Things to do in Greece
Hop on Hop Off Athens9 optionsDay Trips from Athens13 optionsBoat Tour Santorini80 optionsAthens to Delphi15 optionsParthenon Tours53 optionsMeteora Tours29 optionsCatamaran Cruise Santorini39 optionsBoat Trips Chania Crete26 optionsAthens City Tour10 optionsSantorini Sunset Cruise27 optionsBoat Tour Mykonos21 optionsAthens Airport Taxi26 options
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Milos & Poliegos Catamaran Cruise: Snorkeling, BBQ Lunch & Blue LagoonYou’ll sail Milos’ coast by catamaran with a small group, stopping for swims at Poliegos’ Blue Lagoon and inside Kleftiko’s pirate caves. Enjoy homemade Greek snacks, a BBQ lunch with local wine or ouzo, plus snorkeling gear and GoPro photos included — all while hearing stories from your crew that make these islands feel personal.
Athens: Greek Cooking Class & Dinner with Acropolis ViewYou spend four hours learning to cook traditional Greek dishes from an experienced instructor, working in a small group of no more than 18 people. You prepare starters, salad, a main course and dessert, then sit down and eat it all with a glass of wine overlooking the Acropolis. You leave with printed recipes and the muscle memory of how to make it again at home.Is it for me?Right for food-focused travelers and home cooks who want to learn Greek techniques hands-on and leave with recipes they can actually use — the small group size and Acropolis setting make it feel less like a tourist activity and more like you've been invited into a kitchen that happens to have a view.
Cape Sounion Temple of Poseidon tour from Athens with entryAn afternoon tour from Athens to Cape Sounion, 45 miles south, where you visit the Temple of Poseidon—a clifftop ruin overlooking the Aegean—with entry ticket, hotel pickup and a professional English-speaking guide included. The tour runs four hours and returns to Athens by early evening, making it a half-day option that doesn't cut into a full itinerary.Is it for me?The afternoon pace and early return to Athens suit a half-day plan—you're not committing to a full day away, and the drive along the coast is part of the experience, not a chore to endure.
Naxos: Ancient Temples & Marble Quarries Half-Day TourYou visit Demeter's Temple, walk through two villages and a marble valley, photograph contemporary quarries, and meet a working potter — all in four hours with pickup from your accommodation and luggage storage included. The pace is fast and there's no meal break, so eat before you go.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Naxos' main historical sights and working marble heritage in a single morning or afternoon without arranging your own transport or timing — the fixed four-hour schedule and included pickup handle both.
Naxos Cooking Class: Pick Veggies, Cook, CelebrateA half-day hands-on cooking class at Basiliko Farm in Potamia, Naxos, where you harvest fresh ingredients from the garden, prepare authentic Greek recipes step by step, and join a real village celebration with wine, traditional dancing and plate smashing. The farm is a working 5th-generation family operation, and the experience includes a walk through olive groves, vineyards and the historic village, with homemade lemonade and both lunch and dinner included.Is it for me?Book this class if you want to cook and eat rather than watch a demonstration, and if you're looking to spend time with a real working farm and village rather than a tourist venue. The celebration at the end—dancing, wine, plate smashing—is part of the experience, so come ready to join in, not observe from the side.
Lindos Cruise Rhodes: Acropolis, Quinn Bay & Tsambika SwimA full-day sea cruise from Rhodes to Lindos with 3 hours of free time to explore the white-washed village and 4,000-year-old Acropolis, plus two swimming stops at Anthony Quinn Bay and Tsambika Beach. The boat is a 30-metre cruiser with air-conditioned lounges, top-deck sunbeds, onboard bar and shower. Hotel pickup is available from Theologos, Kolymbia, Faliraki or Ialyssos, or you can meet the boat at Mandraki Harbor.Is it for me?Book this cruise if you want to see Lindos without the long bus ride and the heat of the midday streets—the boat gets you there in the morning, leaves you 3 hours to explore at your own pace, and adds two full swimming stops on the way back. The air-conditioned boat and onboard facilities make the 7.5-hour day comfortable even in summer.
