Highlights of Greece
(12 days)
Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Crete
A Week in Greece
(7 days)
Athens, Mykonos, Santorini
Best of Greece
(9 Days)
Athens, Mykonos, Santorini
Greece: City & Sea
(8 days)
Athens, Santorini
Greece by Yacht
(14 Days)
Mykonos with Delos & Rhenia, Paros with Antiparos & Ios, Santorini, Porto Heli with Hydra & Spetses, Athens
Exclusive Greece
(10 days)
Athens, Santorini, Porto Heli
Classical Greece
(7 days)
Athens & Delphi, Kalambaka & Meteora, Thessaloniki
Best of Crete
(9 days)
Chania, Elounda
Family Tour of Greece
(9 days)
Athens, Santorini, Crete
Introduction to Athens & Crete
(7 days)
Athens & Delphi, Crete
Romantic Greece
(10 days)
Athens, Mykonos, Santorini
Essence of Greece
(13 days)
Athens & Delphi, Rhodes, Santorini, Crete
Greece In Style
(11 Days)
Santorini, Athens, Porto Heli
Luxuries of Mainland Greece
(7 days)
Athens, Porto Heli
Peloponnese in Depth
(10 days)
Athens, Costa Navarino & Olympia, Monemvasia, Porto Heli
Discover Greece
(12 days)
Athens & Delphi, Paros & Antiparos, Naxos
Insider Greece: Athens & Spectacular Scenery of the Cyclades
(11 days)
Athens, Milos & Sifnos, Santorini
Journey Through Greece
(15 days)
Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Crete, Porto Heli
Highlights of Italy & Greece
(14 Days)
Venice, Florence & Tuscany, Rome, Athens, Mykonos, Santorini
Highlights of Greece & Turkey
(15 days)
Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Istanbul, Ephesus, Cappadocia
Culinary Tour of Greece & Turkey
(10 days)
Athens, Crete, Istanbul
Best of Israel & Greece
(14 Days)
Jerusalem & Dead Sea, Tel Aviv, Athens, Santorini, Porto Heli
Best of Croatia & Greece
(14 Days)
Split, Hvar with Pakleni Islands & Korcula, Dubrovnik & Elafiti Islands, Athens, Santorini
(7 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Athens & Delphi, Crete
This private luxury tour is ideal for anyone fascinated by ancient civilizations.
Begin in Athens, the capital of Greece and a showcase of ancient civilization. During private touring with your expert guide, visit the city's top sights such as the breathtaking Acropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of ancient ruins (including the Parthenon), and the wonderful Acropolis Museum. Also explore the Agora, local markets, and the charming, taverna-lined Plaka neighborhood. Depending on your interests, other options include riding the funicular up Mount Lycabettus or visiting specialty museums such as the Benaki Museum, Museum of Cycladic Art, National Museum of Contemporary Art and Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center. If desired, take an excursion along the beautiful coast to Cape Sounion to watch the sunset at the ancient Temple of Poseidon. There will also be time to enjoy the city's excellent restaurants and lively neighborhoods.
One day, if desired, enjoy a full-day private excursion to Delphi, the spectacular ruins of an ancient religious complex that the ancient Greeks believed to be the center of the world. Set on the steep slopes of Mount Parnassus, the archaeological zone overlooks a deep gorge and is one of the most impressive ancient sites in Greece.
Continue to Crete and the resort town of Elounda. En route, if desired, stop in Rethymnon, a seaside town with an old Venetian quarter. Continue to the monumental Palace of Knossos, a sprawling archaeological site that was the center of the great Minoan civilization until around 1400 B.C. and the Heraklion Archaeological Museum, which has an impressive and extensive collection of Minoan artifacts. During private touring around Elounda, visit the village of Kritsa to see Byzantine frescoes and browse for local crafts, explore the ruins of the Doric city of Lato perched in the beautiful hills, and take a boat to Spinalonga, an atmospheric island with a ruined fort and a fascinating history. There will also be time to relax at your luxurious seaside resort and enjoy the shops and restaurants in the charming nearby beach town.
Upon request, Artisans of Leisure can arrange additional activities such as a cooking class focused on Cretan recipes, a tour of a local olive oil estate, a tour of the Minoan Palace of Malia or Palace of Knossos, hiking in the hills, or a visit to Lassithi to see the cave where the Greek god Zeus was born.
This tour can easily be extended to include a stay at the exclusive Amanzoe resort—one of Greece's most deluxe properties—or in nearby Turkey or elsewhere in Europe.
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Highlights of Greece
(12 days)
Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Crete
A Week in Greece
(7 days)
Athens, Mykonos, Santorini
Best of Greece
(9 Days)
Athens, Mykonos, Santorini
Greece: City & Sea
(8 days)
Athens, Santorini
Greece by Yacht
(14 Days)
Mykonos with Delos & Rhenia, Paros with Antiparos & Ios, Santorini, Porto Heli with Hydra & Spetses, Athens
Exclusive Greece
(10 days)
Athens, Santorini, Porto Heli
Classical Greece
(7 days)
Athens & Delphi, Kalambaka & Meteora, Thessaloniki
Best of Crete
(9 days)
Chania, Elounda
Family Tour of Greece
(9 days)
Athens, Santorini, Crete
Introduction to Athens & Crete
(7 days)
Athens & Delphi, Crete
Romantic Greece
(10 days)
Athens, Mykonos, Santorini
Essence of Greece
(13 days)
Athens & Delphi, Rhodes, Santorini, Crete
Greece In Style
(11 Days)
Santorini, Athens, Porto Heli
Luxuries of Mainland Greece
(7 days)
Athens, Porto Heli
Peloponnese in Depth
(10 days)
Athens, Costa Navarino & Olympia, Monemvasia, Porto Heli
Discover Greece
(12 days)
Athens & Delphi, Paros & Antiparos, Naxos
Insider Greece: Athens & Spectacular Scenery of the Cyclades
(11 days)
Athens, Milos & Sifnos, Santorini
Journey Through Greece
(15 days)
Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Crete, Porto Heli
Highlights of Italy & Greece
(14 Days)
Venice, Florence & Tuscany, Rome, Athens, Mykonos, Santorini
Highlights of Greece & Turkey
(15 days)
Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Istanbul, Ephesus, Cappadocia
Culinary Tour of Greece & Turkey
(10 days)
Athens, Crete, Istanbul
Best of Israel & Greece
(14 Days)
Jerusalem & Dead Sea, Tel Aviv, Athens, Santorini, Porto Heli
Best of Croatia & Greece
(14 Days)
Split, Hvar with Pakleni Islands & Korcula, Dubrovnik & Elafiti Islands, Athens, Santorini
Thank you so much for arranging so many fantastic experiences during our trip to Greece. We were absolutely impressed by the quality and meticulous attention to detail on all aspects of the tour.
~ R.H., New York, NY
Our Greece and Turkey trip was a great experience. Accommodations were first class all the way. Our private sunset boat tour in Santorini was exceptional and a highlight.
~ C.M., McAllen, Texas
Another great trip with Artisans of Leisure! Greece and Turkey were just unbelievable. Guides were GREAT. All drivers were phenomenal.
~ P.R., Laguna Niguel, CA
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