7 days · Greece
Taste of Greece
From AED 7,140per person, twin share
Seven days through ancient Greece, taking in Athens, Meteora, Delphi, Olympia and Mycenae.
- Duration
- 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Route
- Starts and ends in Athens
- Country
- Greece
- Activity level
- Light (2 of 5)
- A compact tour of mainland Greece, with guided sightseeing most days and some free time built in
- Accommodation
- 6 nights in mostly 3 and 4 star hotels, with a new city most nights across mainland Greece
- Meals
- 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners
- Group
- Group tour, up to 25
- Guide
- English-speaking tour leader throughout, plus local guides at ancient sites
- Transport
- Air-conditioned coach
- Best time to go
- Runs May to October, skipping August: warm Greek summer, milder in May, September and October
Tour overview
A seven-day trip through Greece, the birthplace of modern civilisation. You see Athens, Delphi, Olympia and Mycenae, with a Byzantine art workshop and a sunset drive through Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Highlights
- Athens, Greece’s ancient capital city
- A welcome dinner in Athens
- Thermopylae’s statue of King Leonidas of Sparta
- A Byzantine art workshop
- A sunset drive around Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- A visit to the monasteries of Meteora
- A driving and walking tour of Delphi
- The small island of Trizonia
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- The Olympia Museum and ancient site
- The picturesque streets of Nafplio
- The Greek myths of Mycenae
- A photo stop at the Corinth Canal
- Athens with a local guide
Route and hotels
Where the tour goes and where you sleep, night by night.
Athens
1 night · Day 1
Dorian Inn
Thermopylae
Day 2 · on the way
Kalabaka
1 night · Day 2
Hotel Antoniadis
Meteora
Day 3 · on the way
Delphi
1 night · Day 3
Acropole Delphi City Hotel
Glyfada
Day 4 · on the way
Olympia
1 night · Day 4
Hotel Europa
Nafplio
1 night · Day 5
Rex Hotel
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Mycenae
Day 6 · on the way
Corinth Canal
Day 6 · on the way
Athens
1 night · Day 6
Dorian Inn
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Start of tour in Athens
Dinner included
Greece welcomes you this morning: you meet your tour leader and the rest of the group at the hotel, before an orientation tour covers Athens and its many ancient sites. You can also choose to join the optional Athens Food Tour, a chance to taste and learn about local produce and cuisine. In the evening, a welcome dinner brings authentic Greek cuisine to the table.
Included
- Orientation tour of Athens, taking in Hadrian’s Arch and the Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Welcome dinner of Greek cuisine
Optional extras
- Athens Food Tour · AED 255 per person
- Overnight
- Athens
- Hotel
- Dorian Inn
Day 2
Athens – Thermopylae – Kalabaka
Breakfast included
The route leaves Athens for Kalabaka, stopping at Thermopylae on the way to see the statue of Leonidas, King of Sparta. On arrival in Kalabaka, a Byzantine art workshop shows how locals create works of Christian Greek art. The day ends with a sunset drive through the Meteora hills, then free time, or the optional Greek Evening in the Meteora foothills with dinner at a family-run taverna in Agios Dimitrios.
Included
- Photo stop at the statue of Leonidas in Thermopylae
- Visit to a Byzantine art workshop
- Sunset drive through the Meteora hills
Optional extras
- Greek Evening in the Meteora Foothills · AED 255 per person
- Travel
- Athens → Thermopylae → Kalabaka by coach
- Overnight
- Kalabaka
- Hotel
- Hotel Antoniadis
Day 3
Kalabaka – Meteora – Delphi
Breakfast and dinner included
Today includes a visit to the monasteries of Meteora, six of which are still active Eastern Orthodox communities on top of sandstone pillars. In the afternoon, the route crosses the mountains of central Greece to Delphi, where your tour leader leads an orientation tour on arrival. An included dinner follows this evening.
Included
- Visit to the monasteries of Meteora
- Orientation tour of Delphi, including its ancient sanctuary
- Travel
- Kalabaka → Delphi by coach
- Overnight
- Delphi
- Hotel
- Acropole Delphi City Hotel
Day 4
Delphi – Glyfada – Olympia
Breakfast included
A local guide leads the optional excursion to Delphi’s ancient site and museum this morning. The route then follows the Coast of Corinth before a ferry crossing to Trizonia, a colourful Greek island. The journey then continues to ancient Olympia, home of the Olympic Games, where the evening is free to explore and find dinner in the town centre.
