13 VIP Experiences in Greece to Build a Day Around

1.Luxury Catamaran Cruise from Athens with Traditional Greek Meal and BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,346 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $205Our pick

Spend about five hours sailing from Alimos Marina along the Athens Riviera in a catamaran limited to 10 people. Enjoy two swim stops, towels, snorkeling gear, an open bar, and a fresh Greek BBQ with salad, vegetables, shrimp saganaki, and grilled meats. Choose a lunch cruise or sunset dinner, with hotel pickup and return included.

“Beautiful & serene trip. Great captain & first mate and wonderful food❤️ My wife and I had an amazing time.”

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2.Hydra, Poros and Egina Day Cruise from Athens with Optional VIP Upgrade

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,310 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $168

Spend about 11 hours cruising from Athens to three Saronic islands. Walk Hydra’s lanes, see Poros, and explore Aegina or visit the Temple of Aphaia. Lunch, Greek music, and dancing are included. VIP adds hotel transfer, private check-in, lounge seating, drinks, Wi-Fi, and buffet dining.

“We enjoyed the day cruise of the 3 islands. We would of liked more time on each island though. The lunch was very good also.”

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3.Santorini Sunset Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, drinks, transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,170 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $133

You’ll sail from Vlychada on a spacious catamaran with a maximum of 20 passengers. Swim at Red and White Beach, visit volcanic hot springs, enjoy a freshly prepared Greek barbecue, and watch the sunset near Oia. Hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, towels, drinks, and return transport are included.

“The entire crew was incredible. This is an amazing way to see Santorini from a different perspective. Nichole was amazing, and prepared an outstanding meal for all of us on board”

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4.Luxury Small-Group Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Open bar & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,047 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $169

Sail with Spiridakos Sailing Cruises from Ammoudi Bay or Vlychada Port, stopping at Palea Kameni’s hot springs, Mesa Pigadia, White Beach, and the caldera. Your crew provides towels, snorkeling gear, a buffet of Greek dishes, local wine, beer, and cocktails. Groups are capped at 20, with guides such as Captain Leo, Heleni, and Louis reported on different sailings.

“The scenery. The crew was amazing and the meal great. Would suggest adding a few light snacks during the cruise and a wider selection of alcohol for those of us who are not beer or wine drinkers. Windy day but the crew kept us safe.”

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5.Santorini Luxury Custom Private Tour with Local guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 623 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

See Santorini by private vehicle with a local English-speaking guide. The five-hour route links Oia, Firostefani, Megalochori, Red Beach, and Perivolos. Guides such as George, Elias, Louis, Fani, and Chris are praised for local insight and flexible routing, while sunset departures add a memorable finish.

“We enjoyed this tour of Santorini. There is quite a lot to see in Santorini - this tour covered it all. Fira, Oia, red beach, black beach, monastery, Megalochori. We learned a lot about the geologic history of the area - which is quite fascinating. The way grape vines are turned in Santorini due to the weather and much more that could have easily been overlooked. Georg was very knowledgeable and agreeable guide. Given the amount to cover - we didn't have long to stay at many places (we walked too far in oia) -but we just had to backtrack a little and follow the directions). We enjoyed being in…”

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6.Balos & Gramvousa Luxury Catamaran Sailing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 516 reviews · 7 - 8.5 hours · from $229

Join DanEri Yachts for a 7 to 8.5-hour catamaran cruise from Kissamos to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa Island. You’ll have time to swim, snorkel, paddleboard, and explore, with Cretan brunch and lunch, an open bar, and a crew that may include Giannis, Dimitri, Jessica, Spiros, or Yannis. Transfers are included from Georgioupoli to Kissamos.

“Everyone took incredible care of us. Jessica prepared and cooked us some delicious lunch, with lovely snacks also served throughout the day. We ended up chatting to each of the staff who were all so friendly and enthusiastic. Absolutely loved it, would go again and highly recommend.”

