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Best of Greece
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Start
Athens, Greece
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Finish
Santorini, Greece
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Trip Code
ZMSAC
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Meals
11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
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Transport
Train, Private vehicle, Ferry, Public bus, Taxi, Metro
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Hotel (14 nights)
From £3,795(15 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Discover thousands of years of civilisation in Athens with a visit to the famous Acropolis and the Agora. Walk through the ancient ruins and learn about the social, political and cultural events that these buildings used to host.
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Visit the home of the Oracle of Delphi in the Sanctuary of Apollo, one of Greece's most important archaeological sites and walk in the footsteps of the pilgrims before you.
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Wander through Syros before heading to a remote village for dinner. Indulge in local seafood cuisine at a traditional taverna as Rembetika music surrounds you.
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Embrace your hedonistic side as you explore the boutique culture, gorgeous beaches and thumping nightlife on the chic isle of Mykonos.
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Watch the sunset over Santorini and the Aegean Sea. Walk along the volcanic rim of the island from Thira to Oia, passing through white villages that cling to plunging cliffs.
Is this trip right for you?
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The main means of transportation in the Greek Islands is by public ferry. These ferries are large car ferries that transport hundreds of people, along with cars and trucks. There are no reserved seats and passengers are free to walk around the ferry freely. Luggage is stored in a designated area on the car deck and is not accessible while the ferry is moving.
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Summer temperatures in Greece can reach up to 40°C, which can be uncomfortable for those not used to the heat. Please consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.
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Please be aware that some of the Greek Islands are very hilly and mountainous, which means lots & lots of steps are an inherent feature of the landscape. You will have to be able to easily lift your luggage and carry it up and down stairs and inclines. Also, stone streets become very slippery when wet. Some people may find Greece's topography very demanding.
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Hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together.
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On this trip you must pack as lightly as possible because you will be expected to carry your own bag and although you won't be required to walk long distances with your luggage (max 30 minutes), we strongly recommend keeping the weight under 15kg / 33lb. Most travellers carry their luggage in a backpack, although an overnight bag with a shoulder strap would suffice if you travel lightly. Smaller bags or backpacks with wheels are convenient although we recommend your bag has carry straps to accommodate the cobbled streets, uneven surfaces, stairs and steps you are likely to encounter while carrying your luggage. You'll also need a day pack/bag to carry water and a camera etc for day trips.
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This trip spends limited time in Santorini. As this beautiful island has much to offer an extension of your stay is highly recommended. We are able to help you book additional accommodation (subject to availability).
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The main means of transportation in the Greek Islands is by public ferry. These ferries are large car ferries that transport hundreds of people, along with cars and trucks. There are no reserved seats and passengers are free to walk around the ferry freely. Luggage is stored in a designated area on the car deck and is not accessible while the ferry is moving.
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Summer temperatures in Greece can reach up to 40°C, which can be uncomfortable for those not used to the heat. Please consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.
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Please be aware that some of the Greek Islands are very hilly and mountainous, which means lots & lots of steps are an inherent feature of the landscape. You will have to be able to easily lift your luggage and carry it up and down stairs and inclines. Also, stone streets become very slippery when wet. Some people may find Greece's topography very demanding.
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Hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together.
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On this trip you must pack as lightly as possible because you will be expected to carry your own bag and although you won't be required to walk long distances with your luggage (max 30 minutes), we strongly recommend keeping the weight under 15kg / 33lb. Most travellers carry their luggage in a backpack, although an overnight bag with a shoulder strap would suffice if you travel lightly. Smaller bags or backpacks with wheels are convenient although we recommend your bag has carry straps to accommodate the cobbled streets, uneven surfaces, stairs and steps you are likely to encounter while carrying your luggage. You'll also need a day pack/bag to carry water and a camera etc for day trips.
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This trip spends limited time in Santorini. As this beautiful island has much to offer an extension of your stay is highly recommended. We are able to help you book additional accommodation (subject to availability).
