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Santorini Unveiled. A Private Tour of Hidden Vistas and Wines

★ 5.0 (39)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Greece

Santorini Unveiled. A Private Tour of Hidden Vistas and Wines

When Tom from our BugBitten team ran this private Santorini tour, it ticked the box for a relaxed half-day that steers clear of the Oia crowds. You get a driver who doubles as photographer, ferrying you and your group through whitewashed villages and past those famous blue-domed churches while snapping candid shots. There's a wine and local cheese tasting thrown in, plus cold water and transport sorted. Six hours feels generous for the pace — no rushed tick-box itinerary here. It's the kind of tour that works best if you're after genuine photos of yourselves against the backdrop rather than a deep dive into Santorini's history or geology.

6 hoursfrom AUD $402

Private Vehicle & Driver from Chania – Customizable Tour

★ 5.0 (39)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Greece

Private Vehicle & Driver from Chania – Customizable Tour

When Ben from our team booked a private driver and vehicle out of Chania, we got exactly what we wanted: Crete on our terms, no rushing. You pick the stops—Old Harbor, Elafonski Beach, mountain villages, gorges, whatever—and your driver takes you there in a modern, air-conditioned car. It's just you (or your group), a local behind the wheel who knows the roads, and six to ten hours to explore at your own pace. No tour guide talking over the views, no coach-load waits. The island's got everything from history and food to wild coastline, and this setup lets you chase it all without the crowds.

6 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $701

Athens Highlights & Temple of Poseidon -Cape Sounio Full Day Private Tour

★ 5.0 (39)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Greece

Athens Highlights & Temple of Poseidon -Cape Sounio Full Day Private Tour

When Sarah from our BugBitten team booked this full-day private tour, we got a solid hit-the-highlights experience — Acropolis and Parthenon in the morning, then a coastal drive down to the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounio. You're in a comfortable, air-con Mercedes with a professional driver who knows Athens and its sprawling suburbs, picking you up from your hotel or Piraeus Port. The 8–9 hour loop works well if you want to see both the ancient city centre and the dramatic clifftop temple without the fuss of public transport. Private means no other tourists tagging along, which is a genuine plus.

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $921

★ 5.0 (39)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Greece

Discover Santorini Private Tour

When Lily from our BugBitten team ran this private tour, she got the full Santorini highlight reel in five hours — the kind of spots that dominate Instagram feeds, the island's highest vantage point with proper sprawling views, and the stark drama of the volcanic black sand beach. It's a minivan-based loop suited to most fitness levels, picking you up from your hotel, port, or airport. The island itself is steep, white-washed, and packed with other tour groups, but this private setup means you're moving at your own pace through the postcard-perfect bits without fighting crowds at every corner.

Moto Adventure Crete - Single & Multi Day Tours - On & Off Road

When Alex from our BugBitten team took a spin with Dylan's Crete moto outfit, we found a genuinely flexible way to clock the island's best bits — coastline, canyons, mountain passes — without being locked into a rigid itinerary. Dylan's an Irish adventure rider with 40+ countries under his belt and it shows: he reads the group, picks sensible stops for coffee and lunch, and uses drone footage to catch the day properly. You pick your bike from a fleet of 30+, fuel's included, and so's the passenger seat if you want one. The full loop runs 7–8 hours and scales up or down depending on what you want to see.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $434

Boat Trip to Seitan Limania creek for up to 5-11 people 4hrs!

★ 5.0 (38)

🐠 Water Activities

Greece

Boat Trip to Seitan Limania creek for up to 5-11 people 4hrs!

When Sarah from our team booked this private boat trip along Chania's northeast coast, we got a dedicated skipper for four hours to hunt down the quieter beaches around Seitan Limania creek. The boat departs from Marathi, about 20 minutes from Chania city, with morning (10:00–14:00) or afternoon (16:00–20:00) slots. It's an intimate setup — up to 11 people max — which means you're not jostling with day-trippers. The skipper knows the hidden spots and steers you away from the tourist crush. Fuel, boat, all fees, and the skipper's time are locked in; you bring your own drinks if you want them.

3 hour private cruise: DELOS - RHENIA

When Charlie from our team booked this private 3-hour cruise from Mykonos, we were after something beyond the standard Delos ferry run. The boat taps the island complex — Delos (ancient ruins), Rhenia (beaches), and smaller rocky islets — that most daytrippers miss or rush through. It's the kind of outing where you're swimming in proper turquoise Aegean water, snorkel gear in hand, with an open bar keeping things relaxed. The vibe is low-key island-hopping rather than museum-marching; the crew handles navigation while you handle the swimming and drinking.