Quad Safari Malia: Off-road ride with Cave of Milatos & lunchA five-hour quad safari near Malia takes you off-road through olive groves and vineyards, past a working olive oil factory, and up to the Cave of Milatos for a hike through one of Crete's most historical sites. The day includes instruction for beginners, a tour leader, helmet and quad bike, hotel pickup and drop-off, and lunch in a seaside village. You must hold a valid car driver's license (more than one year old) and be between 19 and 65 years old to ride; children over 11 can share a quad with an adult.Is it for me?Book this if you want to ride terrain you can't reach on foot and see a historic cave in the same afternoon — the five-hour pace lets you cover off-road sections, a working olive oil factory, a hike to Milatos, and two fishing villages without rushing any of them.
Dia Island Sailing Cruise from Heraklion: 6 miles of snorkeling & mealYou sail six miles offshore to an uninhabited island with crystal water, spend the day snorkeling and paddle boarding (weather permitting), eat a full Greek meal with wine on deck, and return to the old port by late afternoon. The crew handles all equipment and meal prep, so you show up and swim.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full day on the water with snorkeling and a proper meal included, without arranging transport, equipment rental or cooking — the fixed schedule and all-in pricing mean you just show up at the old port and the crew handles the rest.
Athens: Pub Crawl with Open Bar, Free Shots & Club EntryYou’ll jump right into Athens nightlife with a local guide and new friends—starting with welcome shots near Herakleidon Museum, an hour of unlimited drinks, and skipping lines at packed clubs in Psirri or Gazi. Expect music everywhere, laughter from strangers-turned-friends, and moments you’ll remember long after the night ends.
Lefkada Islands: Beach BBQ Cruise, Cave Swim & Meganisi VillageYou’ll swim inside Lefkada’s famous Papanikolis Cave, wander through Meganisi’s charming village streets, and relax on Gerakas Beach while enjoying a BBQ lunch with local wine. With plenty of swims, friendly guides, and fresh fruit along the way, this island cruise leaves you salty-haired and smiling long after you’ve dried off.
Santorini Private Customizable Tour: Design Your Own DayA private customizable land tour in Santorini pairs you with a local guide and driver for 3 to 8 hours, letting you choose which sites to visit and how long to stay at each one. Hotel, port or airport pickup is included; cruise passengers board at the cable car exit. You design the day around what interests you — famous landmarks like Oia and the Monastery of Profitis Ilias, hidden villages like Pyrgos, beaches, archaeological sites, or wineries — and the guide handles the route and the driving.Is it for me?Book this if you want to move at your own pace and skip the standard stops everyone else sees. The private format and customizable itinerary work best for couples, families or small groups who know what they want to explore — or who want a guide to help them figure it out without being locked into a fixed schedule.
Chania: Stand-Up Paddleboard Tour & Hidden SurprisesYou’ll glide across Crete’s crystal waters on your own stand-up paddleboard from Chania, guided by locals who know every cove and story here. Expect surprise moments — maybe a swim stop or an unexpected wildlife sighting — plus small group energy and real conversation. Includes all gear, hotel pickup and drop-off, bottled water, safety equipment, and even photos to remember it by.
Athens Morning Food Tour: 15+ tastings from market to PsiriYou meet at Syntagma Square and walk through Monastiraki and Psiri with a local guide, tasting 15+ Greek foods: pies, cheeses, cold cuts, olives, loukoumades, a full lunch, and desserts. You'll see the Athens Central Market in action and learn how Greeks actually eat. The tour takes four hours, keeps groups under ten people, and includes vegetarian swaps on request.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat your way through Athens without planning stops or worrying about where to find real food — the guide handles the route, the timing, and the introductions, leaving you to taste and ask questions.
