- All Year. But for the winter period we suggest you visit Crete instead of Mykonos
27 Day Grand Circle Tour Greece & Greek Islands
Everyone knows Greece is best known for the antiquities of Athens, postcard-worthy scenes from Santorini & Mykonos, but there is so much more to the country than its immediate associations. That's why we created tour of 27 day tour to explore all Greece and also the Greek Islands.
This private tour is unique as you will see all the UNESCO’s archaeological sites, with such rich history, beautiful sunsets scenery, pretty villages that are perfect for year-round getaways, also majestic ancient historical sites. With this vacation package all over Greece, will feel the great Greek hospitality and food that one can experience in most of the boutique hotels and restaurants with local products.
If it your first visit in Greece, you will feel it felt like being to an unexplored place, a hidden treasure in mainland Greece. Finally, you will have a wonderful tour package in Corfu, Mykonos, Delos & Santorini to feel the architecture culture of the Islands with many local cruises and other activities.
Location
Day 1: Arrival in Athens
- Meet and assist at airport. Transfer to hotel. Free time for yourself. Overnight at Athens
Day 2: Private Guided Tour to Ancient Agora - Stoa of Attalos - Tower of Winds - Panoramic Tourin Athens
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4 Hours guided tour / Our driver pick you up from your hotel to start the private Athens Private City Tour.
Ancient Agora: including Temple of Hephaestus & Stoa of Attalos, Museum of Ancient Agora, The Roman Agora of Athens & Tower of Winds, Hadrian's Library.
Panoramic city tour:The Temple of Olympian Zeus (Olympieio), Arch of Hadrian, Syntagma Square, pedestrian walkway of Dionysiou Areopagitou, Panathenaic Stadium, Greek Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, ‘Changing of the Guards’, Zappeion Hall, The Academy, The University and The National Library buildings, Monument of Philopappos Hill, Mount Lycabettus. Overnight Athens. Overnight at Athens.
Day 3: Private Guided Tour to Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum
- 4 Hours guided tour / Meet your private driver at your hotel to start the tour
Acropolis & Museum: Visit Acropolis which built during the Golden Age of Pericles to admire the Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens).
Continue the pleasant short walk passing by Herodion and Dionysus Theater, to visit the new Museum of Acropolis. There we will admire the artifacts and sculptures originating from the numerous Acropolis buildings such as the Erechtheum, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Propylaea as well as from the Roman and early Christian Athens. As the museum is built over an extensive archaeological site, we will be able to see the excavations beneath through a transparent glass floor. Overnight Athens. Overnight at Athens.
Day 4: Private Tour to National Archeological Museum and Cape Sounio
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7 Hours private tour /Meet your private driver at your hotel
National Archaeological Museum with guide One of the most important museum in Greece.
Cape Sounio with driver: Following the Mediterranean coastline known as "Athenian Riviera" with a short stop for photos, and then we will reach at the second most popular site of the Greek capital, "Cape Sounio"(especially during the afternoon hours when you can take the chance of the breathtaking sunset over the Aegean Sea!) in order to visit Cape Sounio and the Temple of God Poseidon! Overnight in Athens.
Day 5: Ancient Corinth - Cog Railway - Kalavryta - Cave of Lakes
- Start from Athens and we will have stop at Canal of Corinth, Ancient Corinth, Archaeological Site. Walk at the Biblical path of Apostle Paul. See ruins of Temple of Apollo etc. & Corinth Museum. You will get the Cog Railway to enjoy the natural environment over the through Vourakis Canyon to reach Kalavryta and Cave of Lakes. After that drive to Nafplio. Overnight Nafplio
Day 6: Tiryns - Epidaurus - Mycenae - Nemea - Nafplio
- After your breakfast our driver pick you up from the hotel to visit Mycenae. See Grave Circle A. Lions Gate, Royal Tombs. Cyclopean Walls, Treasury of Atreus, the Tomb of Clytemnestra. See Mycenae Archaeological Museum. Visist Tiryns (UNESCO Site). See Tiryns Archaeological site.Then drive to Epidaurus (UNESCO Site). Sanctuary of Asclepios, Great Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, Epidaurus Museum, Little Theatre of Epidaurus. Drive to Nemea. See Nemea Archaeological site and Museum. We will visit cooperative Winery of Nemea and sample Nemea's famous wines. Return to Nafplio. Overnight in Nafplio.