Included
- Ferry crossing to the island of Trizonia
Optional extras
- Delphi Museum and Ancient Site Tour · AED 215 per person
- Travel
- Delphi → Glyfada → Olympia by coach and ferry
- Overnight
- Olympia
- Hotel
- Hotel Europa
Day 5
Olympia – Nafplio
Breakfast and lunch includedThe Olympia Museum and its ancient site come first today, by way of a locally guided tour, before the route continues to Nafplio, a town whose skyline is dominated by Palamidi castle. An included lunch follows, after which the rest of the day is yours, or you can join the optional evening tour to Epidaurus.
Included
- Guided tour of the Olympia archaeological site and museum
- Included lunch in Nafplio
Optional extras
- Epidaurus Guided Tour · AED 215 per person
- Travel
- Olympia → Nafplio by coach
- Overnight
- Nafplio
- Hotel
- Rex Hotel
Day 6
Mycenae – Corinth Canal – Athens
Breakfast and lunch included
This morning’s stop is Mycenae, which ranks among Greece’s most important archaeological sites, where the tomb of Agamemnon and the Lion Gate are the highlights. A stop at the Corinth Canal follows on the way to Athens, which offers an included lunch and city tour. There is also the optional Acropolis guided tour, which needs to be arranged ahead of time, leaving the evening free to explore the city on your own.
Included
- Guided walking tour of ancient Mycenae, including the Lion Gate
- Stop at the Corinth Canal
- Included lunch
- Driving tour of Athens
Optional extras
- Acropolis Guided Tour · AED 215 per person
- Travel
- Nafplio → Mycenae → Corinth Canal → Athens by coach
- Overnight
- Athens
- Hotel
- Dorian Inn
Day 7
End of tour in Athens
Breakfast includedA week of Greek travel comes to a close this morning, as the tour of Greece reaches its end in Athens, the city where the journey also began.
Dates & prices
Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.
Sun 9 May – Sat 15 May 2027
AvailableBest price
AED 7,140
Single room +AED 1,955
Sun 30 May – Sat 5 Jun 2027
Available
AED 7,140
Single room +AED 1,955
Sun 20 Jun – Sat 26 Jun 2027
Available
AED 7,140
Single room +AED 1,955
Sun 12 Sept – Sat 18 Sept 2027
Available
AED 7,140
Single room +AED 1,955
Sun 3 Oct – Sat 9 Oct 2027
Available
AED 7,920
Single room +AED 1,955
What’s included
Included
- 6 nights in mostly 3-star and 4-star hotels, in twin rooms with a private bathroom
- A room to yourself for a single supplement, subject to availability
- 6 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 2 dinners
- A modern coach with air conditioning, reclining seats and a toilet
- Public transport the tour uses, except on free days
- Guided from start to finish
Not included
- Flights to the start of the tour and home from the end: we can book them from Dubai
- Travel insurance: take out a policy that suits your trip
Optional extras
Excursions and upgrades you can add to the tour. Prices are per person.
Athens Food Tour
Day 1AED 255per personA guided walk through the Athens Central Market and a local taverna, tasting spanakopita, fresh produce and traditional sweets, with a full meal to finish. Vegetarian options are available. €60. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
See day 1 in the itineraryGreek Evening in the Meteora Foothills
Day 2AED 255per personAn evening walk to the hermit caves in the Meteora foothills and the small monastery of St Nikolas of Badovas, then a drive to the village of Agios Dimitrios for a dinner of Greek dishes at a family-run taverna, with a traditional dance from your guide. €60, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 2 in the itineraryDelphi Museum and Ancient Site Tour
Day 4AED 215per personA guided tour of Delphi’s archaeological site and museum, taking in the Sanctuary of Apollo and the Treasury of the Athenians, with background on the myths and history of ancient Greece. €50, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 4 in the itineraryEpidaurus Guided Tour
Day 5AED 215per personA guided tour of the ancient theatre of Epidaurus, one of the best-preserved in Greece and still used today, with background on its design and history. €50, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 5 in the itineraryAcropolis Guided Tour
Day 6AED 215per personSkip-the-line access to the Acropolis with your tour leader and a local guide, taking in the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and the Propylaea, with free time at the top for photos. Book this at least 20 days before the tour starts, as it is not refundable once confirmed. €50. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
See day 6 in the itinerary
To add an extra, mention it in your booking notes, and we confirm it with your seats before you pay. Some are booked with your tour leader on the day instead: their description says so.
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Good to know
Practical details to read before you travel.
Passport & visas
Greece is in the Schengen area, so one Schengen visa covers the whole tour.
UAE passport holders do not need a visa for stays of up to 90 days, though you will need the EU’s new ETIAS travel authorisation once it starts: we can tell you where it stands when you book. Most other nationalities living in the UAE need a Schengen visa. Apply up to six months before you travel, and start early if you are travelling in summer.
