Greece · LUNCH EXPERIENCES

Top 15 Lunch Experiences in Greece

56 tours  ·  from $29 a head

Good lunch experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

All Day Cruise -3 Islands to Agistri,Moni, Aegina with lunch and drinks included - Agistri: beaches, Skala, and a short island visit
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All Day Cruise -3 Islands to Agistri,Moni, Aegina with lunch and drinks included

1.All Day Cruise -3 Islands to Agistri,Moni, Aegina with lunch and drinks included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,958 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $180Our pick

Spend 10 hours sailing from Marina Zea across the Saronic Gulf, with stops at Agistri and Aegina plus a swim near Moni or Metopi. Sam, Mo, Elizabeth, and the five-person crew serve coffee, pastries, a generous Greek buffet, wine, beer, and soft drinks. Pickup from central Athens is available.

“The crew of Sam, Elizabeth and Mo were amazing! Our driver Nikos was a very talented driver! The food was spectacular!! We went to three islands to explore. Highly recommend this tour!”

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From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch - The sailing sets the tone
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From Athens: Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch

2.Hydra, Poros, and Aegina Day Cruise with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 4,305 reviews · 12 hours · from $154

Spend about 12 hours sailing from Athens to three Saronic Islands. Walk Hydra’s car-free lanes, see Poros harbor, and explore Aegina before returning for Greek music and dancing. The ship serves a buffet lunch, offers open decks and indoor seating, and provides optional hotel transfers and paid island excursions.

“This is absolutely right up there at the top with the best day tour we have ever taken. Definitely upgrade to the VIP ticket. It is worth every penny, We had an excellent day and thoroughly enjoyed every minute. We were totally pampered from the time we arrived until we departed. Jordan was such an attentive, friendly, fun, entertaining person. The entertainment was superb! Thank you to all the VIP personal for making us feel so pampered. You will definitely be recommended to everyone we know headed to Athens.”

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Athens: Meteora Monasteries Day Trip with Caves and Lunch - Meeting the coach at Larissa Station
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Athens: Meteora Monasteries Day Trip with Caves and Lunch

3.Meteora Monasteries Day Trip with Caves and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,964 reviews · from $66

Travel by coach from Athens to Meteora, then tour the cliffs by minibus with a local guide such as Maria or Clement. See all eight monasteries, enter three, visit the Hermit Caves, stop at photo viewpoints, and add a Greek lunch. The 14-hour day is long, but the scenery and excellent guiding make this a strong value.

“Maria led my group and she is the greatest guide I’ve ever met.”

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From Kos: 3-Island Pirate Cruise with Lunch and Waterslide - Pserimos: a small first stop with Greek-island charm
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From Kos: 3-Island Pirate Cruise with Lunch and Waterslide

4.3-Island Pirate Cruise with Lunch and Waterslide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,564 reviews · 7h 30m · from $29Best value

Spend about 7.5 hours aboard the Barco de Pirata from Kos Harbour, visiting Pserimos and Kalymnos before a swim stop at Plati. Expect lively music, a Greek barbecue lunch with chicken, pork, or vegetarian choices, snorkeling, a boat waterslide, and a friendly English and German-speaking crew.

“it was great just the food could be better and cheeper drinks apart from that perfect”

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Athens: Meteora Monasteries Day Tour with Lunch - Arriving in Kalabaka and Kastraki
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Athens: Meteora Monasteries Day Tour with Lunch

5.Meteora Monasteries Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,196 reviews · from $65

Travel from Athens to Meteora by comfortable coach, then explore three monasteries, Badovas hermit caves, Kastraki, and panoramic viewpoints with an English-speaking guide such as Katerina or Maria. The 14-hour day includes optional Greek lunch, Wi-Fi, audio guides, and frequent food and bathroom stops.

