Greece · HALF-DAY

The 15 Half-Day Tours in Greece We Would Book Again

21 tours  ·  from $15 a head

Every Greek trip has one free day too few. These 15 half-day tours earn the slot, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes.

Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip - Meeting at Metaxourghio and getting out of Athens
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Athens: Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip

1.Cape Sounion & Poseidon Temple Sunset Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8,241 reviews · 5h 30m · from $23Our pick

Watch the Aegean sunset beside Poseidon’s Temple on a comfortable Athens coach trip with an archaeologist guide and free site time.

“The tour was amazing. Very well organized. Angelina, our guide was attentive, full of knowledge and very open. The trip overall was a great exoerience.”

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Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens - Pickup in central Athens and the road south
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Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens

2.Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon Half-Day Small-Group Tour from Athens

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,205 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $42

Visit Lake Vouliagmeni, Sounio Beach, and Poseidon’s seaside temple on a small-group Athens tour with hotel pickup and sunset views.

“Great compliments to our guide Athena! She did her best to make the history fun to learn about and keep the group engaged. The drive was comfortable and the tips she shared, about how to best spend the time at the Temple, were really helpful!”

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Half-Day Exclusive Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with Meal and Open Bar - The Venetian Lighthouse and the caldera view
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Half-Day Exclusive Catamaran Cruise in Santorini with Meal and Open Bar

From Rethymno: Half-Day Quad Bike Safari - How the shared quad system works
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From Rethymno: Half-Day Quad Bike Safari

4.Half-Day Quad Bike Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,444 reviews · 4 hours · from $70

Ride from Rethymno into Crete’s mountains on a four-hour quad safari with off-road trails, riverbeds, village stops, views, and hotel transfers.

“We LOVED our experience from every aspect! The guides, the ride, the views and our daughter’s SURPRISE engagement on a mountain top! I would recommend this activity without a doubt. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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Athens Half-Day Sightseeing Tour with Tickets of Acropolis - The coach tour through neoclassical Athens
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Athens Half-Day Sightseeing Tour with Tickets of Acropolis

Naxos: Half-Day Cooking Class at Basiliko Family Tavern - Starting in Potamia, 10 kilometers from Naxos Town
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Naxos: Half-Day Cooking Class at Basiliko Family Tavern

6.Half-Day Cooking Class at Basiliko Family Tavern

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 887 reviews · 4 hours · from $117

Cook Naxian dishes at a family farm in Potamia, pick garden produce, walk to a river, share wine, music, and Greek dancing.

“Definitely do this tour! Jack was amazing host. So knowledgeable not only in all the workings of the farm, which he tours you around and you cannot believe the amount for different fruits and vegetables they grow, but in Greek history that he shares with you while walking around the grounds with wine in your hand! Then it's time to cook and they let you do more than enough to make you feel that you are a huge part of the process, and then they do the heavy lifting. The dishes were fun to make and oh so tasty. If you request them they will send you the recipe so…”

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From Athens: Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion Half-Day Tour - The 75-minute ride through Athens’ southern suburbs
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From Athens: Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion Half-Day Tour

7.Temple of Poseidon & Cape Sounion Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 833 reviews · from $22

Review of the Cape Sounion and Temple of Poseidon tour from Athens, with coastal views, expert guides, sunset tips, costs, and practical advice.

“Really picturesque, beautiful tour. Could’ve done with a bit more time at the temple to fully take it in and enjoy the bar and views a while longer”

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Zakynthos: Half-Day Tour to Turtle Island and Keri Caves - Pickup from Zakynthos Town and the southern resorts
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Zakynthos: Half-Day Tour to Turtle Island and Keri Caves

8.Half-Day Tour to Turtle Island and Keri Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 640 reviews · 5 hours · from $66

Swim by Zakynthos’ Keri Caves, spot Caretta turtles, visit Marathonisi and taste local olive oil on this practical half-day tour.

“We saw some of the best spots on and around the island Zakynthos. We got good information about the areas and saw some big turtles. Our driver and captain were top notch. Thanks for the great time Elias or Ilias. I am still not sure haha!”