Day 7: Explore Nafplio - Ancient Sparta
- Today we will explore Nafplio. Drive to Palamadi Castle. En- route stop at Karoni's Distillery Museum and sample Ouzo produced there. See Akronafplia Castle, Bourtzi. Walk at the old Nafplio town: Syntagma Square, "Megalos Dromos", Three Admiral’s Square, Archaeological Museum. After Nafplio drive to Sparta. Overnight at Sparta.
Day 8: Ancient Sparta & Mystras
- Our driver meets you at the hotel to start the tour in Sparta archaeological sites. Acropolis, Temple of Athena and Ancient Theatre. See Statue of Leonidas, Museum of Olive oil. Then drive to Mystras (UNESCO Site). See Archaeological site, Chapel of St. Demetrios, Peribleptos Monastery, Pantanassa Monastery and Despot's Palace. Return to Sparta. Overnight at Sparta.
Day 9: Diros Cave - City of Kalamata
- Leave Sparta and drive to Aeropolis to visit Diros Caves, a secret underground world. About 5,000 meters have been exposed and accessible by small boats and through narrow passageways and one is surrounded by formations of stalagmites and stalactites. Then drive to Kalamata, see Museum of Traditional Costumes. Overnight at Kalamata.
Day 10: Nestor Palace - Chora - Messene
- Today we will visit Nestor's Palace, Griffin Warrior Tomb. See Chora Archaeological Museum. See Methroni and Pylos Castle and town.Tour of Navarino fortress, old and new. Return to Kalamata. Overnight at Kalamata.
Day 11: Messene - Vassae - Ancient Olympia
- The ancient Messene is a spectacular archaeological site, a UNESCO monument founded on the 4th century B.C. by Epaminondas. We leave from ancient Messene to reach at Vassae (ancient Figaleia). At an elevation of 1.130 meters, stands the eternally proud temple of Apollo Epikurios. Then drive to Olympia. Overnight at Olympia.
Day 12: Ancient Olympia - Honey, Olive Oil and Food Tasting - City of Patra
- Our driver meet you at your hotel to pick you up to visit the Archaeological site (UNESCO Site). Museum in Olympia, See Coubertin Monument and Museum of Olympic Games. Then drive to Patras. See Archaeological Museum at Patras and pass St. Andrews Cathedral. We will visit the flea market to taste delightful experience of free wine and olive oil tasting, savoring the distinct blends of olive oil and the iconic Greek olives. We will visit a local honey farm, where under the shade of the trees we will have a coffee / juice and enjoy hand-made local desserts all made with honey produced in this farm for generations. . Overnight at Patras.
Day 13: Patra - Nafpaktos - Dodoni - Perama Caves - Ioannina:
- Leaving Patra, we will cross over the amazing bridge of Rion – Antirion, one of the biggest bridges in Europe. Then we will head to Naupactus, a beautiful seaside small town, where you can visit the Venetian Castle, the Venetian Port, here you will have a delicious lunch. Continue to Archaeological site at Dodoni, a worship center of Zeus and Dionysus that was also known as the oracle of the ancient Greek world. Afterwards, we will visit the Perama caves. The cave is part of an underground riverbed, which was built during the pre-Ottoman period that is about 1,500,000 years old. We will then return back to Ioannina. Walk around the Lake of Ioannina. Overnight at Ioannina.
Day 14: Private Tour at Ioannina - Corfu:
- We will visit the beautiful fortified old town, and the castle. This is the oldest Byzantine fortress in Greece! Wonderful buildings like the house Matei Hussein, the Ottoman Mosque of Ali Pasha. Lake Pamvotida and its Small Island of “Ali Pasha" accessible only by boat. That is the only inhabited island on a lake in Europe! You must not forget to sample the traditional spices and herbs harvested from the mountains of Epirus, frog's legs, a special delicacy or the famous desserts of 'sker bourek' or 'sugar pie', and the exceptionally delicious baklava or other syrup pastries. Drive to ferry port of Igoumenitsa and catch late car ferry to Corfu. Check in at Corfu hotel. Overnight at Corfu.
