Top Greece Cultural Tours - page 5

Avoid the complications of organizing a trip to the rock-side monasteries of Meteora yourself, and book a package put together by professionals. This overnight excursion combines your round-trip bus travel from Athens with station transfers, overnight hotel accommodation, a Meteora sunset tour, and either a hike or another tour on the final day.

Pack a few stops into one day on this tour of Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon and save time if you were to travel to them alone. See Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon right at sunset, the best time of day, when you can see the sky changing from blue to hues of yellow, orange, and pink right along the coast.

Enjoy a sightseeing adventure in Athens on the world’s most intuitive electric vehicle. After a quick training session, strap on a helmet—it’s included in the tour price—and cruise to must-see sites like the Acropolis, the Ancient Angora, Panathinaikon stadium, and Mars Hill. Cover more ground than you could on two feet and stop by hidden corners of the city that you won’t read about in a guidebook.

Experience Athens’ vibrant street art scene with ease on this small-group walking tour. Enjoy personalized attention from your and learn about the city’s street art and how it intersects with the economic reality of Athens. Explore the alleys and courtyards of up-and-coming and undergroud neighrhoods as you discover colorful murals and hidden graffiti.

Leave Thessaloniki for a day and discover ancient Dion and Mt. Olympus without the stress of public transport or hire cars. Travel to Dion Archaeological Park, home to city ruins dating from the 6th century BC; and explore its relics and museum. Next, visit Mt. Olympus, the home of the gods in Greek mythology, and swim in the refreshing waters of Agia Kori waterfall before returning.

Group tours through central Greece run to a fixed timetable, moving you on before you've taken in each site. Set your own pace on a private tour from Athens, with time to walk the battlefield at Thermopylae, the ancient oracle site of Delphi, and the clifftop monasteries of Meteora as you choose.

One of the largest Ionian islands, Kefalonia boasts a diverse landscape with expanses of olive groves, pebble beaches, and cypress glades. Its must-see sights are scattered, but this group tour makes it possible to see the island landmarks in just one day, with a tried-and-tested itinerary put together by Kefalonia experts. A boat ride and wine tastings are among the highlights.

Follow in the footsteps of St. Paul on this private Biblical tour of Ancient Corinth and the Corinth Canal, with hotel pickup and drop-off from Athens or Corinth. See engineering masterpieces and enjoy undivided attention from your expert guide, plus skip-the-line access to key sites.

Santorini is famous for its whitewashed houses and beautiful sunset, but the island is also home to a number of historical landmarks. Embark on a bus tour of the Greek island and see traditional villages, the Akrotiri excavations, and a notable monastery. You also stop at the Red Beach and the black-sand Perissa Beach.

Walking Delphi's ruins on your own, it's hard to picture how the ancient sanctuary once looked. Spend a full day at the site with audio and virtual-reality equipment that rebuilds the monuments as you go, then visit the Delphi Archaeological Museum to see the finds up close. A scenic drive rounds out the day, with a stop in the mountain village of Arachova along the way.

No visit to Athens is complete without taking in the magnificent Acropolis and Acropolis Museum. With this tour, enjoy an in-depth look at this important ancient site and the collection of artifacts in the adjacent museum with a guided tour. Zip past the crowds with priority access to spend more time admiring the Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, and other highlights while learning about the history and culture of ancient Greece.

Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora on a day trip from Parga. Six monasteries built on top of natural rock pillars make up this impressive complex in the middle of Greece. Booking this tour allows you to simply relax and enjoy the ride instead of renting a car and trying to find your own way to Meteora.

Explore the rich history of Classical Greece on a 3-day tour departing from Athens. Led by an expert guide, see UNESCO-listed sites such as the Olympia archaeological site and discover the Delphi Archaeological Museum. Venture out on daytime excursions to Olympia, Delphi, and Epidaurus with your historian guide before enjoying your evenings in standard or luxury accommodations.

