport pickup is included, and the itinerary can shift to match what you want to see.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see Delphi and Meteora in a single day without renting a car or coordinating your own timing — the private vehicle and fixed itinerary mean you move at your own pace while someone else handles the five-hour drive and the logistics.
Peloponnese day trip from Athens: Four archaeological sitesA private full-day tour from Athens to four Peloponnese archaeological highlights: Ancient Corinth, Mycenae with its Lion Gate, Epidaurus with its 4th-century theater, and the harbor town of Nafplio. Hotel, airport or port pickup is included; your driver provides historical commentary but does not enter the sites. Lunch with traditional Greek food is available as an add-on; site entry fees are purchased on arrival.Is it for me?Book this tour if you have one full day in Athens and want to see four major Peloponnese sites without arranging transport, timing or entry logistics yourself — the driver handles the route and can answer historical questions, leaving you to walk the sites at your own pace and spend as long as you want at each one.
Athens: Cape Sounio & Poseidon Temple Half-Day Coastal DriveYou drive the Athens Riviera south to Cape Sounio, stopping to swim at a turquoise beach and see the thermal lake at Vouliagmeni before reaching the Temple of Poseidon. The route includes transport, Greek coffee, and time to explore the ancient ruins and coastal views at your own pace, with an optional dinner at a local taverna in Lavrio on the return.Is it for me?Pick this if you want the main coastal and ancient stops in one half-day without arranging your own transport or timing—the fixed route and included vehicle let you move between the beach, the thermal lake, and the temple without figuring out logistics yourself.
Athens & Corinth: St. Paul’s Route Day Trip with LunchYou’ll walk ancient stones in Athens & Corinth where St. Paul once preached, peer into the dramatic cut of the Corinth Canal, explore quiet ruins at Isthmia, and share a Greek seaside lunch with local flavors. With pickup included and a knowledgeable driver guiding you between sites, this day trip lets you feel both history’s weight and today’s warmth along every stop.
Delphi Day Trip from Athens: Spanish Guide & Museum EntryYou travel 2.5 hours north from Athens to the ancient Oracle site at Delphi with a Spanish-speaking guide who explains the Temple of Apollo and the role of Pythia. You skip the entry line, tour the archaeological site and museum, and have the option to eat lunch at a local tavern before returning. The whole day is handled — transport, entry fees, and guidance — so you show up and follow the itinerary.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Delphi in one day without renting a car, arranging your own tickets, or navigating the timing — the fixed schedule and included transport handle all three, leaving you to focus on the history and the ruins.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 25 of the 25 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Delphi Day Trip from Athens: Oracle Temple & Museum with Expert Guide is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.74 out of 5 across 1,328 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 14 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
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