27 Day Grand Circle Tour of Mainland Greece & Corfu, Mykonos, Santorini
27 Day Grand Circle Tour of Mainland Greece & Corfu, Mykonos, Santorini
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 activities.
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Athens
Day 2: PRIVATE TOUR ATHENS : ANCIENT AGORA - STOA OF ATTALOS - TOWER OF WINDS - PANORAMIC TOUR
Ancient Agora of Athens
Day 3: PRIVATE TOUR ATHENS: ACROPOLIS & MUSEUM OF ACROPOLIS
4 hoursAcropolis
Day 4: PRIVATE TOUR ATHENS: NATIONAL ARCHEAOLOGICAL MUSEUM & CAPE SOUNIO
4 hoursTemple of Poseidon
Day 5: ANCIENT CORINTH - COG RAILWAY - KALAVRITA - CAVE OF LAKES -NAFPLIO
7 hoursAncient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)
Day 6: PRIVATE TOUR IN TIRYNS - EPIDAURUS - MYCENAE - NEMEA - NAFPLIO
8 hoursArchaeological Site Mycenae
Day 7: EXPLORE NAFPLIO - ANCIENT SPARTA
6 hoursNafplio
Day 8: ANCIENT SPARTA & MYSTRAS
8 minutesArchaeological Site of Mystra
Day 9: DIROS CAVE - CITY OF KALAMATA
8 hoursCaves of Diros
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.
3 hoursKalamata
Day 10: NESTOR PALACE - CHORA - MESSENE
4 hoursPalace of Nestor
Day 11: MESSENE - BASSAE - ANCIENT OLYMPIA
8 hoursAncient Messini
Day 12: ANCIENT OLYMPIA - CITY OF PATRA
4 hoursAncient Olympic Stadium - Rhodes
Day 13: PATRA - NAUPAKTUS - DODONI - PERAMA CAVES - IOANNINA:
8 minutesNaupactus
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.
3 hoursDodoni Sanctuary and Theatre
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.
3 hoursIoannina
Day 14: PRIVATE TOUR AT IOANNINA - CORFU
2 hoursIoannina
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.
4 hoursCorfu
Day 15: PRIVATE TOUR CORFU: ACHEILION PALACE - MON REPO - OLD TOWN
4 hoursAchilleio 490 84
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.
1 hourMon Repos Palace
We will continue to Mon Repos Palace. It is a small but very beautiful palace with colonial architectural elements.
1 hourOld Fortress Corfu
Day 16: PRIVATE TOUR CORFU: PALIOKASTRITSA - LAKONES - MOUSE ISLAND - OLD TOWN
3 hoursPalaiokastritsa
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
2 hoursMouse Island
We will visit 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.
2 hoursMouse Island
Day 17: CORFU - VEROIA- VERGINA - THESSALONIKI
2 hoursVergina
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.
2 hoursVeroia
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!
2 hoursThessaloniki
Day 18: PRIVATE CITY TOUR IN THESSALONIKI
2 hoursINSPOT Rotonda
Day 19: THESSALONIKI - DION PARK - METEORA
6 hoursDion Archaeological Park
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.
2 hoursMeteora
Day 20: SIGHTSEEING METEORA - DELPHI
Meteora
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.
4 hoursDelphi
Day 21: DELPHI - OSIOS LOUKAS - THERMOPILES - ATHENS
Ancient Stadium
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.
3 hoursThermopylae 350 09
Then drive to Monastery of Osios Loukos (UNESCO). Return to Athens with a short stop at Leonidas statue at Thermopiles
15 minutesAthens
Day 22: ATHENS - MYKONOS
Piraeus
We will pick you up from your hotel to Piraeus port and take the ferry to Mykonos Island.
Mykonos
Day 23: MYKONOS - GUIDED CRUISE TOUR IN DELOS
8 hoursArchaeological Museum of Delos
Day 24: MYKONOS - SANTORINI
5 minutesMykonos
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.
Santorini
Day 25: SANTORINI - SUNSET CRUISE TO VOLCANO WITH BUFFET ON BOARD
1 hourSantorini Volcano
Day 26: SANTORINI - ATHENS
5 hoursAthinios Port Santorini
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.
Piraeus
Day 27: DEPARTURE DAY FROM ATHENS
Athens
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- Transportation by private car & English-Speaking driver in mainland & Corfu
- Private Transfer from/to Airport/hotel/port at all areas
- Guided Cruise tour in Delos in Mykonos
- Cruise tour in Caldera in Santorini with buffet on board
- Private tours in Athens with licensed tour guide (except Sounio)
- 26 Nights’ accommodation with breakfast
- All driver’s expenses (Accommodation, meals, Toll fees, fuel, etc.)
- Ferry tickets from Piraeus/Mykonos/Santorini/Piraeus & Corfu
- Welcome Bag with Gifts upon your arrival
- 26x Breakfast
- Accommodation included: 26 nights
Not Included
- Entrance fees at archaeological sites or museums
- Meals, Personal expenses
- Tour Guide in Mainland & Islands (avaialble with extra cost)
- Hotel city tax - paid at the hotel
- Gratuities (optional)
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Upon your booking we need to know your names as mentioned at your passport & your gender in order to issue the air tickets and ferry tickets
- Note that 2 persons will stay in double sharing room, 3 persons will stay in triple sharing room, 1 person have a single private room.
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.