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Best of Greece

8-Day Greece Tour of Athens, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora

Save up to R5 220

A scenic view of the sun rising over Meteora Monasteries in Greece
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When do you want to travel?

Travel & Accommodation

8 days, 1 country and 8 cities

7 nights accommodation

Meals

7 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 4 Dinners

Activity Level

Balanced

Itinerary

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Discover Greece in depth

Walk in the very place western civilisation was born, as your travels reveal all the best of Greece highlights. From the other-worldly clifftop Meteora monasteries to walking the Sacred Way as the ancients once did in Delphi, this journey back in time will bring centuries of history to life.

Select a Land Only Tour or Extend with a Cruise

Choose your cabin category for the cruise portion of your tour. Each cabin class features air conditioning, safety deposit box and TV.

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Land Only

Land Only

8-Day Greece Tour of Athens, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora

Early Booking Offer

Save up to R5220

From

R39600

with 3-night Aegean Cruise, Premier

with 3-night Aegean Cruise, Premier

The Premier cabins on this 3-night cruise are located at exterior decks 3 and 4.

From

R82300

with 3-night Aegean Cruise, Superior

with 3-night Aegean Cruise, Superior

The Superior cabins on this 3-night cruise are located at exterior decks 2 and 3.

From

R80900

with 4-night Aegean Cruise, Superior

with 4-night Aegean Cruise, Superior

The Superior cabins on this 4 night cruise are located at exterior decks 2 and 3.

From

R89200

Land Only

Land Only

8-Day Greece Tour of Athens, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora

Early Booking Offer

Save up to R5220

From

R39600

with 3-night Aegean Cruise, Premier

with 3-night Aegean Cruise, Premier

The Premier cabins on this 3-night cruise are located at exterior decks 3 and 4.

From

R82300

with 3-night Aegean Cruise, Superior

with 3-night Aegean Cruise, Superior

The Superior cabins on this 3-night cruise are located at exterior decks 2 and 3.

From

R80900

with 4-night Aegean Cruise, Superior

with 4-night Aegean Cruise, Superior

The Superior cabins on this 4 night cruise are located at exterior decks 2 and 3.

From

R89200

with Santorini Extension

with Santorini Extension

This tour variation includes three nights in Santorini.

From

R74100

with Island Hopper

with Island Hopper

This tour extends to spend an additional 3 nights in Santorini and 3 nights in Mykonos.

Early Booking Offer

Save up to R12400

From

R111600

Was

R124000

With Saronic Greek Island Cruise

With Saronic Greek Island Cruise

This tour variation includes a one-day three-island cruise. 

From

R45500

with 4-night Aegean Cruise, Premier

with 4-night Aegean Cruise, Premier

The Premier cabins on this 4-night cruise are located at exterior decks 3 and 4.

From

R90600

Trip map

A map highlighting different stops on the Trafalgar Best of Greece tour

Day By Day Itinerary

8-day itinerary from Athens to Athens visiting 1 Country and 8 Cities.

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About this trip

Sightseeing highlights

Explore Athens, Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora 

Visit the Acropolis and Museum in Athens, ancient ruins in Corinth, ancient theatre at Epidaurus, Olympic Stadium in Olympia, home of the Oracle at Delphi and the incredible rock monasteries in Meteora

View the Parthenon, Royal Palace and Temple of Zeus in Athens, the Sanctuary of Asclepius at Epidaurus and the battle site at Thermopylae

See the Corinth Canal, the Lion Gate and Agamemnon's Palace in Mycenae

What's included?

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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

Must-see sightseeing

Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

Optional Experiences and free time

On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised

Frequently asked questions

A departure is shown as 'Definite Departure' once it has reached a minimum number of guests. That particular departure will definitely run, barring any extraordinary circumstances.

We update these regularly, and you can book any departure. While it is highly unlikely a departure doesn't meet the minimum number of guests, you will be offered the best alternative dates or a full refund of any payment made if this is the case.

If there are ever any changes to your departure, we will contact you.

You can add extra hotel nights directly through Trafalgar, so that everything is taken care of, leaving you to relax and enjoy your tour.

If you're booking online, once you've selected your travel dates and room type, you'll be offered an option to add extra hotel nights.

Alternatively, you call us to book and one of our travel experts can advise on your options.

On most of our departures, you can secure your trip today with a low deposit from just R3000.

Each Trafalgar tour has a carefully-selected range of included experiences to help immerse yourself in a destination. But did you know that every tour also has a Be My Guest and MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience?

Be My Guest Experiences are the original local travel experience, letting you step into the lives of hosts who will share stories about their families and communities.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences are conscious travel experiences that give back to the local communities, which support the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Our tours also include a selection of Optional Experiences which are available for an additional cost, allowing you to make your trip your own.

A guided tour is the perfect way to solo travel. You'll meet like-minded people travelling with Trafalgar, and you'll relax knowing you can travel with ease, forming genuine connections as you go.

To find out more solo room types and pricing select your preferred departure date and continue to the next page.

Once you've selected your preferred departure date, on the next step add the number of guests to review the available room options and find the one that suits you best.

It's great to have you back on board - the loyalty of our guests means everything to us.

To access your Global Tour Rewards discount, please confirm the name and date of your past trip once you've added your passenger details. The discount will be applied before you book.

Live, unedited & independent traveller reviews

Best of Greece trip reviews

Best of Greece trip reviews

Overall Trip Rating

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762 reviews

independently verified reviews

94% of reviewers would recommend to a friend.

"GREECE WITH TRAFALGAR. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 11/26/2025 11:03:38

It was perfect. Packed with tours and fun. We felt our time was used wisely and there was no wasted

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"Memories made in Greece"

Christine McGrath

4.5/5

Reviewed on 11/21/2025 11:36:45

Our experience was excellent. Our itinerary was a shuffled a little to account for traffic and it

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Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 11/20/2025 09:30:34

We were so impressed with the planning; the itinerary was brilliantly executed and never felt rushed

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"Best of Greece tour feedback"

Trusted Customer

4.5/5

Reviewed on 11/19/2025 16:54:11

Good communications, including many updates. My 7th time using them. Great tour guide and good

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Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 11/14/2025 16:20:47

*Personal information removed by Feefo* was a terrific tour guide, and the visits were truly

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Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 11/10/2025 06:06:14

Itinerary is good. I visited a lot of historical places and learned new things. We had a great

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Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 11/06/2025 10:20:27

"Best of Greece tour fully met our expectations."

Paul Tsiknas

5/5

Reviewed on 10/31/2025 13:51:46

Trafalgar is very professional tour operator and understands what's important to the

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"Excellent tour, guide, and driver!"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 10/31/2025 10:31:26

This tour is very well worth the money and *Personal information removed by Feefo* was an excellent

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"Great trip to Greece!!!!"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 10/30/2025 13:14:40

No issues with the service on the bus and in the hotels. Everyone was pleasant and helpful. Great

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You'll make a positive impact to people, planet and wildlife on this tour

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Feel good (and do good) travel

It feels good to do good. These sustainable travel experiences help you meet inspiring people, support local communities, and make amazing memories that last a lifetime.​

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Sustainable development

Our sustainable experiences help advance 11 of the United Nations SDGs and make the world that little bit better.

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Unique to TTC

Under our sustainability strategy, we've committed to have at least one MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience on every single one of our tours by 2024.

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