• 13 Breakfast (B)
• 5 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!
• Santorini: We’ll board the ferry in Santorini and set sail for inspiring Ios. Includes reserved seating (think of us as your Ferry Godmother.)
• Ios: We’ll board the ferry in Ios and head back to where we started: the lovely Athens. Includes reserved seating.

Visit the Hot Gates of Thermopylae, the site associated with the Greeks’ stand against the Persian army in 480 BCE. See the Spartan memorial, which honours those who fought and died in the battle.

The landscape has changed since antiquity, when a narrow coastal passage gave the defenders their strategic position. Standing here connects the familiar story of Leonidas and his forces to the real terrain in which it took place.

Gather with fellow travellers for an optional farewell dinner in Athens. Share a final evening together and revisit the places and experiences that stood out across mainland Greece and the islands.

The focus is the group occasion rather than a specified menu or restaurant: a chance to close the journey in the city where it began. The dinner is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Contiki

Explore Athens’ old town, where winding streets, flower-filled corners and neighbourhood tavernas bring the city’s everyday life into focus. An orientation through the Greek capital introduces a place shaped by ancient myths and a lively modern culture.

Look beyond the famous ruins to discover the atmosphere of the streets below them. It is an opportunity to get your bearings and see how Athens’ long history sits alongside the city people call home today.

Explore the Acropolis with a local guide and stand beside the Parthenon, the marble temple dedicated to Athena. Discover the stories behind the ancient monuments while taking in views across modern Athens from the rocky hilltop.

Built during Athens’ fifth-century BCE golden age, the Parthenon remains a defining achievement of classical architecture. The guided visit gives context to its sculpted details and to the civic and religious life of the ancient city.

Explore Meteora’s cliff-top monasteries, perched on immense rock pillars above the towns of Kalambaka and Kastraki. Visit monasteries to see how these remarkable religious communities occupy a landscape that seems almost inaccessible from below.

Monastic life here developed over centuries, with buildings established high above the plain for solitude and protection. The combination of Byzantine heritage and dramatic geology makes Meteora one of Greece’s most distinctive cultural landscapes.

Follow a guided nature walk through Kastraki on easy trails beneath Meteora’s towering rocks. Enjoy changing views of the monasteries high above while exploring the quieter paths around the village.

Walking at ground level reveals the scale and unusual shapes of the sandstone pillars in a way distant viewpoints cannot. It is a relaxed, scenic perspective on the landscape that generations of monks chose as a place of retreat.

Visit a family-run beekeeping business in Delphi to see bees and learn how honey is produced. Discover the work involved in caring for hives and the benefits pollinators bring to the surrounding environment.

Beekeeping has roots stretching back to ancient Greece, giving this hands-on introduction a connection to the region’s long history. The experience offers a closer look at a living local practice beyond Delphi’s archaeological remains.

Explore the Sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi, set on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. See the surviving columns of the Temple of Apollo and discover why visitors once travelled here to consult the Oracle.

Ancient Greeks regarded Delphi as a spiritual centre of their world. Its ruined buildings and mountain setting still convey the importance of a place where religious belief and decisions about public life were closely intertwined.

Walk through Mykonos Town’s whitewashed streets and take in the island’s coastal windmills. Narrow lanes, blue-painted details and glimpses of the Aegean give this Cycladic town its distinctive character.

The windmills recall the island’s grain-milling past, while the town’s maze-like lanes invite a closer look at its architecture and everyday life. This is a chance to experience Mykonos beyond its beaches and see the landmarks that define its shoreline.

Explore Fira on a day trip and walk among the white buildings and blue-domed churches associated with Santorini. Bring a camera for views across the island’s steep-sided volcanic caldera.

Fira sits high above the Aegean, giving its lanes and viewpoints a striking sense of height and space. Its Cycladic architecture and cliff-edge setting offer a close look at the landscape that has made Santorini so recognisable.

Join a locally guided walking tour of Mykonos Town to explore its cobbled lanes after dark. See how the whitewashed streets change under evening light as the town’s restaurants and bars come to life.

A local guide adds perspective to the island’s distinctive streetscape and nighttime atmosphere. This experience is optional, at additional cost and bookable on tour for travellers who want a hosted introduction to Mykonos after sunset.

Visit a family-run winery on Paros and explore more of the island through a local village and the fishing harbour of Naoussa. The outing brings together the island’s wine culture, traditional settlements and coastal character.

Paros has a long agricultural and maritime history, visible in its working landscapes and harbour towns. This experience is optional, at additional cost and bookable on tour for travellers keen to see beyond the beaches.

Sail around Paros and nearby islands for a day on the Aegean, with opportunities to swim, sunbathe and relax aboard. From the water, take in the changing coastline and the clear sea surrounding the Cyclades.

The full-day format leaves time to enjoy the journey as well as the swimming. This experience is optional, at additional cost and bookable on tour for travellers who want to spend more of their time in Greece at sea.

Take an optional cruise in Santorini and enjoy a different perspective on the island and Fira’s clifftop setting. Seeing the coast from the water highlights the contrast between the Aegean and the settlements rising above it.

Santorini’s shape reflects its volcanic history, which gives its coastline an appearance unlike that of many other Cycladic islands. The cruise is at additional cost and bookable on tour.

Visit Oia to explore its lanes and viewpoints, paired with a stop at a black-sand beach on Santorini. The outing shows two contrasting sides of the island: its whitewashed hilltop architecture and its dark volcanic shore.

Santorini’s black sand is a visible reminder of the volcanic forces that shaped the island. This experience is optional, at additional cost and bookable on tour for travellers who want to explore beyond Fira.

Experience a Greek wedding-themed celebration in Santorini, with the festive atmosphere and plate-breaking suggested by the tour. It offers a lively introduction to the communal spirit of a Greek celebration.

Rather than an archaeological visit or scenic outing, this is an entertainment-focused way to spend time on the island. The experience is optional, at additional cost and bookable on tour; check the on-tour details for what the event includes.

Head out on an Ios speedboat safari for a more energetic way to experience the island’s coastline. Enjoy the movement of the boat and views of the Aegean from offshore.

Ios is known for its rugged scenery and beaches, making a boat outing a contrast to exploring on foot. This experience is optional, at additional cost and bookable on tour; the exact route and activities can be confirmed with the tour team.