“It is quite organized. The journey is quite long taking 14 hours, but it is worth it. The tour guide is funny and always makes us happy too , He is quite knowledgeable. The driver is quite professional and very nice too. We enjoyed the trip”

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Rhodes: All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise with Lunch and Drinks - Sailing or power catamaran: choose by the kind of day you want
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Rhodes: All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

6.All-Inclusive Catamaran Cruise with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,002 reviews · 6 hours · from $83

Set out from Mandraki Harbor on a sailing or power catamaran with up to 24 passengers. Swim at Anthony Quinn Bay, Ladiko, Kalithea Springs, and, on the power route, Afandou Caves. The crew serves breakfast snacks, a Greek-style buffet, fruit, wine, beer, and soft drinks throughout the day.

“The first stop we got to swim. It was amazing, crystal clear waters. Floats and snorkels provided. It was excellent. And then the unimaginable happened. Heavy rain which was forecasted swept through. This ruined our day but at no fault of the company. Staff were very good, explaining options. The rain lasted a good 1 and a half hours so the captained had asked us if we wanted to wait it out and he’ll try and get us an extra stop in. We waited it out and the sun finally came out. By this point I had given up hope and got changed. The kids on board though got an…”

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Athens cruise: Agistri, Moni/Metopi, Aegina with lunch & drinks - Agistri offers a quick taste of island life
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Athens cruise: Agistri, Moni/Metopi, Aegina with lunch & drinks

7.Athens cruise: Agistri, Moni/Metopi, Aegina with lunch & drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,783 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $174

Spend about 10 hours island-hopping from Zea Marina to Agistri, uninhabited Moni or Metopi, and Aegina. Your crew handles the boat, meals, drinks, and snorkeling gear. Expect breakfast on departure, a Greek buffet lunch, swimming, free time ashore, and a return to Athens around 6:45 p.m.

“Good experience with nice people and crew . Delicious food and lunch. Kind team and Professional . Best service”

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Athens: Meteora Tour with Local Guide and Greek Lunch - The 7:45 AM meeting point across from Larissa Station
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Athens: Meteora Tour with Local Guide and Greek Lunch

8.Meteora Tour with Local Guide and Greek Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,561 reviews · from $63

Travel by comfortable air-conditioned bus from Athens to Meteora, then tour all six monasteries, enter three, and stop at hermit caves and panoramic viewpoints. Local guides such as Maria and Nicholas explain the area’s monks, myths, and geology. Add the Greek lunch for salad, bread, water, and a choice of main dishes.

“We loved our trip to Meteora! It was a seamless adventure. We were able to find the bus no problem. The drive was safe and the Wi-Fi worked. When we arrived, we did a private tour with Harry. I loved the tour. Harry is a local and knows everything about the area. He speaks with enthusiasm and knowledge. I would recommend Harry and this company to anyone.”

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Athens: Delphi Guided Trip with Optional Lunch and Entry - Meeting in Athens and settling into the bus
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Athens: Delphi Guided Trip with Optional Lunch and Entry

9.Delphi Guided Trip with Optional Lunch and Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,553 reviews · from $33

Travel from Athens to Delphi in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide, then explore the sanctuary, museum, and works such as the Charioteer. Finish with free time in Arachova for lunch and village views. Choose a ticketed or unticketed option, and expect a long but rewarding day.

“John the Archeologist truly made this trip exciting and informative. I would highly recommend him for any of your tours around Athens you can book with him.”

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Athens: Cruise to Agistri, Moni & Aegina with Lunch & Drinks - Agistri: Green Hills and a Short Island Taste
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Athens: Cruise to Agistri, Moni & Aegina with Lunch & Drinks

10.Cruise to Agistri, Moni & Aegina with Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,511 reviews · from $168

Spend 10 hours sailing the Saronic Gulf from Marina Zeas on a traditional wooden boat. You’ll visit Agistri and Aegina, swim near Moni or Methopi, and eat a Greek buffet with unlimited wine, beer, soft drinks, coffee, and water. Crew members such as Hasan, Stefanos, Christina, and Marina are praised for warm service, though the exact crew may vary.

