Hike Fira to Oia
Santorini’s volcanic landscape makes for rewarding hiking, with the caldera-edge route between Fire and Oia its most scenic trail. Take in churches, panoramic viewpoints and traditional towns as you hike with a local guide.
Things to do in Greece
A country awash with ancient ruins and known for its food, Greece provides a wealth of possibilities for rewarding experiences. Our specialists have sought out a range of things to do in Greece that will offer you a deeper understanding of the country, and they’ll tailor your trip to include activities that reflect your interests.
Whether you’d like a guided tour of the Acropolis or Delphi, want to seek out Athens’ best street art, or learn how to cook Greek food at home, they’ll get you closer to the real Greece and its people. You could also opt to hike to the monasteries at Meteora, kayak to sunken ruins, take a tour of Santorini’s wineries, or see how Greek honey is made by visiting a local beekeeper near the seaside town of Galaxidi.
Whether you’d like a guided tour of the Acropolis or Delphi, want to seek out Athens’ best street art, or learn how to cook Greek food at home, they’ll get you closer to the real Greece and its people. You could also opt to hike to the monasteries at Meteora, kayak to sunken ruins, take a tour of Santorini’s wineries, or see how Greek honey is made by visiting a local beekeeper near the seaside town of Galaxidi.
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Ideas for experiencing Greece
Experiences you have as you travel often hold the longest memories. As part of their research trips, our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know Greece, and the best local guides. These activities reflect some of their best-loved experiences.
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Ancient Olympia and the Olympia Museum
Explore Ancient Olympia, the original site of the Olympic Games, with a local guide on a half-day tour that sheds light on the significance of the games in ancient times and its temples, training facilities and stadium.
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Athens food lover's walking tour
Sample fresh pies, succulent olives, traditional souvlaki and sweet desserts on a guided half-day walking tour of central Athens with a local guide. You’ll get an introduction to Greek cuisine and culinary techniques as you visit the city’s finest markets, delis and bakeries.
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Ano Mera, monastery and beach
Discover a more authentic side of island life with a guided trip to the traditional town of Ano Mera in Mykonos. Visit the 16th-century monastery and explore the cobbled streets and tavernas before relaxing on a sheltered beach nearby.
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Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon
Offering an insight into Greek myths, beliefs and building methods, this privately guided tour of the Temple of Poseidon on Cape Sounion reveals much about ancient society as well as presenting you with panoramic views from its headland setting.
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Ancient Delphi and Arachova
An expert guide will lead you around the ruins of ancient Delphi on this full-day tour of one of Greece’s most prestigious archeological sites. The day ends with a trip to Arachova, a mountain town known for its textiles and cheese.
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Safari adventure in the Pindus Mountains
A remote and unspoiled region of Greece, the Pindus Mountains make a great destination for a 4x4 safari that takes in rugged peaks, traditional villages, Ottoman bridges and sweeping plains. Little-visited and largely untouched, it offers a very different perspective on the country.
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Truffle hunting and the Mushroom Museum of Kalambaka
Head into the woods with an experienced truffle hunter and his dogs to search for white truffles and learn about their place in Greek culinary history. Follow it up with a woodland lunch and a tasting at Kalambaka’s Mushroom Museum.
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Ancient Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum
On this half-day privately guided tour, you’ll uncover the history, significance and function of the Athens Acropolis and its crowning glory, the Parthenon. Your time includes a trip to the Acropolis Museum, where the most highly prized sculptures are on display.
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Santorini wineries
With a wine-making tradition that stretches back thousands of years, Santorini is known for producing some of Greece’s finest labels. This private, half-day tour takes in two of the island’s wineries and offers an insight into the island’s unusual production methods.
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Hike to the monastery of Agia Matrona
Get off the beaten track in Hydra, walking with a private guide up to a remote monastery in the hills that offers expansive views across the land and sea, and a chance to get an insight into traditional life on the island.
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Explore the monasteries at sunset by E-Bike
Avoid the crowds and discover Meteora by e-bike in a guided sunset tour that gives you a feel for the landscape of this valley as well as the people who built its cliff-top monasteries, before finishing at a scenic viewpoint.
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The seaside town of Galaxidi & beekeeping experience
Explore low-key Galaxidi, an atmospheric old town of cobbled streets and grand Neoclassical mansions set on the Gulf of Corinth on this private, full-day tour. There’s also the opportunity to visit a local beekeeper and taste traditionally produced honey.
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Epidavros and olive oil tasting
An ancient city known as a medical and healing hub, Epidavros is home to one of Greece’s most acoustically flawless theaters. Explore the ruins with a private guide and follow it with an introduction to local olive and its production.
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Private tour of the ancient island of Delos
Once an important trade hub and place of pilgrimage, Delos, off the coast of Mykonos, is one of Greece’s most significant archeological sites. A private guide can bring it to life on a half-day tour, shedding light on life in Ancient Greece.
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Milos cooking class
Learn to cook traditional Greek dishes on the island of Milos where you’ll join a local restaurant chef in choosing ingredients, preparing an array of meze-style dishes, gaining new skills and getting an insider’s guide to Greek cuisine.
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Athens street art tour
Discover Athens’ powerful street art on a guided tour that throws light on everything from the Greek economic crisis to the power of art to force social change. This half-day tour takes in Athens’ lesser-known districts and most impressive murals.
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Santorini private boat trip
Offering a new perspective on the island and its volcanic origins, this private, half-day catamaran tour around Santorini takes in arresting views of the caldera cliffs, hidden coves for swimming and snorkeling, and a sunset dinner on board.
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Kayak to the sunken city at Epidavros
The cliffs and coves of the Peloponnese coastline and its sunken archeological ruins are the highlights on this full-day kayaking tour from Nafplio. It includes time to stop, swim, snorkel and rest in inlets and on beaches along the way.
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Dinner in a local home
Experience traditional Greek cooking and hospitality with a visit to a local home for dinner, where you can try many homemade Greek specialties, chat to your local host and gain insight into everyday life in Greece.
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Milos geological tour
Explore the wild and haunting scenery of the volcanic island of Milos with an expert guide on a tour that reveals the impact of its unusual geological phenomena on its history and economy over the course of thousands of years.
