Top Athens Day Trips & Excursions

Q: I need a ride! Which Athens Day Trips & Excursions have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These Athens Day Trips & Excursions include Hotel Pickup: Cape Sounio and Temple Poseidon Tour with Swimming Delphi Experience With live Official Guide in the museum and site Athens Temple of Poseidon and Cape Sounion Half-Day Small-Group Sounio Sunset View via the Athenian Riviera Private tour Best of Athens Half Day Private Tour View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

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Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Athens?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in Athens are: Athens Luxury & Special Occasions Athens Luxury Tours Athens Tours & Sightseeing Athens Cultural & Theme Tours Athens Historical & Heritage Tours View all tour styles in Athens →

Athens Full-Day Saronic Islands Cruise with Lunch & Entertainment

Experience three Saronic islands in one day – Hydra, Poros, and Aegina – through a well-organized full-day cruise from Athens. This experience is ideal for …More

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Athens Full-Day Saronic Islands Cruise with Lunch & Entertainment

Experience three Saronic islands in one day – Hydra, Poros, and Aegina – through a well-organized full-day cruise from Athens. This experience is ideal for...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Thermopylae, Meteora and Delphi Private Full Day Tour

Our trip starts from Athens. On this amazing full day tour you will see the most beautiful sights and scenery. On our way I will …More

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Thermopylae, Meteora and Delphi Private Full Day Tour

Our trip starts from Athens. On this amazing full day tour you will see the most beautiful sights and scenery. On our way I will...

14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Athens Private Catamaran Cruise, Greek Cuisine & Hotel Transfers

Drink in the beautiful sights and seas of the Athens Riviera from a catamaran on a 5-hour cruise. While an experienced skipper and crew do …More

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Athens Private Catamaran Cruise, Greek Cuisine & Hotel Transfers

Drink in the beautiful sights and seas of the Athens Riviera from a catamaran on a 5-hour cruise. While an experienced skipper and crew do...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Sounio Sea Kayak Tour to the Temple of Poseidon full program

Prepare yourselves for the one and only sea kayaking experience that Athens has to offer! Admire stunning views from the seaside along the Athenian Riviera …More

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Sounio Sea Kayak Tour to the Temple of Poseidon full program

Prepare yourselves for the one and only sea kayaking experience that Athens has to offer! Admire stunning views from the seaside along the Athenian Riviera...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Explore Evia Private Full Day trip from Athens

Discover a hidden gem of Greece on this full-day trip from Athens to Euboea, where history, mythology, and nature come together. Our journey begins in …More

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Explore Evia Private Full Day trip from Athens

Discover a hidden gem of Greece on this full-day trip from Athens to Euboea, where history, mythology, and nature come together. Our journey begins in...

8 to 11 hours Free Cancellation

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Day tour to Ancient Olympia,Ancient Sparta Mycenae Including Meal

**Our trip starts from Athens** Join me and let's visit the most majestic archaeological sites of Greece from Athens You will see all this monuments …More

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Day tour to Ancient Olympia,Ancient Sparta Mycenae Including Meal

**Our trip starts from Athens** Join me and let's visit the most majestic archaeological sites of Greece from Athens You will see all this monuments...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Explore the captivating Athenian Riviera on a full-day hiking adventure that takes you from Athens to the stunning coastal landscapes of Sounio and Anavyssos. Begin …More

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Car and Hiking Private Tour in Athens

Explore the captivating Athenian Riviera on a full-day hiking adventure that takes you from Athens to the stunning coastal landscapes of Sounio and Anavyssos. Begin...

5 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Delphi and Meteora Private Day Trip from Athens including Dinner

Our trip starts from Athens. On this amazing full day tour you will see the most beautiful sights and scenery. On our way I will …More

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Delphi and Meteora Private Day Trip from Athens including Dinner

Our trip starts from Athens. On this amazing full day tour you will see the most beautiful sights and scenery. On our way I will...

14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Athens: Full-Day Island Hopping Cruise with Lunch and Swimming

Experience one full day of sea, sun & fun on a wooden cruise boat. Swim in the turquoise waters and explore the islands of Aegina …More

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Athens: Full-Day Island Hopping Cruise with Lunch and Swimming

Experience one full day of sea, sun & fun on a wooden cruise boat. Swim in the turquoise waters and explore the islands of Aegina...

