Our 14 Favourite Bus Day Trips in Greece

1.Naxos: Highlights Full-Day Tour by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 736 reviews · 8 hours · from $41Our pick

Spend eight hours exploring Naxos by bus, from the restored Temple of Demeter and a traditional olive press to Chalkio, marble-built Apeiranthos, and seaside Apollonas. Your English and Greek-speaking guide may be Jacob, Vicky, or another local guide. Expect winding roads, village walks, a 90-minute lunch stop, and an optional swim.

“Such a great day! Interesting from the first minute to the last. We saw amazing scenery and visited really beautiful villages. Jacob, our guide, was entertaining, very informative and always ready to help. He really did do a superb job, as did our expert and skilful driver, Vassilis. Thank you both!”

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2.From Zakynthos: Kefalonia Island Full Day Tour by Bus & Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 238 reviews · 10 hours · from $99

Spend about 10 hours crossing from Zakynthos to Kefalonia, then touring its caves, mountain roads, beaches, and towns by bus. You will visit Drogarati Cave, take a short boat ride on Melissani Lake, stop at Agia Efimia and Myrtos Beach, and stroll in Argostoli. English-speaking guides such as Vera or Alexandra may lead the day.

“just do it if you are not going to stay in the isle. It is fine knowing the main points and visiting it, but as everyone knows, there are hours which people need to respect in order to visit everything, (20 to 30 minutes per place).”

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3.From Rethymno & Chania: Elafonisi Island Day Tour by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 202 reviews · 10 hours - 1 day · from $31Best value

Ride from your accommodation through Cretan villages and Topolia Gorge to Elafonisi. You get four hours for swimming, the shallow lagoon, pink-white sand, and a walk across knee-deep water to the Natura 2000 island. Guides speak English, German, and Italian. Guide Edit is praised for her humor and clear explanations.

“Very nice project and about 4 hours on the beach. The beach is really pink^_^ If you want，you can see a lot of fishes near the rock^_^”

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4.Santorini 2-Day Combo: Volcano Boat Cruise & Island Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 146 reviews · 2 days · from $117

See Santorini from sea and land over two days. Cruise to Nea Kameni, Palea Kameni, and Thirassia, then tour Akrotiri, Emborio, Perissa, Profitis Ilias, a winery, and Oia. Guides such as Giorgia, Kim, Christine, and Dada bring local context, while the volcano walk and long bus day require comfortable shoes.

“For the first portion of this tour Dada was our guide, he was very fun and made us laugh quite a bit, he was very knowledgeable and easy to talk to and made sure everyone was happy☺️ Christina was our guide for the second portion , she was very knowledgeable and such and enjoyment and very very hospitable as well, I would definitely recommend this tour, make sure you bring the proper shoes though!! You do walk a lot!!! This was very well organized thank you Christina and to our amazing bus driver for this amazing day”

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5.Georgioupolis: Preveli Palm Beach Day Trip by Bus and Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 95 reviews · 1 day · from $34

Travel from Georgioupolis by bus and water taxi to Preveli Palm Beach, where you get two hours to swim, see the palm forest, and photograph the river and falls. Guide Alicia may lead the day in German or English. You’ll also have an hour in a traditional village and a stop at Kourtaliotiko Gorge.

“Es war ein guter Ausflug, Preveli und Plakias sind schöne Orte. Einzige Kritikpunkte: Preveli hat zu wenig WCs, die Wartezeiten sind ewig und die Bootstour dauerte viel länger als angegeben, da wir zusätzlich Leute in einem anderen Dorf in entgegengesetzter Richtung aufladen mussten, ich hätte einen längeren Aufenthalt in Dorf 1 bevorzugt, es hat eine wunderschöne Kirche auf einem Berg und die Zeit hätte locker gereicht, diesen Ort besser zu erkunden und erst beim erneuten Stopp des Taxis dort einzusteigen.”

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6.Elafonisi Island Day Tour by Bus From Rethymno

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 78 reviews · 10 hours · from $31

Travel by coach from Rethymno to Elafonisi, passing through Topolia Gorge and traditional Cretan villages. You get four hours at the pink-sand beach, enough time to swim in the shallow lagoon and walk across to protected Elafonissi island. Hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and drop-off are included.

“Excursia a fost minunată , timpul a fost puțin cam scurt, recomand cu drag , merită să mergi dacă poți să petreci o zi întreagă ☺️.”

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7.From Chania: Elafonisi Island Day Tour by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 71 reviews · 10 hours · from $33

Travel from Chania by air-conditioned coach through Topolia Gorge and Cretan villages to Elafonissi. You get about four hours for swimming, pink-white sand, and a walk across the shallow lagoon to Natura 2000-protected Elafonissi Island. Hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, insurance, and free cancellation are included.

