Wonders of Ancient Greece

  • Duration15 Nights
  • StylePrivate Tour
  • When to GoApr to Oct
  • Price GuideFrom $7,595 Per Person
Discover the ancient wonders of Greece on a luxury trip with private transfers and upscale accommodation included. It's a step back through time, carefully curated by our travel specialists to highlight some of the country's most intriguing past. In Athens, stand atop Acropolis Hill, following in the footsteps of ancient greats like Plato, while marveling at world-class monuments overlooking the city for 2,500 years. A private tour takes you into the renowned Athens National Archaeological Museum to see artifacts uncovered from the hill before continuing beyond the city to explore Delphi and Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the first Olympic Games. In the Greek Islands, experience authentic life in Tinos, tour whitewashed Mykonos Town, and visit the sacred island of Delos.

All of the itineraries we create are fully customized and can be tailored to your exact preferences. If you would like to extend your stay in any of the destinations or add/remove any experiences, simply mention this to our travel specialists.

At a Glance

  • Days 1-3
    • Athens

      • Private transfer to Athens hotel + Acropolis-view restaurant reservation
      • Private Acropolis and Ancient Agora Tour
      • Private tour to the National Archaeological Museum
  • Days 4-5
    • Galaxidi

      • Private transfer to Galaxidi hotel with guided Delphi tour en route
  • Day 6
    • Olympia

      • Private transfer to Olympia hotel
  • Day 7-9
    • Nafplio

      • Private Transfer to Nafplio with Ancient Olympia enroute
  • Day 10-12
    • Tinos

      • Private Transfer to Piraeus Port & High-Speed Ferry to Tinos
      • Unforgettable Exclusive Local Life of Tinos Tour
  • Day 13-16
    • Mykonos

      • High- Speed Ferry to Mykonos+ Private Transfer to Mykonos Hotel
      • Private tour of Delos Island by Ferry
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    Nora

    Greece Specialist

    While I’ve traveled extensively across Europe, Greece has always had a special place in my heart. Now based in Athens, I have a total wonderlust for creating luxury Greece trips, making sure my passion for culture, food and wine is shown throughout the process.

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    What's Included

    • Private premium transfers throughout
    • 15 nights in boutique and luxury hotels with breakfast included
    • Private Acropolis and Ancient Agora Tour
    • Private tour to the National Archaeological Museum
    • Private Tour of Delphi
    • Private Tour to Ancient Olympia and Museum
    • Private Unforgettable Exclusive Local Life of Tinos Tour
    • Private tour of Delos Island by ferry
    • Pre-booked high-speed ferry Tickets- Club Class
    • 24/7 support provided throughout your trip by our friendly, professional staff
    • Full financial trip protection is included
     

    What's Not Included

    • Roundtrip international flights
    • Any optional tours mentioned in the itinerary
    • Travel visas - your consultant will advise of any required visas and how to obtain them
    • Travel insurance - we strongly recommend you purchase travel insurance as soon as you have booked your trip
     

    Day by Day Itinerary

    • Day 1

      Arrival in Athens + Acropolis View Restaurant Reservation

      Athens, GreeceA for Athens

      Begin your journey through the ancient wonders of Greece in the capital that’s widely considered to be the birthplace of Western democracy. Upon arrival at Athens International Airport, you’ll be met by our driver for a seamless private transfer to your hotel in the heart of the historic center, just a short walk to Plaka, the Acropolis, and many other iconic sites. After checking in, you might stretch your legs to soak up the timeless atmosphere and admire some of the landmarks before enjoying dinner at one of our favorite restaurants, where we’ve reserved you a table, complete with an Acropolis view.

      Experience Included:

      Acropolis View Dinner Reservation

       

      Accommodation Options:

      • Elia Ermou Athens

        Elia Ermou

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      • Anthology Of Athens

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    • Day 2

      Private Acropolis & Ancient Agora Tour

      Parthenon on the Acropolis, AthensAthens Skyline at dusk

      Ascend Acropolis Hill on a private tour led by our local guide. You’ll hear the stories behind the iconic monuments like the Parthenon that date all the way back to the 5th century BC and take in a panoramic view of the city streets below, stretching all the way to the sea on a clear day. After exploring, you’ll admire historic sites in the Plaka neighborhood that lies beneath the shadow of the Acropolis, including the Ancient Agora, originally developed in the 6th century BC. Discover a modern side of the city where locals hang out too, like the bustling food and flea markets.

      Meals Included:
      Breakfast

      Experience Included:

      Private Acropolis & Ancient Agora Tour

       

    • Day 3

      Private Tour to Athens National Archaeological Museum

      Archeological Museum AthensNA Museum Athens

      Learn all about Greek civilization from the prehistoric era to Late Antiquity by exploring the National Archaeological Museum with your expert “insider” guide. With skip-the-line tickets, you won’t have a long wait to view the incredible collections that include over 20,000 artifacts, from jewelry, sculptures, and pottery to the 2,000-year-old Antikythera Device, considered to be the first computer in human history. Plus, your guide will provide fascinating insight, bringing history to life. After exploring the museum, you’ll take a panoramic vehicle tour to see important city sites like the monument of the Unknown Soldier and the changing of the guards, and Panathenaic Stadium. 