Day 15: Private Tour in Corfu: Achilion Palace - Mon Repo - Old Town
- Our driver pick you up from your hotel to visit at Achilleion Palace. This stately palace was built by the Empress Elisabeth of Austria and purchased by Kaiser William II of Germany upon her untimely death. We will continue to Mon Repos Palace. It is a small but very beautiful palace with colonial architectural elements. Next stop will be at the Old Fortress remains one of the most interesting tourist attractions of Corfu Island. We will visit the old town of Corfu (UNESCO) is built under the Venetian style that’s why one of the most beautiful is and elegant towns in Greece. Also we will visit the Palace of St. Michael and St. George,Sterna, Music Pavilion, Monument of the Union of the Ionian Islands, Ionian Academy, Schulenburg statue. The tour cannot completed without a visit at the historical and traditional local Church of Saint Spyridon is built 1456! Overnight in Corfu.
Day 16: Private Tour in Palaiokastritsa - Lakones - Mouse Island - Old Town
- Today our knowledgeable driver will meet you at your hotel to start a wonderful tour to explore the hidden beauty of Corfu, we have our first stop at the beautiful and famous Paleokastritsa bay, well known as the Capri of Greece, the traditional village of Lakones, we will reach at Kanoni, the church of Panagia Vlacherna and the Mouse Island. We will also visit the 14th century Venetian fortress and Espianade square – once used as drilling grounds for Napoleon Bonaparte’s soldiers. Finally we will reach in Corfu Town (UNESCO) to see the ancient ruins of the Palaipolis, to walk at the old city, the old Port, Town Hall, San Rocco square, the commercial center of town to have a coffee break at the famous "Liston's square" Overnight in Corfu.
Day 17: Corfu - Veroia - Vergina - Thessaloniki
- Leave Corfu and get the ferry to igoumenitsa. We have our first visit to Vergina (ancient Aigai), to live the experience of a visit to the unique Museum, created in the Great Tumulus covering the royal tombs of Macedonia. See the tomb of King Phillip II, Alexander's father, and feel the thrill of the greatest discovery of the 20th century. In only a few miles away is Veria (Biblical Beroea), where we will visit the Saint Paul's Bema, and then stroll through the old Jewish neighborhood and the colorful market area. Walk in a city where past is present and around! Overnight in Thessaloniki.
Day 18: Private city Tour in Thessaloniki
- After your breakfast, we will explore Thessaloniki. See the ramparts of the city: the triumphal Arch of Galerius, built in 303 AD, at the Via Egnatia, Monument of Alexander the Great, Rotunda, one of the most imposing monuments of Thessaloniki. Visit St. Demetrius Basilica, in which is located the underground ancient “Crypt", the most important part of the temple, the Acheiropoietos Church - a gem of devotion: The Acheiropoietos Church owes its name to an icon of the Virgin Mary, one of the first churches of Christianity, founded sometime between 450 and 475 AD, Church of Agia Sofia, Museum and Museum of Byzantine culture, White Tower for photos. Overnight in Thessaloniki.
Day 19: Thessaloniki - Dion Park - Meteora - Sunset tour around the Rocks
- After your breakfast, leave from Thessaloniki to have our first stop at the Archaeological Park of Dion, the sacred city of the Macedonians, at the foot of mountain Olympus. Then we will reach Meteora. Enjoy the sunset tour at the rocks of meteora. Check in & free time for yourself. Overnight Meteora
Day 20: Sightseeing Meteora - Delphi
- Our driver will pick you up from your hotel at 09.00 in order to visit the BYZANTINE MONASTERIES of Meteora, included on the UNESCO world heritage monument list. We are having our first stop at The Holy Monastery of Great Meteoro, the biggest and oldest one of all. It was called the monastery that was "suspended in the air" (meteoro), because of the formation of the gigantic rock on top of which it was built. Our second visit is at the great monastery of St. Stephan. The Monastery of St. Stephan is a small church built in the 16th century and decorated in 1545. On the way to Delphi, we will have a short stop at Leonidas statue at ThermopilesThen continue our drive to Delphi for Overnight
Day 21: Delphi - Osios Loukas - Thermipilae - Athens
- After your breakfast, our driver will drive you at the Ancient Oracle, the Stadium, the Ancient Theatre, with a capacity that exceeds 5,000 spectators and of course the Museum of Delphi. Delphi is perhaps best known for the oracle at the sanctuary that was dedicated to Apollo during the classical period. Afterwards, we can visit the traditional winter village of Arachova and have a coffee or lunch break.Then drive to Monastery of Osios Loukos (UNESCO). Overnight in Athens.
