8 Days Customized Tour in Athens, Delphi, Meteora & Santorini: Explore Greece's Mainland and Islands

Embark on an 8-day customized tour in Athens, Delphi, Meteora, and Santorini. Explore Greece’s mainland and islands, visit historical sites, monasteries, and experience the enchanting beauty of Santorini.

Duration: 8 days
Cancellation: 6 days learn more
Highlights

Meet and Greet at Athens airport

Athens - Our driver will be waiting at Athens airport holding a sign with your name written on it to meet and assist you and transfer you at your hotel in Athens. Free time for yourself.

Private Tour Athens with Guide

Acropolis - Descend through the olive trees to reach at the Museum of Acropolis which holds ancient artifacts of everyday life and statues from the archaic period that will definitely impress you.

Temple of Olympian Zeus - Meet your private driver & tour guide at the hotel to start with a panoramic city tour. You will visit the Panathinaiko Stadium where the first Olympic Games took place in 1896. Panathinaiko Stadium is the only one built out of white marble. You will continue by visiting Zappeion and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. You will then pass by the Trilogy of Athens. Continue, passing by the National Garden, Hadrian’s Arc, St. Paul’s Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Schliemann’s House (Numismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral, Old Parliament, Constitution Square, Russian Orthodox Church. Then our driver drop you of at Acropolis one of the most iconic structures in Athens to continue the tour with licensed tour guide!

Acropolis Museum - Descend through the olive trees to reach at the Museum of Acropolis which holds ancient artifacts of everyday life and statues from the archaic period that will definitely impress you.

Plaka - Stroll through the picturesque narrow streets of Plaka and Monastiraki full of old mansions to admire the Greek architecture and to taste the famous Greek “Souvlaki”.

Athens - Delphi - Meteora - Sunset Tour in Meteora rocks

Delphi Archaeological Museum - We will pick you up from your Hotel at 08.30 and in about two and a half hours we will arrive at Delphi area. Our first stop is at the traditional winter village of Arachova, at 1000 meters altitude, the best winter resort of Greece, where you can buy hand-made pastries, cheeses, spices, and many other local products! Continue, visiting the Archaeological site of Delphi with the monument of the Argive Kings, the treasury of the Athenians, the Athenian Stoa, the Polygonal Wall, the monument of Platea and the Temple of Apollo, famous for its oracle, Castalia Spring and of course, the Delphi museum. You will have lunch at a traditional tavern, in Arachova before departing for Meteora.

Kalambaka - Upon reaching at Meteora in Kalambaka, you can check in at your hotel and then we will witness the breathtaking sunset at Meteora. Be amazed by the natural beauty of the rock formations and the fascinating way monasteries are perched atop the cliffs, creating a truly awe-inspiring sight. Enjoy the sunset around the rocks

Meteora - Thermopiles - Athens

Meteora - Our driver pick you up from your hotel around 09.00 am and we will visit the BYZANTINE MONASTERIES of Meteora that are included on the UNESCO world heritage monument list. We are having our first stop at The Holy Monastery of Great Meteoro which is 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 to the great monastery of St. Stephan. The Monastery of St. Stephan, which is a small church built in the 16th century and decorated in 1545, rests on the plain rather than on a cliff. This wonderful tour will be completed at the picturesque villages of Kalambaka, where you will have a traditional Greek lunch!

Thermopylae - With a short stop at Thermopylae to admire the statue of Leonidas as a memorial of the battle of the 300 Spartans against thousands of Persian soldiers of the Persian Empire!

Athens - Santorini

Piraeus - Our driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Piraeus Port, so you get the boat departing at 07.00 for the famous Santorini Island, arriving at 11.45.

Santorini - Our local driver in Santorini will transfer at your hotel. You have free time for yourselves. We propose to enjoy your drink or dinner, at one of the hundred places located just on the rocks above the sea and walk among the narrow streets of the island where you can buy many souvenirs

Santorini - (optional) Semi-Private Sunset Cruise tour to Caldera with buffet on board

Palea Kameni - Embark on an enchanting Santorini cruise starting with a pick-up at the your hotel. Visit the therapeutic Hot Springs on Palea Kameni and enjoy a refreshing swim. Capture stunning photos of Aspronisi, the Ancient Lighthouse, Akrotiri, and Indian Rock. Explore the famous Red Beach with its unique volcanic sand and the secluded White Beach accessible only by boat. Indulge in a delightful onboard BBQ buffet featuring fresh seafood, grilled meats, salads, and desserts. Conclude the journey with a magical sunset view in Oia, as the Caldera and the village turn into a golden spectacle against the violet sky, creating an unforgettable experience.

Santorini - Athens

Santorini - You have free time for yourself until our driver transfers you at Santorini port to take your ferry departing at 12.00 to reach at Piraeus port at 17.00.

Piraeus - Our driver meet you at the Piraeus port and transfer you at your hotel.

Departure Day

Athens - Our driver will meet you at your hotel in order to transfer you at Athens airport according to your flight details.

