Classical Greece and the Greek Islands | 14 Days / 13 Nights
14-Day Greece Tour: Athens, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora, Mykonos, Santorini & Crete
Discover the highlights of mainland Greece and three of its most popular islands on a fully arranged 14-day journey. Explore the Acropolis, Ancient Olympia and Delphi, admire the monasteries of Meteora, and experience the distinctive character of Mykonos, Santorini and Crete.
This program combines guided sightseeing, private transfers, island travel and time to explore at your own pace.
✔️ Destinations: Athens • Corinth Canal • Epidaurus • Nafplio • Mycenae • Olympia • Delphi • Kalambaka • Meteora • Mykonos • Santorini • Crete
✔️ Overnights: Athens (4) • Olympia area (1) • Delphi area (1) • Kalambaka (1) • Mykonos (2) • Santorini (2) • Crete (2)
✔️ Accommodation: Selected 4-star hotels with daily breakfast
✔️ Tour type: Tailor-made tour combining private transfers, guided group sightseeing and free time
✔️ Price: On request, according to travel dates, hotel selection and availability
Tour at a Glance
| Day | Program | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrival in Athens | Athens |
| 2 | Athens city tour, Acropolis and Acropolis Museum | Athens |
| 3 | Corinth Canal, Epidaurus, Nafplio and Mycenae | Olympia area |
| 4 | Ancient Olympia and journey to Delphi | Delphi area |
| 5 | Delphi and journey to Kalambaka | Kalambaka |
| 6 | Meteora monasteries and return to Athens | Athens |
| 7 | Ferry from Athens to Mykonos | Mykonos |
| 8 | Mykonos at leisure | Mykonos |
| 9 | Ferry from Mykonos to Santorini | Santorini |
| 10 | Santorini caldera cruise | Santorini |
| 11 | Ferry from Santorini to Crete | Crete |
| 12 | Knossos Palace and Heraklion | Crete |
| 13 | Flight from Crete to Athens | Athens |
| 14 | Departure from Athens | — |
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Athens
Welcome to Greece! Upon arrival at Athens International Airport, meet your driver and enjoy a private transfer to your hotel.
After check-in, the remainder of the day is free to relax or begin exploring Athens. Stroll through the historic Plaka neighborhood, enjoy a Greek dinner and take in your first views of the illuminated Acropolis.
Overnight: Athens
Day 2: Athens City Tour, Acropolis & Acropolis Museum
After breakfast, join a guided tour of Athens and discover the city’s most important landmarks.
Visit the Acropolis, home to the magnificent Parthenon, and continue to the Acropolis Museum, where archaeological treasures reveal the history of ancient Athens.
During your tour, see important landmarks such as the Panathenaic Stadium, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Syntagma Square and the Greek Parliament.
The afternoon is free to explore Athens at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Athens
Day 3: Athens – Corinth Canal – Epidaurus – Nafplio – Mycenae – Olympia
After breakfast, depart Athens on a guided journey through the Peloponnese.
Stop at the Corinth Canal, which connects the Aegean and Ionian seas, before continuing to Epidaurus. Here, visit the ancient theater, celebrated for its remarkable acoustics.
Continue to picturesque Nafplio, one of Greece’s most attractive seaside towns, for a short stop. Then travel to Mycenae, an important center of ancient Greek civilization, and visit the archaeological site, including the Lion Gate and royal tombs.
In the afternoon, continue to the Olympia area for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Overnight: Olympia area
Day 4: Ancient Olympia – Delphi
After breakfast, visit Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games.
Explore the archaeological site and museum with your guide and learn about the ancient sanctuary and its importance in Greek history.
Continue through the countryside toward the Delphi area. Enjoy dinner at your hotel and a relaxing evening.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Overnight: Delphi area
Day 5: Delphi – Kalambaka
This morning, discover Delphi, once regarded as the center of the ancient world.
Visit the Sanctuary of Apollo and the Delphi Archaeological Museum, where you can admire the famous bronze Charioteer of Delphi and other important artifacts.
After the visit, journey north through central Greece to Kalambaka, the town at the foot of the remarkable Meteora rock formations.
Enjoy dinner and overnight in the Kalambaka area.
Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Overnight: Kalambaka
Day 6: Meteora Monasteries – Return to Athens
After breakfast, visit Meteora, one of Greece’s most impressive landscapes and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Admire the monasteries perched on enormous rock formations and visit selected monasteries, subject to their opening schedules. Your guide will introduce you to their history, religious significance and centuries-old traditions.
After the visit, begin your journey back to Athens. Enjoy the evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Athens
Please note: Meteora monastery visits involve steps and uneven surfaces. Appropriate clothing is required to enter the monasteries.
Day 7: Athens – Mykonos
Depending on the ferry departure time, enjoy breakfast before your private transfer to the port of Piraeus.
Board your ferry to Mykonos. Upon arrival, meet your driver and transfer privately to your hotel.
