Greece map & itineraries
Greece is synonymous for far too many with ‘sun, islands, sea’. Don’t ignore the sun-kissed archipelagos and 15,000km of coast but discover its panoply of other highlights. Glorious mountains mix stark peaks with lush alpine meadows and woods – plus dazzling snow fields in winter. There are rivers and dramatic gorges, plus quiet hiking trails as easy or difficult as you wish. Everywhere you'll find richly diverse flora and fauna. Thousands of years of colourful history place a host of legendary gods and humans amid one of the world’s finest concentrations of stupendous archaeological memories. Enjoy the sun – but explore.
Our Greece Vacations
Archaeology vacation in Greece
A small-group archaeology tour of Greece
From
€1250
8 days
ex flights
Cyclades walking vacations in Greece
A gently active vacation in the Cyclades
From
US $1475 to US $1675
8 days
ex flights
Laconia biking vacation in Greece
A fantastic seaside biking tour in south Peloponnese!
From
€740 to €800
8 days
ex flights
Liveaboard diving and sailing vacation in Greece
Combine a sailing and diving adventure in the Greek islands
From
£697 to £812
7 days
ex flights
Luxury Greek Island vacation
Organic country estate by the sea on Greek island of Ithaca
From
€2495 to €4950
per week (sleeps 4-6)
Cyclades hiking vacation, Greece
Walk ancient paths and enjoy stunning Cycladic sceneries
From
£592 to £640
7 days
ex flights
Naxos and the small Cyclades walking vacation, Greece
Walk and discover Naxos and the unspoilt Small Cyclades
From
£592 to £914
10 days
ex flights
Hiking vacation in the West Cyclades, Greece
Walk & explore the authentic Serifos, Sifnos & Milos islands
From
£592 to £914
10 days
ex flights
Multi activity vacation in Greece
A multi activity vacation in Greece
From
€720 to €860
8 days
ex flights
Sailing vacation in Greece, Mykonos to Santorini
The boat, the beach and inviting Greek villages
From
US $1662 to US $1812
8 days
ex flights
Greece biking vacation, archaeology tour
Discover Greek history and the Greek seaside beauty by bike!
From
€735
8 days
ex flights
Sailing vacation in the Aegean Sea
Uninhabited islands in a 6 person boat
From
£520 to £635
7 days
ex flights
Greece yoga vacation
Yoga vacation in unspoilt Pelion, Greece by the sea
From
£790
7 days
ex flights
Peloponnese vacation, cultural tour in Greece
Varied historical sight seeing of the northern Peloponnese
From
US $2200
13 days
ex flights
Cyclades sailing & walking vacation in Greece
Combine a sailing & hiking adventure around the Cyclades
From
£685 to £759
7 days
ex flights
Kefalonia, Lefkada & Ithaki hiking vacation
Walk with us and explore the lush, green Ionian islands
From
£697 to £1112
10 days
ex flights
Greek biking vacation
Superb cycling from Athens around mainland Greece
From
US $1935 to US $2015
8 days
ex flights
Nutritional food vacation in the Peloponnese
Cook delicious food for longevity and to eradicate illness.
From
£735 to £845
5 days
ex flights
Greek Islands tour
Explore the very best of Greece with stunning scenery
From
US $1850 to US $2130
15 days
ex flights
Peloponnese highlights tour, 8 days
The most complete round trip of the Peloponnese
From
€999
8 days
ex flights
Luxury gulet cruise in the Aegean
5 star services while cruising the Greek Islands in luxury
From
£945 to £1179
8 days
ex flights
Walking vacation in Crete
Hike the Samaria Gorge and enjoy the beaches and simple life
From
US $1080
8 days
ex flights
Greece hiking vacation, Kythnos
Hiking vacation on Kythnos, a beautiful Greek island in the Cyclades group
From
€350
6 days
ex flights
Greece sailing vacation, Saronic coast
You don't have to be Homer to know it will be a blast!