Athens: Acropolis E-Bike Tour & Ancient AgoraYou ride an electric fat bike through central Athens, visiting the Ancient Agora, Temple of Hephaestus, Pnyx Hill and the Acropolis area with a guide who knows the quieter routes and best photo spots. The e-motor handles the hills so you can focus on the sites instead of the climb. Includes helmet, water, and all fees.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to cover the main Acropolis and Ancient Agora sites in one morning without the strain of walking steep hills or figuring out the route yourself — the e-motor and guide handle both, so you stay fresh enough to actually look around.
Delphi & Thermopylae: 300 Spartans, Corycian Cave & Small GroupYou visit three major sites across ancient Greece—the Marathon plain, Delphi's archaeological complex with its oracle temple, and Thermopylae's Spartan monument—without arranging transport, entry fees or timing yourself. Lunch and a printed guide are included, and the group stays under eight people, which means you're not moving as a crowd. The off-road climb to the Corycian Cave at 1,400 meters is the day's most remote moment, and it's the one most tours skip.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Delphi, the Corycian Cave and Thermopylae in a single day without renting a car or navigating the sites alone—the small group size and fixed itinerary mean you move at a steady pace and hear the history as you go, rather than reading plaques by yourself.
Barco De Pirata Cruise: 3 Islands from KosThe Barco De Pirata is a full-day island-hopping cruise from Kos that visits Pserimos, Kalymnos and Plati Island with swimming stops at each, a freshly prepared Greek lunch onboard and a professional English-speaking crew. The boat departs Kos and returns the same day, taking roughly 7.5 hours total. Children from age 1 are welcome, and the ship is wheelchair accessible throughout.Is it for me?Book this if you're based in Kos town without your own transport—the boat departs from the harbour with public access, and the crew handles all routing and stops across three islands.
Mykonos, Rhenia & Delos: Cruise, Beach BBQ & Ancient RuinsYou’ll swim in clear blue water off Rhenia island, eat fresh Greek BBQ on deck with new friends, and choose between exploring ancient Delos or relaxing at another quiet beach. With local stories from your captain and plenty of time to soak up sun or history, it’s an easygoing day that lingers in your memory long after you’re back in Mykonos.
Athens: Acropolis & Museum Private Tour with Licensed ArchaeologistYou get a fully private tour of the Acropolis with a licensed archaeologist who walks you through the Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, Theater of Dionysus, and the Erechtheion, then spends 80 minutes at the New Acropolis Museum showing you the original sculptures and artifacts. The tour lasts 3 hours total (or 90 minutes for Acropolis only), starts at Acropoli Metro Station, and you can add the Ancient Agora or book a 5-hour vehicle option with city highlights and hotel or port pickup. Arrange skip-the-line tickets with the operator after booking so your guide has them ready.Is it for me?Book this if you want the Acropolis explained by someone who actually studied archaeology rather than just memorized a script, and you'd rather not navigate the site alone or coordinate tickets and timing yourself—the private guide and flexible options (museum, agora, or city highlights) let you shape the day around what interests you most.
Santorini Airport Transfer: Private Van & Meet-Greet ServiceYou're met at arrivals by name, driven in a private air-conditioned van to your accommodation, and charged a fixed price with no surprises. The driver tracks your flight, so they're there when you land regardless of delays. Unlimited baggage, water, and WiFi are included. It's available any time of day or night.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving with luggage and want to skip the taxi queue and the stress of navigating unfamiliar roads on your first day — the fixed price and flight tracking mean you can relax from the moment you land.
Delphi Day Tour from Athens: Small Group with Official GuideA small group day tour from Athens to Delphi archaeological site with hotel pickup, professional English-speaking guide, and transport by air-conditioned minivan. The group stays under 15 people, which means you move through the site without the queues that slow larger tours. You'll see the Temple of Apollo, the Treasury of the Athenians, and the Castalia Spring, then visit the Delphi Archaeological Museum to view the bronze Charioteer and other artifacts. The tour includes a stop in the mountain village of Arachova on the return to Athens in the late afternoon.Is it for me?Book the small group tour if you want to move through the site without fighting crowds and hear the history from an official guide—the 15-person limit is what keeps the pace steady and the entrance lines short. If you prefer a private vehicle and guide for the full day, the operator also offers a private tour option.