3 hoursfrom AUD $1252

Private Cruise: Explore Rina’s Cave & Enjoy Fresh Seafood Onboard

★ 5.0 (37)

🐠 Water Activities

Greece

Private Cruise: Explore Rina’s Cave & Enjoy Fresh Seafood Onboard

When Ben from our team took this private cruise off south-east Naxos, it felt less like a tour and more like being invited to a mate's fishing boat. The boat heads out for three hours to explore Rina's Cave and the surrounding Cycladic coastline, but the real drawcard is the seafood cooked on deck. The captain sources his catch fresh each morning — no frozen stock, no middlemen — and the crew handle everything from hand-harvesting sea salt to pressing their own olive oil. It's a small-group experience that leans heavily on seasonal, local ingredients and a no-fuss approach to eating well on the water.

3 hoursfrom AUD $1252

Santorini Sunset Wine Abundance: 4 Wineries & Local Meze

★ 5.0 (37)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Greece

Santorini Sunset Wine Abundance: 4 Wineries & Local Meze

When Tom from our BugBitten team booked this Santorini wine tour, he was promised four wineries, generous pours, and a sunset slot at Santo Wines — all in a private van. The tour runs five hours across the island's volcanic vineyards, hitting spots that range from working production facilities to clifftop tasting rooms. It's pitched as the anti-crowded option: no shared vans, full bottles instead of thimble pours, and proper local meze alongside the wine. We went in curious whether the "abundance" marketing matched reality.

Santorini Daytime Wine Tour | 3 Wineries & 12 Tastings

When Lily from our BugBitten team booked this Santorini wine tour, she was hoping for more than just a tipple—and five hours across three estate wineries delivered exactly that. You're guided by someone who knows their volcanic Assyrtiko from their Vinsanto, shown through cellars where the actual production happens, then seated for 12+ tastings paired with local cheese and snacks. The tour weaves between working vineyards and the island's ridgeline views, so you're getting both the technical side and the landscape that makes Santorini's wine story tick. Mixed groups, mid-morning starts, and the occasional weather-dependent winery swap keep things real.

5 hoursfrom AUD $451

5-Day Best of Peloponnese Private Tour: Nafplio/Olympia/Mycenae/Epidaurus/more

★ 5.0 (37)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Greece

5-Day Best of Peloponnese Private Tour: Nafplio/Olympia/Mycenae/Epidaurus/more

When Alex from our team ran this private five-day loop through the Peloponnese, we skipped the Athens day-trip grind and actually lived in the region. You're based in different towns each night — Nafplio, Olympia, and the Mani peninsula among them — hitting the big archaeological sites (Mycenae, Epidaurus, Ancient Corinth) plus lesser-known spots like Mystras and the Diros Caves. It's a proper road trip through Greece's mythological heartland, not a rushed checklist. The appeal is real: boutique accommodation, included lunches, a private driver, and the freedom to linger or detour based on how the day feels. Five days lets you actually absorb the landscape and eat decent food rather than queue for coach tours.

Wine Tasting with Panagiotis aka Chilly August

When Em from our BugBitten team pitched up for this two-hour wine tasting with Panagiotis—known as Chilly August—we got the real lowdown on Greek wine without the pretension. The session covers the country's iconic grape varieties and regions, walking you through tasting technique and what separates decent bottles from the forgettable ones. You're in Greece's wine country, surrounded by people who actually care about what's in their glass, and the whole thing feels intimate rather than touristy. Panagiotis knows his stuff and makes it accessible whether you're a novice or someone who's already got opinions.

2 hoursfrom AUD $239

2 Day Private Tour Of Delphi, Thermopylae & Meteora From Athens

★ 5.0 (37)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Greece

2 Day Private Tour Of Delphi, Thermopylae & Meteora From Athens

When Alex from our team booked this private two-day loop from Athens, we got a dedicated driver and fast-track access to three of mainland Greece's heaviest hitters: Delphi's ancient sanctuary, the Thermopylae monument, and the gravity-defying monasteries of Meteora. It's a solid road trip if you want to tick major boxes without the usual tour-bus crush. You're looking at a full two days covering serious ground — archaeological sites, historical monuments, and some genuinely impressive landscape. The private angle means you set the pace, though it's still a fair bit of driving and walking.