Itinerary
Stretch your legs on the mainland before setting sail for the Cyclades
Explore islands, olive groves, crumbling ruins and crumbling feta on this 15-day trip through Greece. Travel the best of Greece’s mainland and islands, visit the well-known Acropolis and ancient Agora and unwind on the beaches in Syros. Discover the Cyclades’s olive groves and sandy beaches, see the Sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi and watch the sunset over Santorini – a Mamma Mia-like landscape. Walk along the volcanic rim of the island from Thira to Oia, explore the monasteries of Meteora and indulge in traditional Greek cuisine every step of the way.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Athens
- DAY 2Day 2 • Athens / Thessaloniki
- DAY 3Day 3 • Thessaloniki
- DAY 4Day 4 • Kalambaka
- DAY 5Day 5 • Meteora / Kalambaka
- DAY 6Day 6 • Delphi
- DAY 7Day 7 • Athens
- DAY 8Day 8 • Athens
- DAY 9Day 9 • Syros
- DAY 10Day 10 • Syros
- DAY 11Day 11 • Mykonos
- DAY 12Day 12 • Delos / Mykonos
- DAY 13Day 13 • Santorini
- DAY 14Day 14 • Santorini
- DAY 15Day 15 • Santorini
Inclusions
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11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
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Train, Private vehicle, Ferry, Public bus, Taxi, Metro
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Hotel (14 nights)
festival Included activities
circleAthens - Acropolis Archaeological Site Visit with Local Guide
circleAthens - Acropolis Local Guide
circleThessaloniki - NAOMI Ecumenical Workshop for Refugees visit
circleMeteora - Monastery Visits with Local Guide
circleDelphi - Archaeological Site & Museum guided tour
circleDelphi - local lunch & olive oil tasting with a view of Delphi Valley
circleSyros - Loukoumia Workshop Visit
circleSyros - Ano Syros Walk
circleSyros - Dinner at remotely located village
circleDelos - Day Trip to the Island of Delos
circleDelos - Archaeological Site
circleSantorini - Caldera Rim Hike to Oia
museum Optional activities
circleAthens - National Archaeological Museum - EUR15
circleAthens - Lycabettus Hill - Free
circleAthens - Dora Stratou - EUR20
circleAthens - Numismatic Museum - EUR15
circleAthens - Day trip to the Saronic Islands - EUR140
circleAthens - Acropolis Museum - EUR30
circleAthens - Half day trip to Cape Sounio - EUR55
circleThessaloniki - Museum of Byzantine Culture - EUR8
circleThessaloniki - White tower of Thessaloniki - EUR6
circleThessaloniki - Thessaloniki water boats to beach - EUR7
circleThessaloniki - Visit Historical & Cultural Monuments of Thessaloniki with public Bus "Cultural" Route No 50 - EUR2
circleMeteora - Natural history Museum of Meteora - EUR6
circleMeteora sunset tour - EUR35
circleMeteora - Digital centre of Meteora Projection - EUR3
circleAthens - Acropolis Pass for 5 Sites - EUR30
circleAthens - Day Trip to Delphi - EUR60
circleAthens - Twilight Athens Urban Adventure - EUR99
circleSyros - Archaeological Sites & Ruins - EUR5
circleSyros - Industrial Museum of Syros - EUR2
circleSyros - Historical tour of Ermoupolis Textile Heritage Museum - EUR20
circleMykonos - Aegean Maritime Museum - EUR4
circleMykonos - House of Lena - EUR2
circleMykonos - Trip to Village of Ano Mera (by public bus) - EUR4
circleMykonos - Paradise Beach (by public bus) - EUR4
circleMykonos - Super Paradise Beach (by public bus) - EUR10
circleMyconos - Cooking Class in Myconian house & farm - EUR150
circleSantorini - Museum of Prehistoric Thira - EUR10
circleSantorini - Volcano & Hot Springs Half Day Trip (by boat) - EUR25
circleSantorini - Beer tasting at local brewery - EUR30
circleSantorini - Wine museum and wine tasting from - EUR25
circleSantorini - Archelogical site of Akrotiri - EUR20
circleSantorini - Sunset Cruise & Dinner - EUR90
circleSantorini - Semi Private Sunset Catamaran cruise & Dinner - EUR160
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Saturday Apr 11, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 6 spaces left
£3,795
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Wednesday Apr 29, 2026
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Saturday May 09, 2026
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£4,351
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Saturday May 30, 2026
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Saturday Jun 06, 2026
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Important notes
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1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for more information.
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2. As this is a combination of 2 trips, your leader and the composition of your group may change upon return to Athens.
Reviews (13)
5 stars
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John
Jun 26, 2025
My guide on Egypt holiday, my two guides on this Greece holiday, are the whole reason for the success of the holidays - and of Intrepid; they need pay to ensure they continue !!
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Alexander
Jun 27, 2024
This trip was phenomenal. Very concise but a great experience with lots of history, culture, and breathtaking views. It was truly unforgettable!
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Nayere
Jun 22, 2024
This was one of my best holidays ,Greece is such an amazing country to visit, great good ,rich in culture and friendly people.
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David
Jul 22, 2023
Best of Greece is a great combined trip of the mainland and the islands. It is a good mixture of engaging activities and free time for places like the beach. We went to many interesting historical sites and had plenty of good food.
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konrad
Oct 24, 2022
Best of Greece itinerary reflects a great cross section of what Greece has to offer. The itinerary is well structured and provides a great mix of culture, history and islands (local and uber touristy). Our two leaders, Vojin and Georgia, kept things running smoothly and were perfect travel companions.
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Gillian
Oct 22, 2022
Intrepid chooses leaders who are of a high calibre and who produce exciting trips based on safety, variety, deep knowledge and satisfying their clietelle.
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Cheryl
Oct 13, 2022
A great trip for people who want to see both the mainland and several islands. There are lots of included activities but enough downtime so you are not exhausted. Greece was so much more than I expected .
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Suganya
Oct 12, 2022
I had lovely guides Maria Christina Bava (mainland) and Sylvia Vasliki Athanasopoulou (Cyclades islands) who were excellent in giving information and very helpful. They covered things on agenda and advised optional activities that would be attractive to us. I felt that good amount of time was given for each activity.
During the main land part of the tour, Maria Christina ordered food for us as a group so that we could try more delicacies instead of being restricted to what we ordered. We had a great group of people who happily split the bill between us. This lead to me being able to have a taste of most of the great Greek food.
Sylvia was very knowledgable about the Cyclades, helpful and focussed on getting us the best experience. I sprained my ankle while in Santorini which prevented me from the hike that I was looking forward to. Sylvia was quick to give first aid and advice. No wonder why her nick name is Mama.
As a solo female traveller, I felt that I was safe throughout the travel.
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Natalie
Sep 29, 2022
Amazing trip of mainland Greece and the islands. Made all the more special by wonderful and very knowledgeable trip leaders Dina and Maria-Christina. The sunset tour of Meteora (an additional activity) is an absolute must. Beautiful and very special!
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PETER
Jul 29, 2022
We thoroughly enjoyed the whole two weeks you can’t please all the people all the time but I think intrepid do a good job of pleasing most people most of the time