About this trip
Eight days across Greece that moves from Athens to the islands to the mainland, taking in the mix of ancient sites, seaside villages and dramatic landscapes that make the country feel so varied.
You start in Athens, where ancient ruins sit alongside modern city life, before a mini cruise to Hydra, Poros and Aegina for island trails and beaches (in winter this may be swapped for a day trip around Athens). From there you head into the mainland, through villages and countryside, visiting sites like Epidaurus, Mycenae and the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus.
The trip ends at Meteora, where monasteries perch on cliffs above the valley floor. It's a fully guided, easy-paced trip suited to families or anyone wanting a broad first look at Greece's history and scenery without organising it themselves.
What you'll do
- Explore ancient Athens and its ruins alongside the modern city
- Cruise to the islands of Hydra, Poros and Aegina
- Walk island trails to secluded beaches
- Visit the ancient theatre of Epidaurus and the site of Mycenae
- See the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus
- Visit the cliffside monasteries of Meteora
- Easy-paced and fully guided, suited to families and groups
- The island cruise may be replaced with an Athens day trip during winter departures
Worth it if you want brilliant ancient sites and island hopping with knowledgeable guides. Think twice if you need certainty on logistics, single-language tours, or consistent 4-star hotels.
- Guides like Georgiou and Elli deliver fascinating historical insights, making Delphi and Meteora genuinely memorable.
- Group sizes balloon to 40-50 despite advertised 30-person max; bilingual tours cut your guide's pace in half.
- Itineraries lack departure times, hotel confirmations, and updates; Hydra gets 45 minutes when three hours needed.
- Hotel star ratings don't match official standards; last-night accommodation sometimes disappoints after solid earlier stays.
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Athens · 24 Jul – 25 Jul
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