Discover the Hidden Gems of the Balkans — A Fascinating Journey through unexplored beauty and history.Starting from Athens, the capital of Greece, we will take the scenic route through the plains of Beotia before arriving in Delphi, known around ancient Greece as 'the navel of the world'. A town with strong ties to antiquity due to the presence of the famous Oracle, whose ruins still stand proudly. A sacred place for ancient Greeks, as they consulted the great Oracle before every major war campaign. Afterwards, you will travel to Kalambaka, a cozy town in central Greece, sitting right next to Meteora, an incredible spectacle or massive rock pillars rising up from a valley to form a truly rare sight. On top of the pillars, Byzantine monasteries have stood for centuries, adding yet another layer to the sense of wonder that fills any visitor. Then you dill drive to Eastern Greece Thessaloniki, Drama, Kavala and end up in Sofia to visit the capital of Balkans, Sofia. A 7-day tour to discover most iconic locations in Greece and Bulgaria. How can you say no to a tour like that?Make the smart choice and book today!Important Trip Notes:We can combine your trip with Bucarest or to Dubrovnik or to Tirana extensions . Please advise during your booking.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
In this small group tour, you will learn how to cook traditional Greek dishes with the assistance of an experienced cooking instructor.
Get to know the wonderful world of Mediterranean cuisine - the herbs, the fresh vegetables, the choice meats that we always use and learn the basics on how to prepare a full Greek Sunday dinner with easy to follow recipes you can use to impress your guests when you get back home.
The best part at the end of the course, after you have successfully prepared a meal fit for a king under the constant guidance of your cooking instructor, is enjoying the meal you have helped to prepare with a glass of wine under the Acropolis!
Menus will vary according to season and available fresh produces in local markets but they usually consist of 3-4 starters, salads and a main course.
Join us in this delightful hands-on cooking lesson and dinner and discover the local culture through gastronomy.
Cooking classes
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Find me... sipping coffee in sunlit squares in Athens, paddling through turquoise bays in Fethiye, nibbling flaky banitsa in Sofia’s winding streets, and weaving through Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar.
Explorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
I had the best time on the Sail & Swim Greece tour! It has been the highlight of my travels.
A special shout out to Maria and the crew. They were friendly, relaxed, hospitable and fun! Great people.
Explorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Embark on a Greek island hopping adventure, bouncing between Greece’s major islands, where you’ll immerse yourself in Greece’s wonderful sea, sun, and sumptuous culture. Villages, volcanoes, tzatziki for days and enough pretty coves to put glowing hearts in your eyes. Speedboat safaris and Star Wars sunsets, anyone? The best part is? You can live the Contiki dream with a fellow group of 35 to 45s.
Hit up magical Mykonos, perky Paros and saucy Santorini in this sun-soaked 8-day Greek island extravaganza. Marvel at the natural and human-made architecture, from coves to cobblestones. Villages and volcanoes await, and you’ll have plenty of time to explore Greece’s most famous islands. The best part is? You can live the Contiki dream with a fellow group of 35 to 45s.
I had an amazing time. Both trip managers were wonderful, super helpful and lots of fun. I really enjoyed all the places we went and the activities. Going in May was definitely a good idea, the weather was warm but not too hot and the crowds were an okay size.
I summed it up in my comments about my two awesome CEOs, Oliver and Vas, but I would just like just like to add that this was my first trip with G Adventures, and (fingers crossed) definitely not my last! Greece is a beautiful, complex, and diverse country, and I'm so grateful to have experienced it through this tour. Exploring the lush forests of Corfu, seeing the ancient ruins in Athens, walking through a village in Naousa, Paros, visiting the beaches of Ios, and of course, the ending in the iconic town of Fira in Santorini, all of these incredible experiences and memories were only enhanced by my CEOs, and my travel groups. I honestly couldn't ask for more out of a trip. To this day, I'm still a little amazed that I got to experience it at all. What a gift!
Explorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Overall I really enjoyed it and would highly recommend it to everyone! Having everything organised for you, getting unique tips from your CEO to make the most of your trip and historical context from them of where you are and what's around you, and enjoying it with a group of new friends is the perfect combo! The only downside was my experience at Stalis Hotel unfortunately.
Explorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers