Best of Greece (All, Island Hopper, Island Hopper)

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Walk in the very place western civilization was born as your travels reveal all the best of Greece highlights. Then slow the world right down when you board the Greek island hop and experience how the locals enjoy life on the islands of Santorini and Mykonos.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Walk in the very place western civilization was born as your travels reveal all the best of Greece highlights. Then slow the world right down when you board the Greek island hop and experience how the locals enjoy life on the islands of Santorini and Mykonos.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 40 people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transport
Start CityAthens
End CityAthens

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 40

Trip includes

    • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
    • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
    • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
    • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
    • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
    • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
    • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
    • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
    • High-speed ferry from Athens to Santorini
    • High-speed ferry from Santorini to Mykonos
    • High-speed ferry from Mykonos to Athens
    • Optional Experiences and free time

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Welcome to Athens

Put the 'oh' in opa and embark on an unforgettable exploration of an ancient land of gods and goddesses, myths and legends. Your springboard to your spellbinding holiday is the vibrant capital of Athens, an effortless mix of ancient treasures and modern verve, which y...

Day 2: Explore Amazing Athens Dive Into Culture

Join your Local Specialist for a guided morning sightseeing tour to the ancient complex that was once the 'Cradle of Western Civilization'. Along this journey into antiquity, we'll have an opportunity to explore the Acropolis with its treasures. We'll admire the Parth...

Day 3: Journey to Corinth, Mycenae and Nafplion

We depart Athens this morning, crossing the mighty Corinth Canal to the wild Peloponnesian Peninsula. Arriving in Corinth, we join a Local Specialist to explore an ancient city that several empires fought over throughout the centuries. We continue to Mycenae, a mighty...

Day 4: Continue to Ancient Olympia Connect with Locals

We traverse the Mountains of Arcadia to ancient Olympia, the site of the first Olympic Games held in 776 BC. This evening, we Connect With Locals joining the Karabelas family for dinner on their olive and wine farm at a Be My Guest experience featuring traditional dancing and characteristic Greek philoxenia.

Amalia Olympia

Breakfast, Be My Guest

Day 5: Onwards to Patras and Dephi

We join a Local Specialist this morning to delve into centuries of history. We'll visit the ancient Olympic site, the museum and the ruined remains of the Temples of Zeus and Hera. Leaving Olympia, we skirt the coastline north to Patras, crossing the Gulf of Corinth t...

Day 6: Off to Thermopylae and Kalambaka

Tread in the footsteps of the ancient Greeks, who would descend on the sanctuary of Delphi to consult with the most important oracle in the classical world. Join your Local Specialist and walk the Sacred Way to the 4th-century Temple of Apollo. View the statues immort...

Day 7: Admire Meteora and Return to Athens

The UNESCO World Heritage monasteries of Meteora are our first stop today. Join a Local Specialist to visit two of the six Eastern Orthodox monasteries that cling impressively to immense, rounded rock towers overlooking the town. A scenic drive returns us to Athens, w...

Day 8: Cruise to Santorini

We depart Athens and cruise to Santorini, where we'll spend the next three days exploring the island's dramatic beauty. Stroll through the volcanic island's quaint clifftop towns. Blue-domed whitewashed façades cling dramatically to the multi-colored cliffs providing ...

Day 9: Santorini Your Way

View the magnificent caldera, see the island's ancient ruins or ramble through the winding streets of Fira and Oia - today is yours to enjoy a leisurely exploration of this beautiful island on your own. Indulge in a day of sunbathing and relaxation on one of its many beaches or shop up a storm at its boutique stores.

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Day 10: Enjoy Sunny Santorini

Toast to the spellbinding beauty of Santorini, another full day at leisure to relax and soak up the island's atmosphere. Consider a local winery, learn about the art of winemaking in the region and sample the locally produced wines.

Breakfast

Day 11: Cruise to Mykonos

We take a short ferry transfer to Mykonos - its characteristic hillside windmills overlook the beautiful bay and stand as an enduring greeting to all who arrive. Enjoy an orientation before spending the rest of your day getting lost amidst the island's labyrinthine la...

Day 12: Admire Mykonos

Set your watch to island time and enjoy a glorious day soaking up the laid-back vibe of Mykonos. Spend your day relaxing on its beautiful beaches, sip champagne in the picturesque Little Venice waterside, or visit some of its historical treasures, including the 17th-century Church of the Paraportiani, the Archaeological Museum and the Aegean Maritime Museum.

Breakfast

Day 13: Marvel at Mykonos

Kick back and enjoy another idyllic day in beautiful surrounds. Indulge in local seafood flavors, enjoy a leisurely swim in the calm waters of the Aegean or consider a trip to see the mythical sanctuary of Delos, believed by the ancients to be the birthplace of Artemis and Apollo.

Breakfast

Day 14: Cruise to Athens

We return to Athens, via a high-speed ferry. After being transferred to your hotel, you have free time for some last-minute souvenir shopping or sightseeing.

Breakfast

Day 15: Farewell Athens

Say a fond farewell to Greece and your newfound friends as you are transferred to the airport for the flight home.

Breakfast

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Last Updated: 2/5/2025
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Accommodation

  • Amalia Nafplio
  • Amalia Olympia
  • Amalia Delphi
  • Amalia Kalambaka
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Meals Included
  • 5 Dinner (D)
  • 14 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Be My Guest (BMG)
  • 1 Regional Dinner (RD)
Age Requirements
6 years and up
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