About this trip
A 10-day loop through mainland Greece's ancient sites before ending with four days unwinding on Santorini. You start and finish in Athens, with Delphi, Olympia and Meteora woven into the route.
The pace is easy and the trip is set up with families in mind, mixing history-heavy days with proper downtime by the sea.
What you'll do
- Explore the ancient sites of Athens
- Visit the archaeological site of Delphi
- See ancient Olympia, home of the original Olympic Games
- Visit the clifftop monasteries of Meteora
- Spend four days relaxing on Santorini
- Easy-paced and guided throughout, suited to families and groups
- Minimum age of 8, with a child discount for ages 8-10 sharing a room with two adults
- Meteora has a strict dress code — long trousers or skirts covering the knees, no sleeveless tops
We started tracking this trip on 22 Jul — the chart appears once a few days of real history build up. Every point is a price we recorded ourselves.
Your free day in Athens
Landing early, staying on, or filling free time? The best-rated day experiences in Athens — you book on Viator (we may earn a commission).
Worth it if you want knowledgeable guides and reliable logistics. Think twice if you expect small groups or want to avoid long travel days.
- Group size mismatches: booked for max 20, arrived to find 50-57 people on the bus.
- Guides consistently excellent—Stethi and Andronicus singled out for knowledge, warmth, and storytelling ability.
- Substantial transit time eats the schedule: two full days to/from Santorini alone, limiting actual guided touring.
- Entrance fees and some meals not included; limited choice on where to eat due to large group logistics.
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Departing in Jul is cheapest — from £2,055, about 11% below the priciest month (May).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Athens · 24 Jul – 25 Jul
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