The 6 Best Tours & Excursions In Greece

One of the best ways to explore Greece is through the several guided Greece tours that are available to travelers. An excellent way to take in the best of a new country is through private tours and excursions as the tour guide would take you to places you wouldn't have otherwise gone to. They would even indulge you in the history and culture of the country by telling you unique facts that you wouldn't have known otherwise.

Exploring the several Greek islands via boat tours is the most beautiful way to take in the expansive views of the crisp blue ocean. Taking a private tour of ancient Greece will help immerse you in the history of the Greek ruins along with a special visit to any UNESCO world heritage site in Greece such as the Meteora Monasteries or the Athens Acropolis.

Let's look at the best tours that you can take in Greece.

Top 6 Tours & Excursions In Greece

Go On A Catamaran Sunset Cruise Along The Aegean Sea In Santorini

Go on a 5-hour catamaran excursion that allows you to take in the beauty of the Santorini coastline from the ocean. Admire revered views of the Caldera, go snorkeling, and sip on local Santorini wine. You can choose between a morning tour and a sunset cruise, both of which are with a small group of fewer than 20 people.

Snorkeling equipment is offered at certain locations along the trip, and delicious snacks and beverages are provided. You can also opt to take private boat tours along this scenic route. Another option is to choose a luxury cruise that would include a scrumptious traditional Greek meal on board.

All-Day Greek Island Hopping Cruise

Take an all-day cruise to the three beautiful Greek islands of Agistri, Moni, and Aegina with a delicious lunch and drinks included. This is one of the most popular Greece tours owing to the stunning views of the beautiful Greek Saronic islands that offer untouched beaches with crystal waters, the chance to view gorgeous peacocks, and culturally rich ancient Greece temples.

This is an all-day cruise during the course of which you can swim in the ocean, go snorkeling, and indulge in a delicious Greek feast accompanied by pastries, tea and coffee, and traditional wines and beers.

Athens Walking Tour Of All The Historic Mythological Places

Take a walking tour around the most important monuments of ancient Greece located in Athens. Visit the Acropolis, the Acropolis museum, the temple of Zeus as well as the temple of Hephaestus while your tour guide tells you all there is to know about the stories of the places that you visit.

You can also opt to do similar tours like the Athens scenic bike tour for which you would ride on an electric or conventional bike while covering more ground than the walking tour. Another great option is to take an all-day private tour around Athens in which you would explore the ancient monuments in the city in a private vehicle.

Santorini Island Wine Tours

Travelers of Greece must visit the most popular of the Greek islands, Santorini island, to truly experience the gorgeous blue-green Aegean sea set against the pristine white walls that is the perfect postcard representation of Greece. One of the most recommended Greece tours is to experience a wine and vineyard tour in Santorini.

The most popular tour is one of the small group tours that take you to three different wine estates in Santorini island and provide the perfect place for you to learn all about wine production as you sip between twelve to fifteen varieties of local wine. You can even upgrade this experience to include gorgeous sunset views and delicious tapas.

Gourmet Food Walking Tour In Athens

Embark on the best culinary journey of your life in which you visit some of the best street food places, markets, delis, and cafes with your own private food expert. Understand what makes up traditional Greek cuisine and sample delicious food, Greek wine, and freshly brewed coffee.

Experience the scintillating flavors of local cheese, meats, bread like the famous sesame bread rings, and sweets like sweet donuts. Try fresh local produce and unique products like olive oil that you can also purchase separately. We highly recommend this private tour to get insight into authentic Greek food.

All-Day Meteora Monasteries Tour From Athens By Train

Take a picturesque train ride through Greece's mainland to take in the beauty of the gorgeous UNESCO world heritage site that is Meteora. Comprised of six functioning monasteries perched atop tall ancient unique rock formations, this is truly a sight to behold and is one of the most sought-after Greece tours. Ride in a luxury minivan from the Kalambaka train station to Meteora.

You will be able to go up to and visit three of these monasteries and will be able to admire the others from the outside. You can also explore the Kalambaka town center for an hour on this tour. The Meteora monasteries will most definitely be unlike anything else you've seen before so we highly recommend taking this tour.