Boat Tour with Snorkeling in Kardamili - Mani

When Alex from our team booked this private boat tour out of Kardamili in Mani, we got exactly what a Greek island snorkel should be — small groups (max six), a skipper who knows the coastline, and clear water you can actually see through. Four hours on the water covers a few productive snorkel spots, with gear supplied and a guide keeping tabs on everyone's comfort level. The Mani peninsula itself is dramatic and quieter than the bigger islands, so the whole vibe felt less touristy and more genuinely local. Good for swimmers of any real-world ability.

Exclusive In-Villa Dinner Experience (Min. 6 People)

When Jake from our BugBitten team booked this in-villa dinner for a group of six on Naxos, we got a properly tailored meal brought straight to the villa. The chef works with you to nail the menu beforehand — whether you're after prime meat, vegan produce, or a mix — then shows up and cooks the lot using local Naxian ingredients. Four hours, minimal fuss, maximum flavour. It's the kind of thing that works brilliantly for a private group wanting to eat well without leaving the villa or wrestling with restaurant logistics.

4 hoursfrom AUD $1891

★ 5.0 (37)

🐠 Water Activities

Greece

Rent Boat without Skipper

When Tom from our team rented a boat around Milos, we got a proper sense of why self-guided island hopping beats the standard tour circuit. You're steering your own vessel for 4.5 hours across the Aegean, hunting down beaches that don't appear on postcards — the kind tucked between limestone cliffs and reachable only by water. The outfit hands you a boat, snorkelling kit, and a map with suggested anchoring spots, then lets you loose. It's Greece without the commentary, perfect for groups wanting to set their own rhythm and actually swim where the water's genuinely blue.

Cooking Lesson in Heraclion

When Jake from our team tried this four-hour cooking lesson in Heraklion, it started with a proper farm visit—feeding animals (including Hercules the donkey), collecting fresh veg from the garden, and meeting the resident goats, puppies, and chickens. Then you head into the kitchen to cook with what you've just picked. It's the kind of experience that appeals to foodies after authenticity and families after something hands-on, set on working farmland just outside the city where you're doing actual farm-to-table, not just talking about it.

4 hoursfrom AUD $159

Santorini Private Custom Tour: Tailor-Made Island Experience

★ 5.0 (36)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Greece

Santorini Private Custom Tour: Tailor-Made Island Experience

When Jake from our team booked this private Santorini tour, he got exactly what he wanted — no compromises, no group shuffle, no preset stops. You pick a guide, climb into an air-conditioned vehicle, and spend up to 8 hours building your day around what actually interests you: Oia's blue domes, Akrotiri's ancient ruins, Red Beach's volcanic drama, Pyrgos' fortress village, wineries, black sand swims, or anything else. Hotel, Airbnb, or port pickup included. Brilliant for couples, families, and cruise passengers who want Santorini on their own clock.

4 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $322

Symi Island | 2 Hours of Guided Tour with E-Bikes

★ 5.0 (36)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Greece

Symi Island | 2 Hours of Guided Tour with E-Bikes

When Ben from our team took the guided e-bike tour around Symi, we got a proper spin through this compact Greek island without the leg-burn. You're covering the main settlements—harbour panoramas, old windmills, the villages of Pedi, Gialo, and Nimborio—in two hours, with a guide narrating local history and pointing out photo stops. Symi itself is a classic postcard spot: pastel harbourside houses, tight lanes, and Dodecanese charm without the Rhodes crowds. The e-bikes do the heavy lifting on the hills, which matters when roads are narrow and winding.

Naxos Town Evening Food Tour with Wine Tasting & 6 food Stops

When Charlie from our team ran this evening food tour through Naxos Town, we found ourselves weaving through narrow streets hitting six food stops in three and a half hours. The pace is relaxed — you're not rushing between places — and the group stays small enough that your guide actually engages with everyone rather than herding you along. It kicks off with local wine, moves through proper taverna snacks, and wraps with dinner at a traditional spot. The vibe is genuinely local; you're eating where locals eat, not at a tourist-focused setup trying too hard. Naxos Town itself has that unhurried Greek island feel — whitewashed, winding, and alive in the evening when everyone's out.

