ATHENS · DAY TRIP
Athens’s best days out.
The 15 most popular classical greece multi-day tours in Athens. The ones worth planning a day around, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Guided 2-day trip from Athens to Delphi and Meteora: Apollo ruins, two cliff monasteries, hotel, meals, and smooth transport.
Most Popular“Loved the whole experience. Would have loved to have had the brief walk up to the Thermopylae battle front - but otherwise all good”
A 4-day Athens tour packing Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi, and Meteora UNESCO sites with guided visits, hotels, and most meals.
“Very informative guide. Lots of walking, cobblestones, marble & rocks. Really interesting sites. Our guide would say “let’s walk & talk”. We followed.”
Guided 2-day Delphi and Meteora overnight tour from Athens with hotel in Kalambaka, UNESCO sights, dinner and breakfast, and included tickets.
“It was an amazing place to be, pictures cannot do it justice. It is a very powerful place to be. There are a lot of steps, strongly encourage good footwear and water.”
Delphi ruins, Meteora monasteries, and a Leonidas stop, all from Athens with a Kalabaka hotel and guided sightseeing for $259.
“Amazing. Our guide Anthony at Delphi was great. For Meterora Dominique was exceptional- so helpful, knowledgeable and passionate about the history of the area. Dominique went above and beyond for special request for us to honour a recently passed friend. Thank you again.”
Two days in Meteora from Athens with small-group guided monastery visits, Hermit Caves, sunset viewpoints, hotel stay in Kalabaka.
“Honestly a one in a lifetime experience. Highly recommended.”
A 3-day coach tour through Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, and Delphi with included tickets, expert guides, and Amalia/ILLIS hotels.
“A great tour! Our guide, Jordan, really knew his stuff and was happy to share his knowledge with us. In addition to the wonderfully interesting educational experience, the views driving around can't be beat. The Amalia Hotels were all comfortable and nice to stay at.”
4 days across Greece’s top UNESCO sites: Mycenae, Epidaurus, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora. Museums, 4-star hotels, licensed guide.
“It was fantastic! Our guide Christina was extremely knowledgeable and told us so many stories about the ancient Greeks. It was amazing! Our driver Vassilis was such a great driver, so smooth all the way!”
A 2-day small-group Meteora trip from Athens with local guides, a hotel night in Kalambaka, and a sunset monastery tour.
“It was a great tour. Meteora is one of the best places I've seen. Everyone should see it!!”
Two-day Meteora trip from Athens with hotel, sunset tour of 4 monasteries, and a morning hike or minibus option.
“We booked initially for the train journey (which I had looked forward to) but due to train track issues, the company organized a bus instead. I was worried cause sometimes I get car sick on long journeys but the bus trip turned out to be very smooth and pleasant! We booked the package with 3*…”
4 days from Athens through Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora by luxury bus, with hotels, meals and expert guides.
“The planning and comfort of the trip and the overwhelming greek mythology knowledge of our guide Ivan made it very memorable. The choice of three-star hotels and restaurants was excellent”
Two days from Athens to Santorini and Mykonos with ferry crossings, a Santorini hotel stay, and a caldera-focused guided visit.
“The half day we spent in Santorini was enough to get an overview of the island. Our guide was fun and very engaging.”
2 days from Athens to Delphi and Meteora by bus. See Apollo, Thermopylae, Leonidas, and rock-top monasteries with hotel and meals.
“On the first day our bus had a damaged tire that needed to be repaired before we made it to Delphi. This was done relatively quickly but put us off schedule. As a result our time in Delphi was quite short and seemed rushed. Our guide did a great job with the time she had…”
Delphi and Meteora in 3 days from Athens with guided UNESCO sights, Amalia hotel stays, coach transport, and included dinners and breakfasts.
“The 3 days 2 nights trip is a waste of money and times. Will advice people to do a day trip to Delhi and then anor trip to Meteora. The understanding was you will be in the same group with same tour guide but no. You join the delphi day trip then they drop you…”
A carbon-neutral 3-day jump from Athens into the myth-and-stone heart of Greece: Mycenae, Delphi, and Olympia, plus the Corinth Canal.
“Pro tip: Take pictures as you go, there is never enough time to go back - especially if you want to see the rest of the site the guide doesn't cover.”
Two days from Athens to Meteora with a guided sunset tour, a hotel night in Kalambaka, and a choice of sightseeing or hiking.
“Feeling that you were touching the sky! An experience that you would want to repeat. Should consider an overnight as opposed to the one day tour.”
The ancient city, the great museums, and every road out to the oracles and the islands.
