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Best of Greece

Explore Athens & tour ancient sites on the Greek mainland before enjoying free time on the beautiful islands of Mykonos & Santorini.

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Best of Greece

12 Days | 1 Countries

Summary

See the Best of Greece in 12 days! Start in Athens and explore mainland archaeological treasures in Meteora, Olympia and Delphi. Then enjoy a Greek island escape with two nights on Mykonos, known for beaches and nightlife, and three nights on Santorini with its iconic whitewashed houses and stunning sunsets.

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Tour Overview

Start Point IconStart Point

Athens

End Point IconEnd Point

Athens

Accommodation IconAccommodation

11 Nights (3 & 4 star hotels)

11 Nights

(3 & 4 star hotels)

Meals IconMeals

11 Breakfasts | 1 Lunch | 4 Dinners

11 Breakfasts

1 Lunch

4 Dinners

Transport IconTransport

Air-conditioned coach | Plane

Air-conditioned coach

Plane

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Fully-guided tour

Fully-guided tour

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Itinerary

Start Point IconStart Point
  • Hotel in Athens | 10:00 AM
End Point IconEnd Point
  • Athens Airport | Time may vary due to Santorini flight times

Tour Highlights

Optional Experience
Athens Food Tour
Athens Food Tour

Journey through authentic Greek cuisine in Athens! Taste delicious meze, fresh produce, pastries and more from local markets and restaurants.

Optional Experience
Acropolis Guided Tour
Acropolis Guided Tour

Skip the queues and tour the sacred rock of the Acropolis! Visit the Propylaea, the Erechtheion, the temple of Athena Nike and the Parthenon.

Included Experience
Explore the Olympia Museum and archaeological site
Explore the Olympia Museum and archaeological site

Discover ancient Olympia on a guided tour of the museum and archaeological site. See the Temple of Zeus, Phidias' workshop, and exquisite ancient Greek art.

Included Experience
Take a sunset drive of Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Take a sunset drive of Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Drive through the sunkissed Meteora hills at day’s end to see amazing rock formations that have provided sacred retreats for monks over the centuries.

Included Experience
Discover the colourful island of Trizonia
Discover the colourful island of Trizonia

Take a ferry to the hidden island of Trizonia. This peaceful, car-free haven is home to an idyllic fishing port, seafood tavernas and magical views.

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Best of Greece tour

Combine both single tour legs into the full-length, 12-day combo tour and experience the best of Greece.

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Highlights

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14 Included Experiences!

  • Explore Athens, Greece’s ancient capital city
  • Enjoy a welcome dinner in Athens
  • See the statue of Leonidas, King of Sparta in Thermopylae
  • Visit a Byzantine art workshop
  • Take a sunset drive of Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Discover Delphi on a driving and walking tour
  • Discover the colourful island of Trizonia
  • Explore the Olympia Museum and archaeological site
  • Visit Nafplion
  • Visit Mycenae
  • See the Corinth Canal
  • Embark on an Athens city tour
  • Enjoy two nights on the famous Mykonos Island
  • Spend three nights on Santorini island

Optional Experiences

Unless marked as “Pre-Book”, all optional excursions can be booked on tour. Optional excursions can be paid for in cash or with card (in the stated currency) to your tour leader. Prices and availability are subject to change.

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Athens Food Tour€60

Journey through authentic Greek cuisine in Athens! Taste delicious meze, fresh produce, pastries and more from local markets and restaurants.

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Monasteries of Meteora€30

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora, one of the most beautiful regions in Greece, and explore two of its stunning hilltop monasteries.

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Delphi Museum and Ancient Site Tour€35

Uncover ancient history and Greek legends with a tour of the archaeological site of Delphi and the Delphi museum with an expert local guide.

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Greek Dinner & Traditional Dancing€80

Enjoy an authentic three-course Greek dinner along with traditional music and dancing!

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Epidaurus Guided Tour€35

Tour one of the best-preserved ancient theatres in Greece, the Epidaurus theatre, with an expert local guide.

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Acropolis Guided Tour€50

Skip the queues and tour the sacred rock of the Acropolis! Visit the Propylaea, the Erechtheion, the temple of Athena Nike and the Parthenon.

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Rhenia & Delos Cruise€100

Cruise around the scenic Cycladic islands! Visit Rhenia island and explore the Delos archaeological site. Swim, relax and explore local history!

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Santorini Highlights€140

Discover Santorini’s iconic beaches, visit a local winery, explore a prehistoric city and watch the sunset in Oia on this full-day tour.

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Caldera Islands€70

Explore the islands of the Santorini caldera! Visit the famous volcano and relax at the hot springs.

Dates & Rates

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Accommodation

We partner with a range of hand-picked hotels in each destination. The hotels listed below are those we stay at most frequently. However, you may stay at different hotels of a similar standard. 

All rooms are twin share with private, en suite bathrooms. Solo travellers will be paired with another traveller of the same gender. Single supplements are available upon request at checkout. A confirmed list of hotels is emailed to all travellers prior to their tour departure. To extend your stay in Athens, click here to book pre and post-tour accommodation through our partner Booking.com.

Reviews

Overall RatingRatings Star4.7/588 Reviews
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Verified Traveller Dave
4 Jun 2025
Rating:
Unforgettable

Mykonos hotel - loved it... Messaria hotel- average

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Verified Traveller USA Jettsetter
3 Jun 2025
Rating:
Another Fantastic Expat tour

Great tour of Greece, 12 fun filled adventure days with a different part of Greece everyday, we were able to see so much history, ruins, Olympic sites, great towns, lots of the isl...

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Verified Traveller B&K
28 Sep 2024
Rating:
Best of Greece

First tour with Expat and first trip to Greece, we had a blast!

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Additional Information

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This tour features unmissable optional excursions that must be booked prior to the start of the tour. Contact us for more information and to book now!

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