Get a local perspective of Mykonos beyond the famous sunsets, nightlife and windmills on a 4-hour tour of the island’s rich history and authentic culture. Travel far off the beaten tourist path as you enjoy a light snack and visit a working organic farm, a monastery, a traditional village market, and the lovely port of St. Ioannis.

Discover Corfu’s most scenic landmarks on a small-group minivan tour limited to six travelers. Visit highlights including Corfu Town, Kanoni, Paleokastritsa, Lakones, the 13th-century Virgin Mary Monastery, Angelokastro Castle, and an olive oil museum in Vistonas village complete with a tasting. Traveling with a small group allows for a more relaxed pace and personalized experience.

Step back in time and learn about Crete’s Minoan history on this private tour of Heraklion city and Knossos. Visit the archaeological site of Knossos to see the ruins of the great palace, temples, villas, and sanctuaries. Then, explore Heraklion’s Venetian walls, fortress, St. Minas Cathedral, and more with a private guide for a personalized experience.

Tracing the footsteps of Alexander the Great and other historical Macedonian figures can be tiring work, so savvy travelers will often schedule some downtime in Thessaloniki to rejuvenate. Instead of spending that time in a hotel or local spa, this tour offers the chance to bathe in the waters at the Loutra Pozar. Pozar's naturally warm water attracts visitors from throughout Macedonia, and this tour makes it easy to visit and bathe in a single day.

Explore beyond Athens city limits—and discover ancient attractions with biblical resonance—on this full-day, private tour. With a focus on Christian history, this tour invites you to follow in the footsteps of St. Paul the Apostle. Following pickup from your Athens hotel, travel to ancient Corinth, where you'll learn about St. Paul's connection to the area and see notable landmarks including the Temple of Apollo and Archaeological Museum of Corinth (tickets own expense).

The ultimate introduction for first-time visitors to the Greek capital, this attraction-packed, private Athens tour covers all of the city’s standout sights. Explore the city in a comfortable, Wi-Fi-equipped vehicle, with stops at the Acropolis, Temple of the Olympian Zeus, Panathenaic Stadium, and more. You can also upgrade to include door-to-door pickup.

Make the most of your limited time on Santorini and take a sightseeing tour of the island’s top attractions. Join a small group and head to Megalochori, a traditional village where you can learn about local life. Then, head to the castle of Pyrgos for scenic views of the island before ending with a walk in the iconic village of Oia.

Avoid the midday heat and crowds with this guided late-afternoon walking tour in Athens. Start with a guided tour of the Acropolis Museum. After the afternoon heat begins to die down, explore the Acropolis in a small group. Learn about the history and culture of ancient Greece from your guide, and get answers to all your questions without worrying about whether you’ll be lost in the crowd.

Make your way to Corfu’s must-see attractions in just one day on this panoramic sightseeing tour by coach. Head through the UNESCO-listed site of the Old Town of Corfu, pass a Koum Kouat distillery (a regional specialty), and by stunning vista points of the Ionian Sea, all while learning about the island’s ancient history and rich culture as you go. Discover the picturesque Palaiokastrista Bay, where you'll have the option of exploring its legendary caves by boat. Then, discover the Monastery of the Virgin Mary, founded in 1228AD, and the Balcony of the Gods in Lakones Village.

Maximize time in Naxos with a private tour built to match your interests. Get picked up in an air-conditioned vehicle and set out to explore the island. Choose a tour length that suits your schedule and visit traditional villages, archaeological sites, and more without the hassle of driving. See top landmarks such as the Temple of Demeter and the Archaeological Museum of Apiranthos during the tour.

Book an extended small-group Segway tour around Rhodes' handsome old town streets, and discover more of the sights that abound. After a briefing to learn how to use the self-balancing scooter, you'll follow a guide on a route that takes in the Street of the Knights, the medieval moat, and more. Even better: You'll discover the lesser-known sights, too, that many tourists miss when they explore by foot.