3h 30mfrom AUD $266

Mykonos Private Shore Excursion for Cruise Ship Passengers

★ 5.0 (36)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Greece

Mykonos Private Shore Excursion for Cruise Ship Passengers

When Em from our BugBitten team stepped off a cruise ship in Mykonos, this private tour meant we skipped the usual port-day chaos and actually saw the island on our own terms. A local guide, a comfortable air-con SUV, and four hours to hit the windmills, Little Venice, the lighthouse, and quieter spots like Merchia and Kalafatis—all timed so we made it back to the ship stress-free. It's the anti-packaged-tour approach to a tight turnaround, designed around cruise schedules rather than against them.

4 hoursfrom AUD $100

Explore the Real Crete-Zeus’s Cave - Villages-Olive Oil Factory

★ 5.0 (36)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Greece

Explore the Real Crete-Zeus’s Cave - Villages-Olive Oil Factory

When Alex from our BugBitten team ran this full-day tour across Crete, we found a solid mix of mythology, olive culture, and mountain village wandering. You'll visit Zeus's Cave on the Lasithii Plateau (900m up), poke around old windmills, duck into a family-run olive oil factory for a taste, then wander narrow streets in villages that genuinely feel frozen in time. The day wraps with optional lunch at a mountain restaurant. It's semi-private or private depending on group size, so the pace and chatter are yours to shape. Eight hours, door-to-door from your hotel or cruise port.

8 hoursfrom AUD $192

Santorini Instagram and TikTok Photo Spots Private Tour

★ 5.0 (36)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Greece

Santorini Instagram and TikTok Photo Spots Private Tour

When Charlie from our team ran this six-hour private tour, we got the full Instagram map of Santorini — the famous whitewashed cliffs and blue domes everyone knows, plus the quieter angles locals actually use. You're driven around in an air-conditioned vehicle with a photographer's eye guiding the stops, framing shots that'll actually pop on the feed rather than blend into the crowd. The tour pivots to your wishlist too, so if you've got a specific sunset spot or hidden laneway in mind, they'll work it in. Santorini's steep, photogenic terrain means you'll be on your feet more than lounging, but the payoff is genuine.

Private Boat Trip in Halkidiki, Greece

When Ben from our team took this 7-hour private sailboat trip in Halkidiki, it felt less like a packaged tour and more like tagging along with a local mate. You're on a 40-foot sailboat departing from Ormos Panagias at 9am, cruising the quiet coves around Diaporos island and the Sithonia coastline. The crew keeps things properly maintained — the boat's spotless, the snack platters thoughtful — without the stiffness that kills a good day on the water. Your itinerary flexes based on weather and vibe, so you could pivot between swimming, snorkelling, SUP, or just sprawling on deck.

7 hoursfrom AUD $1252

Crete Yacht Cruises 6-hours private Guided Cruise in Ag. Nikolaos

★ 5.0 (36)

🐠 Water Activities

Greece

Crete Yacht Cruises 6-hours private Guided Cruise in Ag. Nikolaos

When Alex from our BugBitten team took this private yacht cruise out of Ag. Nikolaos, we had six hours to ourselves on crystal-clear Cretan waters. The boat hits the highlights — the submerged ruins of Olous, sheltered islands, snorkelling bays, sea caves — while you're fed homemade lunch with veg and oil from the operator's own land. It's low-key and genuinely local, not a packed-boat experience. The accessibility setup here is rare for Greek island tours: wheelchair access throughout, pram-friendly, and they've thought through the details.

6 hoursfrom AUD $2087

★ 5.0 (36)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Greece

Small Group Hiking Sunset in Monolithos

When Alex from our BugBitten team tackled this late afternoon hike in Monolithos, Greece, we found ourselves scrambling up rocky terrain to a castle perched impossibly on a monolith—the kind of vantage point that makes your legs burn and your jaw drop in equal measure. The walk is about 4 hours return and winds through scrubby hillside before opening onto a wild bay with water so clear you can see the seabed. It's Greece doing drama without the crowds, and the sunset timing means you're chasing light rather than dodging tour groups.

4 hoursfrom AUD $80

★ 5.0 (36)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Greece

Delphi & Meteora Two (2) days Tour

When Charlie from our BugBitten team booked this two-day private tour out of Athens, we got a proper look at why people still flock to Delphi and Meteora. The route hits the ancient Oracle site and those jaw-dropping cliff monasteries, starting and finishing in the capital. You're in a comfortable Mercedes with a pro driver ferrying you around—no tour bus crowds. The whole thing hinges on what you pay for: entry fees and guides aren't bundled in, so budget accordingly. It's a solid Athens-based weekend jaunt if you're keen on classical archaeology and Byzantine monasteries without the group-tour rush.

