About this trip
Five days that take in mainland Greece and two of the Cyclades, starting and ending in Athens. You go from the ancient sanctuary at Delphi to the cliffside monasteries of Meteora, then cross by ferry to Mykonos and Santorini.
It's a broad sweep rather than a slow look at any one place — ruins and monasteries on the mainland, then island time with a food and wine evening in Mykonos and the classic Oia sunset in Santorini.
Coach travel links the mainland sites, with ferry transfers over to the islands, and the tour is partially guided, so there's a mix of led visits and time to explore on your own.
What you'll do
- Explore the ancient sanctuary of Delphi
- See the Meteora monasteries on their sandstone pillars
- Join a food and wine evening in Mykonos with live traditional music
- Watch the sunset from Oia in Santorini
- Travel between islands by ferry
- Fast-paced — mainland history and two islands in five days, with coach and ferry transfers most days
- Partially guided, so expect a mix of guided visits and free time
- Suits those who want a taster of both ancient sites and island life rather than a deep dive into either
Worth it if you value seamless logistics, stellar guides, and iconic sights over deep cultural immersion. Think twice if you have mobility issues or demand flexibility from a set itinerary.
- Guide George won travellers over with humour, patience, and genuine passion for Greece.
- Hotel stairs in Santorini brutally steep; one reviewer with knee issues nearly defeated by them.
- Delphi underwhelming for some; advertised village stops replaced with busy roadside tourist traps.
- Meteora scenery consistently described as otherworldly; transfers and logistics ran reliably throughout.
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Athens · 21 Jul – 22 Jul
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