Top Greece Layover Tours

Enjoy a day out on the water around Rhodes in a catamaran. Board at Mandraki Port and set sail for a collection of beautiful beaches and bays around the island, including Anthony Quinn’s Bay and Afandou Beach. Stop at sheltered spots for swimming, snorkeling, and exploring sea caves. Refuel with a tasty Mediterranean lunch, and return to the port by mid–late afternoon.

The Athens Riviera is an alluring stretch of coastline south of the capital. With this sunset tour, avoid being tied to bus schedules and enjoy the convenience of your own private driver. Stop at the Temple of Poseidon, where you can enter at your expense and watch the sun set. Plus, there will be free time to indulge in the gastronomic delights of the Kavouri Beach area.

See the best of Santorini, all in one day—and escape the ever-present crowds—on this comprehensive private tour. At your preferred start time, head to the meeting point or request pickup. You’ll discover Santorini’s biggest cities and most atmospheric villages, will admire the scenery from its iconic Red and Black Beaches, will soak in the view from Santorini’s highest point, and will even see the sunset over the caldera.

Maximize time in Athens with this private half-day tour. Skip the hassle of navigating and join your guide for an insider’s look into top Athens attractions. Visit popular landmarks including the Acropolis, the Acropolis Museum, and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. See bustling neighborhoods including Plaka and Monastiraki. Explore Athens at your own pace with this private tour.

Journey back to ancient Greece on this guided tour of Athens’ UNESCO World Heritage–listed Acropolis. Visit the Theater of Dionysus, stroll past the Propylaea gateway and the Temple of Athena Nike, and stand in awe before the grand ruins of the Parthenon. After exploring the sprawling citadel, learn more about the excavations as you browse more than 4,000 artifacts at the Acropolis Museum. Upgrade to include timed tickets.

Immerse yourself literally in the world of scuba diving on a 3-hour excursion from Athens. Complimentary transportation takes you from your hotel to the dive enter in Nea Makri. Learn the scuba basics from a patient instructor, then enjoy your first open water dive in the Mediterranean. All scuba equipment is conveniently provided for you. No experience is necessary and a guide is always on hand to assist you.

Get an expert introduction to Athens’ most important archaeological sites—the Acropolis and Ancient Agora—during this walking tour with skip-the-ticket line. Slip past the crowds at the ticket office at the UNESCO-listed Acropolis of Athens, where you learn about the Parthenon, Propylaea gateway, Temple of Athena Nike, Monument of Agrippa and more. After free time, follow your guide on foot through Athens' political center of Ancient Agora and its famous monuments, including Hephaestus Temple. Top off your itinerary at the museum, housed in the Stoa of Attalos. Admission to the attractions is not included in the tour price, and needs to be paid in cash to your guide. Please be aware that even with our skip-the-ticket-line service, there might be waiting time required for security checks. This is because visitor numbers can fluctuate unpredictably at the sites throughout the day. The typical waiting time falls within 0 to 10 or 30 minutes, though on rare occasions, it might be longer.

Skip the long lines at the ticket office of the iconic Acropolis (ticket price not included), discover the Acropolis Museum, and enjoy a guided walking tour of Athens on a tour that’s tailor-made for history buffs. You’ll see the Changing of the Guards outside the Greek Parliament, stroll the National Garden, and admire precious monuments including the Parthenon. Please note that there may be a short wait for security checks.

Leave the 21st-century bustle of Athens behind and discover the ancient world of the Peloponnese on a private day tour that’s perfect for history buffs. Discover the Corinth Canal and ancient Corinth, where St. Paul preached, test the acoustics in the Theatre of Epidaurus, poke around the historic coastal city of Nafplion, and more. Your package excludes admission fees, but you can upgrade to add a traditional Greek lunch.

Delve into the history of ancient Greece on this Athens walking tour. With an expert guide, stroll around the historic heart of Athens to see Syntagma Square, the Parliament Building, and the ancient ruins tucked around the slopes of the stunning, UNESCO-listed Acropolis. Check out fascinating archaeological exhibits in Syntagma Square and admire awesome views of the Parthenon as you view the Theater of Dionysus, Odeon of Herodes Atticus and other sights. With revealing commentary from your guide throughout, this walking tour of Athens will delight history buffs. Please note admission to the Acropolis is at your own expense.

