About this trip
Eight days across mainland Greece and one of its best-known islands, taking in ancient history, dramatic landscapes and proper Greek food along the way.
You start in Athens before heading north to Delphi and the clifftop monasteries of Meteora, then finish on Santorini, with its whitewashed villages and volcanic cliffs over the Aegean.
It's an easy-paced, partially guided trip, well suited to families or anyone wanting a first proper introduction to Greece without organising it all themselves.
What you'll do
- Explore ancient Athens and its historic sites
- Visit the archaeological site at Delphi
- See the monasteries of Meteora perched on their rock pillars
- Stay in the town of Kalambaka beneath the Meteora cliffs
- Spend time on Santorini, taking in its caldera views and villages
- Easy pace, suited to families and first-time visitors to Greece
- Partially guided — some sections are on your own
Worth it if you want to see Greece's iconic mainland sites with a relaxing island finish. Think twice if accommodation consistency and pre-trip communication matter to you.
- Santorini at the end works brilliantly as a proper wind-down after mainland intensity.
- Athens return hotel was notably substandard despite 4-star rating; quality inconsistent across the trip.
- Tour company communication with customers needs improvement before and during the tour.
- Itinerary places Santorini late; some prefer it repositioned earlier in the 8 days.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Athens · 31 Aug – 1 Sept
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