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Best of Greece

15 days / 14 nights

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With a name as bold as Best of Greece, this journey has a lot to live up to — and it delivers. Blending highlights from our most popular trips, it offers a sweeping adventure through the cradle of Western Civilization, where ancient wonders meet vibrant modern life.

Priced From:

$6179 pp *

Sales Ends: 30/09/2025

Travel Date: Mar - Oct 2026; Mar - Oct 2027

TOUR ADVISORS

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Michelle Baldwin

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Receive 15% off your tour for travel by 31 July 2026 

or

10% off for travel by 30 October 2026

With a name as bold as Best of Greece, this journey has a lot to live up to — and it delivers. Blending highlights from our most popular trips, it offers a sweeping adventure through the cradle of Western Civilization, where ancient wonders meet vibrant modern life.

From Athens and Delphi’s legendary landmarks to the rugged Samariá Gorge, from warm encounters in hidden Cretan villages to the golden sunsets of Santorini, every moment is unforgettable. Experience Greece in all her enduring beauty with us.

Pricing

15 days 

from

$6,179*

per person, twin share

Based on 29 Mar, 5, 12 Apr, 1, 4, 8, 11 Oct 2026; 28 Mar, 4, 11, 18, 25 Apr, 2, 6, 9, 16, 23, 30 May, 3, 6, 13, 20, 27 Jun, 11, 18, 25 Jul, 1, 15, 29 Aug, 5, 12, 19, 26 Sep, 3, 10 Oct 2027 departures.


 

What's Included

You G Adventures Tour includes:

  • Your G for Good Moment: Tour of Shedia Home and a Beverage, Athens
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Foodie Moment: Cooking Class Athens
  • Athens orientation walk
  • Guided tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon
  • Acropolis and Parthenon entrance fees
  • Visit the site of Thermopylae Information Center
  • Guided tour of Ancient Delphi
  • Visit the Corinth Canal
  • Samariá Gorge hike
  • Beach time at Agia Roumeli and Loutro
  • Palace of Knossos visit
  • Orientaion walk of Fira
  • Caldera walk from Fira to Oia on Santorini
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
  • Accommodations: Hotels (14 nights)
  • Meals: 14 breakfasts, 1 dinner
    Allow USD555-725 for meals not included.
  • Transportation: Ferry, local bus, private van, train, plane.
  • Staff & experts
    CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout
  • Local guides.

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1: Athens

Arrive at any time.

Exclusive Inclusions: Your Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Day 2: Athens

Explore the city on a guided walking tour to the Parthenon and Acropolis with a refreshment stop at a local non-profit cafe, Shedia Home, along the way. Enjoy a free afternoon to immerse yourself deeper into this historical city; opt to visit the new Acropolis Museum, the Ancient Agora, or the National Archaeological Museum. Later in the evening attend a cooking class with a local chef and enjoy a dinner of your creations.

Exclusive Inclusions: Your G for Good Moment Tour of Shedia Home and a Beverage. Your Foodie Moment Cooking Class Athens
Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 3: Athens/Meteora

Travel north from Athens by bus and train to Kalampaka, the perfect base for visiting the monasteries and the area of Meteora.
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 4: Meteora

Spend a full free day in the area. Head out and visit the mountain top monasteries on your own by bus or pre-book the Meteora Monasteries Hiking Tour to do it on foot with a local guide.
Meals included:  Breakfast

Day 5: Meteora/Delphi 

After breakfast, transfer to the site of Thermopylae and Information Centre to learn of the famous battle that helped create the Greece we know today. Continue on to Delphi for an orientation walk before touring Ancient Delphi with a local guide. Spend the evening as you wish with free time.
Meals included:  Breakfast

Day 6: Delphi/Náfplio

Travel Nafplio with a stop at the Corinth Canal on the way. Take part in a brief orientation walk then spend the evening exploring the cobblestone streets with free time. Opt to climb the Acronafplia to take in the views.
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 7: Náfplio/Athens

Enjoy free time to explore Napflio and the surrounding areas. Choose to visit Epidavros, as well as the nearby site of Mycenae then transfer in the late afternoon to Athens for the night.
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 8: Athens/Chaniá

Hop on a morning flight from Athens to Chania. After dropping your bags at the hotel, get your bearings on an orientation walk and then take the rest of the day to explore or to relax at one of the many harbour-side cafés.
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 9: Chaniá/Agia Roumeli

Travel by private transfer and ferry. Relax on the beach or opt to rent a kayak and explore secluded beaches and coves.
Meals included:  Breakfast

Day 10: Agia Roumeli/Loutro

Hike in the Samariá Gorge. Return with time to take a refreshing dip in the crystal clear water of Southern Crete. In the late afternoon catch a ferry to the town of Loutro for the night.
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 11: Loutro

Take advantage of a free day for exploring the area. Head out for a swim and savour tasty seafood meals at secluded restaurants, or choose to hike Aradine Gorge.
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 12: Loutro/Irákleion

