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Premium Greece in Depth
16 days • 3.7
3.5
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6 reviews
16 days
Start
Athens, Greece
Finish
Santorini, Greece
Trip Code
ZVPCC
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
14 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Ferry, Taxi
Accommodation
Hotel (11 nights), Feature stay (4 nights)
From £5,518(16 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 enjoy a coffee with a local monk during a Premium Exclusive Experience.
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.
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.
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?
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 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.
Inclusions
Meals
14 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Ferry, Taxi
Accommodation
Hotel (11 nights), Feature stay (4 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
Paros - Highlights of Paros Half Day Island Tour with Local Guide
Naxos - Old Town Walk & Portara Guided Tour
Naxos - Cooking Class at a Local Farm
Naxos - Kaloxylos Olive Oil Press
Santorini - Caldera Hike
Santorini - Winery visit with tasting and food pairing
Santorini - Mythology and Wine experience
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
Athens - Acropolis Archeological site (tickets must be booked online) - EUR30
Paros - Catamaran Day Trip to Antiparos and Despotiko with Lunch - EUR95
Paros - Farm Visit Tour and Tastings - EUR45
Paros - Public Ferry from Paros to Antiparos ( Summer months RTN ticket) - EUR8
Naxos - Koufonissia & Rina Cave Cruise - EUR90
Naxos - Mykonos and Delos One Day Cruise from Naxos - EUR75
Naxos - Highlights Bus Tour with Free Time for Lunch at Apeiranthos - EUR35
Santorini - Akrotiri Archaeological site - EUR20
Santorini - Thira Prehistoric Museum - EUR10
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Important notes
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.
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. 
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
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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