Day Trips & Excursions in Greece

Discover idyllic Symi Island on a day trip from Rhodes, starting with a ferry boat ride. Cruise across the Aegean Sea to the mountainous isle with your guide, who accompanies you on a stroll alongside the waterfront before you set off on your own to explore the charming harbor independently. Follow up with a short cruise over to Panormitis Bay where you can choose to visit the Monastery of the Archangel Michael during ample free time. Finish with the return trip to Rhodes.

Admire the coastline of Zakynthos by boat, including the Blue Caves and Shipwreck Beach, on this full-day cruise. Feel the wind in your hair as a sightseeing boat carries you along the island's most scenic shorelines, with a photo stop at the Blue Caves, and time to relax and swim off Shipwreck Beach. Two further swim breaks and two additional photo stops plus central pickup and drop-off at all Zakynthos' main resorts are included.

Spend a memorable day exploring the beauty, flavor and culture of Zakinthos on this 6-hour island coach tour. Get local insight into Ionian island life as you travel to highlights like the St Denis Monastery in Anafonitria, a Kefalonia viewpoint, the crafty village of Volimes and stunning Shipwreck Beach. Whet your appetite with a tasting of local wine and specialty products, and then settle in for lunch in a traditional mountain tavern.

Visit the former leper colony buildings and Venetian fortress on Spinalonga Island on this 8-hour tour. Sail to this rocky island, and explore the streets, houses, and ruined Venetian fortifications where lepers were confined from 1903 to 1957. Then, relax with a swim stop and barbecue lunch (own expense) before cruising back to port. Return coach transport, the boat ride to Spinalonga, and select hotel pickup and drop-off in north-coast resorts included.

Don't miss a visit to one of the most captivating historical sites in Greece on a private, full-day tour to Delphi. Travel up the slopes of majestic Mt Parnassus to the UNESCO-listed archaeological site that dates back at least 3,500 years and was considered to be the center of the world in ancient Greek mythology. Learn about the mysterious Oracle of Delphi and the Pythian games, and marvel at sacred artifacts housed in an on-site museum. Afterwards, stop for lunch and soak up spectacular views in the nearby mountain town of Arachova.

Explore Shipwreck Beach, located on the coast of Zakynthos, during this 6-hour tour with a small group. Travel via air-conditioned coach and boat to this famous beach, where you can swim in the turquoise ocean and check out the sea caves. Your tour will make a stop for lunch (own expense) at a mountain tavern on the way back to town.

Sail to Smugglers Cove, also called Shipwreck Beach, along Zakynthos' coast on this full-day cruise. Board a sightseeing boat in Zante Town and relax as you cruise past beaches and resorts. Pass the Blue Caves, drop anchor off Smugglers Cove to swim and soak in the views, and then cruise back to port with another swim stop on route. Family-friendly trip with hotel pickup and drop-off in selected hotels included.

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.

Immerse yourself in Ancient Greece with this half-day small-group tour of Messene. Get transported there in a luxury vehicle (with complimentary WiFi). Spend 2-hours at the site, visiting the sanctuaries, public buildings and the imposing fortifications, houses and tombs.

Soak in the scenery and culture of Zakynthos' neighboring Greek island of Kefalonia on this day trip. After a ferry ride from Zakynthos, enjoy an island bus tour with stops at highlights like the Drogarati Caves and Myrtos Beach, plus a boat ride on Melissani Underground Lake. Finish with time in the capital, Argostoli, before your return ferry transfer. Central pickup and drop-off at Zakynthos resorts included, with entrance fees and lunch at own expense.

Dig deep into the archaeological heritage of ancient Greece with a private, full-day tour to four of the country's most important historic sites. Departing from Athens, travel in a private vehicle through the scenic Peloponnesian countryside, stopping to visit Corinth and its strategically important canal, the ancient city of Mycinae, coastal Nafplio and the UNESCO-listed Theatre of Epidaurus and Sanctuary of Asklepios. Enjoy the flexibility of a private tour and personalized attention from a knowledgeable, English-speaking guide.

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.