Guided Greece Tours

Appreciated the 3 days at each location. Not rushed, but experienced all of the highlights that we expected. Group leader was outstanding as well as the coach drivers navigating us through the cities. Hotels were also excellent. Location was great. The only suggested opportunities for improvement would be to communicate in advance the changes in the optional experiences from those that were shown in the original itinerary so that we could make better decisions regarding our free time.

The holiday was lovely. Thanos is amazing. So knowledgeable and full of information. George and Jargas were also wonderful. Food was very nice as well. I like that Thanos kept on top of the weather and wind conditions and adapted the daily plans according to that to make the most of the holiday. The accommodation was very basic, but this was very clear from the onset and information provided by Explore so one knew what to expect. The boat itself is well organised and even in the heat of the day, being on water means we had a breeze which made staying on the deck or in the langue really nice.

Collette’s tipping policy is a concern to me. Collette needs to spell out in your trip planning information how the tour guides are compensated. Is the tip or gratuity is part of their compensation or a bonus for a job well done. This was my second tour with Collette. I like the hotel accommodations and selection of activities and attractions that included. Please provide more information on the gratuity part of your tours.

The name of the tour ‘Treasures of Greece and the Islands’ really says it all! We experienced many of the iconic highlights from the breathtaking monasteries in Meteora to sunny Santorini and Mykonos, along with ancient ruins across Greece. It was a wonderful way to see beautiful Greece and learn about its rich history and culture. Our tour director was very experienced and an entertaining storyteller, which made the journey enjoyable. She was also extremely organised, which was especially valuable when we had to take the ferries for the island portion of the trip. The local experts brought the history to life at the various historical sites. Personally I found the hotels very comfortable, with friendly English speaking staff and they all had a great selection for breakfast. This was a trip of a lifetime for me so I opted for most of the additional experiences. Overall an amazing tour.

Our tour was fortunate to have a group of very kind and extremely enjoyable people to go on this amazing adventure. We all bonded quickly over our shared love of traveling and history. We had the best tour manager a team could hope to have in Dimos. He was organized, informative, fun to be around,and always had the best interest of the group in mind. We were able to experience Greece in such away that we will want to return to learn more. It would take a lifetime to truly absorb the rich history of Greece, however with this tour, we were able to obtain a wonderful sampling of what Greece has to offer. From the historic archeological sites at Olympia and Delphi to the beautiful tropical beaches of Mykonos and Santorini, this tour is a complete package. We loved every minute.

The places we went are intrinsic to the understanding of Greece and its people. Our trip was made all the better for having such a knowledgable and friendly guide. We know we wouldn't have had such an amazing experience if we'd tried to do it all ourselves.