15 1-Day Tours in Greece to Build a Trip Around

“I was afraid of taking ONE whole day from our time in Greece...it was 100% worth it! The bus ride was beautiful, the small town we stopped for snacks and food were both adorable. The monasteries were breathtaking. Worth the time and reasonable cost. Plenty of walking but resting in between as well. Aphrodites and Niko were both great!”

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1-Day Tours, Day Trips from Crete, Spinalonga Boat Trips, Things to Do in Crete, Tour Reviews

Crete: Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island

/ August 8, 2026

3.Day Trip to Agios Nikolaos and Spinalonga Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,416 reviews · 8 - 11 hours · from $44

Guided day trip to Agios Nikolaos and Elounda, plus a boat ride to Spinalonga Island for history, views, and swim stops.

“Lovely day trip pick up from hotel and return went smoothly and kept us updated- Both guides very good with lots of interesting information about the island - Boats trip and Island visit very good - Definitely recommend”

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Santorini: Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar

/ August 8, 2026

4.Luxury Catamaran Day Trip with Meal and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,678 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $129

Sail a luxury Santorini catamaran for swimming in volcanic hot springs, snorkel stops, and a Greek meal with an open bar, at sunset or morning.

“This was one of the highlights of our trip. The boat was very well maintained, the trip was well organized and the food was delicious. We made multiple stops to swim and snorkel And got to know fellow travelers!”

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Santorini: Top Sights Day Trip, Wine Tasting, & Oia Sunset

/ August 8, 2026

5.Top Sights Day Trip, Wine Tasting, & Oia Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,492 reviews · 9 hours · from $61

A 9-hour Santorini highlights day trip with caldera views, black sand beach time, 3-wine tasting, and an Oia sunset stop.

“Mary our tour guide was delightful and knowledgeable. The day was timed to perfection. Highly recommend!”

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1-Day Tours, Day Trips from Athens, Delphi & Arachova Tours, Museums, Things to Do in Athens, Tour Reviews

From Athens: Small-Group Delphi, Museum & Arachova Day Trip

/ August 8, 2026

6.Small-Group Delphi, Museum & Arachova Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,476 reviews · 10 hours · from $34

Small-group Delphi day trip from Athens: museum, Oracle ruins, Temple of Apollo and Tholos, Arachova village stops, with Wi-Fi and English audio.

“We had a great day out! We were lucky to have beautiful weather. The young gentleman (sorry - I’m terrible with names) did an excellent job driving, explaining both ancient and modern history of Delphi and Greece and making sure we had plenty of recommendations for our free time. Delphi is quite good to see. The way the area nests into dramatic cliff faces and mountains is beautiful. Arachova is a lovely little town, make sure you go to a restaurant on the left (downhill side) and get a table over looking the view on a balcony!”

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Delphi English Day Trip from Athens with Official Guide

/ August 8, 2026

7.Delphi English Day Trip from Athens with Official Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,199 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $78.44

Guided day trip from Athens to Delphi, with Temple of Apollo ruins, Delphi Museum highlights, Arachova photo stop, and optional lunch.

“Yota was fabulous! Her energy, knowledge, and humor made our experience very memorable! She really knows her history, and is exceptional at painting a picture in your mind of what happened throughout various periods of Greek culture. We give her two thumbs up and highly recommend her as a guide. We were in awe of the ruins of Delphi and her guided tour of the museum was amazing.!”

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1-Day Tours, Day Trips from Crete, Elafonisi Day Trips, Things to Do in Crete, Tour Reviews

From Chania: Day Trip to Elafonisi Island Pink Sand Beach

/ August 8, 2026

8.Day Trip to Elafonisi Island Pink Sand Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,014 reviews · 450 minutes - 12 hours · from $38

Chania day trip to Elafonisi for pink sand, crystal clear water, and Topolia Gorge views, with hotel transfers and an English guide.

“It was very good trip to a one of the best beaches in the world🏖️ A road to Elafonisi was with excited views and intresting stories about Crete from our guide👍”

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Rhodes: Symi Island & Panormitis Monastery Day Trip by Boat

/ August 8, 2026

9.Symi Island & Panormitis Monastery Day Trip by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,784 reviews · 9 hours · from $53

Fast Nikolaos X ferry to Symi and Panormitis. Two stops, free time to wander town, plus optional Saturday swim at Nymporio Bay.

