About this trip
Ten days that pair mainland Greece's big historical sites with a stretch on Santorini. You'll cover Athens' Acropolis, Ancient Corinth, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora, so it's a proper deep dive into ancient and Byzantine history rather than a beach-first holiday.
There's a nice bit of variety worked in too, including a cog railway ride to the Cave of Lakes near Kalavryta, which breaks up the temple-and-ruins pace with something more scenic.
The trip then shifts gear on Santorini, where the draw is the volcanic caldera views and the classic whitewashed villages perched on the rim, plus a sunset cruise if you fancy seeing it from the water.
What you'll do
- Walk the Acropolis and Ancient Corinth
- Explore Mycenae, the Bronze Age citadel
- Visit the sanctuary at Ancient Olympia and the oracle at Delphi
- Take the cog railway to the Cave of Lakes at Kalavryta
- See the cliffside monasteries of Meteora
- Watch the sunset over Santorini's caldera by boat
- Private and partially guided, so some parts of the trip you'll do independently
- Rated easy, with history and sightseeing at the centre rather than physical activity
- Suits families or those keen to cover a lot of Greece's ancient sites in one go
Worth it if you want comprehensive ancient Greece coverage with knowledgeable guides. Think twice if you need central hotel locations or prefer guides who stick to history.
- Guides like George and Spyros deliver genuinely impressive historical and geographical knowledge across all sites.
- Athens hotel (Breeze Boutique) is isolated; you'll need taxis to reach restaurants and shops.
- Some guides bring personal politics into tours when you'd rather just enjoy ancient ruins on holiday.
- Book Santorini independently; more tour options exist beyond this company's offerings for that leg.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Athens · 21 Jul – 22 Jul
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