10 hours Free Cancellation

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Self-Guided Tour at the Romantic Island of Hydra from Athens

Hydra is one of the most romantic destinations in Greece, built on a slope overlooking the Argosaronic gulf. Traditional stone mansions, narrow cobblestoned streets, secluded …More

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Self-Guided Tour at the Romantic Island of Hydra from Athens

Hydra is one of the most romantic destinations in Greece, built on a slope overlooking the Argosaronic gulf. Traditional stone mansions, narrow cobblestoned streets, secluded...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered

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Aegina Island St Nektarios & Temple of Athina Aphaia Private Tour

Traveling to Aegina island is one the easiest and best island getaways but also a real Greek experience. A perfect PRIVATE day trip to the …More

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Aegina Island St Nektarios & Temple of Athina Aphaia Private Tour

Traveling to Aegina island is one the easiest and best island getaways but also a real Greek experience. A perfect PRIVATE day trip to the...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Ancient Corinth - Wine Tasting - Caves of Wonder - Great Lunch: Private Day Tour

A unique experience of Unesco sites, off the beaten path locations, and real Greek food & drink; all carefully included in this private day tour …More

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Ancient Corinth - Wine Tasting - Caves of Wonder - Great Lunch: Private Day Tour

A unique experience of Unesco sites, off the beaten path locations, and real Greek food & drink; all carefully included in this private day tour...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Athens Super Saver: City Sightseeing Tour plus Half-Day Cape Sounion Trip

Make the most of your day in Athens with this great-value Super Saver combining two of Greece’s must-see experiences! Perfect because is not just a …More

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Athens Super Saver: City Sightseeing Tour plus Half-Day Cape Sounion Trip

Make the most of your day in Athens with this great-value Super Saver combining two of Greece’s must-see experiences! Perfect because is not just a...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Private Full-Day Trip to Meteora by Train From Athens - Local Agency

Visit Meteora from Athens for an amazing experience on this PRIVATE full-day tour. Travel by train from Athens and see all 6 Monasteries on this …More

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Private Full-Day Trip to Meteora by Train From Athens - Local Agency

Visit Meteora from Athens for an amazing experience on this PRIVATE full-day tour. Travel by train from Athens and see all 6 Monasteries on this...

14 hours Free Cancellation

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Mount Olympus And Dion Full-Day Tour From Athens By Train

Journey to Mount Olympus and Dion on this all-day train trip from Athens and explore the mythical heritage of Olympus, the ancient site of Dion, …More

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Mount Olympus And Dion Full-Day Tour From Athens By Train

Journey to Mount Olympus and Dion on this all-day train trip from Athens and explore the mythical heritage of Olympus, the ancient site of Dion,...

13 hours Free Cancellation

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Apostle Paul Footsteps Athens Corinth Private Tour

Our Apostle Paul Footsteps Private Tour from Athens is a truly remarkable Christian tour. Apostle Paul or else "Apostle of Nations", in 49 AD arrived …More

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Apostle Paul Footsteps Athens Corinth Private Tour

Our Apostle Paul Footsteps Private Tour from Athens is a truly remarkable Christian tour. Apostle Paul or else "Apostle of Nations", in 49 AD arrived...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Private Tour to Monasteries of Meteora & Thermopylae from Athens

Be impressed by the natural beauty of the rocks and the way the monasteries are perched on some of the cliffs. Explore Meteora, the timeless …More

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Private Tour to Monasteries of Meteora & Thermopylae from Athens

Be impressed by the natural beauty of the rocks and the way the monasteries are perched on some of the cliffs. Explore Meteora, the timeless...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Meteora Luxury Private Day Trip Monasteries & Hidden Viewpoints

Give us the chance to make this icon live and feel together the fundamentals of our culture. Trust the locals!!! From the early Christian times, …More

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Meteora Luxury Private Day Trip Monasteries & Hidden Viewpoints

Give us the chance to make this icon live and feel together the fundamentals of our culture. Trust the locals!!! From the early Christian times,...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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3 Island Cruise from Athens Unlimited Food Wine and Scenic Views

Sun, Sea, Fun! Discover 3 Beautiful Islands Join us on an unforgettable cruise exploring the gems of the Saronic Gulf! Visit Agistri, Moni/Metopi , and …More

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3 Island Cruise from Athens Unlimited Food Wine and Scenic Views

Sun, Sea, Fun! Discover 3 Beautiful Islands Join us on an unforgettable cruise exploring the gems of the Saronic Gulf! Visit Agistri, Moni/Metopi , and...

10 hours 30 minutes

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Athens Best All Inclusive Half Day Private Tour 2026

A unique half-day private tour of the highlights of Athens in the comfort of one of our luxurious brand-new vehicles and with live commentary by …More

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Athens Best All Inclusive Half Day Private Tour 2026

A unique half-day private tour of the highlights of Athens in the comfort of one of our luxurious brand-new vehicles and with live commentary by...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Which Athens Day Trips & Excursions have Free Cancellation?

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I need a ride! Which Athens Day Trips & Excursions have Hotel Pickup?

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