Archaeology vacation in Greece
Our bestselling Greece archaeology vacation takes place in the non-touristy Peloponnese region, home to the company behind this trip. Led entirely by handpicked expert local guides, you will discover some of Greece’s greatest and lesser-known ancient wonders.
Ancient Olympia Delphi Acropolis Epidaurus Corinth Canal Tripoli Ancient Tegea Alea Athena Kapsia Cave Lousios gorge monasteries Dimitsana Filosofou and Prodromou monasteries Ancient Gortys Sparta Mystras Mycenae Nafplio
€1390 excluding flights
Price includes: Accommodation for 7 nights with breakfast for double,triple,quad room or apartment, transportation,3 meals,tickets for sights,museums,Kapsia Cave, wine tasting, ,exc flights.Optional archaeology guides €220p.p, Single supplement €125.
Description of Archaeology vacation in Greece
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2024: 6 Apr, 13 Apr, 20 Apr, 27 Apr, 4 May, 11 May, 18 May, 25 May, 1 Jun, 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 22 Jun, 29 Jun, 6 Jul, 13 Jul, 20 Jul, 27 Jul, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug, 24 Aug, 31 Aug, 7 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct
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Old archaeologists never die. They just wish you bone voyage.
History vacations suffer from an image problem. They conjure up a picture of a sedate older crowd crammed into coaches, ticking off a list of antiquity...
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Small group tour, ideal for solos & couples:
Small group travel is not large group travel scaled down. It is modelled on independent travel – but with the advantage of a group leader to take care of the itinerary, accommodation and tickets, and dealing with the language. It’s easy to tick off the big sights independently – but finding those one-off experiences, local festivals, traveling markets and secret viewpoints is almost impossible for someone without the insider knowledge gained from years in the field. Those with a two-week vacation, a small group tour will save valuable planning time.
Our top tip:
This is not in any way a ‘Greece from a minibus’ site seeing tour. Bring good walking boots, and a big refillable bottle of water.
Trip type:
Small group vacation. Max. 20 people.
Solos:
Solo travelers welcome
Accomm:
3* hotel or apartments.
Included:
Accommodation, all breakfasts, some meals, transport, wine tasting, local guide.
Meals:
Plenty of fine taverna treats and local wine toasts.
Reviews
62 Reviews of Archaeology vacation in Greece
4.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 05 Nov 2023 by Elliot Schwartz
Our vacation could not have been better. We had a terrific guide and the experience was great. Highly recommended. Read full reviewReviewed on 28 May 2023 by Elaine Blatchford
One of our best ever vacations. We both learnt so much both from our experience, visits and from chatting to Dimitris. Read full reviewReviewed on 03 May 2023 by Suanne Klahorst
Our group was very small and we could say places that big groups couldn’t. Our guide knew all the locals at each stop. I can’t imagine doing it any other way. Read full reviewReviewed on 30 Apr 2023 by Graham Smith
Great. Our expectations were exceeded, the hotels very good and Dimitris was one of the best driver/guides we have ever experienced. Read full reviewReviewed on 13 Nov 2022 by Winifred Hammarstrom Menezes
Overall we were very satisfied with the vacation and arrangements. High-lights were of course the hiking, visits to well known archeological sites as well as the monastery and Mysters. Read full reviewReviewed on 15 Oct 2022 by Teresa Bradley
Fantastic vacation. The tour operator, Cristoa, Catherine and Mike were so helpful. Mike was a great driver and well informed guide and we thouroughly enjoyed the week with him. Read full reviewReviewed on 30 May 2022 by Terry Wood
It was a great experience, we visited some wonderful sights and saw a lot of Greece. Read full reviewReviewed on 08 Sep 2021 by Malcolm Jack
Highly recommend. It was all good, but I particularly enjoyed staying in a very pleasant but non-touristy town like Tripoli. All of the sites were terrific, especially Olympia and Delphi, plus Messene (see below). Read full reviewReviewed on 17 Oct 2020 by Sayan Soselisa
