Tour Overview
Embark on the "Amazing Greece" tour and immerse yourself in the rich history and stunning landscapes of Greece. Begin your journey in Athens, exploring iconic sites like the Parthenon and the Acropolis. Sail to the vibrant island of Mykonos, known for its charming white-washed houses, before heading to the breathtaking island of Santorini, where you can relax on unique red or black sand beaches and enjoy panoramic views from the caldera. Discover the golden beaches of Ios and the lively nightlife, then continue to Thessaloniki for a panoramic bus tour. Experience the awe-inspiring monasteries of Meteora and the ancient wonders of Delphi. Travel seamlessly with included ferry rides and a flight, and enjoy comfortable stays in 3 and 4-star hotels. This tour offers a perfect blend of cultural exploration, relaxation, and adventure, making it an unforgettable Greek experience. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Athens
Location: Athens
Accommodation Name: The President Hotel - 4 Star
Welcome to Greece! Meet in the lobby around 7:00pm for an informal meeting with your guide and other tour members.
Afterwards, join us for an optional group dinner to get to know your new travel mates.
Accommodation
The President Hotel - 4 Star
Included Activities
Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
Group Dinner
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Day 2: Athens
Location: Athens
Accommodation Name: The President Hotel - 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Let's start our tour in Greece's capital, Athens, which is one of the world's oldest cities with history spanning back over 3000 years and is considered the birthplace of Western Civilization.
Take a step back in time and explore an amazing array of historical and cultural sites in our city tour including: the National Library, the Academy, Constitutional Square and Parliament, The Temple of Zeus, and of course, the iconic Parthenon and Acropolis.
The night is free for you to explore more of this incredible city.
Accommodation
The President Hotel - 4 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Athens City Tour
Entrance Fees
Acropolis - EUR 20
Day 3: Athens, Mykonos
Location: Athens, Mykonos
Accommodation Name: Giannoulaki Hotel - 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Rise and shine, we have an early start to catch the ferry from Athens to Mykonos.
In the afternoon, you will meet with your tour leader and your fellow travellers to explore Mykonos town, and its white washed houses.
Accommodation
Giannoulaki Hotel - 4 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Orientation Walk in Mykonos Town
Optional Activities
Group Dinner
Day 4: Mykonos
Location: Mykonos, Delos Island
Accommodation Name: Giannoulaki Hotel - 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
The day is yours to soak up the sunshine, swim in the sea or chew through your memory card taking pics of cute windmills and quaint streets.
Or discover the birthplace of Apollo by taking an optional tour to Delos Island.
Tonight, hit the bars and restaurants and dance the night away!
Accommodation
Giannoulaki Hotel - 4 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Optional Activities
Delos Island Tour - EUR 50
Day 5: Mykonos, Santorini
Location: Santorini
Accommodation Name: New Haroula Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Next up: Santorini! After our ferry ride, we will wander through the town of Fira to get our bearings.
See why the blue door houses, white church domes make Santorini the iconic postcard town of Greece.
Santorini is formed from volcanic activity, and from the caldera witness the most epic sunset and breath-taking views.
Accommodation
New Haroula Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Orientation Walk in Santorini
Day 6: Santorini
Location: Santorini
Accommodation Name: New Haroula Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
We've got a free day today.
Relax on the red or black sand beaches, wander the streets and browse through the shops of the main town or take an optional quad biking tour.
Explore the island's volcano and check out an active crater and hot springs in our optional volcano tour.
The choices are endless!
Accommodation
New Haroula Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Optional Activities
Quad Biking - EUR 35-55
Wine Tasting - EUR 30
Volcano Tour - EUR 20
Day 7: Santorini, Ios
Location: Ios
Accommodation Name: Far Out Hotel & Spa - 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today we are taking to the seas, and heading towards to Ios.
Get orientated on a tour around Ios and see its golden beaches and characteristic Aegean houses which are set on the hilltop.
Tonight get amongst it, as we hit up the renowned party night life in the evening!
Accommodation
Far Out Hotel & Spa - 3 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Orientation Walk in Ios
Day 8: Ios
Location: Ios
Accommodation Name: Far Out Hotel & Spa - 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Feeling a little under the weather from last nights antics? Nothing a gyros and a dip in the sea can't fix! It's a free day today so laze on the beach, roam the streets of the beautiful town of Chora or swoon over those awesome views.
Accommodation
Far Out Hotel & Spa - 3 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Optional Activities
Speed Boat Trip - EUR 42
Scuba Diving - EUR 55
Day 9: Ios, Ferry to Santorini, Flight to Thessaloniki
Location: Ios, Santorini, Thessaloniki
Accommodation Name: Hotel ABC – 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to the port for the ferry ride to Santorini, from where we will be taking the flight to Thessaloniki.
In the evening, join the panoramic bus tour to discover the hidden gems of the city.
Accommodation
Hotel ABC – 3 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Thessaloniki Panoramic Tour
Day 10: Thessaloniki, Kalambaka, Meteora, Delphi
Location: Thessaloniki, Kalambaka, Meteora, Delphi
Accommodation Name: Hermes Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, we depart for Kalambaka, the gateway to Meteora.
Meteora is famous for its breath-taking scenery and ageless monasteries, almost suspended between the earth and sky.
The town hosts one of the largest and steepest complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries, literally named as “middle of the sky”.
The World Heritage-listed site is out-of-this-world with its unique landscape of immense monolithic pillars and huge rounded boulders hosting monasteries on top, and one of the most visited locations in Greece.