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7.Athens Pub Crawl with 1hr Open Bar & VIP Nightclub Access

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 486 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $26Best value

Start at 10 p.m. in Thiseos, meet hosts such as Rim, Maria, or Costas, then visit three bars in Psirri or Gazi before ending at a nightclub. The 3 to 3.5-hour crawl includes a one-hour open bar, a complimentary shot, and VIP entry. It suits solo visitors and anyone who wants an easy, social night out.

“I think this is a cool outing for anybody who likes to meet and experience other ppl. It was 70 of us. Mainly techno music at the bars. We left before the club due to having an early ferry ride that following morning.”

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8.Santorini Luxury Sailing Catamaran Cruise with BBQ, Drinks and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 422 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $133

Spend about five hours cruising Santorini from Amoudi Port to Vlychada, with swims near the volcanic hot springs, White Beach, and Red Beach. The crew serves Greek barbecue, wine, beer, and soft drinks. Pickup is offered across the island, though some departures may use a central meeting point.

“all of it, the boat the food and crew were all great. I would recommend this adventure we had a great time”

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9.Santorini Luxury Catamaran Sunset Cruise with BBQ, Drink and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 310 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $157

Spend about five hours aboard the Ipanema 58, a spacious Santorini catamaran limited to 20 people. Swim near the hot springs, snorkel by Red and White Beaches, eat a Greek barbecue, and watch the sunset. Pickup, drinks, towels, snorkeling gear, and an English-speaking crew are included.

“The crew was AMAZING!! The catamaran was a highlight of our vacation!! Gorgeous view, delicious food and an awesome crew!!!”

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10.A full day cruise in the newest luxury vessel!

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 271 reviews · 7 hours · from $35

Spend seven hours aboard Captain Morgan, a new three-deck cruiser from Kos, with stops at Pserimos, Vathy, Kalymnos, Plati, and a possible surprise swimming spot. Swim, sunbathe, watch for dolphins, enjoy a Greek BBQ, and buy drinks from the onboard bar. English, French, German, Italian, and Polish tour support is available.

“Amazing day trip, lots of great stops, staff good. Cocktails lovely and good choices. Beaches were beautiful, Lunch included in the price which was an added bonus. Music atmosphere made a great day.”

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11.Santorini Luxury Catamaran Day Cruise with BBQ,drinks,transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 201 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $157

Sail from Ammoudi Port along Santorini’s volcanic coast on a catamaran limited to 20 people. Swim at the Hot Springs, White Beach, and Red Beach, then enjoy a Greek BBQ with beer, wine, soft drinks, towels, snorkeling gear, and hotel pickup included.

“If you are debating on which boat cruise to do like I was, book with this company! What a wonderful experience with pickup and drop off close to the hotel, great food, and great service. What I will say we did come in March and yes it was cold but still wonderful and worth doing. My wife and I got so lucky and we were the only ones who booked the specific time we did, so I have to give a big shout out to the company for keeping our reservation and not canceling on us as it probably cost them more to operate to only take us two.”

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12.Balos & Gramvousa Luxury Catamaran Sailing Cruise from Kissamos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $235

Sail from Kissamos to Balos Lagoon and Gramvousa on a modern catamaran limited to 22 people. Expect swimming, snorkeling, SUP boards, Greek snacks, a Mediterranean lunch, and an open bar. Crew members may include Dimitri, Yannis, Jessica, or Panos, with early timing designed to avoid the largest ferry crowds.

“Dimitri is an outstanding boat captain, Yiannis is an excellent driver and Jessica is a fantastic chef! Bring water shoes to visit Balos beach and climb the hillside and to see the church and amazing view of Balos. Also shoes needed to visit the fortress on Gramvousa island.”

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13.Panormo: Luxury Catamaran Cruise with Lunch & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $174

Sail from Panormo Port on a modern catamaran with an English-speaking crew, a light breakfast, gourmet snacks, swimming, SUP boards, snorkeling, and a fresh Cretan lunch. The 6.5-hour cruise includes beer, wine, soft drinks, Wi-Fi, shaded lounges, and sunbeds for up to 20 people. Mario may also capture memorable onboard photos.

“We had the most amazing boat day. From start to finish the crew were amazing, we had so much fun. We went as a family with 4 young children and we felt very safe.”

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