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Premium Greece
8 days • 4.9
5
Excellent
72 reviews
8 days
Start
Athens, Greece
Finish
Athens, Greece
Trip Code
ZVPG
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle
Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (5 nights), feature stay (2 nights)
From £2,064(8 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Step back in time as you travel with your local leader to the Athens Acropolis, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and the Prodromos monastery, where you’ll share coffee with a local monk during an Exclusive Experience.
Explore the clifftop monasteries of Meteora with a local guide and uncover the stories of one of Greece's most extraordinary sites.
Experience the romantic side of Greece with a Feature Stay in a traditionally decorated stone mansion in the medieval village of Dimitsana.
Follow in the footsteps of ancient athletes at the site of the very first Olympic Games. Walk through the stadium, gymnasium, wrestling school, priest houses, temples and hippodrome.
Get the inside scoop on Greek produce during an Exclusive Experience with a family of beekeepers in Itea. Learn about the craft and taste honey fresh from the hive.
Is this trip right for you?
Pickpocketing can be an issue in Athens, especially on public transport. If you keep your valuables concealed and secure while travelling on the metro or bus, you should have no problems.
Summer temperatures in Greece can reach up to 40°C, so you'll need to be able to cope with the heat if you're visiting during the warmer months. Please consider the time of year and your suitability for visiting during that season.
Itinerary
Explore the historic icons from Athens to Olympia and get an authentic taste of Greek culture
Much like baklava, Greece is layered with history so rich that the only way to do it justice is with a knowledgeable local leader. Travelling from Athens to the Meteora Mountains and back along the coast, you’ll learn how Meteora’s hanging monasteries protected modern Hellenic culture from invading Turks, uncover the stories of the Oracle of Delphi and explore the site of the first Olympics. With Exclusive Experiences – like visiting beekeepers to discover the secrets of Greek honey – and a Feature Stay in a traditional stone mansion, this well-rounded adventure brings Greece’s past and present to life.
Inclusions
Meals
7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle
Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (5 nights), feature stay (2 nights)
Included activities
Athens - Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant
Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Athens - Acropolis Archaeological Site Visit with Local Guide
Athens - Visit to the Temple of Olympian Zeus
Meteora - Hike & Monastery Visits with Local Guide
Delphi - Archaeological Site and Museum Visit with Local Guide
Itea - Beekeeping Experience & Honey Tasting
Olympia - Archaeological Site and Museum Visit with Local Guide
Central Arcadia - Lousios Valley Hike with Local Guide
Central Arcadia - Philosophou Monestary Visit
Central Arcadia - Prodromos Monastery Visit with Coffee & Greek Delight
Nafplion - Ouzo Tasting
Mycenae - Archaeological site with guide
Optional activities
Athens - National Archaeological Museum - EUR15
Athens - Acropolis Museum - EUR20
Athens - National Gallery of Athens - EUR10
Athens - Numismatic Museum - EUR15
Athens - Half day trip to Cape Sounio - EUR55
Meteora - Sunset tour - EUR35
Meteora - Digital centre of Meteora Projection - EUR3
Meteora - Natural history Museum of Meteora - EUR6
Dimitsana - Open-Air Water Power Museum - EUR4
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Reviews (80)
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Janette
Jun 03, 2025
A fantastic, busy itinerary with emphasis on the ancient history and archaeology of Greece, the beauty of regional areas and local cuisines. The tour leader, guides and driver were exceptional.
Elizabeth
Jun 03, 2025
Great trip that took us to some special hidden parts of Greece. Dimitsana was the highlight and walking just that small section of the Menalon Trail along with the visit to a special monastery was amazing. Sitting in my hotel window listening to the shepherd and his flock was unique. I will be back
Philip
Jun 01, 2025
If you want to learn a lot more about Greek history and Greece in general, his tour does that very well. You cover a lot of territory in 7 days. Our tour leader, Maria-Christina was terrific and very helpful and approachable as was Vagellis, our driver, who performed admirably. More private time at the ruins than the short amount allowed would have been appreciated. Thanks for a great trip.
Kevin
May 26, 2025
Absolutely loved our Premium Greece tour. The itinerary, accommodations, included activities, and local guides were all excellent. Eva, our tour leader, was one of the best we've had, and a wonderful group of fellow travelers and near-perfect weather helped to make this one of our favorite trips ever.
Hamza
May 25, 2025
This premium mainland Greece trip was everything I had hoped for and more. This trip is perfect for anyone with a love for history, archeology, civilization, art, and food. I read a brief history of ancient Greece by Dominic Haynes and it helped me immensely get the background/context on pretty much all the sites we visited, making the experience more enjoyable. Our tour leader (Eva) and my fellow travellers will have a special place in my heart.
Margaret
May 20, 2025
The tour was an 8 day immersion in the culture and history of Greece. We experienced everything from traditional cuisine to ouzo tasting all while learning about the history and culture of Greece including ancient myths to modern revolutions. Rugged mountains, turquoise waters and hilltop monasteries inspired a new love of all things Greek. A truly remarkable eight days that I will never forget.
Jose'
May 20, 2025
Amazing trip amazing historic towns villages.. Beautiful greece a must do.. all accomadation was 4 star or more.
Paul
May 19, 2025
The Intrepid Mainland Premium Tour was amazing. We met strangers on the first day and connected as friends by the end. I would highly recommend this tour.
Jia
May 19, 2025
Intrepid Travel made my dream of seeing Greece, my favourite country in the world, come true in the most wonderful way. Best tour operator. Must experience. Highly recommended!
Dale
May 18, 2025
An excellent trip with good itinerary, excellent leader, guides and driver leading to an interesting and stress free journey
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