Each monastery has a central courtyard surrounded by chapels and living cells of monks, who have inhabited the region since the 11th century – for far less than the first inhabitants from 50,000 years ago.
Later in the afternoon, hop on the bus for Delphi.
Accommodation
Hermes Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Meteora Tour
Day 11: Delphi, Athens
Location: Delphi, Athens
Accommodation Name: Arion Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Eat up at breakfast, you will be discovering Delphi and all its wonders.
Built high atop the cliffs with spectacular scenery, the town made its name in ancient Greek mythology.
Chosen as the centre of the earth, here is where the famous powerful Oracles of Delphi resided.
UNESCO World Heritage Site of Delphi had a tremendous influence in the ancient world, uniting many city-states under the Hellenic spirit as displayed in rich monuments and ancient stories.
In the afternoon, embark on a scenic drive to Athens.
As you get your bearings and all the information you need about the capital from your guide, arrive at the hotel to freshen up.
Prepare to cap off the amazing tour Greek-style; bring in the mezes, it's time to do some Sirtaki!
Accommodation
Arion Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Delphi Tour
Day 12: Athens
Location: Athens
Meals Included: Breakfast
Have your final breakfast on us and start bidding farewells to your travel mates before checking out of the hotel (11:00).
Time to start counting days for your next adventure with Travel Talk!
Meals Included
Breakfast
What's Included
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Accommodation
Stay in comfort with 4-star and 3-star hotels throughout the tour.
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Meals
11 breakfasts are included during the tour.
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Tickets
Economy class ferry rides between Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, and Ios, along with a flight from Santorini to Thessaloniki are included.
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Transportation
Transfers from the ferry ports to the hotels and from hotels to the ferry ports, modern bus, and flight from Santorini to Thessaloniki are included.
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Tour Guiding
Services of experienced Travel Talk local tour leaders are included.
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Free Wi-Fi
Complimentary hotel Wi-Fi access is available where possible.
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Included Activities
Activities such as Welcome Meeting, Athens City Tour, Orientation Walks in Mykonos, Santorini, and Ios, Thessaloniki Panoramic Tour, Meteora Tour, and Delphi Tour are included.
What's Not Included
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Optional Activities
Optional activities such as Group Dinner, Delos Island Tour, Quad Biking, Wine Tasting, Volcano Tour, Speed Boat Trip, and Scuba Diving are not included.
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Entrance Fees
Entrance fees to sites such as the Acropolis are not included.
Mode of Transport
Enjoy seamless travel with economy class ferry rides between Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, and Ios, along with a flight from Santorini to Thessaloniki. Transfers between ferry ports and hotels, as well as modern bus transportation, are included.
Accommodation
Stay in comfort with 4-star and 3-star hotels throughout the tour, including The President Hotel in Athens, Giannoulaki Hotel in Mykonos, New Haroula Hotel in Santorini, Far Out Hotel & Spa in Ios, Hotel ABC in Thessaloniki, Hermes Hotel in Delphi, and Arion Hotel in Athens.
Add Ons
Local Payment: £0
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides accommodation in 4-star and 3-star hotels throughout the journey, including The President Hotel in Athens, Giannoulaki Hotel in Mykonos, New Haroula Hotel in Santorini, Far Out Hotel & Spa in Ios, Hotel ABC in Thessaloniki, Hermes Hotel in Delphi, and Arion Hotel in Athens. ...more ...less
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Are meals included in the tour package?
The tour includes 11 breakfasts as part of the package.
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What kind of transportation is used during the tour?
Transportation includes economy class ferry rides between Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, and Ios, as well as a flight from Santorini to Thessaloniki. Transfers between ferry ports and hotels, along with modern bus transportation, are also included.
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What activities are included in the tour?
Included activities are a welcome meeting, Athens city tour, orientation walks in Mykonos, Santorini, and Ios, a panoramic tour of Thessaloniki, a tour of Meteora, and a tour of Delphi.
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Are there any optional activities available during the tour?
Yes, optional activities include a group dinner, Delos Island tour, quad biking, wine tasting, volcano tour, speed boat trip, and scuba diving, each with additional costs.
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Is there Wi-Fi available during the tour?
Complimentary hotel Wi-Fi access is available where possible.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
There are always single travellers on our tours. If you don't mind being roomed with another single traveller of the same gender, then you do not need to pay a single supplement, however, this excludes all of our North American tours where the sharing option for a solo traveller is not available, and the single supplement must be applied if you are travelling alone. The single supplement is for travellers who would like to stay in a private room for the duration of the tour. PLEASE NOTE: The single private option is not always available, especially for sailing tours and camping.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our tours are suitable for any traveller above 18 years old. The majority of Travel Talkers are from the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada or Europe, however we always have travellers from all over the world. What brings them together is a passion for travel, discovering authentic cultures and experiencing unique adventures with like-minded travellers.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Travel Talk, we believe that travel is a force for good and show our support through various initiatives and charity organizations, as well as keeping the principals of responsible and sustainable travel at the core of our ethos. These values are engrained in our business culture and the design of our trips just the same. Together with our guests, we strive to make a positive impact on local p
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Over 20 years
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of travel talk tours charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 70% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 85% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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Terms and Conditions
Amazing Greece
12 Days Starting and ending in Athens, Greece
Visiting: Athens, Mykonos, Delos Island, Santorini, Ios, Thessaloniki, Kalambaka, Meteora, Delphi
Tour operator:
Tour code:
GAM12
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
25 - 30
Age range:
18-70
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
