Ancient Greece
Oct. 11 - 24, 2026
Ancient Greece comes alive with visits to ruins and other archaeological sites.
Visit Athens’ key sights, explore Delphi’s spectacular ruins, and tour the renowned National Archaeological Museum. After seeing ancient Corinth’s ruins, spend three nights on the Peloponnesian coast. Marvel at Epidaurus and Mycenae’s ruins and discover idyllic Hydra. Staying three nights in Crete’s fascinating capital, Heraklion, tour the Palace of Knossos, visit an olive oil farm then cruise to Spinalonga. With two nights on picturesque Santorini, tour a winery and the Akrotiri archaeological site before returning to Athens.
Tour operator: Odysseys Unlimited
Highlights
- Athens sightseeing, including Acropolis and Parthenon.
- Tour of National Archaeological Museum, Athens.
- Visits to archaeological sites of Corinth, Mycenae and Epidaurus.
- Half-day excursion to Hydra.
- Heraklion’s Minoan Palace of Knossos and Archaeological Museum.
- Private cruise to Spinalonga.
- Tour and tasting at olive oil farm.
- Two-night stay on island of Santorini.
- Winery tour and tasting.
- Archaeological site of Akrotiri.
Activity Level: Active
- Walk 4-6 miles per day, including 1-3 miles at one time, often uphill, on uneven terrain especially at archaeological sites, and on marble surfaces that can be slippery.
- Archaeological sites in Greece require walking on steep grades.
- Occasional long walks from motorcoach drop-off to sights and hotels.
- Many stairs of varying height throughout tour.
- The Santorini Palace Hotel (Thira) does not have an elevator that has access to each floor.
Pricing
Please see tour brochure for details.
Pricing and itinerary details are in the brochure. To book, call Odysseys Unlimited at 1‑888‑370‑6765.
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