7 Athens Train Journeys Worth the Ticket

1.Corinth, Cave of Lakes, Odontotos Railway Private Tour with Greek Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $486Our pick

Travel by private vehicle from Athens, Piraeus, the airport, or Nafplio with a guide such as Theo or Nikos. See the Corinth Canal, explore Ancient Corinth, ride the Odontotos rack railway to Kalavrita, visit the Cave of Lakes, and sit down to a traditional Greek lunch. Several stops are optional, and entry fees are extra.

“Great day tour from Athens. Theo was excellent guide - extremely knowledgeable. Railroad a little disappointing - but walk through town, lunch and memorial were wonderful. Highlight was walking through the cave of the lakes!”

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2.From Athens: Meteora Train Trip with Overnight Stay

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 40 reviews · 2 days · from $212Best value

Take the train from Athens to Kalambaka, sleep in a central 3-star hotel, and explore Meteora with small-group guides. You will see all six monasteries from the road, visit selected monasteries, Hermit caves, and a Byzantine church, then choose a second-day monastery tour or hike. Guides such as Panos, Chris, and Tony add local insight.

“Our overall experience from Athens to Meteora was wonderful and one to be repeated, thanks to "Get Your Guide." The area is such a unique and intriguing place but our guide, Antonias with Meteora Rocks, made all the difference for us. He was so informative and he stayed focused and interpretative about what we were seeing and the history involved. Certainly the peaks and monasteries are outstanding to see but having his expertise on the area gave deep insight into what we were seeing. He really made the trip so much more rewarding for my parents and me. He also gave us choices and options so that we might make…”

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3.Explore Corinth & Mythical Cave of Lakes, Ride Cog Rail Plus Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $336

Leave Athens at 7:00 am for Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, and Acrocorinth, then continue to Kalavryta for lunch, the Cave of Lakes, and the Odontotos rack railway. Private transport, train and cave tickets, bottled water, lunch, and a culinary gift are included. Drivers such as Nathan, Harry, and George have been praised for flexibility and care.

“The entire trip was excellent-Corinth, the train and cave plus the wonderful lunch. However Corinth was the best,, excellent site, not too crowded, wonderful museum and lots of history that answered question like why was this place such a huge place all those years ago. Harry, our driver was very attentive to our needs and made a couple of side trips based on him listening to what interested us the most. I would recommend him to any tour group.”

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4.Private Tour Corinth, Cog Railway Trip, Cave of Lakes, Kalavryta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $451

Leave Athens at 8 a.m. with a private English-speaking driver for Corinth, Ancient Corinth, Diakofto, and Kalavryta. Ride the Odontotos cog railway through Vouraikos Canyon, then explore the Cave of the Lakes with a local tour leader. Drivers such as Jerry and George have earned praise for patience and personal service.

“The trip was great. Jerry is a patience and cute guy. He really goes slowly as we have a seniors. He also explained clearly when we asked him any questions. We really enjoyed our trip with Jerry.”

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5.Private Tour to Ancient Corinth, Cave of Lakes & Cog Railway

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · from $378

You’ll travel by private car from Athens to the Corinth Canal and Ancient Corinth, then ride the Odontotos cog railway through Vouraikos Gorge. A tour leader handles the Cave of Lakes, while your driver helps with lunch and photo stops in Kalavryta. The 10-hour trip is private, English-speaking, and best for active sightseers.

“George was amazing! The train was down from a landslide but he still made the trip worth every bit.”

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6.Kalavryta, Rack Railway & Cave of Lakes Full Day Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Spend about nine hours in a private car with an English-speaking driver, visiting Kalavryta, the Cave of Lakes, two monasteries, and Corinth Canal. The highlight is the Odontotos rack railway from Kalavryta to Diakopto. Wi-Fi, bottled water, hotel pickup, and a vehicle for up to three people are included.

“We took the train and the view on the railroad is awesome, and Corinth canal is very impressive. Cave of lake took hours to get there and only 10 mins visit but it’s really worth it.”

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7.Corinth, Odontotos Train & Kalavryta Private Day Tour from Athens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $285

Travel by private Mercedes minivan from Athens to the Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, and mountain Kalavryta. Ride the historic Odontotos Rack Railway through Vouraikos Gorge, then visit the Cave of Lakes and optional Mega Spileo Monastery. English-speaking driver Kosta offers historical commentary, Wi-Fi, bottled water, and flexible pickup.

“Our tour guide Kosta was very friendly and informative. The Corinth Canal is amazing. Wish it provided boat tours. The railway ride allowed us to see remote parts of the country. The day was filled with various beautiful sites, include the the amazing Cave of Lakes.”

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