20 Tours and Excursions in Greece You Have to Try
A sunset out on the caldera, a farm table on Naxos, a monastery balanced above the valley: Greece offers days that stay with you long after the suitcase is unpacked. The right excursion gives a place room to surprise you, whether the adventure begins on a boat, in a village square, or with your first breath underwater.
We gathered 20 tours and excursions in Greece from the GetGreece Activities collection, mixing islands and mainland stops with sailing, food, wine, culture, hiking, and hands-on adventures. Each experience below has its own GetGreece tour page, where you can compare dates, booking options, and the latest details.
1. A Sunset Catamaran Cruise on Santorini
Santorini's sunset feels different when the caldera rises around you and the shore has slipped into the distance. This Ocean Voyager catamaran cruise brings the volcanic coastline into full view, with swimming and snorkeling stops along the way and a barbecue dinner waiting onboard.
Red and white cliffs, sea air, a glass of island wine, and the evening sky changing color give this outing its rhythm. Come for that final glow on the water, then discover how much pleasure there is in the hours before it. The sailing route and swimming stops depend on conditions.
2. An ATV Adventure in Mykonos on Quad Bikes
Leave room in a Mykonos itinerary for a little dust and a wide-open view. With a guide leading the way, these 650cc quad bikes carry the adventure through coastal scenery, inland villages, and hilltop lookouts, revealing a side of the island that feels a world away from a crowded waterfront.
The fun comes from the changing landscape: a bend in the road, a flash of blue sea, then another reason to stop and take it all in. Riding instructions and helmets are part of the experience. Check the driving-license and age requirements before choosing this one.
3. A Half Day Catamaran Cruise on Milos
At Kleftiko, pale rock towers rise straight out of water so clear that swimming can feel like floating above glass. This Milos cruise pairs that extraordinary coastline with Sykia, bringing sea caves, snorkeling, and volcanic scenery into one thoroughly salt-soaked outing.
Lunch and drinks onboard turn the pauses between swims into part of the pleasure. There is time to dry in the sun, watch the cliffs slide past, and head back into the water when the next beautiful stop appears. Leave time ashore, too, using our Milos island guide for the villages and beaches beyond the boat route.
4. A Wood-Fired Cooking Lesson on a Naxos Farm
Naxos has a generous countryside, and this farm visit puts it right on the table. Wander among garden plots, fruit trees, and farm animals, meet the people tending them, and follow seasonal ingredients into an outdoor cooking lesson over a wood fire.
The reward is a shared meal with local wine and the happy satisfaction of having helped make it. Smoke in the air, fresh produce within reach, and a table full of conversation create a lovely change of pace from beach hopping. What is harvested and cooked follows the season.
5. A Guided Tour Through the Villages of Paros
Take the inland turn on Paros and discover lanes that reward a slower walk. This village tour combines countryside drives with time on foot among whitewashed houses, tucked-away squares, and the small architectural details that make an island settlement feel unmistakably its own.
A local guide adds the stories behind the streets: traditions, history, and the patterns of everyday village life. It is a wonderful choice for travelers who enjoy asking questions, looking up at doorways, and coming home with a memory of Paros beyond its waterfront.
6. A First Scuba Dive from Chania
There is a delicious moment on a first scuba dive when the surface noise fades and the underwater world takes over. This Chania outing combines an introductory dive with snorkeling and a boat trip, giving curious beginners a supported way to experience Crete below the waterline.
Professional instruction and the equipment are part of the experience, so the focus can stay on learning to breathe, move, and look around. Between sessions, the coastline returns to view from the boat. Review the health and participation requirements before booking, even if the sea already looks irresistible.
7. A Visit to Knossos Palace on Crete
Knossos is full of details that become far more compelling when someone helps you read them. On this small-group tour, a licensed guide leads the way through the palace complex, connecting courtyards, colorful reconstructions, and surviving stonework with the people who once moved through them.
The pleasure is in seeing a Bronze Age world emerge from the ruins: rooms with a purpose, artwork with a story, and architecture that invites another question at every turn. Choose the ticket option carefully, since admission arrangements can vary between booking choices.
8. A Private Tour of Rhodes and Lindos
Rhodes Town and Lindos make a dazzling double act: a harbor with history in every direction, then a whitewashed village gathered beneath its hilltop acropolis. This private tour joins the two with a scenic coastal drive and the freedom to shape the day around your interests.
Linger over a viewpoint, wander a narrow lane, or make time for the optional climb at Lindos. Having your own vehicle gives the outing a welcome sense of room to breathe. Archaeological admission and guiding inside the sites depend on the option selected.
9. A Boat Day from Corfu to Paxos and Antipaxos
From Corfu, the horizon opens toward Paxos and Antipaxos, where cliffs, caves, and intensely blue water do most of the talking. This full-day boat trip brings those island landscapes together, with the Blue Caves and a swimming stop adding plenty of reasons to keep a camera and towel nearby.
Free time in the harbor village of Lakka brings a different kind of pleasure: a waterfront stroll, a coffee, and boats rocking within sight of the tables. It is a wonderfully varied sea day, with the route and swimming arrangements always subject to the weather.
10. A Boat Tour of Zakynthos Blue Caves and Navagio Bay
Zakynthos turns wonderfully theatrical along its northern coast. The Blue Caves catch the light in their hollows, while the sheer cliffs around Navagio Bay make the approach by sea feel like an event in itself. This boat tour puts both landscapes within the same coastal adventure.
Watch the water change color beside the limestone, then enjoy swimming where the skipper and current rules allow. Treat Navagio as a sightseeing highlight rather than a promised beach landing. Weather, sea conditions, and access restrictions can change the day's stops.
