Tours of Greece

Greek Island Medley

Tour Map of Greek Island Medley

Sitting peaceably in the east Aegean, the Dodecanese islands each have their own distinct culture, traditions and way of life which lend them perfectly to fascinating exploration.

Get beyond the tourist façade of the countries you visit. Focus on the local culture, past and present, and discover the lifeblood of any country – its people. Discovery and culture tours uncover different ways of life, and offer the opportunity to meet and sometimes stay with local people or tribal groups. Our discovery tours explore cultural sites – both ancient and modern – and help you learn about the people and their culture. Visit the remote tribes of Ethiopia’s Rift Valley, live the nomad life in desert camps or meet the local people of the high Andean altiplano in Peru. There’s no better way to get to the true heart of a country than through its people.

Greek Island Wanderer

Tour Map of Greek Island Wanderer

Explore the gleaming waterfront harbours, beautiful coves and long sandy beaches of the Cyclades Islands. Travelling by ferry we visit the islands of Syros, Paros, Santorini and Naxos. Join us for exploratory walks or relax in beachside tavernas enjoying the local cuisine.

Ionian Island Paradise

Tour Map of Ionian Island Paradise

The noble Ionian island of Corfu is entwined with many myths and tales that make it as intriguing as it is beautiful. On our new tour to this stunning destination, we have included excursions to Corfu Town and highlights such as the characterful fishing village of Paleokastritsa, on Corfu’s spectacular coastline, and the Imperial palace of Achilleion, decorated by Elisabeth, Empress of Austria, who had an eye for beauty. You have plenty of time to relax and enjoy the Greek hospitality, or choose to fill your days further with optional visits to mainland Greece or Albania, where legends continue to intrigue.

Captivating Crete

Tour Map of Captivating Crete

Spend a week on the largest and most southerly of the Greek islands; an island that some consider to also be Greece’s most beautiful, as its coastal plains stretch up to high mountainous ranges that almost divide the island in two. Crete’s desirable climate and landscape has created a past filled with turbulence and success, most notably in numerous mythological legends to which it can lay claim and for its advanced former occupants of the Minoan civilisation. Staying for seven nights at your hotel, the choice will be whether to relax by the crystal-blue sea, by the pool, or join included and optional excursions to further explore this historical and charming island.

Enjoy an inspiring boat journey along one of the world’s most beautiful coastlines or greatest rivers. Sail along Mediterranean shorelines sprinkled with ancient sites, cruise through the wildlife haven of the Galapagos, relax aboard a traditional dhoni in the Maldives or experience the wonders of Egypt on a Nile cruise. Our boat journeys offer an appealing combination of activity, adventure, discovery and relaxation. You can enjoy shore excursions, exploring on foot, by bicycle or perhaps discovering the local history and culture, then return to your vessel to relax as you continue your journey. Wherever possible we charter small boats exclusively for the Explore group, helping to make our boat-based holidays more informal, relaxed and flexible. Small boat journeys are a very different experience from cruising on large ships, where the sheer logistics of managing hundreds of people at mealtimes and on shore excursions can make the holiday feel busy and inflexible.

Greek Island Cruise

Tour Map of Greek Island Cruise

Experience traditional Greece on this relaxing cruise around the quiet coves and harbours of Evia Island. Join our captain, Thanos, on board his traditional Greek sailing boat and explore the beautiful bays and ancient ruins scattered along this historic coastline. Along the way we drop anchor at tranquil fishing villages and local tavernas to sample the delicious local Mediterranean cuisine.