Best of Greece

Fifteen days across mainland Greece and the islands, covering ancient history, mountain monasteries and island beach time in one loop. You'll move between Athens, Delphi, Meteora and the Cyclades, taking in ruins, olive groves and a fair amount of feta along the way.

The pace mixes culture with downtime — ancient sites like the Acropolis and Delphi's Sanctuary of Apollo sit alongside beach days in Syros and the volcanic scenery of Santorini. Travel is by public ferry and coach, so there's a real sense of getting around the way locals do.

Expect traditional Greek food throughout and a group setup with easy-going days, though the islands' hills and cobbled streets mean you're on your feet more than you might expect.

What you'll do

• Visit the Acropolis and ancient Agora in Athens
• See the Sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi
• Explore the monasteries of Meteora
• Relax on the beaches of Syros and explore Cycladic olive groves
• Watch the sunset over Santorini
• Walk the volcanic rim from Thira to Oia