Your passport must be valid for at least three months after you leave Greece, and have been issued within the last ten years. Our visa team handles Schengen applications: ask us when you book.
Flights and timings
Flights to and from Greece aren’t included: arrange your own to Athens for day 1 and home from Athens at the end.
Your tour leader meets the group at the hotel in Athens at 10:00 on day 1. The tour ends at the same hotel at 10:00 on day 7, after breakfast, so plan a flight home that afternoon or later.
Our team can book your flights from Dubai to match.
Meals and dietary needs
Breakfast is included every day, plus two lunches and two dinners.
Tell us about any dietary needs, halal included, when you book, and we pass them on before the tour.
Money
Greece uses the euro throughout. Cards are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants and shops, though it helps to carry some cash for small tavernas and local sites.
Optional extras booked on tour are paid to your tour leader in cash or by card, in the currency shown.
Weather and packing
Departures run from May to October, skipping August, so expect warm, sunny weather throughout, hottest in midsummer and milder in May, September and October.
Pack light layers, comfortable walking shoes for ancient sites and cobbled streets, and a hat and sun protection.
Plan your trip
Our Dubai team arranges what goes around the tour, so it is booked in one place.
Visas
One Schengen visa covers the Schengen countries on this route. Our visa team in Dubai applies for UAE residents once the tour is booked.
Flights
Flights are not included. We can book them with the tour: Dubai to Athens and back. Tick “Flights” when you book and we quote them with your confirmation.
Pay in instalments
Split the cost with Tabby or Tamara, or over 3 to 12 months on a UAE bank credit card for bookings from AED 1,000.
Book this tour
Book in a minute. Your seats are held as soon as you book; you name the other travellers and pay once we have confirmed them.
Questions before you book? Our support team is on WhatsApp +971 4 589 0001.
Questions about this tour
What will my days look like?
Days are full. Most start with breakfast, then the main sights with a local guide or your tour leader. Afternoons often leave free time to wander, stop for a coffee or join an optional extra. Expect a fair amount of walking: some days mean two or three hours on your feet, so bring comfortable shoes.
Who will I be travelling with?
Travellers from all over the world, of different ages and backgrounds, who share a wish to see more. Up to 25 people share this tour, and most know each other’s names within a few days.
What are the hotels like?
Mostly 3 and 4 star, all clean, comfortable and well located, with private en-suite bathrooms. They are chosen so you sleep well and are ready for the next day. The destinations come first, but the hotels are never an afterthought.
How active is this tour?
You carry your own luggage, sometimes up hotel stairs. Some walking tours run for up to three hours, and a few sites have plenty of steps. The itinerary and the activity level at the top of this page show whether the pace suits you.
How do optional extras work?
Optional extras run in the tour’s free time, and your tour leader tells you what is on offer as the tour goes. Some are booked with your tour leader on the day. Others sell in advance and must be bought before the tour starts: to add one of those, mention it in your booking notes and we confirm it with your seats. Each extra in the Optional extras section says which way it is booked.
Will I have time to explore on my own?
Yes. The itinerary builds in free time to wander at your own pace, and your tour leader can point you to the places that suit you, so you are never left to work it all out alone.
What support do I have while I’m on tour?
Your tour leader travels with you from start to finish. They know the places most visitors miss, can suggest a restaurant before you ask, and deal with whatever crops up on the way. Transport and hotels are all arranged for you.
There is also an emergency number staffed 24 hours a day, and our team in Dubai is there to help.
How do I book Taste of Greece?
Press Book now, choose a date, your travellers and rooms, and give your name, email and mobile. We hold your seats and email your booking reference straight away; you then add each traveller as their passport shows on your booking page. Our Dubai team confirms the seats with the tour operator, then emails you a secure payment link. Nothing is charged when you book.
When do I pay?
Once the tour operator confirms your seats. We email you a secure payment link for the total in AED, and your booking is complete when it is paid. To pay in instalments, say so in your booking notes.
Is the price per person?
Yes. Prices are per person sharing a double or twin room. Travelling alone? A single room costs the supplement shown next to each date.
Are flights included?
Only when the tour lists them under what is included. We can book flights from the UAE to the start city and home from the end city with your tour.
Do I need a visa?
That depends on your passport and the countries on the route. Our visa team arranges Schengen and other visas for UAE residents, and can apply for yours once the tour is booked.
Payment plans
Take the trip now. Pay for it in pieces.
Every booking qualifies, from holidays and tours to visas. Spread it over 3 to 12 months at 0% on a credit card plan, or with Tabby or Tamara; some banks add a one-time processing fee.
- Credit card plans from AED 1,000
- Tabby and Tamara, no minimum
- Terms from 3 to 12 months
Find your bank’s plan
Credit cards, from AED 1,000
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