2 daysfrom AUD $2286

Mykonos Exploration : Private Tour with Hotel or Cruise Pickup

★ 5.0 (36)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Greece

Mykonos Exploration : Private Tour with Hotel or Cruise Pickup

When Jake from our team ran this private tour, we got the less-touristy side of Mykonos — quiet beaches, a working monastery, coastal drives — packed into four hours. You're collected from your hotel or cruise port in a private air-conditioned Jeep, and your driver-guide steers the route based on what you actually want to see rather than a fixed script. It's the island's rhythm rather than its nightlife scene: think Agios Sostis and Fokos beaches, the Armenistis Lighthouse, and Panagia Tourliani Monastery. Good fit if you want local colour without the Mykonos Town crowds, and flexibility matters.

4 hoursfrom AUD $134

Mercedes Private Tour to Delphi and Arachova

★ 5.0 (35)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Greece

Mercedes Private Tour to Delphi and Arachova

When Charlie from our team booked this Mercedes private tour, we headed north from Athens toward Delphi—Greece's ancient spiritual hub—in a sleek E-Class for eight hours of unhurried exploration. The drive winds through mountain scenery and countryside, landing you at the archaeological site and museum with time to wander on your own terms before dropping into the stone-built mountain town of Arachova for a wander and a breather. It's pitched as refined rather than rushed, suited to travellers after history and a bit of breathing room between stops, not a packed itinerary.

8 hoursfrom AUD $409

Santorini Cruise Highlights - Private 5 Hour Experience

★ 5.0 (35)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Greece

Santorini Cruise Highlights - Private 5 Hour Experience

When Lily from our BugBitten team ran this Santorini cruise excursion, the appeal was immediate: a private five-hour loop built around the tyranny of ship schedules. You meet your driver at the cable car exit and work through Oia's postcard views, traditional villages, volcanic beaches, and caldera lookouts without the mob. The driver handles navigation; you handle the pace. It's designed for cruise passengers who'd rather not gamble on timing — your return to the ship is guaranteed, and the operator buffers for cable car queues and tender delays. The island's iconic sights fit comfortably into the window; the stress of 'Will I make it back?' doesn't.

Premium Nemea Wine Tour from Athens, Nafplio or Nemea, with Oenologists

When Tom from our team ran this Nemea wine tour, we got the full regional picture: two quality wineries with serious tasting notes, a proper lunch in a local restaurant, and the kind of rolling vineyard scenery that actually justifies the drive from Athens. The oenologist guide steers clear of wine-snob theatre and instead walks you through production, barrel ageing, and why these reds matter. Seven to nine hours total, depending on your pace and how long you linger over a glass. It's the kind of day that feels unhurried but stays focused—no filler stops or gift-shop padding.

7 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $320

Mykonos Private Jeep Tour and Cultural Escape

★ 5.0 (34)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Greece

Mykonos Private Jeep Tour and Cultural Escape

When Tom from our BugBitten team booked this private Jeep tour, we were after a genuine taste of Mykonos without the cruise-ship convoy feel. You get picked up from the port, your hotel, or wherever suits, then spend three hours rattling around the island's quieter corners — proper villages, lesser-known beaches, viewpoints the tour buses miss. The guide speaks English and Portuguese, knows the back roads, and customises the route on the fly. It's pitched at cruise passengers especially, but works just as well for anyone wanting to sidestep the Mykonos party-scene stereotype and actually see how locals move around the place.

3 hoursfrom AUD $276

Ithaca Private Full-Day Tour from Kefalonia – Odysseus’ Island

★ 5.0 (34)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Greece

Ithaca Private Full-Day Tour from Kefalonia – Odysseus’ Island

When Mia from our BugBitten team ran this tour, she spent nine-and-a-half hours exploring Ithaca—the small, hilly island off Kefalonia that locals reckon inspired Homer's Odyssey. It's a private driver-led day that mixes swimming in small, quiet coves with winding through hillside villages and the usual mythology talk. The island feels properly Greek (not overrun, mostly locals going about their week), and you move between beaches, viewpoints, and a few traditional spots without fighting crowds. Good fit if you want to cover ground without herding, though the ferry from Kefalonia counts as a separate cost and the day's fairly packed.