This was an amazing vacation, with the freedom to make our own plans, with lots of valuable tips from locals that got us to places we would otherwise have missed. Read full reviewReviewed on 02 Nov 2019 by Elaine Williams
The Greek people were extremely friendly, the food was fabulous and the scenery and historical sites were amazing. Read full reviewReviewed on 24 Oct 2019 by Grady Aronstamm
Excellent, can’t say enough good things about our tour guide, Dimitris, who obviously loves Greece. Particularly good at selecting outstanding restaurants. Read full reviewReviewed on 22 Sep 2019 by Helen Middleton-Stewart
There were so many highlights. Olympia was breathtaking and the hotel in Galadixi was such a special place to stay Read full reviewReviewed on 18 Aug 2019 by Nick Whillis
Staying in three different places was exciting. Having guides at the sites was great. Saw places we’d never see if we were traveling alone. Read full reviewReviewed on 14 Jul 2019 by Victoria Giari
This tour is up there with one of the best experiences of my life. It's difficult to single out one memorable/exciting moment because I enjoyed everything we did. Read full reviewReviewed on 17 Jun 2019 by Madeleine Weingarten
Seeing Mycenae and feeling the weight of history was memorable. Read full reviewReviewed on 05 Jun 2019 by Kate Jay
Highlights of the trip were the hike in the Lusios Gorge - stunningly beautiful and the Olympia site - the site is a lovely park, with lots of trees and fascinating ruins and the museum is quite brilliant. Read full reviewReviewed on 03 Jun 2019 by Terry White
The hike in the mountains and the delicious lunch by the beautiful river were the most memorable parts of our vacation. Olympia was my favourite site. Read full reviewReviewed on 04 Jun 2019 by Joan Kwok
The special guides we had at Olympia and the Acropolis did a remarkable job to further our appreciation of the two sites greatly. Read full reviewReviewed on 23 Nov 2018 by Don Grant
The Acropolis and the amazing new Museum of Greek history in Athens would be up there with the best. On a less well-known example, the (also new) museum of history and prehistory in Tegea Read full reviewReviewed on 02 Nov 2018 by Peter Jeffery
Just excellent. This is the second small group tour we have done... It is definitely the way to see lots and have the burden of organisation taken off of you. I don't think I could have fitted as much in if I had tried to organise it myself... Read full reviewReviewed on 01 Nov 2018 by Mindy Bell
The Greek people we met were the most authentically friendly people I have ever met on my travels. The restaurant and site recommendations were excellent...Excellent tour. Read full reviewReviewed on 08 Oct 2018 by Patrick IRLINGER
Les hôtels étaient bien choisis et de bonne tenue. Le tour à vélo, le cours de cuisine, le pique-nique, les visites du vignoble et de la grotte étaient bien sympathiques pour varier les plaisirs. Circuit très agréable que nous recommandons vivement. Read full reviewReviewed on 01 Oct 2018 by Nigel Howarth
The most exiting part of our vacation was visiting the ancient archaeological sites and learning from the professional guides how they were organised and functioned. Particularly memorable were visits to Delphi and Olympia and the museums. Read full reviewReviewed on 24 Sep 2018 by Gerard Ronay
...Is there anything we did not enjoy? The answer is ABSOLUTELY NOT. It was an unforgettable vacation, for all the right reasons! Read full reviewReviewed on 26 Jun 2018 by Mike Dance
A very memorable vacation that will remain in the memory for many years, would definitely do something like this again. Read full reviewReviewed on 03 Jun 2018 by Ida Swearingen
Visiting the ancient site of Delphi was the highlight. This was an excellent vacation - helpful staff, great hotels and good logistics. Read full reviewReviewed on 21 May 2018 by Carol Sargent
Cycling along the quiet roads to Tegea was a high point was the most memorable. Read full reviewReviewed on 01 Oct 2018 by Peter Granger
The most memorable part was: Mystras, Epidaurus Theatre, Olympia. Read full reviewReviewed on 28 Sep 2018 by Sally Frohlich
Most memorable was the hike up into the mountains to visit the monasteries in the Lousios Gorge...It was excellent. It was varied. The guides were good. The cycling and the hiking (optional) were both really enjoyable. Read full reviewReviewed on 27 Oct 2017 by Katherine Hall