From
€670
8 days
ex flights
Pilates wellness retreat in Greece
Pilates and Wellness Vacation in Pelion, Greece
From
£790
7 days
ex flights
Northern Greece hiking vacation
Hiking&culture tour Thessaloniki,Meteors,Olympus,Chalcidice
From
€1156 to €1393
8 days
ex flights
Greece in 10 days small group vacation
A complete tour of Greece in 10 days
From
€1650
10 days
ex flights
Greek Islands bicycling and sailing vacation
Bicycle and sail around the Cyclades Greek Islands
From
US $2295
8 days
ex flights
Motorcycle tour of Greece
Ride in Greece and learn about the cradle of civilization
From
€2949
11 days
ex flights
1. Arkadia
2. Athens
3. Crete
4. The Cyclades
5. Delphi & Parnassos National Park
6. Ithaca
7. Lefkada
8. Meteora
9. Mycenae / Epidaurus / Nafplio
10. Mystra / Sparta
11. Northern Pindos
12. Thessaloniki & Mt Olympus
2. Athens
3. Crete
4. The Cyclades
5. Delphi & Parnassos National Park
6. Ithaca
7. Lefkada
8. Meteora
9. Mycenae / Epidaurus / Nafplio
10. Mystra / Sparta
11. Northern Pindos
12. Thessaloniki & Mt Olympus
Arkadia
1. Arkadia
Few places give their name to dream visions but this central Peloponnese mountain-ringed enclave inspired the poetic ‘Arcadia’ as an idealised unspoiled wilderness. And fairly so. Atmospheric medieval villages dot wooded hills, shady valleys and lush meadows, while gorgeous monasteries cluster in the magnificent Lousios Gorge. There’s even 100km of unspoilt coast around the pretty town of Kiveri. Sounds idyllic to us.
Athens
2. Athens
Once the heart of Ancient Greece, Athens itself has an unfortunately pretty grubby air, but the grandeur of its archaeological sites can never be diminished. There are few tall buildings allowed in Athens, so that famous view of Acropolis Hill is never obscured. Then there are the ancient theatres of Herodes Atticus and Dionysus, the Arch of Hadrian and the Temple of Zeus. A day in Athens at the start or end of your trip is always rewarding.
Crete
3. Crete
Friendly and spirited, Crete distils Greece into one sun-baked island. The scenery blends hills carpeted with olive groves and vineyards with dramatic mountains split by epic clefts like the Samaria Gorge, and sublime beaches backed by welcoming tavernas. Add a panoply of history from the majestic ancient Minoan Palace of Knossos to memories of Venetian, Byzantine, Moorish and Ottoman settlers once drawn here too.
The Cyclades
4. The Cyclades
The Cyclades offer a meze of Greek charms. On Naxos, walk the orchard-filled Tragea Valley and scale the chain's highest peak, flanked by tiny hamlets. Traverse the unforgettable volcanic caldera on Santorini, or ancient paths across Paros and Syros from virgin cove to virgin cove. Nature abounds - from Natura 2000 havens like Amorgos and Koufonisia to dolphins, seals and turtles accompanying inter-island sailing.
Delphi & Parnassos National Park
5. Delphi & Parnassos National Park
For 1500 years, rulers and pilgrims came to Delphi to hear Apollo's fateful prophecies in a temple by precipitous cliffs on Mt Parnassos, and the majestic ruins still exude spiritual power. Today, activity pilgrims climb the adjacent Parnassos National Park or stride along trails through scented woodland of juniper and fir and alpine meadows, overflown by vultures and eagles.
Ithaca
6. Ithaca
Tiny off-the-beaten-track Ithaca ranks high in myth as the beloved island home of Odysseus – plus the cave of nymphs where he reputedly hid plunder after the epic return from Troy chronicled by Homer. Gorgeous shingle coves like Minimata, Gidaki and Sarakiniko are backed by pines, cypress and olives, set against tumbling mountains concealing peaceful valleys and quiet hiking paths.