Private Luxury Tour: Marathon – Battle & Run That Changed History

When Alex from our BugBitten team ran this private tour through Marathon, it felt like walking straight into ancient Greece's most pivotal moment. You start at the actual battlefield where Athenians held off the Persian invasion in 490 BC, move through the Marathon Tomb and its on-site museum, then loop past Marathon Lake's dam before heading into Athens to finish at the Panathenaic Stadium. It's a solid 4–5 hour arc that works well for history buffs and anyone curious about where the modern marathon distance came from. Groups stay small (1–7 people) in either a sedan or minivan, depending on numbers, with a driver who knows the stories.

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $225

Santorini Luxury Private Airport, Port & Hotel Transfer

★ 5.0 (34)

✈️ Transfers

Greece

Santorini Luxury Private Airport, Port & Hotel Transfer

When Jake from our team arrived in Santorini via the airport, he booked this private transfer to skip the taxi rank queues entirely. The service picks you up from Santorini Airport, Athinios Port, or your accommodation and takes you anywhere on the island — Oia, Fira, Kamari, or beyond — in a modern Mercedes with an English-speaking driver who knows the roads. The whole journey is typically 15 minutes to an hour depending on your destination, and the outfit monitors your flight or ferry so they're ready when you land, even if you're delayed.

15 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $36

Kos Wildlife Walks: birdwatching and animal photography

★ 5.0 (34)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Greece

Kos Wildlife Walks: birdwatching and animal photography

When Noah from our BugBitten team booked a morning walk with Kos Wildlife Walks, we found ourselves traipsing through scrub and coastal pockets of Kos Island with biologist George, who's serious about spotting birds, reptiles, and the occasional mammal without spooking them. It's a stripped-back two-hour experience — no vehicle, just feet and binoculars — that leans heavily on George's knowledge of where animals actually hang out on any given day. The island itself is dry and Mediterranean, quiet outside peak summer, and the whole thing hinges on what nature decides to show up.

2 hoursfrom AUD $123

★ 5.0 (34)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Greece

Private Trip Athens City's Landmarks.

When Lily from our BugBitten team booked this private tour, we got a Mercedes-Benz wagon and a driver for 4 hours 15 minutes to hit Athens' big-ticket sights at our own pace. The driver—English-speaking and clued up on history—drops you at each entrance, gives you the context, then lets you explore solo while the car waits. It's a chauffeured sightseeing run rather than a guided walk-through. You're looking at Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Zeus, changing of the guards—the full postcard Athens. The catch: you book and pay for entrance tickets separately, and the driver stays in the vehicle.

4h 15mfrom AUD $646

Ancient Olympia (birth place of Olympic Games) & Corinth Canal, Private Day Tour

★ 5.0 (34)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Greece

Ancient Olympia (birth place of Olympic Games) & Corinth Canal, Private Day Tour

When Jake from our team ran this private day tour, we covered two of Greece's most historically charged sites in one solid push from Athens. The Corinth Canal's engineering marvel kicks things off—that narrow 6km strait cutting between two seas still impresses—then it's south to Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. This is a proper historical circuit through the Peloponnese, roughly 11–12 hours door-to-door, suited to small groups or families who want flexibility and door-to-door comfort without the bus-tour shuffle. Your driver speaks fluent English and does the running commentary; the sites themselves are yours to explore, though you can hire a licensed guide on top if you want deeper context.

11 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $668

Private Boat Cruise around Skiathos island

★ 5.0 (34)

🐠 Water Activities

Greece

Private Boat Cruise around Skiathos island

When Em from our team took this private boat cruise around Skiathos, we got a genuine sense of what the island looks like when you've got your own skipper and no tour groups fighting for photos. The boat lets you reach coves and cave systems that the busier beaches can't touch — you're swimming in spots most visitors never see, and the captain plots stops based on conditions and your mood rather than a schedule. It's a full day affair (4–7 hours depending on sea state), and it feels less like sightseeing and more like having a local mate with a boat show you around.

4 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $2054

Chania Old Town & Top Sights | From Heraklion, Rethymno & Chania

★ 5.0 (34)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Greece

Chania Old Town & Top Sights | From Heraklion, Rethymno & Chania

When Ben from our team booked this Heraklion-to-Chania day trip, we got a private van with a local driver who knew the backroads and the stories behind them. The route west is flexible—you pick your mix from Rethymno's harbour, Melidoni Cave, Lake Kournas, monasteries, olive mills, and beaches—before settling into Chania's Old Town for a proper wander through Venetian alleys and a harbour-side meal if you're keen. It's pitched as a relaxed outing rather than a rushed tick-box tour, and the driver handles all the logistics while you soak in the landscape and local colour. Runs 6–10 hours depending on your stops.

6 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $162

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