Embark on an unforgettable 7-day tour that takes you deep into the heart of Classical Greece. Begin in Athens, exploring the magnificent Acropolis and its iconic landmarks. Journey through the mythical Peloponnese to the UNESCO site of Mycenae, home of the legendary Agamemnon, and visit the ancient theater of Epidaurus. Discover the birthplace of the Olympic Games at Olympia, then travel to the spiritual center of the ancient world at Delphi. Your adventure culminates at the breathtaking Meteora, where monasteries cling to colossal rock formations, before returning to Athens. This is more than a tour; it’s a timeless odyssey through the history, legends, and stunning landscapes of Greece.
Embark on an immersive 5-day journey through the heart of ancient Greece. Your adventure begins in Athens, where you'll witness the grandeur of the Golden Age by visiting the Acropolis, the Parthenon, and other historic landmarks. Continue on to the legendary site of Delphi to explore the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo, then travel through picturesque villages nestled in the mountains. The tour culminates with a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Meteora, a breathtaking landscape of unique rock formations topped with ancient monasteries. This exceptional journey seamlessly blends history, mythology, and natural beauty, offering an unforgettable glimpse into the soul of Greece.
Travel through the stunning landscape of mainland Greece on this 7-day tour of ancient sites and scenic beauty. Explore Athens and its iconic Acropolis before heading to the Peloponnese to see Epidaurus and the ruins of Mycenae. Discover Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games, and the sacred sanctuary of Delphi. The journey continues to Meteora, where centuries-old monasteries sit atop towering rock pillars, with a brief stop at historic Thermopylae on the return to Athens. A captivating blend of history, legend, and dramatic landscapes.
Our tour was well planned with variety and interesting points of interest. Everything was done top notch. Travel Director was amazing. Had incredible knowledge, and was so personable and the driver provided us with safe transportation. Thank you for making our vacation so special.
Embark on a magnificent 10-day journey that seamlessly blends the ancient wonders of mainland Greece with the iconic beauty of the Greek Islands. Begin in Athens, exploring the legendary Acropolis and its historical treasures. Travel through the Peloponnese to discover Mycenae, the birthplace of the Olympic Games at Olympia, and the mythical center of the world at Delphi. Your adventure reaches new heights at the gravity-defying monasteries of Meteora. The final leg of your trip takes you to the breathtaking volcanic island of Santorini, where you can relax on unique beaches and explore its stunning caldera. This comprehensive tour offers an unparalleled deep dive into Greece's rich history and natural splendor.
This short 7-day Greece tour provides a great introduction to Athens and some of the surrounding highlights from ancient Greek history as well as getting a taste for the country's spectacular coastal and mountain scenery. We start with a tour of Athens itself, taking in the ancient sites of the Acropolis and some of modern Athens below as well. Next we head west towards Mycenea with several stops and some scenic coastal scenery along the way. Our guide will provide explanations about Greek history and mythology, relating them to the places you're visiting. Its an amazing feeling seeing the actual places where heroes and heroines from mythology played out their stories.
Our next stop is Olympia, birthplace of the Olympics and more ancient sites, before we head back towards Athens with a stop to tour the temples and ruins at Delphi on the way.
This is a group tour that runs weekly all year round, staying in comfortable hotels at around the 4-star level. We can also arrange the tour privately if you would prefer not to join a group.
Discover the beauty and history of Greece with an unforgettable journey through Athens, Delphi, and the stunning landscapes of the Peloponnese. Experience the ancient ruins of Olympia, the mystical Oracle of Delphi, and the breathtaking monasteries of Meteora. Dive into Greek culture with local culinary delights, guided archaeological tours, and charming traditional villages. Perfect for history enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike, this unique travel adventure offers a rich blend of historical exploration and cultural immersion in Greece.
Embark on your own grand tour of discovery on this 10-day journey of Greece, taking us from ancient Athens to Thessaloniki through the sanctuaries, monasteries, monuments, and stunning landscapes at the heart of this cradle of Western civilization.
My experience with G Adventures was absolutely incredible. This was my first time travelling and I couldn?t have asked for a better way to do it. As a female solo traveller, I found that G Adventures was a great way to travel while creating friendships and feeling safe. The CEOs are absolutely phenomenal and add so much value to travelling, especially if you don?t know too much about the destinations you?re travelling to. Everything is so well organised and coordinated. Can?t wait for my next G trip.
I highly recommend this tour and I had so much fun along the way making new friends and having so many fun experiences. Our guide Ollie was absolutely exceptional and made the tour run so seamlessly. If you are looking for a stress free way to travel definitely use G Adventures for your next trip.
Discover the treasures of the Balkans and Transylvania on this immersive 19 day adventure packed with the perfect mix of charm, culture, history, architecture and scenery. Go back in time to a world of Saxon villages and hilltop citadels in Transylvania as you delve into the myths and legends of Dracula. Bathe in the turquoise waters of the sun-drenched Adriatic coast. Witness the incredible ancient ruins of Athens. Experience the quirky and historical capital cities of Sofia, Skopje, Tirana and Belgrade. Uncover the hidden gems and wonders of Transylvania and the Balkans on this ultimate adventure!
This 15-day tour takes you on an unforgettable journey through the historic lands of Turkey and Greece. Culture, history, philosophy, mythology, religion, politics, architecture - these two countries were, and still are, both incredibly important and influential in these fields.
You will visit many famous landmarks and sites on your tour, seeing ancient ruins and half-buried civilisations, temples of Greek gods and statues of legendary warriors, iconic buildings and fascinating natural spectacles. Highlights include Istanbul’s Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, the mythical landscape of Cappadocia, the travertines of Pamukkale, Athens with its many attractions, and numerous ancient temples of the Greek gods.
History and legend will become your reality as you traverse these famed lands over two amazing weeks.