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Archaeology & History Tours & Activities

For anyone with the slightest interest in the past, Greece has an incredible history that spans many thousands of years. But it is the archaeology of the last four millennia, the sites of the Minoans, Romans, Arabs, Latin Crusaders, Venetians, Slavs, Albanians and Turks, that the country is better known. From the breath-taking site of Delphi in the mountains of mainland Greece to the fanciful reconstruction of Knossos on the island of Crete, there are tours and cruises that take in these and many more iconic ancient and historic sites of Greece.

A small Byzantine-style hilltop church with views on surrounding mountain peaks on Karpathos.

Visit Greece - Inspiration & Planning

Our Greece travel guide is a good place to start for those interested in researching and planning their own itinerary. From suggestions and ideas for what to see and where, to many tips and recommendations for your trip. How to get in to some of the the most popular sites, such as the Acropolis in Athens or Knossos near Heraklion. Our Itinerary Builder lets you create a custom itinerary to suit your requirements and interests. 

Multi-Day Tours in Greece

8-Day Trip in Mykonos & Santorini from Athens

These may be two of the most visited islands in Greece, but going to each allows you to see two of the most spectacular archaeological sites in Greece. On Santorini visit the Mycenaean site of Akrotiri, covered by volcanic ash in the 17th century BC. While on Mykonos take a ferry to the island of Delos, an important sacred site in Classical Greece.

5 of Greece's Historical Giants

Starting in Athens, this 4-day itinerary takes you on a journey to five of the finest archaeological and historical sites in Greece. With other landmarks along the way. The five are: the prehistoric Bronze Age site of Mycenae; the Classical sites of Epidaurus, Olympia and Delphi; as well as the breathtakingly situated Eastern Orthodox monasteries at Meteora.

4-Day Tour of Mycenae, Epidaurus, Olympia, Delphi & Meteora

From Athens take a 4-day trip to explore five of Greece’s most popular archaeological and historical sites. After a photostop at the Corinth Canal, visit the ancient city of Mycenae, and second the ancient settlement of Epidaurus with its impressive Hellenic theatre. Spend time in Nafplio, Modern Greece’s first capital city, before heading to Olympia and Delphi.  From there head to Meteroa.  Accommodation, breakfast and dinner, transport and a guide are included.

2-Day Trip to Meteora from Thessaloniki by Train

Enjoy a two-day excursion to see the dramatic geological landscape that is the setting for the UNESCO listed monasteries of Meteora. Take the train to Kalambaka from Thessaloniki, and stay overnight in a 3/4* hotel. With two days you will visit all six monasteries. The price includes all transport, overnight accommodation and your guide, but meals are not included.

2-Day Trip to Meteora from Athens by Train

Although the UNESCO listed monasteries of Meteora can be visited from Athens in a day by train, why not take an overnight trip to Kalambaka. With two days you can visit all six monasteries. Enjoy a sunset and a dawn in this inspiring geological landscape, while staying in a 3/4* B&B. The price includes transport, accommodation and a guide, but not meals.

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