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Best of Greece
If this tour were a person, they’re the sort of character who’s already had three espressos by 8am and is ready to show you the stones that changed the course of Western history. This “best of” tour is a classic itinerary that dives in ancient history, exploring mainland Greece and balancing the big names – like the Acropolis in Athens and Delphi – with quieter, connecting moments in the Peloponnese.
Here are four moments from the Best of Greece that prove why the classics never go out of style.
See the famous Acropolis just after breakfast
You haven’t truly seen Athens until you’ve stood on the rocky outcrop of the Acropolis, an ancient complex that was once the ‘Cradle of Western Civilization’. Seeing the Parthenon up close is an unreal bucket-list experience made all the more engaging by your Local Specialist, who will lead a morning tour of the ancient complex. From high on the hill look out over sprawling white city below. Later you’ll Dive Into Culture exploring artefacts at the Acropolis Museum, and see Hadrian’s Arch and the stadium where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896.
Find a Greek family at Karabelas Estate
Forget stiff, formal dining. You’ll adore this tour’s Be My Guest experience in Olympia, which takes place at the Karabelas family’s organic olive and wine estate. Expect a sensory overload in the best way as you enjoy a homecooked meal and warm Greek hospitality. Say “opa!” as you dive into a traditional dancing session afterwards.
The mysterious monasteries of Meteora
“How did they build that?” will be the first question when you see the UNESCO World Heritage protected monasteries of Meteora for the first time. These 14th-century retreats are perched precariously on top of sheer rock pillars, reaching hundreds of feet into the sky. A Local Specialist will guide you inside two of the six Eastern Orthodox monasteries to see the frescoed interiors and answer pressing questions.
Discover the sweet side of ancient Olympia
The road to the Peloponnese takes you through the rugged Arcadian mountains toward the site where the Olympic Games began in 776 BC. Before you hit the stadium, Trafalgar guests stop at a family-run honey farm for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Meet Sophia and Anthony from Axion Esti and hear how traditional beekeeping protects the region’s biodiversity. They’ve turned a passion into an award-winning operation, and you’ll taste organic thyme-infused honey before stepping into the stadium and walking among the ruins of the Temples of Zeus and Hera.
The Greek Island Hopper
Trafalgar’s 10-day Greek Island Hopper is a slow, sun-drenched itinerary. This experience isn’t about ticking boxes (though you will see the Acropolis in Athens before departing for island time). Instead, this trip is really us seamlessly organising the logistics in the background so your vacation job is just to decide which blue-domed church to photograph next, or which sunlounger to add your towel to.
Trafalgar provides the keys to the islands, and you decide which doors to open. Here are four ways to embrace the art of the Greek slow-cation.
High-speed island ferries
There is a very specific, cinematic thrill to standing on the deck of a high-speed ferry as the mainland dissolves. This is the moment the blue of the Aegean takes over and island time kicks in. As you skip across the water toward your next island, the salt air and the rhythm of the waves will shed your stress.
Santorini, your way
You’ve got two full days of “choose your own adventure” fun on this volcanic island. You could spend your morning lost in the winding, whitewashed alleys of Fira, then aim for magical Oia at sunset. Visit to a local winery to toast the caldera views with a glass of crisp Assyrtiko – the island’s volcanic soil gives the wine a mineral kick you won’t find anywhere. Or join a caïque (traditional sailing boat) tour to the blackened shores of Nea Kameni to soak in geothermal hot springs.
The windmills and waterfronts of Mykonos
Mykonos is famous for its big energy, and you’ve got a couple of days to explore. Snap a picture of the famous 16th-century windmills, then wander down to Little Venice. Here, the 18th-century fishing houses hang right over the water. Spend an hour – or an afternoon – sipping white wine as waves literally lap at the stones beneath your chair.
Detour to Delos
Balance beach time with a bit of culture and history with the optional trip to the sacred island of Delos. Just a short boat ride from Mykonos, this UNESCO World Heritage site was believed to be the birthplace of Artemis and Apollo. Walking through the ruins of this ancient sanctuary, once considered the most sacred spot in the Greek world.
Neither of those tours sparking your interest? How about something a little more… secretive?
Secrets of Greece (including Corfu)
Secrets of Greece is Trafalgar’s deep-dive director’s cut. This is for the traveler who wants the famous pillars of Athens, the cool mountain air of the highlands, and the expansive blues of the islands. With a bit more time – 14 days in total – you’ll experience the best of both worlds, combining huge archaeological sites of the mainland with some well-earned relaxing island time.
Here are three moments that capture the Secrets of Greece itinerary.
Imperial summer in Corfu
Corfu feels different from the rest of Greece, and on a stroll through the gardens of the Achilleion Palace you’ll see why. The Empress “Sissi” of Austria chose this spot as her summer refuge. As you walk among the neoclassical statues and manicured terraces, enjoying views of the Ionian Sea, you’ll feel like royalty too.
Delphi legacy & Galaxidi nights
Walking the Sacred Way in Delphi is a bucket-list moment for any history buff. A Local Specialist will peel back the layers of the 4th-century Temple of Apollo. Later head to the harbor village of Galaxidi, perched on the Corinthian Gulf, for a glass of wine by the water.
Testing 1, 2, 3, at Epidaurus
At the ancient theater of Epidaurus the engineering is sound perfection. If you stand in the center of the limestone stage, you can drop a coin or share a whisper and know that someone in the very last row – some 14,000 seats away – can hear it clearly. It seems the 4th-century BC Greeks knew a thing or two about the science of sound!
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