Greece · HALF-DAY
The good half-day tours fill up first, especially in July and August. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ.
Half-day bus trip from Athens to Cape Sounion for the Temple of Poseidon at sunset, with expert guide stories and audio app included.
“Angelina was a great tour guide to the Temple of Poseidon. She was very friendly, knowledgeable, and made the tour enjoyable and relaxed. Her explanations were clear and engaging, and she created a wonderful experience. Highly recommended.”
Small-group half-day Cape Sounion tour from Athens with hotel pickup, Lake Vouliagmeni photos, beach swim stop, and Poseidon sunset option.
“A great half day, well planned and with lots of information to share. The bus was comfortable and as promised it was a small tour. The sunset over the temple was beautiful and the inside knowledge, tips shared by our guide were fantastic.”
Small-group Santorini catamaran with open bar, seafood lunch, and swims at Red Beach, volcano hot springs, and Thirassia.
“Views are amazing!!! The crew was awesome…so friendly and informative Great way to see the island from the outside in!”
Half-day quad bike safari from Rethymno: mountain off-road, shallow water, Greek coffee stops, and Prassies village snacks for $70.
“Exhilarating trip on the quad bikes. The location and scenery was stunning. The guides were helpful and on hand if needed. Really enjoyed it!”
Athens half-day tour with timed Acropolis access, a coach ride past key landmarks, plus optional Acropolis Museum entry for added value.
“Dora was great - really knowledgeable, emphatic and passionate about Acropolis & Greek history in general. The tour had good pace & timing. We had enough free time to go around the Acropolis and museum at our own pace. For instructions, they can be a bit repetitive but I understand why. A lot of people in the tour probably got lost or was late in the past. So they repeat the instructions multiple times. To be fair, you will remember it till after the tour :) Highly recommend this tour to do a quick tour of Athens!”
Half-day bus tour from Athens to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon, with sunset option, archaeologist stories, and coastal views.
“The Temple of Poseidon is beautiful and the views are stunning, but the tour itself felt a bit underwhelming. The guides were very friendly and gave just the right amount of commentary on the bus, which made the long drive (about 1.5 hours each way) more pleasant. Once there, we had about an hour to explore. That’s enough to walk the site, but not really enough to also relax at the small café. Entry is an additional €20, which feels expensive for such a small site (though not the tour company’s fault). Overall, this tour is convenient if you want transport arranged for you, but you’re essentially paying for the…”
Cook with Naxian families at Basiliko in Potamia. Pick from the garden, learn cheese making, then feast with wine and dancing.
“We had so much fun! Ana was great and she gave us a wonderful tour of the gardens and lead us through the preparation of two vegetarian dishes. The food was very good and the wine and lemonade flowed freely. We ended the evening with dancing. It was nice to meet other couples, too.”
Sail from Mykonos to UNESCO Delos and Rhenia for swimming and BBQ lunch, plus a fun music and dance return.
“Such a great time!! The family that runs the business is so kind, the free wine is okay, but mix it with the juice and its great! The dance party on the way home was amazing!! Such a great time and absolutely the best value for money!”
Half-day Zakynthos boat tour to Turtle Island and Keri Caves, with Cameo Island photos and an Aristeon olive tasting.
“This tour was fabulous, we saw some gorgeous sights and swam in crystal clear waters. The transport (car portion) was air conditioned and comfortable, the boat had shade and sun seating available and was also comfortable. We saw a turtle and went swimming near the Keri caves as well as on Turtle island (where there were some food stalls if you got peckish). We sat on the left side of the boat which unfortunately wasn’t the prime photography seating so definitely try to sit to the right side.”
Half-day Delos tour from Mykonos with ferry tickets, English guide, skip-the-line access, wireless headsets, and museum time.
“The tour was worth every penny, and the site with its ruins is awesome. The only “But” was that there were way too many visitors on the island. 4 cruise ships were in the bay of Mykonos.”
Half-day speedboat cruise in Milos to Kleftiko and Sykia Cave, with snorkeling, homemade snacks, and free GoPro plus drone photos.
“We had the best day ever. The entire crew were so hospitable, knowledgeable and made us feel welcome from the get go. Food was amazing & the swimming stops were breathtaking. Special mention to our skipper Stavros who got us around safely. He’s a ripper of a bloke!!”
Half-day Zakynthos tour to Navagio Shipwreck, Blue Caves, and White Beach, plus olive-tree and local tastings from $29.
“This was great! The guide, Fotis took care of every detail and was so thoughtful and accommodating. I was traveling solo and he even took my pictures and video for me. So nice! He did a great job informing me about the island but also giving me time to take in the surroundings on my own. Highly recommend!”
Half-day quad safari from Rethymno with guided ATV ride, Potami Dam Lake coffee, Prassano Gorge views, and a mountain food stop.
“Great ride, more challenging terrain than expected but amazing trip. Guides were organized, polite, happy! Recommend!”
Private half-day sailing from Heraklion to Dia Island with swimming, snorkeling, fishing, paddleboarding, unlimited drinks, and optional onboard meal.
“We loved the staff (captain and co-captain). It was really relaxing and the lunch was great. They had all the equipment for snorkelling and even moved the boat closer to the beach, so that we could swim to it. Such a great day! Thank you”
Half-day farm cooking at Basiliko in Naxos: pick organic ingredients, cook Greek dishes, enjoy wine, then dance and plate-smash.
“This is a must do activity in Naxos. Fantastic food, wine, and a great way to spend the evening. This was a great value for what you get”
Pick the kind of day first. Each list sorts the rest.