Lefkada
7. Lefkada
A green Ionian island jewel, Lefkada's tracery of ancient footpaths brings walkers to traditional mountain and coastal villages, the wildlife-rich ancient oak Skaros forest, plus valleys watered by falls and natural springs. Its eponymous main town sits on the Gira lagoon, alive with flamingos and penguins. A west coast beach voted the best in the Med (Egremni) is icing on the lovely cake.
Meteora
8. Meteora
Meteora boasts UNESCO World Heritage status, a giant rocky forest of surreal pinnacles topped by ancient monasteries once reachable only by rope ladders (there are steps now!). Medieval monks fled Turkish invaders to pray here in cave chapels – but today Meteora draws hikers and rock-climbers to pointy-up bits with names like Devil's Tower, Iron Edge and the Corner of Madness.
Mycenae / Epidaurus / Nafplio
9. Mycenae / Epidaurus / Nafplio
The 3,500-year-old ruins of Mycenae - home of Agamemnon – offer mountain views and a fine museum, while the sweeping auditorium at nearby Epidaurus is a cradle of Western drama, wrapped in low hills and groves. The lovely seaside town of Nafplio, meanwhile, was modern Greece’s first capital, laced with memories of Venetian rule – take a boat to the bay's island fort.
Mystra / Sparta
10. Mystra / Sparta
Sparta was home to ancient Greece's fiercest warriors, famed for the epic stand of 300 against thousands of Persians at the Battle of Thermopylae – commemorated with a giant statue at the nearby battle site. The city itself also boasts an impressive acropolis in the lee of the Peloponnese's highest mountain. Mystras, meanwhile, is a Byzantine hillside beauty filled with ravishing churches and monasteries.
Northern Pindos
11. Northern Pindos
One of southern Europe's great wildernesses, the mountains of this northeastern National Park are bountiful wildlife enclaves, centred on the Valia Kalda valley. It's Greece's best spot to track brown bears plus lynx, wild cat, wolves and marten amid forests of black pine and beech percolated by mountain streams full of otters. Up above, various eagles share airspace with the lovely shore lark.
Thessaloniki & Mt Olympus
12. Thessaloniki & Mt Olympus
Athenians may disagree but lots of Greeks rate their 'second city' far pleasanter than the capital. Compact and friendly, Thessaloniki's cosmopolitan vibe comes with 2,500 years of Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman memories, fine museums and a waterfront lined with sundowner spots. It’s also a base to visit the monasteries of Athos plus Mt Olympus – Greece’s highest peak, and reputed home of ancient gods.
Our top Greece Vacation
Archaeology vacation in Greece
A small-group archaeology tour of Greece
From
€1250
8 days
ex flights
Small group travel:
2019: 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct
2019: 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct
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Greece travel times
The following times give you a rough idea of the travel times between the main attractions in Greece.
Athens – Thessaloniki: 5 ¼ hours by train
Nafplio to Mycenae (Pelopponese): 35 minutes by car
Athens to Delphi: 3 hours by bus/car
Base of Mt Olympus (Prionia) to summit: 6 hours on foot
Fira – Oia (Santorini): 3 hours on foot
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Photo credits: [Page banner: Alex Antoniadis] [Arkadia: Franco Pecchio]
[Athens: Ryan Spencer]
[Crete: _dChris]
[The Cyclades: Tom Grimbert]
[Delphi & Parnassos National Park: tacowitte]
[Ithaca: SPolykalas]
[Lefkada: Alf van Beem]
[Meteora: Sorin Cicos]
[Mycenae / Epidaurus / Nafplio: Sharon Mollerus]
[Mystra / Sparta: Ronny Siegel]
[Northern Pindos: JuVlai]
[Thessaloniki & Mt Olympus: Cristo Vlahos]
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