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16 days • 3.7
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Start
Athens, Greece
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Finish
Santorini, Greece
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Trip Code
ZVPCC
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Meals
14 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners
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Transport
Private vehicle, Ferry, Taxi
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Accommodation
Hotel (11 nights), Feature stay (4 nights)
From £5,518(16 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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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 enjoy a coffee with a local monk during a Premium Exclusive Experience.
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Understand the dazzling variety of Greek produce during Exclusive Experiences, including a kitron tasting at a local distillery in Naxos, meeting with a family of beekeepers in Itea and an afternoon of wine tasting in Santorini.
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Be amazed by the magical monasteries and ancient rock pinnacles of Meteora and learn about the natural and cultural history of one of Greece's most extraordinary sights.
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Learn the secrets of Greek cuisine in Naxos during an in-depth cooking class with a local, using organic ingredients from her garden to create regional specialties which you will then enjoy for lunch.
Is this trip right for you?
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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.
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Summer temperatures in Greece can reach up to 40°C, so you will 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 to visiting during that season.
Itinerary
Delight in the best of mainland Greece and the Cycladic Islands
Embark on a 16-day Premium journey exploring very the best of mainland Greece and the Cyclades. Whether it’s tracing a path through ancient ruins in Delphi, visiting secluded monasteries high in the Meteora Valley, or watching as the sun sets over the whitewashed buildings of Santorini, this is a country where the weight of history makes its presence felt. With plenty of opportunities to mingle with the locals, savour traditional Aegean cuisine and visit the acclaimed sites, this is a complete adventure into Greece’s sun-kissed heartland.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Athens
- DAY 2Day 2 • Athens / Kalambaka
- DAY 3Day 3 • Meteora / Kalambaka
- DAY 4Day 4 • Delphi / Nafpaktos
- DAY 5Day 5 • Olympia / Dimitsana
- DAY 6Day 6 • Central Arcadia / Dimitsana
- DAY 7Day 7 • Mycynae / Nafplion / Athens
- DAY 8Day 8 • Athens
- DAY 9Day 9 • Paros
- DAY 10Day 10 • Paros
- DAY 11Day 11 • Naxos
- DAY 12Day 12 • Naxos
- DAY 13Day 13 • Naxos
- DAY 14Day 14 • Santorini
- DAY 15Day 15 • Santorini
- DAY 16Day 16 • Santorini
Inclusions
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14 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners
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Private vehicle, Ferry, Taxi
bed Accommodation
Hotel (11 nights), Feature stay (4 nights)
festival Included activities
circleAthens - Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant
circleComplimentary Arrival Transfer
circleAthens - Acropolis Archaeological Site Visit with Local Guide
circleAthens - Visit to the Temple of Olympian Zeus
circleMeteora - Hike & Monastery Visits with Local Guide
circleDelphi - Archaeological Site and Museum Visit with Local Guide
circleItea - Beekeeping Experience & Honey Tasting
circleOlympia - Archaeological Site and Museum Visit with Local Guide
circleCentral Arcadia - Lousios Valley Hike with Local Guide
circleCentral Arcadia - Philosophou Monestary Visit
circleCentral Arcadia - Prodromos Monastery Visit with Coffee & Greek Delight
circleNafplion - Ouzo Tasting
circleMycenae - Archaeological site with guide
circleParos - Highlights of Paros Half Day Island Tour with Local Guide
circleNaxos - Old Town Walk & Portara Guided Tour
circleNaxos - Cooking Class at a Local Farm
circleNaxos - Kaloxylos Olive Oil Press
circleSantorini - Caldera Hike
circleSantorini - Winery visit with tasting and food pairing
circleSantorini - Mythology and Wine experience
museum Optional activities
circleAthens - National Archaeological Museum - EUR15
circleAthens - Acropolis Museum - EUR20
circleAthens - National Gallery of Athens - EUR10
circleAthens - Numismatic Museum - EUR15
circleAthens - Half day trip to Cape Sounio - EUR55
circleMeteora - Sunset tour - EUR35
circleMeteora - Digital centre of Meteora Projection - EUR3
circleMeteora - Natural history Museum of Meteora - EUR6
circleDimitsana - Open-Air Water Power Museum - EUR4
circleAthens - Acropolis Archeological site (tickets must be booked online) - EUR30
circleParos - Catamaran Day Trip to Antiparos and Despotiko with Lunch - EUR95
circleParos - Farm Visit Tour and Tastings - EUR45
circleParos - Public Ferry from Paros to Antiparos ( Summer months RTN ticket) - EUR8
circleNaxos - Koufonissia & Rina Cave Cruise - EUR90
circleNaxos - Mykonos and Delos One Day Cruise from Naxos - EUR75
circleNaxos - Highlights Bus Tour with Free Time for Lunch at Apeiranthos - EUR35
circleSantorini - Akrotiri Archaeological site - EUR20
circleSantorini - Thira Prehistoric Museum - EUR10