11. A Half Day at Melissani Lake and Drogarati Cave
Kefalonia saves some of its most striking scenery for underground. At Melissani, a small boat carries visitors across a lake beneath a dramatic opening in the rock. Drogarati adds a completely different atmosphere, with cavern walls and intricate mineral formations drawing the eye in every direction.
This half-day outing links the two with a drive through the island, making an absorbing break from the beach. The contrast is the magic: bright water and open sky at one stop, cool stone and echoing space at the next. Entrance fees are separate from the tour price.
12. A Private Windsurfing Lesson in Vasiliki
Trade a sun lounger for a sail in Vasiliki Bay. A private windsurfing lesson turns Lefkada's waterfront into a place to learn something exhilarating, with an instructor adjusting the session to your experience and helping you get to grips with balance, sail control, and the wind.
That first stretch of movement under your own power can become the highlight of an island holiday. Equipment is provided, and the coaching keeps the challenge personal rather than competitive. Arrive ready to get wet, listen closely, and enjoy the small victories that come with every attempt.
13. A Winery Tour and Tasting on Ikaria
Ikaria's wine story comes with a landscape, a family, and a long memory. At Karimalis Winery in Pigi, a walk among the vines leads into conversations about local grapes, older winemaking methods, and the traditions behind the bottles being poured.
The tasting is accompanied by products from the farm, giving the wines a delicious sense of place. Bread, cheese, vegetables, and olives make the table feel as important as the glass. Our Greek wine guide is a good companion for anyone keen to recognize more of the grapes and regions along the way.
14. A Sunset Wine and Cheese Pairing on Lemnos
Some evenings deserve a table by the sea and very little hurry. In Myrina on Lemnos, this guided wine-and-cheese pairing makes the waterfront the setting for a tasting of local wines, matched with island cheeses and other regional bites as the light begins to soften.
The appeal goes beyond a beautiful sunset. Different styles of wine reveal how much character one island can hold, while the pairings make each glass an invitation to taste again. It is an easy experience to build an evening around, especially for travelers drawn to the flavors of less-visited islands.
15. A Food Tasting Walk Through Athens
Athens is a city to explore with an appetite. This guided food walk follows the pull of bakeries, market streets, and neighborhood eateries, turning a succession of savory and sweet tastings into a lively introduction to how the capital eats.
Fresh bread, salty cheese, fragrant coffee, and the bustle around the counters give the walk its energy. A local food guide helps connect the bites with the people and traditions behind them. Arrive hungry, mention dietary needs in advance, and let the streets provide the rest of the entertainment.
16. A Private Tour of the Acropolis and Its Museum
Ancient Athens becomes much more vivid when the hilltop monuments and the museum below are part of the same story. This private experience pairs the Acropolis with the Acropolis Museum, with a licensed expert guiding the conversation and adapting the pace to your group.
Up on the rock, the city spreads around you. In the galleries, sculpture and architectural details bring the human scale back into focus. The private format leaves space for questions and the subjects that catch your imagination. Confirm the selected museum and admission options before reserving.
17. A Private Tour of Delphi and Its Museum
Delphi delivers one of Greece's great combinations of landscape and ancient history. The ruins unfold across a mountainside above the valley, and a private licensed guide helps connect the Sacred Way, monuments, and gathering places with the extraordinary influence this sanctuary once held.
The museum gives the visit another dimension, bringing remarkable objects, including the Charioteer, into the story. It is an experience worth giving your full attention, with time to look outward at the scenery as well as closely at the artifacts. This tour begins in Delphi; transport there and entrance fees are separate.
18. A Day Among the Monasteries of Meteora
Meteora has the power to stop a conversation mid-sentence. Monasteries rise from immense pillars of rock, and each bend in the road seems to reveal another improbable silhouette. This guided tour connects the monastery landscape with the history and daily traditions that give it meaning.
The itinerary takes in views of all six active monasteries, with time allocated to enter three, plus panoramic stops and lunch. Choose the Athens transfer if needed, and allow for monastery entry fees paid separately. Bring suitable clothing for the religious sites and a willingness to climb stairs for those unforgettable views.
19. A Hike Through Viros Gorge from Kalamata
The Mani Peninsula opens up beautifully at walking pace. On this guided Viros Gorge hike, the scale of Mount Taygetos comes into focus through rocky passages, green pockets, and the traces of older routes through the landscape. The scenery feels wonderfully absorbing from the trail.
Historic monasteries and the guide's knowledge of the area add depth to the walk, turning a day outdoors into an encounter with Mani's past as well as its geology. This is a hike rather than a sightseeing stroll, so confirm the route, fitness requirements, and conditions before lacing up.
20. A Half Day in Nafplio, Mycenae and Epidaurus
Base yourself in Nafplio and two extraordinary ancient settings sit within reach of the same outing. At Mycenae, great stone walls and the Lion Gate summon the world of powerful Bronze Age rulers. At Epidaurus, sweeping rows of theater seats turn the surrounding hills into part of the stage.
The drive between them adds a glimpse of the Peloponnese countryside, while the return to Nafplio leaves room for a waterfront evening. Check whether your chosen option includes a licensed guide inside the sites, and budget separately for admission. It is a compelling final pairing for a Greece itinerary built around memorable days.
Choose the experiences that fit the places you are actually visiting, then give each day a little breathing room. Sailing routes, seasonal schedules, ticket inclusions, and meeting points can change, so review the selected option before reserving. A memorable Greece itinerary can begin with just one of these days.
