Best of Greece

15 days,Athens to Santorini
Trip Code: EGBG

Discovering Greek history and culture, marvelling at classic architecture ancient and modern, exploring ancient cities and quaint villages, witnessing a Mediterranean sunset while eating fresh seafood, soaking in Cretan culture.

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When you saddle a trip with a moniker as lofty as 'Best of Greece', you’d better make sure it lives up to the hype. This one does. Compiling the top moments from our best-selling trips in the region, this comprehensive tour through the cradle of Western Civilization brings the distant past and vibrant present into sharp focus. Between the must-see historical sites of Athens and Delphi, the rugged plateaus of the fabled Samariá Gorge, personal encounters in isolated Cretan villages and the breezy sway of Santorini at sundown, you won’t have a moment to waste. Witness Greece—in all her timeless glory—with us.

What's Included

  • Orientation walk of Athens, Visit to Moni Megalou Meteorou in Meteora, Guided tour of Ancient Delphi, Samaria Gorge hike, Cooking class and lunch with local village family on Crete, Visit to Knossos.
  • 1 breakfast, 1 lunch (Allow EUR380-500 for meals not included.)
  • Hotels (13 nts), overnight ferry (1 nt, 4-berth mixed-sex cabins)
  • Ferry, public bus, taxis, private van
  • Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout.
  • Small group experience; Max 15, Avg 10
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Day 1 Athens

Arrive at anytime.

Day 2 Athens (B)

Free day in Athens. Options include the Acropolis site, the new Acropolis Museum, the Roman agora and the National Archaeological Museum.

Day 3-4 Meteora

Visit to the stunning mountain top monasteries of Meteora.

Day 5-6 Delphi

Guided tour of Ancient Delphi visiting the Temple of Apollo.

Day 7-8 Nafplio

Explore the beautiful cobbled streets of Nafplio. Opt to visit to Epidavros, as well as the nearby site of Mycenae.

Day 9 Chania

Arrive to Crete early by ferry and enjoy the day relaxing at one of the many harbourside cafés, wander the streets of the old town with its fascinating blend of ancient and modern, Turkish and Venetian architecture, reflecting the diverse history of the island.

Day 10 Agia Roumeli

Hike the famous and rugged Samariá Gorge.

Day 11-12 Loutro (L)

Cooking class and lunch with a local family. Option to rent a kayak and explore secluded beaches and coves, enjoy a swim followed by a tasty seafood lunch at a secluded restaurant or hike Aradine Gorge.

Day 13 Iraklio

Explore Knossos, an archaeological site of an ancient city, site of a Minoan palace and residence of King Minos.

Day 14 Santorini

Ferry to Santorini. Option to enjoy a Santorini sunset tour. Option to take a half day volcano boat tour.

Day 15 Santorini

Depart at anytime.

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