The World’s 6 Best Temple & Spa Days

1.Lake Vouliagmeni Thermal Spa And Temple Of Poseidon Private Full Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 578 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $171Our pick

Travel by private air-conditioned car or minivan from Athens to Lake Vouliagmeni and Cape Sounion. Swim in mineral-rich water, enjoy a Greek culinary welcome gift, stop for seaside food, and explore the Temple of Poseidon with local drivers such as George, Theo, Melina, Jason, or Panos.

“My cousin and I chose this tour as a soft day following the Robbie Williams concert in Athens, and what a great choice. We were exhausted so the comfortable drive out to the Temple of Poseidon was lovely (we switched the order of stops due to weather). Our driver/guide (Melina) was very knowledgeable and really thoughtful to our needs. I'm into history and my cousin into the Gods and we both loved the slower pace, less crowds, breadth of information and the views. Did I mention the views.... Then we spent a relaxing couple of hours at Lake Vouliagmeni and oh wow was this sooooo worth it. We lazed in…”

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2.Rila Monastery UNESCO Site & Outdoor Mineral Spa

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 400 reviews · 9 hours · from $42

Travel from Sofia to Rila Monastery for a self-guided visit, then relax at Sapareva Banya’s Aqua Club Kotvata thermal pools. The $42 trip includes transport, a driver or English-speaking guide, and a multilingual audio guide. Bring cash for spa entry, deposits, food, and rental towels or robes.

“I'm glad I choose to take this opportunity to travel with you”

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3.Rila Monastery and Optional Museum, Cave or Spa

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 270 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $35Cheapest good one

Travel from Sofia into the Rila Mountains to see Bulgaria’s grandest monastery, then choose a second experience: the National History Museum, monastery museum, Saint John’s Cave, or mineral hot springs. English-speaking guides may include Antonio, Toni, Ceco, or Yani. Expect an eight to nine-hour day, limited monastery dining, and a moderately steep cave walk.

“It was a pleasant day spent with Veli and Evan. They are patient in answering questions and engaging for conversations. I felt that I had enough time at the sites, too. The trip was intuitive, I didn't worry about food, water, WC, anything. Already recommending to friends!”

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4.Lake Vouliagmeni Spa & Temple of Poseidon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 156 reviews · 6 hours · from $112

Leave Athens by air-conditioned vehicle for a swim at Lake Vouliagmeni, then continue along the Athenian Riviera to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon. Your English-speaking driver, such as Nikos, Theodoros, or Yiannis, shares local history and handles hotel pickup. Bring a towel, budget for entry fees, and expect a scenic but traffic-sensitive half-day.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Lake Vouliagmeni Spa and the Temple of Poseidon. Our tour driver was very good. A lovely excursion.”

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5.Sunset at Tanah Lot Temple and Spa Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $55

Leave Nusa Dua by private car with an English-speaking guide such as Dedy, Edy, or Wawan. Visit Tanah Lot Temple for ocean views and sunset light, then enjoy a two-hour Balinese spa treatment with a flower bath, body scrub, foot wash, and massage when Package B is selected.

“We really enjoyed your with Dedy , he was a great tour guide with so much information & answered our questions , he spoke good English & drive well. We will recommend him & will use him again on our next visit”

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6.Bali Spa Tour, Beaches, Uluwatu Temple Sunset & Jimbaran Bay Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $90

Spend a full day in southern Bali with a private air-conditioned vehicle, a 15-minute banana boat ride at Tanjung Benoa, quiet Mengiat Beach, Uluwatu Temple, a two-hour Lulur spa treatment, and grilled seafood at Jimbaran Bay. Temple admission, sarong use, dinner, parking, and tolls are included. Optional water sports and Kecak dance tickets cost extra.

“Loved the fact there were multiple beaches that offered different types of water experiences. Parasailing and riding the banana boat is a must. We were able to cool off at the Mengiat beach before having a full body massage at the Royal OrRead more”

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