With its pristine blue waters, magical whitewashed buildings and ancient history, a trip to Greece is as picturesque as it is historically fascinating.
These top tour companies specialize in everything from Greek island-hopping to walks that trace the footsteps of mythical legends. We’ve also included the best companies to tour with depending on your travel style, as well as favorite routes for exploring the region.
Our 4 favorite tour companies offering Greece tours
1. Intrepid
Intrepid’s tours are known for helping travelers access the heart of the destination, with local guides and a focus on sustainability. If you’re looking to experience Greece off the beaten path, choose Intrepid.
Best for: Adventurers and active travelers
Our favorite itinerary: Visit tantalizing, intimate islands that most tourists overlook on The Hidden Cyclades Sailing Adventure . You’ll cruise on a yacht to Serifos, Sifnos, Kythnos and Milos. This trip is ideal for those who value authenticity over aesthetic.
As the world’s most awarded travel brand, Trafalgar offers immersive experiences like Be My Guest, where locals invite you into their home. Its tours are well paced and professional, with a reputation for featuring best-in-class guides.
Best for: Families, solo travelers — pretty much everyone.
Our favorite itinerary: The Best of Greece tour is perfect for history and cultural buffs interested in seeing Athens, Olympia, Delphi, Kalambaka, Thermoplyae and more in just eight days.
Explore Greece at a leisurely pace, delving into idyllic surroundings on coastal walks through scenic villages, lush national parks and remote villages.
Contiki is the world’s leading travel tour company for millennials, famous for its #noregrets slogan that encourages travelers to live in the moment.
Best for: Travelers age 18 to 35
Our favorite itinerary: Contiki’s 13-day Greek Island Hopping tour gives you three nights each in Mykonos, Ios, Santorini and Athens, with plenty of time to play in the sand and sea in between boat excursions and guided sightseeing.
Contiki: A handful of itineraries that include both Italy and Greece — and other European destinations.
Trafalgar: Offers best of Greece and Italy tours, open to all ages.
Cosmos: A great selection for tours that include both Italy and Greece from less than two weeks up to a month.
Top tour companies for island hopping and sailing
G Adventures: Its marine-based tour options offer in-depth cultural experiences of more than just the big name islands.
Topdeck: Offers island-hopping tours for millennials. Tours range from eight to 10 days, covering the popular Cyclades as well as less-frequented islands like Hydra and Poros.
Blue Aegean Sailing: Dedicated to sailings through the Greek Islands, choose from four unique island-hopping tour experiences.
Top companies for educational tours
Pictours of Greece: In-depth cultural tours on land and across islands with top-notch local guides.
Epos Travel & Tours: Epos follows the footsteps of legends like Hercules for an in-depth look at Greek history.
Globus: Choose from a wide variety of cultural tours through Greece, often bundled with visits to other countries.
Top companies for active tours
Trails Beyond: Lead adventurers on hiking, sailing and Jeep safari excursions all across Greece.
Aegean Outdoors : Stay active in Greece with trips that include hiking, whitewater rafting and yoga on the mainland and islands.
Explore!: Mainly dedicated to walking tours, itineraries include time for those craving more activity as well as downtime.
Top tour companies for seniors
Insight Vacations: All about luxury group tours at a leisurely pace.
Globus : Its expertly planned tours include overnight stays at comfortable hotels and skip-the-line excursions.
How we chose these tour companies
When choosing tour companies for this list, we looked at the range of overnight Greece tours available from each provider, weighing value against price and factoring in first-person reviews. We also looked at the reputation of each company for providing authentic cultural experiences paired with the knowledge of expert guides. Finally, we considered the quality of itineraries, choosing companies with well-paced daily schedules that maximize bang for your buck.
Popular Greece tour routes
Cyclades Islands
The Cyclades are by far the most popular islands to visit in all of Greece, surrounded by the vibrant blue waters of the Aegean Sea. Top names in this region include Santorini, Mykonos, Ios, Paros and more. Drenched in the sun and ideal for island hopping, this group of islands will match the daydreams you’ve played over and over again in your head.
Sailing Greece: Mykonos to Santorini from G Adventures
This small group tour is ideal for those who want to maximize their experience on these Greek Islands over a short time. See the best of Mykonos and Santorini along with stops at more sequestered islands that are less crowded and just as pretty.
A must-see for history buffs, mainland Greece is home to ancient monuments that tell the stories of its incredible past. From the bustling streets of Athens to Mount Olympus and the picturesque views of Meteora, Greece is rich with legends and natural mainland wonders.
Glories of Greece from Insight Vacations
Enjoy a week of tasting delicious Greece cuisine between sightseeing at some the world’s most incredible sites such as the Acropolis in Athens, the famous "monasteries in the sky" in Meteora and Olympia where the Olympics originated.
This group of 12 islands is often passed over in favor of the Cyclades Islands. But a trip off the coast of central Greece is a treat featuring fewer crowds and spectacular views.
The Ionian Islands include Corfu, the largest Greek island, along with Zakynthos which has one of Greece’s most photogenic beaches, thanks to the surrounding blue waters.
Med Sailing in Greece from Med Sailing Holidays
From Lefkas, you’ll sail to Ithaca — the home of Odysseus, along with six more destinations including Kefalonia, Fiskardo, Ormos Varko and Sivota Bay. You’ll eat and drink at local restaurants along the way, sleeping in the yacht at night.
Tour company: Med Sailing Holidays
Best for: A relaxing vacation
Length of tour: 8 days
How long do I need in Greece?
We don’t think it’s possible to spend too much time in Greece.
Spend a week minimum on mainland Greece and at least a week island hopping in either the Cyclades or Ionian Islands so you can take your time.
Ten days in each region takes you more in-depth, while two weeks in Greece is ample time to see all of the highlights, both on the mainland and some of the islands.
Best weeklong tour on mainland:
Best of Greece from Trafalgar Tours
This eight-day tour takes you on a journey to explore mainland Greece from the gritty streets of Athens to the mountains of Meteora with ancient, religious and jaw-dropping scenic sites at every stop.
Explore the Greek Islands at a leisurely pace on a seven-day tour of Santorini and Mykonos, two of the country’s most famous islands.
Tour company: Fez Travel
Best for: Island highlights and relaxed travel
Places visited: Athens, Santorini and Mykonos
Best 14-day tour:
Secrets of Greece from Trafalgar Tours
This Secrets of Greece tour shows you the must-see sites on the mainland and also includes a stop on Corfu with ample time for exploring Santorini. You’ll get to experience the diversity of Greece along with its cuisine and major sightseeing points in two weeks.
After you’ve chosen a tour and booked your tip, find out what to expect when it comes to spending money in Greece, from how to exchange cash to the average price of a gyro.
Stephanie Yip is the travel editor at Finder and has been writing about travel and lifestyle for over a decade. She has written for a range of travel publications including Thomas Cook Magazine and Showpo. Stephanie has a Bachelor of Communications from the University of Technology Sydney, Australia, and has visited over 50 countries (and counting). She has a passion for sharing her experiences and knowledge of travel and helping consumers stretch their travel cash while on holiday.
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