“Really good experience. Your guide knew history and about the area. The beach was amazing plenty of space shame we didn’t have longer there. The stop at the honey spot was a nice added extra where you get to try local honey.”

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8.Delphi and Meteora: 2-Day Bus Tour from Athens

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews · from $292

Travel from Athens to Delphi and Kalambaka with a live English or French guide. You’ll see the Temple of Apollo, Leonidas at Thermopylae, and Meteora’s cliff-top monasteries, with dinner, breakfast, entrance fees, and a four-star overnight stay included.

“INCREDIBLE activity, must do if you have the chance from Athens! We ended our honeymoon with this activity and it was wondrous to explore the monasteries in Meteora. The drive up to see the monasteries was incredible because that is where you can fully appreciate the monasteries sitting on top of the stone formations. We had two different guides for our trip. Our guide to Delphi, PhiPhi was full of attitude and less enthusiastic. Our second guide to Meteora, George was fantastic. The four star hotel, Hotel Amalia, was one of the highlights. Remember to bring your swimsuits, but if you forget, there is a gift shop in the hotel…”

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9.From Chania Area: Day Trip to Elafonisi Island by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 43 reviews · 12 hours · from $43

Spend a full day reaching Elafonisi from Chania by air-conditioned coach and English-speaking guide. You’ll cross the White Mountain foothills, pass Topolia, stop in Elos, and get free time beside Elafonisi’s shallow turquoise lagoon. Driver Kosta has earned praise for handling the narrow mountain roads, but hotel pickups can make the day feel long.

“Il tour è organizzato bene: prima una sosta per un caffè, poi si parte per Elafonissi e alle fine si pranza in una taverna di Elos. Ne vale la pena!”

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10.Olympia – Private Half Day Tour with Mini Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 4 hours to 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Travel by private minibus from Katakolo port to ancient Olympia, its archaeological museum, Klio’s Honey Farm, and a nearby beach. Your English-speaking host provides commentary, while Olympia can be explored independently with a guidebook or with a licensed guide arranged for an added fee. The flexible plan suits cruise groups of up to 15.

“We had an excellent experience with our tour guide and driver. the tour guide was very knowledgeable and she even had laminated pictures for us to understand what we were seeing in Olympia. She explained things well and was very personable. We highly recommend this tour company. One suggestion is to have an over the head microphone so that audio can be clear while presenting the information. Excellent experience so thank you so much for making this day special for our family.”

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11.Meteora Full-Day Trip with Guide on Luxury Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $108

Travel from Halandri to Meteora in a comfortable, air-conditioned bus with an English-speaking archaeology guide such as Basil or George. Visit three monasteries, stop for photos above Kalambaka, eat lunch in Kastraki, and return to Athens the same day. Bring cash for monastery fees and comfortable shoes.

“The tour was amazing! We had our own freedom to visit monasteries and ask questions afterwards if need to. We also liked that tour was a private, dont know if it was planned so but it gave us more freedom. Both our guides had good english and they seemed to know a lot about the area and the history of Greece. At the ens of the tour our guide helppo us in the pharmacy which actually saved our trip and we didnt need to go to the doctor. This tour is higly recommended for independent tourists who need their freedom also when takia a tour.Read more”

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12.Athens to Meteora, Day Trip with Local Guide,up to 9 people

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11 reviews · 14 hours · from $128

Travel from Athens to Meteora by train and replacement bus, then spend about four hours with a local English-speaking guide. See all six monasteries, enter three, stop at panoramic viewpoints, and visit the Hermit Caves. Guides such as George and Vagelis add history and practical help to this long but rewarding day.

“George gave us a great tour! He has filled us with informative and interesting explanation during the trip around the history of Meteora and how it changes over different period. He also knows where to take photos, we are satisfied by all the views here.”

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13.Kefalonia: Ithaca Island Day Tour with Bus & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · 10 hours · from $55

Spend 10 hours exploring Ithaca, the legendary home of Odysseus, with English-speaking guide Meme. Travel from Kefalonia by ferry, visit Vathi, cruise to Kioni with a swim stop, enjoy lunch time in Frikes, and see Stavros village. Hotel pickup, transport, and ferry tickets are included. Bring water, sunscreen, comfortable shoes, and swimwear.

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14.Meteora Full-Day Trip with Guide on Luxury Bus From Athens

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · from $111

Travel by luxury coach from Athens to Meteora with a bilingual guide and two short rest stops each way. Visit up to three monasteries, learn about Orthodox art and local history, and stop for Greek lunch in Kastraki. Bring cash for the €5 monastery fees, suitable clothing, and shoes for stairs.

“I visited Meteora with amazing guides, I visited 3 monasteries. I loved this day trip, I definitively recommand it and would do it again without hesitation !”

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