“I had a great day, visiting the monastery I lit candles for passed loved ones. Then off to Symi Lovely weather, great scenery and yummy food and drink on Symi”

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1-Day Tours, Day Trips from Crete, Things to Do in Crete, Tour Reviews

Crete: Rethimno, Chania, and Kournas Lake Day Trip

/ August 8, 2026

10.Rethimno, Chania, and Kournas Lake Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,694 reviews · 10 - 14 hours · from $45

Explore Crete’s west in one day, with guided walks in Rethymno and Chania and a nature pause at Kournas Lake.

“Excellent day trip , our guide Michael was really helpful. would have liked a bit more time in Rethimo and the lake, as they were both beautiful places.”

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1-Day Tours, Day Trips from Santorini, Guided, Things to Do in Santorini, Tour Reviews

From Heraklion/Crete: Santorini Island Guided Day Trip

/ August 8, 2026

11.From Heraklion/Crete: Santorini Island Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,448 reviews · 9 - 14 hours · from $200

Guided Santorini day trip from Heraklion by high-speed ferry, air-conditioned coach, time in Oia and Fira, plus optional hot-springs cruise.

“It was lovely! Fantastic tour guide, amazing places to see!”

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1-Day Tours, Delos Tours, Guided, Things to Do in Mykonos, Tour Reviews

Mykonos Town: Archaeological Site of Delos Guided Day Trip

/ August 8, 2026

12.Mykonos Town: Archaeological Site of Delos Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,296 reviews · 4 hours · from $93

Guided Delos trip from Mykonos with a short ferry ride, skip-the-line entry, and a focused walk through mosaics, Apollo, and market ruins.

“Our guide, Celia, who is also an archaeologist did a fantastic job providing a thorough guide of Delos island. There was also a lot to explore after the tour. Highly recommend !”

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Rhodes: Butterfly Valley and Seven Springs Valley Day Trip

/ August 8, 2026

13.Butterfly Valley and Seven Springs Valley Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,278 reviews · 7 hours · from $34

Rhodes day trip to Butterfly Valley and Seven Springs with air-conditioned pickup, shaded walks, and 2 hours at each stop.

“Lovely day out with Apostolos, who was our guide and driver. We had a nice hike at the Butterfly Valley, and a nice time at the Seven Springs. The Springs were very inconspicuous- they are limited to a very small area. Decided not to walk through the tunnel as it wasn’t so hot to want to walk barefoot in cold water.”

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Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide

/ August 8, 2026

14.Historical Delphi One Day Tour with Arachova Stop & Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,247 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $34.54

A full day from Athens to Delphi and Arachova with expert guiding, headsets, guided ruins and museum time, plus mountain-town breaks.

“Our guide, Evan, was well prepared with anti-itch stuff for a bee sting, cough drops for a lady with a persistent cough. He was a fount of information. He was polite and pleasant, and clear in his instructions. Lunch was good. It was fun to try wild boar! However, we were supposed to be picked up and dropped off at our hotel. We did get picked up at our hotel. However, on the way back, he said it was too difficult to drop us off at this time of day. So they would drop us off somewhere that was a short walk. When he dropped us off, he said it…”

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From Thessaloniki: Pozar Thermal Baths and Edessa Day Trip

/ August 8, 2026

15.Pozar Thermal Baths and Edessa Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,243 reviews · 10 hours · from $58

Soak in Pozar hot springs, then see Edessa waterfalls and enjoy a village lunch near Thessaloniki on a guided 10-hour trip.

“The tour was as described and the pace reflected it. My sincere thanks to the lovely Eleni. She gracefully shared her wealth of knowledge throughout the trip with passion for the region. Eleni also generously summarised the history of Thessaloniki as we began our journey to Edessa - personally I found that piece of great benefit and value. She is a true asset to your organisation. A special thank you to our driver also for his safe and professional driving throughout. A great team!!”

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