      Meals Included:
      Breakfast

      Experience Included:

      Private Tour to Athens National Archaeological Museum

       

    • Day 4

      Private Transfer to Galaxidi with Guided Delphi Tour En Route

      Galaxidi GreeceDelphi, Greece

      This morning, our driver will provide a private transfer to your next hotel, nestled in the heart of Galaxidi along the Gulf of Corinth, known for its colorful neoclassical buildings and picturesque harbor. En route, you’ll stop to tour the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Delphi. Widely regarded as the center of the world by ancient Greeks, it’s one of the country’s most important archaeological sites. Marvel at everything from the Ancient Stadium and Temple of Apollo to the Ancient Theatre, and Treasury of the Athenians along the Sacred Way before continuing to your hotel with the remainder of the day at your leisure.

      Meals Included:
      Breakfast

      Experience Included:

      Private Delphi and Museum Tour En Route

       

      Accommodation Options:

      • Ganimede Galaxidi

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      • Nautilus Luxury Suites

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    • Day 5

      Day at Leisure

      You can take the day to relax or explore on your own, perhaps strolling the charming cobbled streets of Galaxidi with historic churches like Agia Paraskevi and Agios Nikolaos, along with a maritime museum. Or spend it in one of the sandy coves, sunbathing and swimming in a calm turquoise bay. Or, join our optional private biking tour starting from the archaeological site of Delphi. You’ll pedal about 12 miles in total, traveling through an ancient UNESCO-listed olive grove with over 1.5 million olive trees, where you can learn about the region’s olive culture and enjoy a tasting of local olives. 

      Meals Included:
      Breakfast

       

       

    • Day 6

      Private Transfer to Olympia

      Archeological Museum Athens

      After checking out of your Galaxidi hotel, our driver will meet you for the private transfer to your accommodation in the small town of Olympia, best known for the site of Ancient Olympia nearby. Enjoy the views while traveling over the Rio–Antirrio Bridge, the longest fully-suspended bridge and one of the world’s longest cable-stayed bridges, crossing the Rion Strait to the Pelopponese Peninsula. After checking into your accommodation on a lush hilltop, you can enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, perhaps taking a dip in the pool before dining with a panoramic view of the mountains and Alfeios River valley.

      Meals Included:
      Breakfast

       

      Accommodation Options:

      • Hotel Europa 420x280

        Hotel Europa

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      • Olympion Asty

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    • Day 7

      Private Tour of Ancient Olympia & Museum + Private Transfer to Nafplio

      NafplioAncient Olympia Museum

      You’ve glimpsed Ancient Olympia from a distance, and now you’ll explore it on a private guided tour, after checking out of your hotel. This is the site that inspired today’s modern Olympic Games, with the first starting here in 776 BC, taking place every four years for more than a millennium. The flame is still lit here as it was back then, using a parabolic mirror. Discover well-preserved monuments like the temple of Zeus and the statue of Nike of Paionio, along with the remains of the former training and event areas. You’ll have time to explore the museum before continuing to your Nafplio hotel.

      Meals Included:
      Breakfast

      Experience Included:
      Private Tour of Ancient Olympia & Museum

       

      Accommodation Options:

      • Castellano 1 Small

        Castellano Hotel & Suites

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      • Grand Sarai

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    • Day 8

      Private Half-Day Walking Tour of Nafplio Town & Castle

      Waking up in photogenic Nafplio today, you’ll get to know it on a walking tour. Dating to prehistoric times, it’s been influenced by its rich past, including the Roman, Byzantine, Frankish, Venetian, and Ottoman eras. The various civilizations can be seen in everything from medieval castles and neoclassical mansions to ancient stone walls. Some of the highlights of your tour include the castles/fortresses, the Gate of Land, the Venetian arsenal, the church of Saint Spyridon, the Trianon, and the first parliament of modern Greece. You’ll also have time to check out the shops and eateries while wandering through the neighborhoods in the old city.

      Meals Included:
      Breakfast

      Experience Included:

      Private Half-Day Walking Tour of Nafplio Town & Castle

       

    • Day 9

      Day at Leisure+Optional Mycenae Tour

      An optional tour this morning can bring you to the ancient city of Mycenae, the center of the Mycenaean civilization around the second millennium BC. You’ll have your own private guide while exploring, providing insight into highlights like the famous Lion Gate, the entrance to Agamemnon’s fortress, and Agamemnon’s Palace. Afterward, you’ll head to a local winery for lunch and a wine tasting. The afternoon is all yours. Alternatively, you might visit the Nafplio Archaeological Museum with artifacts tracing the development of Argolis to the Mycenaean era, or relax on a soft sandy beach like Karathona, hidden behind the rock of Palamidi.

