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Athens Day Trips

Private Day Trips from Athens

A few days in Athens? Greece is closer than you think.

Private mini-van day trips from Athens to Delphi, Meteora, Cape Sounion, Nafplio and more. Up to 12 passengers. From €40 per person

Takes 30 seconds. No commitment.

Private mini-van at Cape Sounion at golden hour with the Temple of Poseidon in the background

Closer than you'd guess

All of these are a single day from your Athens hotel. We leave at 7 AM, you're back by evening.

AthensMeteora4hDelphi2h 30mOlympia3h 30mNafplio + Epidaurus1h 50mHydra (via ferry)2h 45mCape Sounion1h 15m

Pick a destination or tell us your group, your dates, and your interests, and we'll suggest the best fit.

Which day trip from Athens is right for you?

Shortest day first. Prices are per van, for your group only.

  • Cape Sounion
    Drive each way
    1h 15m
    Length of day
    5–6 hours
    Best for
    Any group, including young kids and grandparents
    From (per van)
    €280
  • Nafplio + Epidaurus
    Drive each way
    1h 50m
    Length of day
    9–10 hours
    Best for
    Couples, friends, photography lovers
    From (per van)
    €310
  • Delphi
    Drive each way
    2h 30m
    Length of day
    10–11 hours
    Best for
    History-curious groups, couples, families with kids 8+
    From (per van)
    €320
  • Hydra
    Drive each way
    2h 30m–2h 45m to Metochi port, then ferry
    Length of day
    11–12 hours
    Best for
    Couples, friends, anyone who wants a slow day
    From (per van)
    €290
  • Meteora
    Drive each way
    4h
    Length of day
    12–13 hours
    Best for
    Couples, friends, families with older kids
    From (per van)
    €420

Choose by who's coming

  • Grandparents and young kidsCape Sounion (the shortest day)
  • History loversDelphi
  • A slow day by the seaHydra
  • Couples and photographersNafplio + Epidaurus
  • One big day you'll talk about for yearsMeteora (long day, older kids only)
  • Limited mobilityTell us in the quote form and we'll suggest the route with the least walking.
  • Licensed operating partner

    Trips run by a licensed Greek transport company

  • Private van, your group only

    Never shared with strangers

  • English-speaking drivers

    Greek, friendly, know the country

  • Child seats available

    Just let us know the ages

  • Free cancellation

    Just let us know so we can plan ahead

Our most-booked day trips

Six routes our licensed partner runs every week. Prices are per van

Compare costs: bus vs car vs group tour vs private

Temple of Poseidon at sunset

Cape Sounion — Sunset at the Temple of Poseidon

A short drive south to Greece's most famous coastal temple. Stops at quiet beaches along the way. Easy, beautiful, and the sunset photos are unreal.

  • 5–6 hours
  • Any group, including young kids and grandparents
  • From €280 per van (1–8 people) or €55 per person for a group of 5
Read the full Cape Sounion guide
Delphi ruins with mountain backdrop

Delphi — The Ancient Oracle

Two-and-a-half hours into the mountains to the most sacred site of ancient Greece. UNESCO World Heritage. Time for the ruins, the museum, and a long Greek lunch in the village.

  • 10–11 hours
  • History-curious groups, couples, families with kids 8+
  • From €320 per van or €60 per person for a group of 5
Read the full Delphi guide
Meteora monasteries on rock pillars

Meteora — Monasteries on the Sky

The longest day, and worth every minute. Six monasteries built on towering rock pillars, hundreds of feet in the air. We leave at 7 AM and return after dinner.

  • 12–13 hours
  • Couples, friends, families with older kids
  • From €420 per van or €80 per person for a group of 5
Read the full Meteora guide
Nafplio harbor with Bourtzi fortress

Nafplio + Epidaurus — The Prettiest Town in Greece

A seaside Venetian town and a 2,400-year-old amphitheater where a whisper from the stage carries to the back row. Lunch in the old harbor.

  • 9–10 hours
  • Couples, friends, photography lovers
  • From €310 per van or €60 per person for a group of 5
Read the full Nafplio and Epidaurus guide
Hydra harbor with donkeys

Hydra — A Day on a Car-Free Island

Drive to the port at Metochi, hop the ferry to Hydra. Stone houses, donkeys instead of cars, swimming spots reachable on foot. We meet you back at the port for the drive home.

  • 11–12 hours
  • Couples, friends, anyone who wants a slow day
  • From €290 per van + ferry tickets or €60 per person for a group of 5
Read the full Hydra guide
Ancient Epidaurus theater

Epidaurus — The best-preserved theater of the ancient world

Unmatched acoustics and next to the most important holistic healing center in the ancient Greek world.

  • 11–12 hours
  • History lovers, families with kids 10+
  • From €390 per van or €75 per person for a group of 5
Read the full Nafplio and Epidaurus guide

Create your own trip

Have somewhere specific in mind? A wine region, a beach, a town a relative is from? Tell us where and when, and we'll quote it.

How it works

  1. 1

    Tell us about your trip

    30-second form. Pick a destination or tell us you need advice. No commitment.

  2. 2

    We send you a custom quote within 2 hours

    By WhatsApp or email. Exact price, exact pickup time, your driver's name.

  3. 3

    Confirm and pay securely

    Payment is handled by our licensed operating partner. You get the full itinerary by email, and we stay reachable on WhatsApp before, during, and after your trip.

Operated in partnership with a licensed Greek transport company. You'll always know exactly who's driving you and what's included. Who we are and how it works.

Get your custom quote

Takes 30 seconds. We reply within 2 hours, by WhatsApp or email.

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Share a few details and we'll recommend a day trip and fill in your quote request.

Common questions

How does pricing work?

Our prices are per van, not per person. A group of 5 sharing the same van usually pays €55–80 per person depending on the destination. The price includes the van, your driver, fuel, and tolls. Entrance fees and food are not included unless we tell you otherwise.

Where do you pick us up?

Anywhere in Athens that suits you. Your hotel or Airbnb, or the port if you're arriving by ferry or cruise ship (Piraeus included). You give us the address when you book, and your driver handles the rest.

How do I pay, and is it secure?

Payment is processed by our licensed operating partner. They accept either cash on the spot, or card payments through a secure payment processor.

What's your cancellation policy?

Free cancellations! Since you don't pay until you actually meet the driver, there's nothing stopping you from not showing up, other than your good conscience. We hope you won't take advantage of this. It's totally fine to change your mind. Just let us know so we can plan ahead.

How many people fit in one van?

Up to 12 passengers in one private mini-van. Your group always has the van to itself, we never mix groups.

What are the best day trips from Athens?

It depends on who's coming. Delphi is the best pick for ancient history. Meteora is the most dramatic, but it's a 12–13 hour day. Cape Sounion is the easiest, at 5–6 hours. Hydra is a slow day on a car-free island. Nafplio and Epidaurus combine a pretty seaside town with an ancient theater. Tell us your group in the quote form and we'll suggest the best fit.

All questions about pickup, prices and cancellations →

Not sure which trip suits your group?

Tell us your dates and who's coming. We'll send you 2–3 personalized recommendations within 2 hours