The remainder of the day is free to discover Mykonos Town, with its whitewashed lanes, colorful waterfront, famous windmills and Little Venice.
Meals: Breakfast, subject to the departure time
Overnight: Mykonos
Day 8: Mykonos at Leisure
Enjoy a full day at leisure on the island of Mykonos.
Relax by the sea, explore the island’s villages or spend more time discovering Mykonos Town. You may also choose an optional excursion to the archaeological island of Delos, a private island tour or a beach experience.
Optional activities can be arranged at an additional cost.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Mykonos
Day 9: Mykonos – Santorini
After breakfast, enjoy a private transfer to the port and board your ferry to Santorini.
On arrival, meet your driver and transfer privately to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or begin exploring this spectacular volcanic island.
Visit Fira or Oia, enjoy views over the caldera and watch the sunset over the Aegean Sea.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Santorini
Day 10: Santorini Caldera Cruise
Experience Santorini from the sea on an included shared caldera cruise.
Depending on the selected cruise and weather conditions, your sailing may include views of the volcanic islands, swimming stops and the dramatic cliffs of the caldera. A meal is included on board.
The exact route, departure time and cruise details will be confirmed with your quotation.
Meals: Breakfast and meal on board
Overnight: Santorini
Day 11: Santorini – Crete
Enjoy breakfast before your private transfer to Santorini port.
Board your ferry to Heraklion, Crete. Upon arrival, meet your driver and transfer privately to your hotel in the Heraklion area.
The rest of the day is free to explore Heraklion’s lively streets and waterfront or relax at your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Heraklion area, Crete
Day 12: Knossos Palace & Heraklion
After breakfast, discover one of Crete’s most important archaeological treasures on a guided visit to the Palace of Knossos.
Learn about the Minoan civilization and the legends associated with King Minos, the labyrinth and the Minotaur.
Continue to Heraklion Archaeological Museum, where important Minoan objects and artworks help bring the island’s ancient history to life.
The rest of the day is free to explore Heraklion, enjoy Cretan cuisine or relax by the sea.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Heraklion area, Crete
Day 13: Crete – Athens
After breakfast, enjoy free time before your private transfer to Heraklion Airport.
Take a domestic flight to Athens. On arrival, meet your driver and transfer privately to your hotel.
Enjoy your final evening in the Greek capital.
Meals: Breakfast, subject to the departure time
Overnight: Athens
Day 14: Departure from Athens
After breakfast, meet your driver for your private transfer to Athens International Airport for your departure flight.
We hope you leave Greece with wonderful memories and look forward to welcoming you again.
Meals: Breakfast, subject to the departure time
What’s Included
Accommodation and Meals
- 13 nights’ accommodation in selected 4-star hotels or similar:
- 4 nights in Athens
- 1 night in the Olympia area
- 1 night in the Delphi area
- 1 night in Kalambaka
- 2 nights in Mykonos
- 2 nights in Santorini
- 2 nights in the Heraklion area of Crete
- Daily breakfast, subject to departure times.
- Three dinners during the mainland tour.
- One meal on board the Santorini caldera cruise.
Transfers and Transportation
- Private arrival, departure, airport and port transfers with an English-speaking driver, by Mercedes or similar vehicle appropriate for the number of travelers.
- Transportation during the guided mainland tour.
- Economy-class ferry ticket from Piraeus to Mykonos.
- Economy-class ferry ticket from Mykonos to Santorini.
- Economy-class ferry ticket from Santorini to Heraklion.
- One-way economy-class domestic flight from Heraklion to Athens, with baggage allowance as specified in your quotation.
Sightseeing and Services
- Meet & Greet service and tour briefing by an English-speaking representative.
- Guided Athens city tour, including the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum.
- Four-day guided mainland tour to Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora, with stops at the Corinth Canal and Nafplio.
- Shared Santorini caldera cruise.
- Guided visit to Knossos Palace and Heraklion Archaeological Museum.
- Entrance fees to the sites, museums and monasteries included in the guided itinerary.
- Applicable taxes for the included services, as confirmed in your quotation.
What’s Not Included
- International flights.
- Meals and drinks not specifically mentioned.
- Optional tours and activities.
- Hotel climate resilience fees, if payable locally.
- Tips and gratuities.
- Hotel porterage.
- Personal expenses and travel insurance.
- Any service not specifically mentioned in the “What’s Included” section.
Departures & Customization
This program can be tailored to your preferred travel dates, hotel category and personal interests. Private guided tours, additional activities and alternative hotel categories can be arranged upon request.
Ferry routes, mainland tour departures, flight schedules and the Santorini cruise are subject to seasonal operation, weather and availability. If a listed service is unavailable on your travel dates, we will propose a suitable alternative before confirming your quotation.
Request Your Personal Quotation
To prepare your offer, please send us:
- Your preferred travel dates.
- The number of travelers and required rooms.
- Your preferred hotel category: 3-star, 4-star or 5-star.
- Any special interests, accessibility requirements or additional services.
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