Day 22: Athens - Mykonos
- We will pick you up from your hotel to Piraeus port and take the ferry to Mykonos Island. Mykonos is the most famous island in the world for its beaches, its fun, its exciting nightlife, its picturesque Cycladic houses, the luxury hotels, also known as the island of winds. The stroll in ‘’Little Venice’’ of the island, or the walk through the narrow streets of "matogiania" will be memorable for your vacations, where you can shop clothes and other local items. We propose you to relax at your hotel and enjoy the amazing night life of Mykonos. Overnight at Mykonos.
DAY 23: Guided Group Cruise in Milos
- Guided cruise tour to Delos to admire one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece wit all-inclusive tour package. If you are an avid fan of mythology and the ancient Greek civilization, it is worthwhile to spend a morning or trip to Delos an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our driver pick you up from your hotel to transfer you to the old Mykonos port you embark to the boat to the sacred island of Delos, the birthplace of two of the most important ancient Greek gods, Apollo and Artemis and live a unique experience while uncovering the myths and legends of Ancient Greece with the information provided from your expert licensed tour guide. Overnight at Mykonos.
Day 24: Mykonos - Santorini
- Our driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Mykonos Port so you get the boat for the famous Santorini Island. The first thing you have to see that will amaze you is the magnificent sunset from Oia, the most famous sunset in the world. Crowds of people gather there, in order to see the sun set! Afterwards, you can enjoy your drink or dinner, in the picturesque capital of the island and walk among the narrow streets of the island where you can buy many souvenirs. Overnight at Santorini.
Day 25: Sunset Cruise to Volcano with Buffet on Board
- Get a unique group sunset cruise tour to volcano in Santorini to enjoy the deep blue waters; white, red and black sand; vertical cliffs; red and black volcanic pebbles and spectacular rock formations. With this special group sunset cruise tour to volcano you will walk at the rim of Volcano, swim at the hot springs and finally enjoy your dinner on board admiring the most famous sunset of the world next to Oia. Overnight at Santorini.
Day 26: Santorini - Athens
- Our driver will meet you at the hotel and will transfer you to Santorini Port at 12.00 to take the boat for Piraeus Port, where you will arrive at 17.00 pm. Then, you will be transferred to your hotel in Athens. Overnight at Athens.
Day 27: Departure Day
- Breakfast. Athens checkout. Transfer to airport for connecting flights.
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- Acropolis & Museum of Acropolis, Ancient Agora
- National Arhaeological Museum & Cape Sounio
- Canal of Corinth & Ancient Corinth,
- Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus & Ancient Mycenae
- Romantic city of Nauplio, Nemea, Tiryns
- Kalavryta, Cave of Lakes
- Mystras, Ancient Sparta, Diros Caves
- City of Kalamata & Patra
- City of Naupaktos & Ancient Olympia
- Delphi area and Museum
- Monastery of Osios Loukas, Thebes Musum
- Meteora Monasteries
- Ioannina, Island of "Ali Pasha" Lake Pamvotida
- Corfu Island (Mon Repo, Plaiokatsritsa, Acheilion Palace, Liston Square etc)
- City of Thessaloniki (Rotonda, White Tower, Churhes, etc)
- Arhaeological park of Dion
- Vergina- The tomb of King Philip II - Veroia
- Monument of Leonidas in Thermopiles
- Mykonos - Delos
- Santorini - Volcano, Sunste at Oia
Inclusions
- Meet & Greet at Athens airprot
- Private transfers from Airport/Port/Hotel at all areas
- Private & Guided Tours in Athens
- Honey farm and food tasting in Olympia
- Sunset tour in Meteora
- Semi-private Cruise to Delos and Rhenia
- Semi-private cruise with buffet on board
- 26 Nights’ accommodation with breakfast
- All driver’s expenses (Accommodation, meals, Toll fees, fuel, etc.)