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Sunday Jun 01, 2025
Monday Jun 16, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
Sunday Jun 15, 2025
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 5 spaces left
£7,035
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Sunday Jun 22, 2025
Monday Jul 07, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 7 spaces left
£6,897£5,518
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Sunday Jul 13, 2025
Monday Jul 28, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 5 spaces left
£7,018£5,965
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Sunday Aug 17, 2025
Monday Sep 01, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 8 spaces left
£6,897£5,518
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Sunday Aug 24, 2025
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 9 spaces left
£6,897£5,518
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Sunday Aug 31, 2025
Monday Sep 15, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 9 spaces left
£7,145£5,716
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Sunday Sep 07, 2025
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 4 spaces left
£7,321£6,588
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Tuesday Sep 16, 2025
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 4 spaces left
£7,541£6,786
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Sunday Sep 21, 2025
Monday Oct 06, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 4 spaces left
£7,458£6,712
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Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Wednesday Oct 15, 2025
Trip size max: 12 - 1 space left
£7,854£7,069
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Sunday May 03, 2026
Monday May 18, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 9 spaces left
£7,150
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Sunday May 10, 2026
Monday May 25, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 10 spaces left
£7,502
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Sunday May 17, 2026
Monday Jun 01, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 11 spaces left
£7,502
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Tuesday May 19, 2026
Wednesday Jun 03, 2026
Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£7,502
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Important notes
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1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
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2. 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. There are a limited number of single supplements available per trip departure. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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3. This trip is a combination of two trips. Please review the Itinerary for details of when your fellow travellers and leader will change.
Reviews (6)
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Jennifer
Sep 08, 2023
Intrepid premium- quality hotels with porterage. Small travel group using very comfortable quality tour van. Driver and tour leader outstanding in safety, assistance, local knowledge and support.Was a great trip- highly recommend
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Anna
Jul 05, 2024
The Premium Greece in Depth Tour by Intrepid was an adventure of a lifetime for us. The handpicked destinations, transportation, the guides, the history, the accommodation, the food, the local experiences, the safety & the people that we travelled with in our tour group made this an experience that we will remember fondly. Our hearts & minds are full. Thank you Intrepid.
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Alan
Jun 22, 2023
A great trip from the rugged beauty of Meteora and Dimitsana, the pretty little town of Nafplio, the historical sites of Delphi and Olympia and the individual beauty of the islands (particularly Paros). Be mindful that there may be lots of cruise ships in Santorini and hence lots of tourists in the narrow alleys to contend with. There is a pretty light itinerary on the islands which allows for individual exploration using the local buses. The hikes in Dimitsana and Santorini are certainly not for everyone!!!
Ross looked after us really well and the local guides were certainly very knowledgeable. Great trip!
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Katyana
Jun 09, 2023
Overall had a great time on this trip and would book again. The hotels at Itea and Kalambaka are of basic standard. If you like archeology you are in for a treat. Bee visit and Dimitsana were a highlight. Definitely had some amazing experiences on this trip. Maria is an excellent guide. The tour leader for the islands rushed the group for seemingly no reason. Don’t let this deter you from booking is still a great trip.
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Stephen
Jul 03, 2023
Our tour guide, Maria, was amazing! She was so knowledgeable, and personable, and helpful, and organized, and fun. She made the trip! Overall the trip was good. It would have been amazing if Intrepid didn't cheap out on a few of the hotels and the ferries.
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Larry
Jun 07, 2023
We missed half our trip from Covid with absolutely no acknowledgement or information from Intrepid. We were Home for three days before we received any notice from Intrepid.