Premium
Explorer
Premium Greece
4.9
Excellent
90 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 £2,802(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.
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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Nicholas
Aug 25, 2025
This was an excellent, well placed trip, ably lead by Angelina. The one let down was the quality of the hotel rooms and the failure to appropriately allocate them amonst the paying guests.
Lila
Aug 24, 2025
My trip to mainland Greece was absolutely amazing, thanks in large part to our wonderful leader, Georgia. The country itself is stunning, from its breathtaking scenery to its incredibly hospitable locals. Even as a picky eater, I found the food to be delicious and had no issues at all. The absolute highlights for me were the three hours we spent at the bee farm, the Greek history and mythology, the breathtaking hike and discovering the hidden monasteries. It was a truly divine experience. This trip would be in my top 3.
Deneb
Aug 17, 2025
This is a very well structured tour I fully recommend. You get to know Greece in a fun and comfortable way. Special thanks to our amazing tour Leader Georgia Kalimeri, who made sure everything went according to plan and made of this trip a great experience for all.
Rachel
Aug 17, 2025
I loved my trip of mainland Greece. We visited many archeological and historical sites with local guides who shared a wealth of information with us. Our tip leader Georgia and driver Spyros made were incredibly helpful and made everything so easy. I highly recommend this trip.
Suzanne
Jul 13, 2025
This was our 4th Intrepid tour and it did not disappoint. Thoroughly enjoyable tour of mainland Greece with an incredible tour leader, fantastic driver and great mix of people from various countries. We learnt so much about Greece - culture, history (recent and ancient), people, food, places. Just magical. Definitely recommend Intrepid!!
Timothy
Jun 27, 2025
A great trip covering a large part of the Greek mainland by a very well organised and knowledgeable tour guide and driver. Duration of the trip was adequate but an extra night in Nafpaktos would have been a great addition. Bus was pretty comfortable for the 10 guests. Really enjoyed the depth of knowledge of the tour guide and the included day excursions covering a wide range of subject matter.
Sarah
Jun 27, 2025
A wonderful guide, a great itinerary. Mainland Greece offers so much more than the general tourist Islands. Highly recommend this trip!
Chris
Jun 27, 2025
A great way to explore all the best parts of mainland Greece from the Mycenaean era to Ancient Greece to just after the end of the Ottoman Empire…one of the best, if not the best tours I’ve been on.
Joan
Jun 09, 2025
Highly recommend the Premium Intrepid tour of inland Greece. Very well organised and competently led by our tour leader Georgia who was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.
Elizabeth
Jun 09, 2025
A whirlwind immersion into Greek history with a fabulous mix of ruins, museums and knowledgeable local guides. Beautiful sights to see. Delicious local meals. Invigorating hikes. Great tour leader ( and driver). A very memorable week.
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