Greece Itineraries

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Top Greece Experiences

  • Enjoying the dramatic views Santorini Island offers. Walking through its white cobblestone streets and seeing the beautiful white houses.
  • Watching the sunset over Santorini’s caldera from the cliffs of Oia while indulging in bread, tzatziki and house wine.
  • Climbing to the top of the Acropolis to see the Parthenon and other Greek temple ruins.
  • Hiking to see the monasteries set on top of rock towers in Meteora
  • Relaxing at Myrtos Beach 
  • Taking a Greek island hopping tour and visiting some of the lesser-known Cyclade islands like Koufanisis, Naxos and Amorgos.
  • Walking the Samaria Gorge
  • Exploring the ruins of Mystras
  • Sailing through the Greek Isles from Mykonos to Santorini and swimming in the Mediterranean Sea.
  • Drinking traditional psimeni rak liquor with the monks at the enchanting Hozoviotissa Monastery in Amorgos.
  • Star gazing at the the windmill bar on Koufanisis.

Classic Greece Itineraries

Greece in 1 Week - mainland

If you have just a week to spend in Greece, you’ll need to decide whether you want to spend it mostly on the mainland or mostly on the islands (Greece has more than a thousand of them). 

The good news is that if you’re mostly on the mainland, you can still tour one or more nearby islands. And if you’re focusing more on an islands tour, you can still see some of Athens, where most international air travelers arrive.

Day 1-2, Athens: Acropolis complex, including Temple of Athena Nike, Propylea, and the Parthenon. Enjoy an afternoon wandering through the relaxed city of Plaka.

Day 3, Nafplion: Visit this seaport town, the original Greek capital.

Day 4-5, Olympia: Temple of Vasses, the Peloponnese, Olympia ancient temple complex.

Day 6, Delphi: Temple of Apollo, Charioteer of Delphi, Archaeological Museum.

Day 7, Meteora: Modiano Market, Kalambaka, hike among ancient monasteries.

Greek Islands in 1 Week - islands

Day 1, Mykanos: Start your journey on popular “party island” Mykanos. Visit island sights such as Church of Panagia Paraportiani, or take a day trip to historical Delos.

Day 2-5, Cyclades: Embark upon a sailing adventures around some of the most picturesque Greek Islands including Andros, Ios, Tinos, Kea, and Naxos.

Attractions on the Islands: Cycladic and Aegean architecture, ancient Minoan Settlement, Gavros Tower, Portara and the Temple of Apollo.

Day 6-7, Santorini: End your tour in beautiful Santorini, with it’s picturesque white buildings and stunning views of the Mediterranean. Take a walking tour through the winding streets and learn about the Greek mythology inspired by many of the sites you passed on the water.

Mainland Greece and Islands Tour in 2 Weeks

Day 1-2, Athens: Acropolis complex, including Temple of Athena Nike, Propylea, and the Parthenon. Enjoy an afternoon wandering through the relaxed city of Plaka.

Day 3-4, Mykonos and Delos: see the Mykonos windmills, and enjoy the famed nightlife; explore classical ruins on Delos 

Day 5-6, Santorini: Enjoy the stunning postcard views, whitewashed villages, hiking, and history.

Day 7, Crete: Turkish and Venetian architecture, both ancient and modern.

Day 8-9, Delphi: Return to the mainland and visit Delphi where more impressive classical ruins await, including the Temple of Apollo.

Day 10, Corinth: See the canal connecting the Mediterranean and Aegean, explore the island’s beaches and ancient ruins.

Day 11-12, Meteora: Modiano Market, Kalambaka, hike among ancient monasteries such as Roussanou Monastery.

Day 13-14, Athens: Back in Athens, take a side trip to Cape Sounion or Poros

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Jan 2025

Best of Greece and One Day 3 Island Cruise

Great itinerary. We had a great time. Our travel dirctor was wonderful.

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Jan 2025

Best of Greece and One Day 3 Island Cruise

It was very comprehensive! So much was included: sights, meals, activities.

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Nov 2024

Walking in Crete

Very enjoyable holiday. Sadly unstable weather meant we could not walk the Samaria gorge but the alternative walk was great and the walk in the Zaros gorge at the e...

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Nov 2024

Walking the Corfu Trail (South)

Really enjoyed the holiday. Accommodation levels a bit mixed. Some really lovely, others a bit basic. Our tour leader was excellent. Very knowledgeable and organised...

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