Travel to Heraklion. Enjoy a visit to Knossos, site of a Minoan palace and residence of King Minos. Enjoy the rest of the day on your own with free time.
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 13: Irákleion/Santorini

Hop on a ferry to beautiful and iconic island of Santorini. Get your bearings after arriving on an orientation walk of the town of Fira with your CEO. Then head out on a spectacular walk along the caldera from Fira to Oia with incredible views over the Mediterranean. Take in the sunset and then return to the hotel in the evening.
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 14: Santorini

Enjoy a free day to explore Santorini. Opt for a half-day volcano tour, shopping, relaxing on the beach, or make your way to the crater's rim to savour the breathtaking view. If the mood suits, soak up the sunset on a pre-bookable sunset Oia cruise.
Meals included: Breakfast

Day 15: Santorini

Depart at any time.
Meals included: Breakfast

Itinerary Notes

Please note that for departures during April and October there may be variations on this itinerary, depending on season & weather conditions. Ferry schedules may be affected and access to Samaria Gorge may be limited or blocked. G Adventures expert CEOs will always put your safety first and in cases of unforeseen, weather-related changes, they may cancel a day's activity at their discretion. An alternative will be offered where possible to do so.

As they utilise a range of transportation in Greece, they highly recommend packing light for this trip. 

Terms and Conditions

15% off T&Cs: Promo Code: G26EPP015EUR02. Eligible travellers shall receive 20% off departures on EABE,EABI,EABS,EABT,EAVC,ECCI,ECDAHW,ECDH,ECDL,ECVD,ECVM,ECVMD,ECVS,ECVSM,ECZB,ECZC,ECZD,ECZG,ECZH,ECZJ,ECZK,ECZM,ECZP,ECZS,ECZT,EDBC,EDBP,EDLT,EDMAHW,EDMGHW,EDMRHW,EFET,EFFI,EFMB,EFME,EFPD,EFPJ,EFPM,EGAA,EGAO,EGAT,EGBG,EGCAHW,EGCI,EGCR,EGCS,EGCY,EGGI,EGHG,EGHI,EGHT,EGIA,EGIH,EGVI,EHAAHW,EHACHW,EHADHW,EHAMHW,EHARHW,EIAL,EIAW,EICP,EIFC,EIFS,EIFT,EIFV,EIGL,EIHS,EIME,EINA,EINS,EIRCHW,EIRDHW,EIRF,EIRG,EIRH,EIRM,EIRN,EIRU,EIRV,EIRW,EISO,EISS,EIVZ,EIZV,EJBB,EJBP,EJBT,ELBI,ELBS,ELHI,ELRRW,ELSH,ELSP,ELWI,ELWS,EMKA,EMKB,EMKP,EMKT,ENBB,EOGK,EOWC,EOWK,EPHA,EPHM,EPLP,EPLQ,EPLS,EQDB,ESBM,ESBQ,ESBS,ESCS,ESHC,ESMB,ESMC,ESMQ,ESMV,ESSP,ESVT,ETAH,ETAT,ETAW,ETBT,ETEY,ETHG,ETIA,ETIH,ETIK,ETIO,ETTG,ETTK,ETTO,ETTY,EUEG,EUEPG,EWHR,EWHS,EXBA,EXBK,EXGA,EXGG,EXLD,EXLL,EXLS,EXTA,EXTB,EXTC,EXTH,EXTI,EXTK,EXTP,EXTS,EXTT,EXTY,EXVS,EXYY,GVAM,GVAS,GVMA,GVMM,GVMS,GVSA,GVSM,GVSS between 02 September, 2025 and 31 July, 2026 per person on guaranteed departures off select G Adventures small group tours. Valid for new bookings only and must quote promo code G26EPP015EUR02 at time of booking. Bookings must be made by calling G Adventures, through G Adventures’ travel agent booking system, or as otherwise indicated by G Adventures. Cannot be combined with any other offers, promotions or discounts and is subject to availability. Does not apply to The Geluxe Collection, National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures, Private Groups, Expedition, Galapagos Boats, SPIT (The Inca Trail), AFMS (Maldives Dhoni Cruise), Cuba Land trips, Independents, pre- or post-tour accommodation, insurance, international airfare not specified in the itinerary, upgrades, add-ons, “My Own Room” or “My Own Tent,” transfers, theme packs, or other in-country or on-board services. G Adventures reserves the right to withdraw this offer from sale at any time without prior notice. Any refunds made with respect to products booked under this promotion shall be issued at the discounted rate. G Adventures reserves the right to cancel any booking due to unauthorized, altered, ineligible, or fraudulent use of discount. G Adventures is not responsible for technical or system errors that may interfere with or otherwise prohibit the use of the promotion. All G Adventures’ tours are subject to G Adventures' full booking conditions, found here: gadventures.com/terms-conditions-policies/

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