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Half-Day Delos Tour from Mykonos - The first steps into the archaeological site
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Half-Day Delos Tour from Mykonos

9.Half-Day Delos Tour from Mykonos

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 582 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $72

Explore Delos from Mykonos with a specialist guide, round-trip ferry, ancient temples, mosaics, and practical tips about fees and timing.

“Very interesting site with a lot of history. Our guide (Leah) was very knowledgeable about the site and was always willing to answer questions. The listing for this experience mentions that the admission cost to Delos is not included in the price, but I want to reiterate that point again. After paying for the excursion, you will need to have another 20 euros per person ready to pay in cash when you get to the pier to board the ferry. When you factor that in, it is a fairly pricey tour. Overall though, it was a very interesting and unique experience to see the many ruins and to visit the…”

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Zante: Half-Day Tour to Navagio, Blue Caves & White Beach - Riding from the resort toward the old olive tree
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Zante: Half-Day Tour to Navagio, Blue Caves & White Beach

10.Zante: Half-Day Tour to Navagio, Blue Caves & White Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 548 reviews · 2 - 6 hours · from $29

See Zakynthos by coach and glass-bottom boat, with Navagio, Blue Caves, White Beach, swimming stops, olive tree and local tastings.

“Absolutely amazing places, swimming in crystal clear water near and in the caves. Also very friendly guide who spoke also in czech language with us, which was very nice. Thanks for this great experience.”

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Half-Day Rethymno Quad Safari - Potami Dam Lake and the Traditional Café
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Half-Day Rethymno Quad Safari

11.Half-Day Rethymno Quad Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 494 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $72

Ride Crete’s mountain tracks by quad, stopping at Potami Dam, Prassano Gorge, villages, cafés, and viewpoints above Rethymno.

“We rocked up with no expectations. We left with smiles on our face and dust in our hair. We had a blast with good views and amazing riding”

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Heraklion: Private Half-Day Sailing Trip to Dia Island - Meeting the skipper at Heraklion Marina
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Heraklion: Private Half-Day Sailing Trip to Dia Island

12.Private Half-Day Sailing Trip to Dia Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 466 reviews · 4.5 hours

Sail privately from Heraklion to Dia Island for swimming, snorkeling, fishing, fruit, drinks, and optional lunch on the Cretan Sea.

“The booking aftercare via text is so reassuring. Our driver was fantastic, the crew Harris and Dennis were brilliant and yacht was amazing. Dia island and is beautiful and the lunch on board was sooo tasty. Wine was great too!! We had a fantastic time”

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Naxos:Half-day cooking class at Basiliko - A long table and a generous Naxos meal
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Naxos:Half-day cooking class at Basiliko

13.Half-day cooking class at Basiliko

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 457 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $120

Cook with a Naxos family, pick garden produce, learn local traditions, then share a generous meal with wine, music, dancing, and plate breaking.

“Fabulous experience! We not only got to cook and eat lots of delicious food, but also toured the family farm, learned about agriculture in the region, and got to dance and break plates after dinner (and plenty of wine). Keep in mind that the location is out in the countryside, and you will need to arrange for a ride if you don't have a car.”

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Santorini Food Tour: Fira Half-Day Small-Group Tour with Tastings - Olive oil, souvlaki, and the foods you might skip
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Santorini Food Tour: Fira Half-Day Small-Group Tour with Tastings

14.Santorini Food Tour: Fira Half-Day Small-Group Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 437 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $151

Taste Santorini through coffee, pies, souvlaki, wine, and local tavern dishes on a small-group walk from Firostefani to Fira.

“A great customized tour guided by Aphrodite! We walked Oia, and drove around the entire island and through the villages. We also got to go to the top of the highest peak for the 360* views and a peak into the monastery! We ended our tour at the Santo Winery for a tasting and an awesome view!”

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Naxos: Half-Day Guided History and Culture Sightseeing Tour - Starting outside Naxos Port
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Naxos: Half-Day Guided History and Culture Sightseeing Tour

15.Half-Day Guided History and Culture Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 435 reviews · 4 hours · from $35

See Naxos beyond the beaches on a four-hour tour to Demeter’s Temple, Chalki, village workshops, marble quarries, and the Kouros statue.

“Tour was really fantastic. Definitely a great way to spend the afternoon and get a taste of some of the local sites. Tour guide was an absolute pro and the driving was something to behold haha. 10/10 would go again!”

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