When visiting Athens, take a full-day detour to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora. Drive through the Grecian countryside in a modern bus and travel from the town of Kalambaka to the ancient clifftop monasteries. View all six sky-high monastic retreats, stopping for visits at three of them, and discover hermit caves. Upgrade to add lunch—or treat yourself to a private tour.

Discover the most ancient and atmospheric quarters of Athens on a small-group night walking tour. Feel the weight of history while passing the Greek and Roman Forums, and admire views of the illuminated Parthenon and Acropolis as the city's nocturnal energy comes alive in pubs and cafes. Catch the sound of the ‘laterna’ barrel piano drifting through doorways as you wind along narrow streets, and then complete the evening with a delicious Greek dinner in a traditional tavern.

Prebook this Acropolis of Athens and Parthenon tour to guarantee your visit to the UNESCO World Hertiage Site. Going with a guide gives you more as you walk along the site learning the history and beauty behind the ruins. Plus, you can choose whether to add your admission ticket for convenience when you book or to purchase when you arrive there.

If you’re planning a day trip to Meteora from Athens, your time in Meteora will be limited. Other than fastidiously researching each monastery in advance, having planned transport is the most realistic way to guarantee you’ll actually get to see three of the famous monasteries. With this full-day excursion from Athens, rest assured that you’ll get to share in the wonder of Meteora—instead of risking whittling away all your time as you try to overcome poor planning and logistics.

Journey around ancient Greece on a Segway! This thrilling Segway tour is the ideal introduction to Athens, taking in historic highlights like the UNESCO-listed Acropolis, the Ancient Agora and the Temple of Hephaestous. Learn to operate your easy-to-use self-balancing Segway, then follow your guide on a scenic tour around the neighborhoods of Plaka, Monastiraki and Thiseio, stopping to take in the views from Mars Hill. Best of all: this small-group tour is limited to 12 people, ensuring a personalized experience.

Don’t waste your long layover stuck in the airport food court or underwhelming cruise terminal. Instead, get a taste of Greece and be back in time for your departing flight or ship on a private 3- or 5-hour sightseeing tour. Offered anytime day or night, this Athenian adventure is carefully planned around your limited availability. Itinerary highlights can include the Acropolis, Plaka, Changing of the Guard, and Yoleni's Greek Gastronomy Center.

Visit Hydra the scenic way with this private day trip from Athens. Skipping the longer ferry ride from Piraeus Port, the excursion includes a relaxing coastal drive along the Saronic Gulf to the Metochi port, to take the ferry from there instead. You’ll have ample free time to explore Hydra, and enjoy its beaches and tavernas, before your return to Athens.

This is the ideal tour for first-time visitors to Athens. Save hours of research time, and enjoy a comprehensive private itinerary that includes many of Athens' top sights. See the Acropolis, including the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of Zeus, and much more. Avoid busy public transport and travel between sites in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle.

Experience Athens’ top historic destinations on this all-day guided excursion. After a convenient hotel or port pickup, travel by comfortable minivan to the Acropolis and visit landmarks like the Olympic Stadium, the Temple of Olympiad Zeus, Mount Lycabettus, the Acropolis, and the National Archaeological Museum. Then head to Cape Sounion and admire a magical sunset at the Temple of Poseidon.

This half-day tour is a great way to tick off multiple highlights of the Athenian Riviera in just half a day. Instead of waiting for irregular buses, travel with ease in a luxurious private vehicle between sights such as Lake Vouliagmeni’s thermal springs, Cape Sounion, and the Temple of Poseidon. At the end of the tour, enjoy time to watch the sunset and have dinner at a tavern (own expense).

Experience Athens’ top historic destinations on this all-day guided excursion. After a convenient hotel or port pickup, travel by private luxury vehicle to landmarks like the Olympic Stadium, the Ancient Agora, Mount Lycabettus, and the National Archaeological Museum. Enjoy complimentary bottled water and access to WiFi and an English-speaking driver.

Delve into the life of the Apostle Paul with this unique tour that traces his years in Athens and Corinth. Admire the sites in the Greek capital where St. Paul visited, including the Acropolis and Agora, and stop on Areopagus where he delivered one of his most famous sermons. Then continue on to Corinth to see the ancient ruins where the apostle preached and visit the church now dedicated to him.

Escape to the island of Santorini on an overnight trip from Athens that includes ferry tickets, accommodations in a 3- or 4-star hotel, breakfast, and hotel transfers on Santorini. Book in advance, so you can focus on exploring the island’s perfect beaches, strolling the pretty town of Fira, or sipping Santorini wine in a local cafe.