Best of Greece

Best of Greece

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Best of Greece

10 Days Starting and ending in Athens

Visiting: Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Ios

Tour operator:

Travel Talk Tours

Tour code:

GB

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

25 - 30

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English
From: $3371 $1686 Operator discount: -$1686 -50%

NB: Prices correct on 21-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Discover all Greece has to offer in this epic 10-day Best of Greece tour.





Experience the most popular islands, the amazing history of Athens and the Greek way of life.

See where the ancient Greek gods were born and the ruins of their temples, then party till dawn in crazy Mykonos.

Take an insta-worthy pic of the world’s most beautiful sunset in Santorini and explore the breathtaking Ios.

Highlights

  • Visit Athens and explore historical sites like the Parthenon and Acropolis.

  • Experience the vibrant nightlife and whitewashed houses of Mykonos.

  • Witness breathtaking sunsets from the caldera in Santorini.

  • Relax on the red or black sand beaches of Santorini and explore its active volcano.

  • Discover the birthplace of Apollo with an optional tour to Delos Island from Mykonos.

  • Enjoy the golden beaches and characteristic Aegean houses of Ios.

  • Explore the iconic blue door houses and white church domes of Santorini.

Places You'll See

Itinerary

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Day 1: Athens

Location: Athens

Accommodation: Hotel

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

Day 2: Athens

Location: Athens

Accommodation: Hotel

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: Mykonos

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Rise and shine, we have an early start to catch the ferry from Athens to Mykonos.

In the afternoon, we 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

Accommodation: Hotel

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: Hotel

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: Hotel

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: Hotel

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: Hotel

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, Athens

Location: Athens

Meals Included: Breakfast

Raise the anchor, today we are departing by ferry for our final stop, Athens.

Tick off any last minute sightseeing and soak up all that Greece has to offer.





Accommodation

The President Hotel - 4 Star

Meals Included

Breakfast

Day 10: Athens

Location: Athens

Meals Included: Breakfast

Our trip will end here (11:00am) in Athens.

Fill up on your last breakfast with the Travel Talk crew and say goodbye to your new friends.





Meals Included

Breakfast

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    4 & 3 star hotels

  • Meals

    9 Breakfasts

  • Transportation

    Economy class ferry between Athens-Mykonos, Mykonos-Santorini, Santorini-Ios & Ios-Athens

  • Port Transfers

    Transfers from the ferry ports to the hotels and from hotels to the ferry ports

  • Tour Guiding

    Services of experienced Travel Talk local tour leaders

  • Free Wi-Fi

    Complimentary hotel Wi-Fi access ( where available )

What's Not Included

  • Other services not stated in the itinerary

    Any services not explicitly mentioned in the itinerary are not included.

  • Entrance Fees

    Entrance fees for sights and museums are not included.

  • Optional activities

    Optional activities are not included in the tour package.

  • Tipping and Gratuities

    Tipping and gratuities are not included in the tour package.

  • Any flights

    Flights are not included in the tour package.

  • Visa fees

    Visa fees are not included in the tour package.

  • Meals not stated in the itinerary

    Meals that are not mentioned in the itinerary are not included.

  • Travel insurance

    Travel insurance is not included in the tour package.

  • Items of a personal nature

    Personal expenses are not included in the tour package.

Add Ons

Local Payment: £0

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes stays in 4-star hotels such as The President Hotel in Athens, Giannoulaki Hotel in Mykonos, and New Haroula Hotel in Santorini, as well as 3-star accommodations like Far Out Hotel & Spa in Ios.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, the tour package includes 9 breakfasts.

  • How will we travel between the islands during the tour?

    Travel between the Greek islands is facilitated by economy class ferries, with convenient port transfers included to ensure seamless transitions from ferry ports to hotels and vice versa.

  • Is there a tour guide provided during the trip?

    Yes, the tour includes the services of experienced Travel Talk local tour leaders.

  • Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour package?

    No, entrance fees for sights and museums are not included in the tour package.

  • What optional activities are available during the tour?

    Optional activities include a tour to Delos Island from Mykonos, a quad biking tour in Santorini, and a volcano tour in Santorini.

  • Is Wi-Fi available during the tour?

    Complimentary hotel Wi-Fi access is available where possible.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Over 20 years

Reviews of this operator

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24-Feb-2021

My travel talk experience was awesome and fantastic. Me and my husband was on their Morocco and Turkey tours in 2019, they operated their tours in a culturally fun manner and the tour guides were very nice and very approachable. It exceeded our expection, we love to come back with them in our future travel. Thank you travel talk you made our 2019 as one of our memorable year!

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