What's Included
  • Private tour in Athens with a guide
  • 7 nights’ accommodation
  • Welcome goody bag upon meeting
  • Daily breakfast included
  • Private car with English-speaking driver
  • Fast Ferry tickets between Piraeus port and Santorini
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees at archaeological sites
  • Official Tour Guides (available with extra cost)
  • Hotel city tax - paid at the hotel
Additional Information

Embark on a tailor-made 8-day tour of Greece, which includes exploration of the Athens city, a trip to Delphi, a tour of the Meteora Monasteries, and a vacation continuation to the beautiful Santorini Island. Discover Santorini via a cruise to its Volcano, taking in the breathtaking sunset at Oia, or opt for a village-based tour that includes wine tasting!

The journey begins at Greece’s capital, a city brimming with historical wonders. Experience the ancient site of the Oracle at Delphi, which was once considered the earth’s center! Visit the Byzantine-era monasteries at Meteora, precariously perched atop rocky peaks, a place where you would feel as though you’ve straddled the earthly and the divine realms!

Explore Santorini, one of Greece’s most spellbinding islands, revered for its gorgeous sunsets and awe-inspiring views. Saunter along the slender streets built atop the Caldera’s crags, visit the active volcano, take a dip in the hot springs and witness the most unforgettable sunset at Oia!

  • 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.
  • All our tours will be Private tours to secure maximum hygiene. Vehicles will be sanitiazed before every pick-up. Hand sanitizing done before departure and after every major stop during the day. Tourists should wear facemasks. Fresh trash bag will be in every vehicle and waste will be destroyed at the end of every tour.
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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Debbiebp5497sm
Jul 5, 2024
Amazing, Hard to top this one! - I arranged a tour for my family through Viator. They hooked me up with Private tours Greece. I can not say enough but I will start with, exceeded my expectations! Our tour Operator Patty was a complete professional and kept in close contact during the duration of our trip. We did land and Sea. Starting with Athens for a city tour including Acropolis and museum/ Parthenon. Maria our tour guide was wonderful and informative. The next part was traveling to Delphi which was Incredible, rich in culture and history. Our tour guide Vicky was knowledgeable and captivating. My husband was blown away, this trip to Delphi was on his bucket list since he studied Accident Greek culture for many years. We were all impressed. Thermopylae also was impressive. We were then taken to Meteora where all the Monasteries were. I have to admit, that wasn’t on my list of places I wanted to see but it was part of the tour. Meteora exceeded my expectations in a way I can’t even explain. For one, with breathtaking views! It was so peaceful and the sunset exquisite! Our tour guide Harry was so interesting with history and culture. We learned so much. He was truly amazing. We came back to Athens for the boat ride to Santorini which was just beautiful. We took a separate excursion which showed us what the island had to offer. As a whole we had a wonderful time in Santorini, the only negative is the the ferry could have been more organized. Thank you to all our drivers for being so punctual and friendly. Last but not least we would like to thank Our driver Spiros who was with us for 2 days in Delphi/ Meteora/ Thermopylae/ Arichova ski resort. Spiros was filled with information. He made us feel first class all the way! Spectacular Spiros and that is putting it mildly. This was a trip of a lifetime for us! Patty and the staff couldn’t have done better! Till our next adventure with Private Tours Greece. Sincerely, Debra and family
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Krajith
Mar 27, 2023
Wonderful experience! - Tour was amazing, we all enjoyed it. Each day of the tour was perfectly planned with pickup & drop off arranged on time & all info provided upfront - right from Athens arrival up to departure. The great thing was the ferry ride was upgraded to flight with no additional charges & also the last day of our hotel was upgraded to 5* one, that too with a additional discount in the package. You can't ask for more. Thanks a lot to Dimitra & Effie, who were also very fast in responding to our queries. Our driver, Spyros, was very nice & always on time. Great guy indeed. Highly recommended operator.
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392annup
Dec 7, 2022
Excellent tour company!!! - We were fortunate that we stumbled on this group when we were looking for a tour company. Our initial contact with Fontini made us pick them. They were quick to respond to all our questions and they accommodated all our requests. Our stay and experience in Greece was excellent!!! They had great hotels for us ( 4star) in all three locations. Would highly recommend them to anyone interested in Greece or any of their vacation packages. A group of 8 members traveled from the USA for this visit.
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Binum480
Dec 7, 2022
Private tour for 8 adults - Effie and Fontini arranged a private tour for 8 of us. They were extremely good in communication especially with changes in plans. We connected on WhatsApp and responses were immediate. They customized our plan, had pickup and drop off planned. Very detailed In communication as well. Will use this company anytime.
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28dougc
Oct 2, 2021
An Amazing Greek Vacation! - There’s no favorite part of this tour to single out. The whole tour was amazing. I would advise anyone traveling to Greece to book this tour. I also want to recommend the “Private Tours Greece” company they did an amazing job scheduling all our tours. Our 8 Days tour in Greece went off without a flaw. Also want to emphasize, All their drovers were very friendly, knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile to make sure we had a good time and saw everything on our schedule and even more.
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