Greece
Whitewashed islands and ancient ruins

Greece: History & Islands

12–14 daysClassical + IslandAthens · Delphi · Meteora · Mykonos · Santorini · Crete

Mainland antiquity and island bliss, Delphi and the monasteries of Meteora, then Mykonos, Santorini and Crete.

Sample day by day

Your journey, step by step

A suggested flow for Greece: History & Islands. Every day is flexible, we build the final routing, pace and hotels around you.

1
Athens
Day 1

Athens

Your journey begins in Athens. Arrive at Athens International Airport and settle into the Plaka quarter. Timings stay flexible, with room to linger where you like.

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Athens
Day 2

Athens

On to Athens. Explore the Acropolis and Parthenon, the Acropolis Museum and the Ancient Agora. Your guide sets an easy pace, leaving space to wander or simply take it in.

3
Delphi
Day 3

Delphi

Today brings you to Delphi. Day trip to the oracle sanctuary of Delphi with its Temple of Apollo and hillside theatre. We build in free time so the day feels unhurried, never rushed.

4
Meteora
Day 4

Meteora

Today brings you to Meteora. Travel north to Meteora to visit the cliff-top Byzantine monasteries perched on rock pinnacles. There's room to add an optional experience or keep the day open.

5
Athens
Day 5

Athens

Today brings you to Athens. Return to Athens for the Panathenaic Stadium and the National Archaeological Museum. Evenings are yours, whether to explore further or unwind.

6
Mykonos
Day 6

Mykonos

Today brings you to Mykonos. Ferry to Mykonos to explore Chora's windmills and Little Venice. The rhythm is relaxed, shaped around what you most want to see.

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Mykonos
Day 7

Mykonos

Today brings you to Mykonos. Sail to the sacred island of Delos, then relax on Platis Gialos beach. Timings stay flexible, with room to linger where you like.

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Santorini
Day 8

Santorini

Today brings you to Santorini. Ferry to Santorini and watch the caldera sunset from Oia. Your guide sets an easy pace, leaving space to wander or simply take it in.

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Santorini
Day 9

Santorini

Today brings you to Santorini. Visit the Akrotiri excavations and a caldera winery for an Assyrtiko tasting. We build in free time so the day feels unhurried, never rushed.

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Crete
Day 10

Crete

Today brings you to Crete. Ferry to Crete and tour the Minoan palace of Knossos near Heraklion. There's room to add an optional experience or keep the day open.

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Crete
Day 11

Crete

Today brings you to Crete. Explore the Venetian harbour and old town of Chania, then the pink sands of Elafonissi beach. Evenings are yours, whether to explore further or unwind.

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Crete
Day 12

Crete

A final day around Crete. Transfer to Heraklion Airport for departure. The rhythm is relaxed, shaped around what you most want to see.

What's included

Typically featured

This is a sample inclusion list. Final inclusions, hotel tiers and routing are confirmed when we tailor the trip to your dates, group and budget. Pricing is quoted per enquiry, we never sell fixed packages.

On the map

Where you'll travel in Greece

The landmarks and regions that shape journeys like this one.

Enhance your journey

Optional experiences to add

Suggested ways to make Greece your own. Add any of these to your trip, we'll fold them into your tailored plan.

Santorini caldera cruise

Sail the volcanic bay with a swim in the hot springs.

Athens food & neighborhoods walk

Tavernas, markets and hidden corners of the old city.

Sunset in Oia

The island's most celebrated view, with a glass in hand.

Ancient sites private guide

A historian to bring the Acropolis and beyond to life.

These are sample suggestions. Availability and details are confirmed when we tailor your itinerary.

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