      Meals Included:
      Breakfast

       

    • Day 10

      Transfer to Tinos + Private Transfer to your Tinos hotel

      Having explored Athens and some of the most impressive sites on the mainland, it’s time to head to the Greek Islands. After checking out of your hotel in Nafplio, you’ll meet your driver for a private transfer to Piraeus Port. From there, you’ll hop aboard the ferry for a two-hour ride to Tinos Island. Our driver will be at the main port in Chora, waiting to welcome you and provide a private transfer to your hotel along the tranquil southern coast, just a short drive away. After checking in, unwind with a sea view, enjoying the remainder of the day at your leisure.

      Meals Included:
      Breakfast

       

       

      Accommodation Options:

      • 3Sixty 1 Small

        3Sixty Hotel & Suites

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      • Odera, Tinos

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    • Day 11

      Private Local Life Tinos Island Tour - Unforgettable Exclusive

      An Unforgettable Exclusive Experience reveals local life on the island, from the present to the past. Join your expert guide to discover highlights like the whitewashed village of Volax, surrounded by a lunar-like landscape with massive granite boulders. It’s known for its long tradition of basket weaving, and you can even visit workshops where artisans still practice the ancient craft today. Learn about the cheesemaking process from a cheesemaker (tasting included), head to a local winery to witness the winemaking process, and taste the island’s unique wines. A visit to the 4th-century B.C. Archaeological Sanctuary of Poseidon and Amphitrite is included too.

      Meals Included:
      Breakfast

      Traditional Lunch

      Experience Included:
      Private Local Life Tinos Island Tour -Unforgettable Exclusive

       

       

    • Day 12

      Day at Leisure

      Day 12: Day at Leisure

      If you’re ready for a day at the beach, Tinos is home to many tranquil beaches for soaking up the sun, swimming, and perhaps enjoying watersports. Those who want to get more active might head to Kolibithra, a great place for stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking, and jet skiing, with gear rentals available. As Tinos is a center of Greek marble art, if you’re interested in learning more about this rich tradition, a skill that’s been passed down through generations, head to Pyrgos. The village is famous for being built almost entirely with marble, home to the Museum of Marble Crafts and the Museum of Tinian Artists.

      Meals Included:
      Breakfast

       

    • Day 13

      Transfer to Mykonos + Private transfer to Your Mykonos Hotel

      Mykonos streets ChoraMykonos Windmills, Greece

      Saying farewell to Tinos, meet your driver after you hotel checkout for a private transfer back to the port, where you’ll enjoy a short, 20-minute ferry ride to Mykonos. Upon arrival, another driver will be there to greet you and provide a private transfer to your luxury accommodation in Mykonos Town. After settling in, you might join our optional semi-shared walking food tour through the cobbled streets in town, admiring the whitewashed buildings and iconic Venetian windmills just above. Along the way, you’ll enjoy many tastings, from bakery treats like loukoumades (donuts) to spanakopita, a pastry filled with spinach and feta.

      Meals Included:
      Breakfast

       

      Accommodation Options:

      • Vencia Mykonos

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      • Kalesma Mykonos

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    • Day 14

      Private Tour of Delos Island

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      Sacred Delos Island is just a few miles from Mykonos, making it a quick ride by ferry. Our driver will meet you in your hotel lobby for a private transfer to the port, where you’ll meet your private guide for the journey. Once there, a walking tour will bring you through the active archaeological site and small museum for a good glimpse of what was once a major sanctuary, linking the Aegean with the wider Mediterranean world. Highlights include remains of the Great Temple of Apollo, intricate mosaics in Hellenistic mansions, and the Terrace of the Foreign Gods overlooking an ancient theater and agora.

      Meals Included:
      Breakfast

       

    • Day 15

      Day at Leisure

      Colourful water front Houses, MykonosMykonos Harbor

      If you want to enjoy the island’s beautiful beaches, today is a good day to do that, with most offering powdery white sands. Mykonos Town Beach at the heart of the Old Port is easily accessed on foot and is surrounded by shops and cafes. Alternatively, ask our travel specialists to book a unique experience that will take you back in time for a rare glimpse at local traditions, including breadmaking. You’ll explore the estate and several workshops, enjoy a tasting of homemade island specialties, and learn the technique of kneading and baking your own loaf in an authentic stone oven.

      Meals Included:
      Breakfast

       

    • Day 16

      Flight to Athens + Departure

      Mykonos HarborAirport

      After over two weeks exploring some of the world’s most fascinating ancient wonders while getting to know the more authentic side of Greece, it will soon be time to depart. The good news is that you’re sure to have memories of a lifetime (and countless photos) to take back with you. Upon checkout at your hotel, your driver will provide a transfer to the airport in Mykonos so you can catch a flight to Athens International Airport. From there, begin your return trip home or perhaps combine another country with this itinerary – the options are nearly endless, from Turkey to Croatia, Italy, and well beyond!

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      All of the itineraries we create are fully customized and can be tailored to your exact preferences. If you would like to extend your stay in any of

       

       

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