6 Beach Day Trips in Greece Worth the Early Start

1.Day Trip to Elafonisi Island Pink Sand Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,014 reviews · 450 minutes - 12 hours · from $38Our pick

Review of the Elafonisi day trip from Chania, with pink sand, clear water, Topolia Gorge, hotel pickup, and practical tips.

“It was a really nice day! We started with a walk to a cave and some refreshments. We then went to Elafonissi, which was beautiful! It was hot, so bring sunscreen, hats, etc. however we were given more than enough time to enjoy and there are some snack shops as well. On the way back we went to a nice little restaurant for lunch and the staff were very hospitable. Overall very happy with the experience and would highly recommend!”

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2.Meteora Monasteries, Caves & Coastal Stopovers with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,432 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $88

Review of Athens to Meteora by coach, with three monasteries, hermit caves, Greek lunch, seaside breaks, costs, stairs, and practical tips.

“Took my 85 yr old mum on this trip in March and she loved it, she wasn’t able to go in all the monasteries due to her ability to walk long distances but she still loved it, Maria the tour guide was informative and funny - all in all a great day out. Yes the bus takes a while but certainly worth it to experience this magical place.”

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3.Rethymno: Preveli Beach Damnoni Beach Kourtaliotiko Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 929 reviews · 9 - 11 hours · from $25Best value

Review of Crete’s Preveli, Damnoni, and Plakias day trip from Rethymno, with gorge views, beach time, costs, tips, and practical advice.

“Great, the pick-up location was well described, the pick up on time, the whole experience how it was described. We had a fun day!”

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4.Elafonissi Beach Day Trip from Chania -Stop in Elos Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 744 reviews · 10 hours · from $37

Review of the $37 Elafonissi Beach day trip from Chania, with four beach hours, scenic mountain roads, Elos Village, and optional Cretan lunch.

“Well worth doing, all very well organised and the food stops were lovely too.”

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5.Elafonisi Pink Sand Beach Day Trip w/ Elos Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 424 reviews · 10 hours · from $37

Review of the $37 Elafonisi day trip from Chania, with pink sand, four beach hours, mountain scenery, and lunch in Elos.

“My wife and I can't recommend this day trip enough! Everything ran exceptionally to time and was so well thought out; from coordination of the various pick up and drop off points close to everyone's various places of accommodation, Irini's warm, witty and insightful commentary, and our driver's confident driving along mountainous roads that would test the nerves of most! Elafonissi is a super magical place, worth getting up early for, and we really enjoyed all the vegan options at the restaurant in Elios we were taken to.”

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6.Sounio Poseidon Temple and Athenian Riviera Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · from $84Top rated

Review of Athens’ Riviera and Cape Sounio tour, with Greek coffee, a beach stop, Poseidon’s Temple at sunset, and local tavern dining.

“I wish I had given it a sixth star! The tour is super well thought out, and all the stops together form the perfect combo. Konstantinos is super enthusiastic and gives you lots of information with humor. You're in good hands, safe and secure with your family. It's also perfect for children. Honestly, don't hesitate.”

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