The whole thing really was memorable. From start to finish I was so well looked after by Dimitri our driver and guide. It literally was a dream vacation, and even four months later, I still think about it everyday. Read full reviewReviewed on 07 Oct 2017 by Janet March
The visits to Ancient Olympia and Delphi. But everything was fascinating so it's hard to name one thing! Read full reviewReviewed on 16 Aug 2017 by Elizabeth Drummond Young
The whole trip was fab! We saw a number of major archaeological sites and took part in other activities. Difficult to choose the best day really - they were all excellent. Sparta, Ancient Tegea, Mistras, Olympia, Delphi.... Read full reviewReviewed on 23 Jul 2017 by Gail Phillips
Difficult to isolate one part as it was all so memorable. The ruins at Epidaurus were particularly spectacular. Read full reviewReviewed on 15 Jun 2017 by Wendy Brodribb
We had a fabulous time and would highly recommend it to others Read full reviewReviewed on 13 Jun 2017 by Darlene Juschka
We had a wonderful tour of ancient Greek archaeological sites throughout the Peloponnese and Attica. Everyday was filled with activities of visiting archaeological sites, a cave, mountain monasteries, biking, climbing, and walking around Greece. The entire trip was memorable and I loved it. Read full reviewReviewed on 23 May 2017 by Maria Martin
Excellent. Informative. Fun. well organised. I'd consider doing it again - the sights, the walks, the archaeological exposure were fantastic. Read full reviewReviewed on 17 May 2017 by Jessica Shapiro
Seeing all the ancient sites, especially "Agamemnon's tomb" at Mycenae, theatre at Epidaurus, all of Delphi, Olympia, also the Byzantine city of Mystras. Also loved the activities, e.g. cycling, walking in the gorge, visits to cave, winery, and fish dinners at Astros and Galaxidi. Read full reviewReviewed on 03 Oct 2017 by Beth Cook
Visiting archaeological sites that I had only read about previously. As I was the only one on this tour, I was given very special attention by my tour guide/driver, Mikhalis and the other guides at the sites. Read full reviewReviewed on 11 Aug 2017 by Mandy Newport
I really enjoyed visiting Olympia and Galaxidi. Hotel Ganimede was very memorable! Read full reviewReviewed on 17 Apr 2017 by Maryam Al-Khudhairi
The friendly people, the rich and fascinating history and the lovely weather. Read full reviewReviewed on 01 Jan 2017 by Nicholas Millersmith
The most memorable moment was standing in 'Agamemnon's tomb' in Mycenae and seeing the perfectly preserved theatre at Epidauros. An enjoyable and efficient way of visiting many major archaeological sites, and also of participating in other activities such as local wine-tasting. Read full reviewReviewed on 17 Oct 2016 by Jackie Hutchison
This vacation exceeded my expectations, it was well paced. Thanks to everyone involved, including my fellow vacation makers who were great company. Simply one of the best vacations I have ever been on. Read full reviewReviewed on 25 Sep 2016 by Kevin Costello
Extremely enjoyable, very educational, drivers/guides are very knowledgeable and kind, give you your own space when needed and do their very best to help everyone on the trip! The locations visited are beyond beautiful! Read full reviewReviewed on 19 May 2016 by Jan Fisher
I would give this tour the highest rating. My husband and I felt totally taken care of, with never a worry. Read full reviewReviewed on 20 Apr 2016 by Brynnen Ford
Loved traveling with the guides--they treated us like family. Read full reviewReviewed on 12 Jul 2016 by Jane Anthony
We had a fantastic vacation, the tour guides were wonderful, the itinerary is really good. Read full reviewReviewed on 19 May 2016 by Nick Heath
Delphi is extraordinary, as expected. Olympia is a real surprise - much richer than just athletics. Mycenae is beautiful and moving. Lousios Gorge fascinating. Read full reviewReviewed on 04 Nov 2015 by Neil Holt
Most memorable for me, I would probably just go for the trip to Mycenae, as it had been a long-held wish to go there, and it didn't disappoint! Read full reviewReviewed on 10 Oct 2015 by Alan Wallis
