Our mainland Greece vacations & tours
Over 80 percent of Greece is mainland, but most visitors head to Athens and then skip the rest of the peninsular country entirely in favour of one of its many islands. They’re missing the glorious beaches of the Peloponnese peninsula; Mount Olympus, Meteroa and the mainland’s mountainous regions; historic cities like Thessaloniki; and national parks, like Parnassus and Northern Pindos. They’re also missing an opportunity to find some real peace and quiet away from the crowds. Our mainland Greece vacations are not mainstream – rather, expect to go off the beaten track by bike in Messinia, Mani and Monemvasia, partake in a wellness retreat, or try the South Pelion walking trail. You’ll find it quiet and beautiful – and rewarding, too.
Our top Mainland Greece vacations
Greece cultural vacation
From
€1690
8 days
ex flights
More than a journey in ancient & byzantine Greek History!
Tailor made
Peloponnese family activity vacation in Greece
From
€930 to €1020
8 days
ex flights
Ultimate family multi activity vacation in Greece
Small group2026: 15 Aug, 22 Aug, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 19 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 10 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct
Greek biking vacation
From
US $2790 to US $3300
8 days
ex flights
Superb cycling from Athens around mainland Greece
Small group2026: 6 Sep, 13 Sep, 4 Oct, 2027: 18 Apr, 9 May, 16 May, 6 Jun, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 21 Sep, 3 Oct, 2028: 16 Apr, 7 May, 14 May, 4 Jun, 3 Sep, 10 Sep, 19 Sep, 1 Oct
Laconia biking vacation in Greece
From
€490 to €880
8 days
ex flights
A fantastic seaside biking tour in south Peloponnese!
Tailor made
Guided cycling vacation in Southern Peloponnese, Greece
From
€1960
8 days
ex flights
Explore the south Peloponnesian coast by bike
Tailor made
Greece mainland and islands tour
From
US $4871 to US $6495
15 days
ex flights
The best of Greece's mainland and islands, in one trip
Small group2026: 22 Aug, 12 Sep, 16 Sep, 2027: 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 8 May, 12 May, 15 May, 22 May, 26 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 25 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 8 Sep, 11 Sep, 15 Sep, 18 Sep, 22 Sep, 25 Sep, 29 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 2028: 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 6 May, 10 May, 13 May, 20 May, 24 May, 27 May, 3 Jun, 10 Jun, 17 Jun, 24 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 29 Jul, 5 Aug, 12 Aug ...
Greece yoga vacation
From
£990
7 days
ex flights
Yoga vacation by the sea in unspoilt Lefokastro Pelion Greece
Small group2026: 6 Sep
Budget mainland Greece tour
From
€1470
7 days
ex flights
Explore Greece, living the true life of the Greek people!
Tailor made
Mainland Greece tour
From
US $2268 to US $2630
8 days
ex flights
Dig beneath the surface of history with this tour of Greece
Small group2026: 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 12 Sep, 16 Sep, 19 Sep, 23 Sep, 17 Oct, 4 Nov, 2027: 20 Feb, 27 Mar, 3 Apr, 17 Apr, 24 Apr, 8 May, 12 May, 15 May, 22 May, 26 May, 29 May, 5 Jun, 12 Jun, 19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul, 17 Jul, 31 Jul, 7 Aug, 14 Aug, 21 Aug, 25 Aug, 28 Aug, 4 Sep, 8 Sep, 11 Sep, 15 Sep, 18 Sep, 22 Sep, 25 Sep, 29 Sep, 2 Oct, 9 Oct, 16 Oct, 23 Oct, 3 Nov, 20 Nov, 11 Dec, 2028: 19 Feb, 25 Mar, 1 Apr, 15 Apr, 22 Apr ...
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Mainland Greece map & highlights
Travel writers come out in a cold sweat when it comes to describing mainland Greece vacations. There are only so many superlatives out there, and a limited amount of words for blue. We are going to take the laconic approach, from the Greek of course, defined as ‘describing something in few words’. The etymology of this word comes from Laconia, one of our mainland Greece highlights in fact, where the native Spartans were said to be men of few words. And who needs words when you look up at the Mount Olympus, the ancient theatre at Epidavros or out across the infinity pool that is the Aegean.
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Delphi & Parnassus National Park
2. Laconia
3. Mount Olympus
4. Northern Pindos
5. Pelion Peninsula
6. Peloponnese Peninsula
2. Laconia
3. Mount Olympus
4. Northern Pindos
5. Pelion Peninsula
6. Peloponnese Peninsula
Delphi & Parnassus National Park
1. Delphi & Parnassus National Park
We love offering a natural and cultural combo on our vacations, and this region is one that tickles both the wild and wonderful. Rulers and pilgrims came to hear Apollo’s oracle at Delphi, the temple way up on the mountainous cliffs of Mount Parnassus. Now you can hear the eagles and vultures soar above the juniper trees, as you hike through the Pleisto valley or along the Plain of Itea.
Laconia
2. Laconia
As if the Peloponnese wasn’t pretty enough, it has two more picture perfect peninsulas protruding off it into the Med. With heritage heaving Sparta as its capital and Byzantine cities of Mystras and Monemvassia, swap culture for coast with turquoise fringed fishing towns such as Gytheio and Elia. And then in that Greek tragedy way, Agia Marina’s Petrified Forest and the sunken ancient city of Pavlopetri are epic.
Mount Olympus
3. Mount Olympus
Apart from its mythical stature, it is the highest mountain in Greece at 2,917m. That is the main peak of Mytikas, but it also has over 50 peaks on or around it, is the center piece of the eponymous national park and an all round heavenly hiking hub. It’s not all peaks and summits though. Walking through Enipeas Gorge a must, as is packing your swimsuit, with waterfalls and river pools en route.
Northern Pindos
4. Northern Pindos
Wild, northern Greece is unknown to many, as is the fact that it is home to brown bears, lynx and wolves, in the black pine and beech forests of this mountainous region, all protected by the Northern Pindos National Park. Right up near the Albanian border, wildlife watching here isn’t just on land, with eagles and vultures up above, and mountain streams full of otters.
Pelion Peninsula
5. Pelion Peninsula
Oh yawn, another pretty peninsula. With a sea of its own, wrapping itself around the Pagasitic Gulf. Go hiking or canyoning in waterfall rich mountains still bedecked with oak, maple and chestnut trees. Bike or hike along ancient Pelion paths that criss cross their way through mountain villages. Horse ride along sandy beaches, or salute the sun on a yoga vacation. Or just salute everything. Pelion deserves it.
Peloponnese Peninsula
6. Peloponnese Peninsula
Greece aficionados adore it. Full of archaeological delights, such as the coastal town of Nafplion, the first modern capital, ancient theatre at Epidavros, 3,500-year-old ruins of Mycenae home of Agamemnon and Venetian fortress at Pylos. They nearly all have the backdrop of hillside olive groves in one direction or turquoise waters in the other. Or just keep the sea in view at all times by cycling along the Messinia coast.
Our Mainland Greece vacations reviews
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Emily Pezzulich09 Jul 2026
A wonderful trip... highly recommend for people interested in doing mosaics of any type. Working with smalti has it's own peculiarities, but is well worth learning.read more
Jeremy Grove26 Jun 2026
Everything was perfect...Location was unbeatable.read more
Jenny Preece21 Jun 2026
An absolutely wonderful week in a stunning place. The Pilates tuition was excellent and leaves me feeling stronger and taller...This was a perfect bubble of a break which made it easy to pause, breath and enjoy.
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Sonya Easthope31 May 2026
Fantastic, really well organised and great communication from the operator!read more
