The 15 Best 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 with an English and Greek-speaking guide such as Jacob or Vicky. Visit Demeter Temple, Damalas, Chalkio, Apeiranthos, and Apollonas, with pottery, citron liquor, mountain roads, local stories, lunch time, and a swim stop.

“It was fun day tour with Jacob! My family of 7 relatives enjoyed it and thought it was well worth the money. Jacob is a funny, friendly tour guide. He makes corny jokes constantly with a dead pan face. It keeps the tour lighthearted as he teaches us about the history and land of Naxos. The tour takes you to a number of places on the island with just enough time to enjoy. The villages were nice to see. Swimming in the Aegean Sea near Apollonas was refreshing. I wish there was more time for that.”

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

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

Spend a full day crossing from Zakynthos to Kefalonia by ferry and bus. Visit Drogarati Cave, ride across Melissani Lake, stop in Agia Efimia, see Myrtos Beach, and stroll through Argostoli with an English-speaking guide. Expect a scenic but busy day with extra entrance fees.

“Nice but it's a shame there's no time to swim, we just looked at the beach view and the cave water is freezing, impossible to even try. In general, it was good, nice guide, nice spots to see,eat and shop.”

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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

Travel by coach from Chania or Rethymno through Cretan villages and Topolia Gorge to Elafonisi. You get four hours for swimming, sand, dunes, and the shallow lagoon, with guides speaking English, German, or Italian. Guide Edit has earned special praise for her humor and warm style.

“Great beach even that Pink sand was just a little.”

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

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

Spend two days seeing Santorini from sea and land. 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, Dada, and Christina have led recent departures.

“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 to Preveli Palm Beach by coach and water taxi, then swim beside the palm forest, river, and falls. Alicia may guide the day in English or German. You’ll also get free time in Plakias 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 through Topolia Gorge and Cretan villages to Elafonissi. You get about four hours for swimming, walking across the shallow lagoon to Natura 2000 protected island, and exploring dunes. Hotel pickup, guide, and drop-off are included.

“We paid greater than persons getting on board and paying on bus.”

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7.From Chania: Elafonisi Island Day Tour by Bus

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

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Chania to Elafonisi with an English-speaking guide. See Topolia Gorge and Cretan villages, then enjoy four hours at the pink-sand beach, shallow lagoon, dunes, coves, and protected island.

“Great day’s activity and great driver and guide. Only small complaint was air-conditioning on bus was not cool enough.”

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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, then see Meteora’s cliff-top monasteries with a live English or French guide. The tour includes transport, entry fees, dinner, breakfast, and a four-star overnight stay. Guides may include Effie, PhiPhi, or George, though assignments can vary.

“Going to Meteora and Delphi must be done by tour/coach… and what Chatours have organised on your behalf, is both adequate and delivers on a trip to the monasteries with interesting commentary and thoughtful logistics. The ‘but’ only exists because it’s not my preferred means of travel, and to get to the rocks, it must be done via tour bus. The Amalia hotel had a great pool, so go there soon as you arrive. The buffet is ok, but like the hotel itself, it’s a little tired. If you’re on the fence about booking, choose Chat or Key because they both offer and deliver on the same thing, and you…”

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

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

Spend 12 hours traveling from Chania through the White Mountains to Elafonisi, where you can swim in clear water and wade across a shallow lagoon. An English-speaking guide, air-conditioned coach, hotel pickup, and an Elos village stop are included. Food is extra.

“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 museum, Klio’s family honey farm, and a nearby beach. Your English-speaking host provides live commentary, while you explore the archaeological site independently with an Olympia guidebook. Pickup and return to your cruise ship are included.

“We had an amazing time on this tour! We were treated so well by Stathopoulos Theocharis and our driver. They were very attentive to what we wanted to do and even took us to a lovely Greek restaurant, where we had a great, traditional Greek meal. The honey farm tour was very informative. It was so peaceful and beautiful there and a welcome change from the crowds in the tourist areas. At Olympia, we were given plenty of time to enjoy seeing the ruins. It was amazing to see where the Olympics originated in the 8th century BC. I highly recommend this tour! It was my favorite tour of our…”

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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 an air-conditioned luxury bus with archaeological guides such as Basil and George. Visit three monasteries, stop for sweeping rock views, and eat lunch in Kastraki. The 15-hour day is long, but the direct route makes this a practical choice for Athens visitors.

“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.Corfu Panoramic Island Tour by coach, full day tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 16 reviews · from $75

Spend about eight hours touring Corfu by air-conditioned coach with a professional guide. Expect Kanoni’s Mouse Island view, Paleokastritsa, Lakones, Kassiopi, Old Town, Achillion Palace, and mountain roads, though the exact route can vary with pickups and timing.

“I appeared to be lumped into a tour group that was mostly from the hotels in the northern part of the island. I was the last pickup at around 11:00, so I never got the tour of the Old Town since they did that section on their way to pick me up. The guide was good, the bus Read more”

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13.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 on a long but rewarding day trip with a local English-speaking guide. See all six monasteries, enter three, visit the Hermit Caves, and stop at prime viewpoints. Guides such as George and Vagelis add history, local detail, and practical help along the way.

“It must be emphasized that this is a long day. Every single activity is worth every moment travelling, but it is a long day. The organization is impressive. The drivers and staff in the highway stops are welcoming. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable of the history of Greece so we felt particularly fortunate to gain so much knowledge of the history of Greece. Thank you”

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14.Chania: Elafonissi Beach and Elos Village Day Tour by Coach

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $80

Travel from Chania by air-conditioned coach to Elafonissi Beach for four hours of swimming and free time, then stop in Elos for local snacks. Your English-, German-, or Greek-speaking guide handles the route, hotel pickup, and return, while you bring swimwear, a towel, and sunscreen.

“Wycieczka super zorganizowana, przewodniczka mówiła konkretnie i na temat, z resztą bardzo sympatyczna osoba. Miejsca do których Nas zabrała mogę śmiało polecić ponieważ, są warte odwiedzenia. Jedzenie przepyszne, w każdym miejscu w którym byliśmy. Widoki przepiekne, a kierowca po prostu the best ! podziwiam i szanuję za umiejętności na tak ciasnej drodze. Jednym słowem polecam.”

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15.Daratso: Elafonissi Beach and Elos Village Day Tour by Coach

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $64

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Chania to Elafonissi Beach for four hours of swimming and free time, then visit Elos village for a one-hour countryside break. An English-speaking guide handles the route, while lunch, drinks, and snacks are purchased separately.

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