Best of Greece: Athens, Meteora, Delphi & the Cyclades – 15 Days
The Acropolis, Meteora, Delphi, Syros, Mykonos, Delos and Santorini, in a group of up to twelve.
Tour overview
This 15-day journey combines the great sites of mainland Greece with three Cycladic islands. A local leader travels with the group, which numbers no more than twelve, by train, bus, private transfer and ferry. You stay fourteen nights in hotels, with breakfast on most days and a few special meals.
After the Acropolis you travel north to Thessaloniki, the cultural capital, with a visit to a refugee craft workshop. A train takes you to Kalambaka, below the monasteries of Meteora perched on 400-metre rock pillars, before you head to Delphi for its sanctuary, museum and a lunch with olive oil tasting.
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After a free day in Athens you sail to Syros for a loukoumi workshop and a dinner in a remote village, then on to Mykonos and a half-day trip to the sacred island of Delos. You finish on Santorini, walking the caldera rim to Oia.
The physical rating is medium. This trip suits travellers who want ancient sites and island life in one journey.
Trip highlights
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The Acropolis (Day 2)
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Thessaloniki (Day 3)
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The monasteries of Meteora (Day 5)
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Delphi (Day 6)
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Delos (Day 12)
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The caldera hike to Oia (Day 14)
Your route
10 stops from Athens to Santorini
- Athens Day 1
- Thessaloniki Days 2–3
- Kalambaka Days 4–5
- Meteora Day 5
- Delphi Day 6
- Athens Days 7–8
- Syros Days 9–10
- Mykonos Days 11–12
- Delos Day 12
- Santorini Days 13–15
Why choose this tour
Mainland highlights and three islands. Small group with a local leader.
Best suited to
- History lovers
- Island hoppers
- Solo travellers
- Active travellers
Day-by-day itinerary
15 days from Athens, Greece to Santorini, Greece
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Day 1 · Athens Athens
Welcome to Greece.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 2 · Acropolis, Thessaloniki Thessaloniki
The Acropolis.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · White Tower, Thessaloniki Thessaloniki
The cultural capital.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Kalambaka Kalambaka
By train.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Meteora Meteora
Monasteries in the sky.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Delphi Delphi
The oracle.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 7 · Athens Athens
Back to Athens.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Athens Athens
A free day.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 9 · Piraeus, Syros Syros
By ferry.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 10 · Ano Syros Syros
A village dinner.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 11 · Mykonos Mykonos
To Mykonos.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 12 · Delos Delos
A sacred island.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 13 · Santorini Santorini
To Santorini.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 14 · Fira, Oia Santorini
The caldera hike.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 15 · Santorini Santorini
The trip ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Athens (1 night) Hotel
- Thessaloniki (2 nights) Hotel
- Kalambaka (2 nights) Hotel
- Delphi (1 night) Hotel
- Athens (2 nights) Hotel
- Syros (2 nights) Hotel
- Mykonos (2 nights) Hotel
- Santorini (2 nights) Hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 14 nights in hotels
- Meals 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
- Trains, buses, transfers and ferries
- Acropolis with a local guide
- Meteora monasteries and Delphi
- Delos half-day trip
- Local leader throughout
Not included
- Flights
- Meals not included 3 breakfasts, 12 lunches and 13 dinners
- Optional activities
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want luxury hotels
- You want most meals included
- You dislike ferries
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
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Departures & prices
From £3,515 per person, twin share, tour only. 60 upcoming departures.
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Do I need a visa for Greece?
No, UK citizens can visit Greece visa-free for short stays, though the EU Entry/Exit System applies at the border.
How do you travel between islands?
By public ferry, with tickets arranged.
How hard is the caldera hike?
About 10km on uneven paths with some climbs; you can stop at villages along the way.
Is there free time?
Yes, including a free day in Athens.
Can I have my own room?
A single supplement is available on request.
How many people travel together?
No more than twelve travellers, with a local leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary