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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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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.
Kayak to the sunken city at Epidavros
The cliffs and coves of the Peloponnese coastline and its sunken archaeological 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.
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.
Spinalonga by private boat
Spend a day in a private boat exploring the hidden coves and ruined buildings of Spinalonga, a tiny scrap of uninhabited land that once hosted a leper colony and 16th-century Venetian fort. Then, slip into the crystal-clear water of a deserted bay.
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.
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 snorkelling, and a sunset dinner on board.
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 archaeological sites. A private guide can bring it to life on a half-day tour, shedding light on life in Ancient Greece.
Paros in a nutshell
Get to know the island of Paros on this privately guided tour. You’ll visit the one-time fishing village of Naousa, explore a traditional agricultural village and hike along the Byzantine Way, a medieval path that connects the two sides of the island.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Palace of Knossos and wine tasting
Take a privately guided tour of Crete’s Palace of Knossos, a Bronze-Age ruin that inspired the myth of the Minotaur in the labyrinth. You’ll see the oldest throne room in Europe, vibrant frescoes and a sophisticated water and drainage system.
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 archaeological sites. The day ends with a trip to Arachova, a mountain town known for its textiles and cheese.
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.
Ancient Athens 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.
Hiking the villages of Naxos
Naxos is the agricultural powerhouse of the Cyclades and you can still find traditional small farming villages in the island’s rugged but fertile interior. This privately guided hike offers a chance to spend the day exploring four of these small hamlets.
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 theatres. Explore the ruins with a private guide and follow it with an introduction to local olive and its production.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Walking food tour of Corfu Old Town
Along every winding, narrow street in Corfu Old Town you’ll find an architectural highlight of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. And sprinkled among them are cherished cafes and delicatessens, brimming with intriguing ingredients.
Origins of Alexander The Great
Explore the origins of Alexander the Great, one of history’s most influential military leaders. This guided route reveals more about his life and impact on ancient Greece, taking you from the ruined city of his birth to his father’s treasure-filled royal tomb.
