Greece doesn’t do “just a bit of history”. This adventure gets straight to the good stuff, from Athens’ ancient icons and buzzing streets to the mighty ruins of Mycenae, the mountain drama of Delphi and the sky-high monasteries of Meteora. With Local Guides, big-name sights and time to make each stop your own, you’ll uncover the myths, legends and real-life stories that make Greece a classic for a reason.
Wanna see the ancient world IRL? This Greece tour packs it all into 11 sun-soaked days, including a jaw-dropping tour of Meteora's monasteries with those unreal cliff-top views. You'll roll from Athens to Nafplio via Olympia, Kalambaka, Corfu and more, ticking off acropolises, stadiums, gorges and next-level scenery. All with time for epic hikes, splashy water adventures, cooking classes, winery visits, and fresh farm-to-table meals to keep you fuelled between the big moments.
Greece doesn’t ease you in, it goes straight for the icons. Start in Athens before heading to Nafplio, Mycenae, Delphi and Kalambaka, where ancient citadels, oracle stories and Meteora’s sky-high monasteries bring the legends to life. Then swap mainland drama for island time as you ferry between Mykonos, Naxos and Santorini. Think whitewashed lanes, hands-on local flavors, volcanic wines and cliffside views that know exactly how to steal the show. Ancient wonders, Aegean sunshine and plenty of time to make it your own? That’s Greece done the Costsaver way.
Athens sets the scene, then the Aegean takes over. Across 11 days, you’ll go from ancient sights to saltwater swims, beach days and late nights across Mykonos, Paros, Santorini and Ios. Greek island life has never looked this good — or felt this hard to leave.
Embark on a Greek island hopping adventure, bouncing between Greece’s major islands, where you’ll immerse yourself in Greece’s wonderful sea, sun, and sumptuous culture. Villages, volcanoes, tzatziki for days and enough pretty coves to put glowing hearts in your eyes. Speedboat safaris and Star Wars sunsets, anyone? The best part is? You can live the Contiki dream with a fellow group of 35 to 45s.
Hit up magical Mykonos, perky Paros and saucy Santorini in this sun-soaked 8-day Greek island extravaganza. Marvel at the natural and human-made architecture, from coves to cobblestones. Feast on feta and perfect your moves as you experience the legendary local nightlife. Villages and volcanoes await, and you’ll have plenty of time to explore Greece’s most famous islands. You’ll also snooze like a celeb in premium accommodation.
Hit up magical Mykonos, perky Paros and saucy Santorini in this sun-soaked 8-day Greek island extravaganza. Marvel at the natural and human-made architecture, from coves to cobblestones. Villages and volcanoes await, and you’ll have plenty of time to explore Greece’s most famous islands. The best part is? You can live the Contiki dream with a fellow group of 35 to 45s.
Set sail to Greece's most beautiful islands during this 10-day guided tour. Let a Local Expert show you Athens’ ancient Acropolis and Parthenon before setting sail for the crescent-shaped island of Santorini. Here, enjoy views of the caldera from your hotel’s pool, then toast with your fellow travelers to an unparalleled sunset over the Aegean Sea. Later, join a local geology expert to learn about how the volcanic island was formed. On Mykonos, a Local Expert will guide you in a walk of the island’s narrow alleys and iconic Cycladic houses followed by a private tasting of local delicacies. Plus, you’ll meet a Greek captain and board a vessel for a cruise along Mykonos’ stunning coast.
Explore mainland Greece on a Small Group journey built around the country’s defining ancient sites and regional food traditions. Walk the Acropolis in Athens, stand at Thermopylae where Leonidas is honored and step inside the royal tombs at Vergina. Follow the Sacred Way at Delphi, pass through Mycenae’s Lion Gate and see the theater of Epidaurus, still recognized for its acoustics. Along the way, taste Agiorgitiko wines in Nemea with local cheeses and cured meats, visit an olive grove to learn the pressing process and meet a beekeeping family focused on pollinator conservation. From fortified harbor towns to mountain sanctuaries, this journey keeps Greece’s history and landscape side by side.
Bask in Greece and Crete on a Small Group journey built around the country’s essential sites and regional flavors. Start in Athens at the Acropolis and Hadrian’s Arch. Stand at Thermopylae where Leonidas is honored and at Vergina, see the royal tombs of Macedon. At Delphi, walk the Sacred Way to the Temple of Apollo and in Mycenae, pass through the Lion Gate and study the Cyclopean stones before stepping inside Epidaurus’ theater. Taste Agiorgitiko wines in Nemea with local cheeses and cured meats, visit an olive grove for a pressing and meet a beekeeping family focused on pollinator conservation. In Crete, explore Knossos and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, then stroll the old towns of Rethymno and Chania, finishing with shared Cretan dinners and local raki.
