Best of Greece

Explore Athens with your local guide, where ancient history and modern life meet. Visit the Acropolis, the heart of classical Athens, to see the Parthenon, dedicated to the goddess Athena, and the elegant Temple of Athena Nike. Admire sweeping views of the city before stopping at the 2004 Olympic site, a symbol of Greece’s enduring athletic spirit. Continue to Syntagma Square to watch the ceremonial changing of the guards at the Parliament, then to Omonoia Square, a lively gathering place surrounded by cafés and olive trees.

Nestled beneath the Acropolis, Plaka is Athens' oldest neighbourhood, known for its winding streets, neoclassical architecture, and vibrant atmosphere. Enjoy a traditional Greek dinner while sampling regional specialties and experiencing the hospitality and culinary traditions that are central to Greek culture.

Take interactive learning to the next level with a Tour Director-led scavenger hunt in Plaka, the old quarter of Athens. After dinner, enjoy an adventure filled with activities and clues designed to spark curiosity and maximize on-tour experiential learning.

Explore the impressive ruins of Delphi, once considered by the ancient Greeks to be the center of the world. During a guided sightseeing tour, visit the archaeological site and the Temple of Apollo, where the famous Oracle of Delphi delivered Apollo's prophecies. Set on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, the site also offers sweeping views of the surrounding landscape.

Once one of the most important sites in ancient Greece, Olympia was the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Today, the remains of the temple and stadium stand among olive trees and rivers, offering a look at the history of the ancient games and the traditions that began here.

The Ancient Olympic Games were a major event for the Greeks, showcasing athletic competitions and values of excellence, respect, and friendship. Debate their impact on legacy, politics, diplomacy, and global controversies.

Athens is one of the oldest cities in the Western world, with a recorded history spanning more than 3,400 years. During the Classical Era, it was a centre for the arts, learning, and philosophy, and home to Plato's Academy and Aristotle's Lyceum. Today, Athens blends its ancient heritage with a vibrant modern culture.

Visit Epidaurus, once a sacred healing centre, and see its 4th-century BC amphitheatre. Continue to Mycenae, framed by twin mountains and overlooking fertile plains. Explore the citadel ruins where treasures like gold cups and bronze armor were unearthed, and picture the bonfires celebrating Troy’s fall.

Spend the day cruising between the islands of Hydra, Poros, and Aegina in the Saronic Gulf.

Visit the Temple of Poseidon, perched high above the Aegean Sea at Cape Sounion, the southernmost tip of mainland Greece. Walk among the towering marble columns of this 5th-century BC temple, built around the same time as the Parthenon, and take in sweeping views of the coastline and sea.