• 10 Breakfast (B)
• 4 Dinner (D)

• London: A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.

• Athens: See Athens’ old town with its winding flower-filled streets and array of tavernas to stop off for a beer and some olives.
• Athens: Walk in the footsteps of Gods and Goddesses, as you take a guided tour around the Ancient Greek monuments and explore the Parthenon temple. 
• Athens: Take an orientation in this ancient metropolis of treasures, myths and legends. See the city’s past and present.
• Thermopylae: Get ready to be blown away by history when we visit the Hot Gates of Thermophylae . You’ll also see the Spartan memorial here to honour the people who sacrificed their lives during the epic battle between the Spartans & the Persians.
• Meteora: When you marvel at the awe-inspiring rock formations here, you’ll understand why Meteora means “suspended from the heavens above”. Today, you’ll climb the charming mountain villages of Kastraki & Kalambaka and see how the monks live today in the captivating Byzantine Basilicas of Greece.
• Meteora: Follow in the footsteps of the monks on a relaxed, guided nature walk through Kastraki. You’ll weave along easy trails with unreal views up to the Meteora monasteries towering above.  
• Delphi: Take some time to visit a long held family run Beekeeping business in Delphi and learn all about the benefits that bees bring to the environment. View the bees and discover how honey is produced in this tradition that dates all the way back from Ancient Greece.
• Delphi: Here’s your chance to finally talk to the Oracle! And immerse yourself in Ancient Greek spiritualism.
• Mykonos: Paradise Beach in Mykonos is one of the most iconic beaches, not only in Greece, but in the world! And this resort is right on the beach. Think gorgeous sunset views and direct access to the beach. 
• Athens: All aboard! Time to sail from Athens to Mykonos, checking out that glittering sea view as we go. Includes reserved seating.
• Mykonos: We’ll set sail from marvellous Mykonos to perfect Paros, with reserved seating included.
• Paros:
  We’ll board the ferry in Paros and set sail for the sultry island of Santorini. With reserved seating included.
• Santorini: Enjoy a day trip to Fira and bask in the golden sun as you walk through Santorini’s iconic white houses and blue domes. This is the perfect photo op so make sure your phones and cameras are at the ready!

Contiki

Explore Athens on an orientation walk that introduces the city’s ancient heritage and everyday life. Wander the flower-filled lanes of the old town, where small shops and tavernas sit beneath the Acropolis.

See how the modern capital has grown around its historic centre. The walk offers a closer look at the streets, neighbourhoods and social traditions that give Athens its character beyond the celebrated ruins.

Explore the Acropolis with a local guide and discover the monuments that shaped ancient Athens. See the Parthenon, the fifth-century BCE temple dedicated to Athena, while hearing how this hilltop sanctuary became a lasting symbol of the city.

Among the surviving columns and stone pathways, learn about ancient Greek religion, architecture and civic life. The elevated setting also reveals how the Acropolis still anchors the skyline of the capital.

Visit the Hot Gates of Thermopylae, the site associated with the Spartans’ stand against the Persian army in 480 BCE. See the Spartan memorial honouring those who fought in the battle.

Learn why this narrow passage mattered strategically and how the story of Leonidas and his forces endured in Greek history. The landscape has changed since antiquity, but the site remains a place to reflect on the people behind the legend.

Explore Meteora’s cliff-top monasteries, perched above the villages of Kastraki and Kalambaka on immense sandstone pillars. Visit a couple of these religious sites and see how their dramatic setting shaped monastic life.

Meteora’s monasteries grew into a centre of Orthodox Christianity from the late medieval period onward. Their stone buildings, Byzantine heritage and commanding views reveal the ingenuity required to establish places of worship high above the plain.

Walk easy trails around Kastraki with a guide, following paths beneath Meteora’s towering rock formations. Take in views of the monasteries above from the landscape at their feet.

The walk brings the scale and texture of these sandstone pillars into focus, alongside the village setting that remains part of life at Meteora. It is a relaxed way to experience the natural surroundings as well as the area’s monastic heritage.

Visit a family-run beekeeping business near Delphi to see bees and learn how honey is produced. Hear about the work involved in tending hives and the benefits bees bring to the surrounding environment.

Honey has been valued in Greece since ancient times, both as food and as part of cultural tradition. This hosted visit connects that long history with the knowledge and care of a family practising beekeeping today.

Explore the Sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi, set into the slopes of Mount Parnassus. See the remains of the Temple of Apollo and discover the place where visitors once sought guidance from the celebrated Oracle.

Ancient Greeks regarded Delphi as a sacred centre of their world. The surviving columns and mountain setting convey the importance of a sanctuary that drew people seeking answers to questions both personal and political.

Stroll through Mykonos Town to see its winding, whitewashed streets and the coastal windmills that have become an emblem of the island. Look out for blue-domed churches and shops displaying the traditional evil-eye charm.

The tightly packed lanes and bright buildings reflect the Cycladic island setting. Exploring on foot offers a close-up view of Mykonos beyond its beaches, from everyday street scenes to reminders of its maritime past.

Visit Fira on a Santorini day trip and walk among the island’s white buildings and blue domes. Bring a camera for views across the caldera and Aegean Sea.

Fira sits high on the rim of Santorini’s volcanic caldera, giving its streets a striking position above the water. The visit offers time to appreciate the island’s architecture and the landscape that makes its cliff-top towns so distinctive.

Join a locally guided evening walk through Mykonos Town, exploring its cobbled lanes as the shops, restaurants and bars light up. See how the whitewashed streets take on a different character at night.

A local guide brings context to the town’s winding layout and island atmosphere. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, offering a hosted introduction to Mykonos after dark.

Visit a family-run winery on Paros and explore more of the island, including a local village and the fishing village of Naoussa. The outing brings together Paros’s rural traditions and its coastal life.

See a side of the island beyond its beaches, from local winemaking to village streets and Naoussa’s harbour setting. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Sail around Paros and nearby islands on a full-day outing across the Aegean. Spend time swimming and sunbathing while taking in the coastline from the water.

The trip offers a different view of the Cyclades, where clear sea, rocky shores and island silhouettes shape the scenery. It is designed for travellers who want an unhurried day afloat. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Cruise the waters around Santorini and take in views of Fira from the sea. Seeing the town from the water reveals the steep volcanic cliffs beneath its white buildings.

The island’s caldera was formed by volcanic activity, creating the dramatic setting that defines Santorini today. This cruise offers a water-level perspective distinct from exploring the town on foot. It is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Visit Oia, the Santorini village known for its whitewashed buildings and caldera views, alongside one of the island’s black-sand beaches. The outing pairs cliff-top scenery with a closer look at the volcanic coastline.

Oia’s narrow streets and elevated setting contrast with the dark shore below, showing two sides of Santorini’s distinctive landscape. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Attend a Greek wedding-themed experience on Santorini for an evening centred on celebration and performance. Expect a lively introduction to the customs and communal spirit associated with a Greek wedding—with a hint of plate-smashing spectacle.

Unlike a sightseeing visit, this is a chance to enjoy an event inspired by Greek social traditions. The experience is optional, at additional cost and bookable on tour.