- Ferry tickets from Piraeus/Mykonos/Santorini/Piraeus
- Ferry tickets from Igoumenitsa port /Corfu & vice versa
- All taxes
Exclusions
- Entrance fees at archaeological sites (exept Athens)
- Tour Guide in Mainland & Sounio (available with extra cost)
- Guide and tickets in Delos (75 euro / per person)
- Hotel City Tax
- Gratuities (optional)
Useful Info
All our drivers are professional English-speaking drivers, have high experience and they have a good knowledge of the sites that you are going to visit. They can provide you general information for each one, but they are not official guides. They will lead you to paths past the tourist crowd and they will also suggest you local, traditional restaurants where you can taste the known Mediterranean cuisine.
- It is not needed to have tour guide during the tour in Mykonos & Santorini as it a self-guided trip.
- During the Mainland trip to Ancient Greece, we suggest you to have local guides in each place as you will receive deep information
- Alternative, you can book licensed tour guide accompany you throughout your tour
- We are owner of car Rental Company www.premiumrentacar.gr with wide fleet of Cars & Minivans that's why we can keep the cost low
- From 1 to 4 persons, we provide you Mercedes E class or MPV, Citroen Picasso or similar
- From 5 to 8 persons, we provide you Mini Van type Mercedes Vito/Viano or similar
- From 9 to 17 persons, we provide you Minibus Mercedes Sprinter 18 seats
- Upon your arrival at Athens airport or Piraeus, our representative will be waiting there holding a sign with your name written on it, helps you with your baggage, and accompany you at your car, provide you mineral water & Tissues.
- If you are already in Athens, our driver meets you at your hotel in Athens or Airbnb (or from your specific address)
- Also, we will give you a folder with vouchers of the hotel, tickets and contact numbers in each area that you are going to visit.
Our local driver will be waiting at the port or airport in each island, holding a sign with your name written on it, in order to meet you and transfer you to your hotel.
- We provide you 4* star hotels or 3* stars hotels with high standard services in great locations. Please note that you can ask us for 5* star hotel with extra supplement.
- After your booking we will send you the detailed program with the names of the hotels.
- In Santorini, your hotel located at "Kamari area" on the famous “Black Beach” of course you can ask us to stay at Imerovilgi, Fira town or Oia maybe with extra supplement.
- If you wish we can arrange your accommodation a day before and after your tour.
- Our vacation tour packages are PRIVATE only for you and not for other passengers.
- You can add or remove everything from our proposed program in order the tour to be modified to you, also note that we can accommodate from 1 person to 36 persons or more.
To take full advantage of your stay in Greece, we would also like to draw your attention to the importance of taking out an insurance policy in the event of an unexpected happening during your trip. To this effect, we have collaborated with INTERAMERICAN, the largest private insurance company in Greece.
- We will provide you FAST FERRY TICKETS to spend less time on the boat and more time in each Island.
- You have the chance to travel at the Greek Islands with domestic flights instead of ferry tickets with additional cost.
- 1,5€ per room / per day for 3* star hotels,
- 3€ per room per / day for 4* star hotels.
- 10 euro / person for Acropolis Museum
- 20 euro / person for Acropolis
- 8 euro / person Ancient Corinth & Museum
- 12 euro / person for Ancient Epidaurus
- 12 euro / person for Mycenae & Treasury of Arteus
- 12 euro / person for Ancient Olympia & Museum
- 12 euro / person for Delphi & Museum
- 3 euro / person for each monasteries of Meteora
- 8 euro / person for Vergina
- 8 euro / person for Pella
- 8 euro / person for Dion
*** Children under 18 years of age are free of charge
Cancelation Policy
- In order to confirm any booking, 30% payment in advance is required, fully refundable in case of any written cancellation received 60 days prior the arrival date.
- For any cancellation OR change between 59 days to 30 days prior the first day of arrival, cancellation fees equal to 100% of the payment in advance applies.
- For any cancellation OR change within 29 days prior the first day of arrival and/or non shows, full cancellation fees applies – the total cost of the program.
- A written notification of any cancellation or change is necessary to be sent to PRIVATE TOURS Greece.