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Greece tours discovery guide

Travel to a land where time stands still. Stand in awe at the foot of ancient ruins in Athens, walk through whitewashed coastal villages on Santorini, and island-hop along the Aegean. How many shades of blue will you discover in Greece?

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What to know before you go

POPULATION
More than 10 million people live in this island-rich nation. Did you know that Greece boasts more than 6,000 islands and islets throughout the Aegean and Ionian Seas?

CAPITAL
Athens is Greece’s biggest city and one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the world. Its history dates back more than 3,400 years.

CULTURAL QUICK TAKE
Greeks are known for their warm hospitality and generosity—offering guests food and drink is a common practice.

WHAT TO GO FOR
You could easily fill a vacation admiring ancient architecture, adventurously island-hopping, or delighting in fresh-off-the-boat seafood. What flavor of Greece travel entices you most?

ISLANDS YOU CAN VISIT ON TOUR
There’s much more to the Greek Islands than Mykonos. Discover the unique character of Crete, Corfu, Kefalonia, Zakynthos, Rhodes, Symi, Kos, and, of course, Santorini.

Plan your odyssey

Consider this your permission slip to go ahead and get out there, with advice on venturing beyond Santorini and venturing solo (or both).

6 can’t-miss Greek Islands

Whether you eat and drink your way from island to island or immerse yourself in the history of the tiny towns you visit along the way, there’s no wrong way to set your watch to island time.

6 reasons to visit Greece solo

Celebrating a milestone birthday or your newly minted MBA? Solo travel is the empowering, life-affirming, main-character-energy gift you give yourself.

Capture the essence of Ellada

Greece, officially known as the Hellenic Republic, also goes by Hellas or Ellada locally. No matter what you call it, it’s your launchpad to discovering the cradle of Western civilization and roots of democracy, philosophy, and art.

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Take time to reflect

Follow a holy path to the sites where Paul the Apostle lived and preached on our Footsteps of St. Paul in Greece: Thessaloniki to Athens tour.

Plan an epicurean escape

Savor 11 delicious days, eating and drinking your way through Greece, from souvlaki to saganaki, on our Food & Wine: A Taste of Greece tour.

Join the action

Combine wine-tasting with gentle hiking, swimming, or snorkeling on our Greece’s Cyclades Islands: Naxos and Paros tour.

Go (way) back in time

Listen for the echoes of antiquity swirl around temples and excavated ruins on our A Week in Ancient Greece: Athens, Delphi & Olympia tour.

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You dream it. We’ll take care of every last detail.

Pick your perfect trip

We offer 200+ immersive, guided tours around the world. Wherever you choose to go, you’ll enjoy lots of advantages that make traveling with us different.

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Prep your packing list

While you’re deciding what to take, we’ll be busy arranging your hotels, meals, tickets, and more tour essentials. That’s what going guided is all about.

Go far (and get rewarded)

Take off on your big adventure— but why stop there? Every trip you book with us earns rewards that you can use to keep expanding your horizons.

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What travelers are saying about our guided Greece trips

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5 out of 5 stars

An amazing adventure in Greece!

1st-time traveler Melissa

We traveled to Athens from the US and spent 12 days exploring the city, Mykonos, Santorini, and Crete. Greece is full of rich history, beautiful scenery, delicious food, and...

5 out of 5 stars

Everything You Want in a Tour and More!

1st-time traveler Kimberly

Not sure what I expected before I went, but know what I gained while there......Not just knowing that I was walking the path of so many before me in the same steps where so many...

5 out of 5 stars

Little bit of heaven on earth

2nd-time traveler Melba

I had traveled to Greece with 2 coworker teacher girlfriends 30 years ago and tasted Greece. But traveling with EF Tours with my hubby and adult daughter was a breeze. Our...

5 out of 5 stars

Greece and Rome

1st-time traveler Deanna

This was my first time traveling with EF Tours and it was also my first time going to Greece & Rome. It was absolutely amazing and I can’t wait to go back. Our tour director Sakis...

5 out of 5 stars

Tour of Greece

1st-time traveler Anonymous

If you’re on the fence about booking this, do it. This trip did not disappoint. The variety of options available are amazing. The experience is one I will never forget.

5 out of 5 stars

Summer in Greece

2nd-time traveler Deanna

My daughter and I had a wonderful trip to Greece in June! We enjoyed Athens, Mykonos, and Santorini. The food was delicious and all of the excursions were so beautiful, filled...

5 out of 5 stars

Great tour!

2nd-time traveler Margaret

This tour was everything that I imagined when I booked the trip. With white washed buildings, incredibly blue sky, Sandy beaches and crystal clear waters, Greece is stunning! We...

5 out of 5 stars

Athens , Mykonos , Santorini

4th-time traveler Anonymous

Greece is beautiful , our tour Director Vasilis is super attentive . Crowd is always there , hoping in future tours we can go early before 10 am , but most buses arrives at...

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Even more tours to choose from

Check out these itineraries to pair your Greece travel with more of Europe’s distinctive culture, scenery, history, and cuisine.

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