Day trip guides from Athens

Honest, practical advice for planning a day out of Athens, including when public transport is the better choice.

• How Much Does a Day Trip from Athens Cost?

  Public transport, rental car, group tour and private van compared per person for 2, 4 and 6 people.

• Islands Near Athens: Which Ones Work as a Day Trip

  The Saronic islands are the closest to Athens. Which ones work in a day, how to get there, and which need a night.

• Beaches Near Athens: The Best Swims on the Athens Riviera

  A drive down the Athens Riviera, from Glyfada to Cape Sounion. Which beaches are organized, which are free, and how to get there.

• Athens in 2 Days: An Itinerary That Stays in the City

  With two days, stay in Athens. A plan for the Acropolis, the Agora and the museums, plus an optional Sounion sunset.

• Athens in 3 Days: A Realistic Itinerary (with One Day Trip)

  Two days for the Acropolis, the Agora and the museums, then one day trip: an easy afternoon at Cape Sounion or a full day at Delphi.

• Athens 4 Day Itinerary: Three City Days and One Full Day Out

  Three days in the city, then one full day out. How to choose between Delphi, Nafplio and Epidaurus, Hydra and Meteora.