This was about the best vacation I have ever been on; with excellent licensed guides informing us of the archaeology in the historical Peloponnese and in Athens. Read full reviewReviewed on 27 Oct 2015 by Malcolm Torry
Really good. Easily lived up to expectations. Read full reviewReviewed on 05 Oct 2015 by Liz LaRocque
We had a wonderful vacation. I highly recommend this trip. Read full reviewReviewed on 08 Jul 2015 by Gary Gleeson
Fantastic, well organised, informative and great fun. Wonderful memories of our visit to the Peloponesse. Read full reviewReviewed on 26 Apr 2015 by Ellen Taylor
The most memorable part of the vacation was our hike along the Lousios gorge that ended with a wonderful picnic among the ruins of Gortys, an ancient healing center...We would rate the archaeology activity vacation overall as among the best vacations we've had in Europe. Read full reviewReviewed on 26 Apr 2015 by Randi Morrison
The people we interacted with throughout our vacation, including Christos and his father, the drivers, the specialized tour guides, the hotel staff, and restaurant and shopkeepers were extremely warm and friendly. Read full reviewReviewed on 20 Apr 2015 by Chris Thompson
The most memorable moments were unexpected. Our driver / guide took us up into the mountains to one of his favourite sites, ancient Orchomenos, where we stood in the lonely excavated theatre, just the five of us, with the majestic hills as the most perfect backdrop. Timeless! Read full reviewReviewed on 08 Nov 2014 by Genevieve Morris
This was a wonderful vacation: friendly staff; excellent accommodation; knowledgeable and friendly tour guides; and an excellent, extremely interesting itinerary. Read full reviewReviewed on 12 Jun 2014 by Andrew Douglas
We will have lasting memories of the wonderful ancient sites, beautiful villages and towns, fantastic food and the friendly people of this diverse and attractive region Read full reviewReviewed on 17 Nov 2014 by Paul Beckett
We enjoyed all of it! Exciting to see the original running track at Olympia, Mystras was spectacular, and the Acropolis Museum is amazing - both the building and the contents. Read full reviewReviewed on 05 Aug 2014 by Louis Mcmanus
Walking on tracks that were not tourist tracks was the most memorable part of the vacation. Read full reviewReviewed on 05 Aug 2014 by Joanne Deller
Great! It enabled us to feel we were really gaining some insights into the country and the people. Read full reviewReviewed on 04 Jun 2014 by Tim Kearley
It was excellent in every way. I wouldn't hesitate to do another tour with Chrisos and his crew...Chrstos and everyone he works with were incredibly accommodating. I think there may be more than one Christos, given everything he does. Read full reviewResponsible Travel
As the pioneers of responsible tourism, we've screened this (and every) vacation so that you can travel knowing it will help support the places and people that you visit, and the planet. Read how below.
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We are also owners of the small city hotel that you will stay during your vacations here where we recycle paper, glass, plastic and metal. At your arrival here you will be given a Travelers Code of Conduct, where you will get informed about how to apply maximum responsibility during your vacations concerning environmental and socio-cultural factors.People
Choosing our vacations, you choose responsible vacations. As Mr Panagiotopoulos, founder and president of our company, was born and raised here, one of his biggest concerns is to secure that tourism will not affect negatively our area in ecological and socio-cultural way, and also that the locals will mostly benefit from your travel.Our company which is the organizer and operator of this package is local-based and all our guides, drivers and employees are locals too, ensuring not only the economical benefit of our area but also your cultural benefit. In this trip, you will visit so many different places and you will always be surrounded by locals, experiencing the Greek way of living. But the most important thing for us, is that your presence here gives us a strong negotiation card for pressing the local authorities for the development of our area, such us constructing cycling streets in our city or finance and organize better our archaeological museums and sites.
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