Athens Food Trips

Our guide Charlotte was the amazing...very knowledgeable, organised and efficient {a lot of coordinating transport from island to island}. Most of all she has a wonderful kind and caring personality...and managed to smile all the time!

With every trip I have done with Explore, the guides were excellent. Charlotte, the Greek island wander guide matches this excellence and then easily exceeds it. Because of how thorough, friendly and helpful she was, the trip was superb from end to end and for every detail. Even when I had free time, if I asked for information about what I planned to do, she was helpful. Every question was answered with a smile The trip itself was fantastic; a wonderful balance between tour led excursions, hikes and free time

This trip was a good introduction to Greece, the islands and the ferry system. There was a good mix of organized activities and free time for exploration. The guide went out of her way to make sure everyone had options, geared to their interests and abilities. I enjoy walking/hiking, and there was plenty of opportunity to do that along breathtaking scenery. Overall, a great trip!

This was a great tour with the right mixture of planned activities, optional activities and free time. The walks on each of the islands were a highlight - the scenery inland was just as spectacular as the coast. Our tour leader Peter was knowledgeable, supportive and fun. We had a great group too!

Erin Nedelisky is the ultimate tour director, knowledgable, kind, fun and always going above and beyond the highest expecations of travelers. She is a class act. The tour itinerary was thorough and well timed. Beyond the scheduled destinations and lodging, Erin always selected wonderful restaurants with beautiful views, delicious food and attentive service. She knows the proprietors and they know and like her. She frequently treated us with local specialties. Several of the guests traveling with our tour had very specific needs and wants. Erin always accomodated them with a smile and made related additions/errands seemless. If we could have Erin as our director for every destination, we would choose Insight Vacations over every other provider. She is that good. Driver Alexis was safe, skilled, friendly and welcoming. Especially in very challenging, tight locations, he calmly navigated in a way that amazed us all, I was never nervous for a minute. Local guide highlights: Sotiria in ancient Olympia, Jannis, the archeologist in museum was knowledgable and his enthusiasm was infectious. We went to Delos and our guide there was a younger female archeologist, very energetic, and engaging. We could have stayed there longer. The catarmaran excursion was a highlight. 22 of the 28 in our group went and we all had a wonderful time. Erin always gave us great choices for our free time, with something for everyone. My favorite lodging was in Mykonos - so much charm, interiors in very good taste, well located with a caring staff and welcoing proprietor. I liked the convenience of Santorini lodging to Fira. It's nice to have an easy walk to a town. The olive oil farm was also a highlight. Staying in Athens in the Acropolis location was great since we could walk to the museum in only a few minutes. This museum is , not to be missed. While the tour was excellent, having Erin as the tour director was the stand out. We have taken other very nice tours and expeditions, but she is beyond compare.

We got to see a lot of Greece and learn so much history and culture of the country. Erin Nedelisky was an excellent tour guide on our journey through Greece.