“The best boat tour out of Athens! Transportation was great, instructions were clear, the crew was friendly and entertaining, the food was amazing, and the views unbeatable!”

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Athens: Meteora Monasteries, Caves & Coastal Stopovers with Lunch - Kamena Vourla makes a better first stop
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Athens: Meteora Monasteries, Caves & Coastal Stopovers with Lunch

11.Meteora Monasteries, Caves & Coastal Stopovers with Lunch

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

Travel from Athens to Meteora by air-conditioned coach, stopping in Kamena Vourla and Kastraki before visiting three monasteries and the Badovas hermit caves. An English-speaking guide joins you at Meteora. Expect dramatic views, monastery steps, optional seaside meals, and a very long day.

“A great trip with a good informative guide. The coach trip with stops took 4 hrs from Athens which seems a lot but no pain no gain. We stopped off for lunch which was included in the price and on our trip was excellent plus the restaurant staff were very helpful. Everything cannot be on your door step and if you have any adventure in you and you want to learn and experience a fantastic Unesco sight which is the second most popular visited attraction besides the Acropolis in Greece You don't want to miss it. You only live once.”

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Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch - Shepherd life at the mountain mitato
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Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch

12.Full-Day Land Rover Safari from Heraklion with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,351 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $113

Spend about eight hours in a small-group Land Rover exploring Crete’s mountain villages, Minoan sites, shepherd life, Lassithi Plateau, and Krassi. Guides such as Kostas, Yiannis, Chris, Darryl, and Nikos lead the route in English. Expect bumpy tracks, a hearty lunch with wine, and possible changes around Zeus’s Cave.

“Chris was incredible. He took us places we never would have seen without him. His passion, knowledge and all around positive and fun attitude made the day. We highly recommend him and this tour.”

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Heraklion: Sailboat Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks & Lunch - The one-hour sail toward Dia Island
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Heraklion: Sailboat Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks & Lunch

13.Sailboat Cruise to Dia Island with Drinks & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,287 reviews · from $90

Sail about an hour from Heraklion to Dia Island on a shared or private yacht. Swim and snorkel in Saint George Bay, try fishing, enjoy lunch, fruit, local wine, and soft drinks, then return by sea. Crew members such as Marcos, Vasilis, Alexandra, and Dimitry have helped make these cruises warm and personal, though the crew can vary.

“Great activity. Thoroughly enjoyed and the crew were amazing. Food was excellent, couldn’t have asked for better”

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Athens: Agistri, Moni, and Aegina Cruise with Lunch & Drinks - Welcome coffee before the first island
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Athens: Agistri, Moni, and Aegina Cruise with Lunch & Drinks

14.Agistri, Moni, and Aegina Cruise with Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,244 reviews · from $145

Spend 10 hours aboard a traditional motor sailer from Marina Zeas, visiting Agistri and Aegina with a swim stop near Moni. You get breakfast treats, a Greek buffet, drinks, Wi-Fi, snorkeling gear, and an English-speaking guide such as Anna. Optional pickup and bicycle rental are available.

“Had a fantastic day out with the fellas, explored new islands I wouldn’t have seen otherwise and the boat experience and staff were incredible. Would 100% recommend!”

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Heraklion: Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner - What happens before you mount
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Heraklion: Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner

15.Finikia Horse Riding Tour with Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,231 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $94

Ride for two hours through olive groves and the Finikia mountains with guides including Gregory, Irene, and George. Beginners receive a lesson and gentle horses, while advanced riders may canter when conditions allow. Finish with homemade Cretan food, fruit, and wine in the farm garden. Morning and moonlit afternoon departures are available.

“Amazing family run business, they completely looked after you. All of the horses were a dream so gentle and sweet. Gorgeous dinner upon the return of our ride and lots of laughs and stories were had! Thank you for having us! Nic & Lily”

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