Epic Greece
Welcome to Greece—a country of historical heroes, mythological legends, and iconic landscapes.
Your epic saga begins in Athens, a city as beautiful as it is old. Then, escape the city to Delphi, where Alexander the Great asked the oracle of Apollo who would be the fairest conqueror of them all (spoiler: it was him). Explore the undiscovered capital of northern Greece, marvel at the snowcapped peaks of Mt. Olympus, and eat feta everywhere in between. This is Greece. This is history come to life.Due to national and/or religious holidays, some sites may be closed and your itinerary may be modified on the following dates in 2026: March 25, April 12, May 1. These dates fluctuate each year—please contact us for more information.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Greece
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Day 2: Athens
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
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Day 3: Athens
Take a guided tour of Athens
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium
- Omonia and Syntagma Squares
Visit the Acropolis Museum
Take a walking tour of Athens
With your tour director you will see:- Plaka District
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
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Day 4: Athens • Delphi
Travel to Delphi
Take a guided tour of Delphi
With your expert local guide you will see:- Temple of Apollo
Visit the Delphi Museum
Add this in-depth excursion:
Cooking Class
No other country blends land and sea in its cooking quite like Greece, and this is your chance to learn a few mouth-watering essentials. From olives to orzo, lemons to lamb, you’ll be introduced to techniques and flavors that will surely please. And when your class is complete, you’ll get to dive in and enjoy your finished product. -
Day 5: Delphi • Thermopylae • Meteora region
Travel to the Meteora region
Visit a Meteora monastery
With your Tour Director you will:
- Visit one of the monasteries built atop natural rock pillars
- Admire miles of mountain views
- Get a glimpse into the serene lives of Meteora's monks and nuns
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Day 6: Meteora region • Thessaloniki
Travel via Dion to Thessaloniki
Admire views of Mt. Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece and seat of the Greek gods, as you travel to Dion.Take a tour of Dion
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Day 7: Thessaloniki
Take a guided tour of Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest city and hip northern capital
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Roman Agora, the political and public center of ancient Thessaloniki
- White Tower, a waterfront monument and museum
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Day 8: Thessaloniki
Take a guided tour of Pella, birthplace of Alexander the Great
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Day 9: Thessaloniki • Athens
Travel via Katerini to Athens
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Greek Evening
Immerse yourself in Greek culture during an evening of festive entertainment and local cuisine! Witness the fancy footwork of traditional Greek dancing accompanied by musicians playing on bouzoukis, stringed instruments unique to Greece. Music and dancing have long played a central role in Greek culture with over 4,000 dances from all regions of the country.
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 4 more days
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Day 10: Athens • Crete
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Day 11: Heraklion • Agios Nikolaos
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Day 12: Heraklion • Rethymno • Chania
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Day 13: Chania • Athens
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Day 14: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Greece
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Day 2: Athens
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
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Day 3: Athens
Take a guided tour of Athens
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium
- Omonia and Syntagma Squares
Visit the Acropolis Museum
Take a walking tour of Athens
With your tour director you will see:- Plaka District
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
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Day 4: Athens • Delphi
Travel to Delphi
Take a guided tour of Delphi
With your expert local guide you will see:- Temple of Apollo
Visit the Delphi Museum
Add this in-depth excursion:
Cooking Class
No other country blends land and sea in its cooking quite like Greece, and this is your chance to learn a few mouth-watering essentials. From olives to orzo, lemons to lamb, you’ll be introduced to techniques and flavors that will surely please. And when your class is complete, you’ll get to dive in and enjoy your finished product. -
Day 5: Delphi • Thermopylae • Meteora region
Travel to the Meteora region
Visit a Meteora monastery
With your Tour Director you will:
- Visit one of the monasteries built atop natural rock pillars
- Admire miles of mountain views
- Get a glimpse into the serene lives of Meteora's monks and nuns
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Day 6: Meteora region • Thessaloniki
Travel via Dion to Thessaloniki
Admire views of Mt. Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece and seat of the Greek gods, as you travel to Dion.Take a tour of Dion
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Day 7: Thessaloniki
Take a guided tour of Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest city and hip northern capital
With your expert local guide you will visit:
- Roman Agora, the political and public center of ancient Thessaloniki
- White Tower, a waterfront monument and museum
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Day 8: Thessaloniki
Take a guided tour of Pella, birthplace of Alexander the Great
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Day 9: Thessaloniki • Athens
Travel via Katerini to Athens
Add this in-depth excursion:
Greek Evening
Immerse yourself in Greek culture during an evening of festive entertainment and local cuisine! Witness the fancy footwork of traditional Greek dancing accompanied by musicians playing on bouzoukis, stringed instruments unique to Greece. Music and dancing have long played a central role in Greek culture with over 4,000 dances from all regions of the country.
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 4 more days
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Day 10: Athens • Crete
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Day 11: Heraklion • Agios Nikolaos
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Day 12: Heraklion • Rethymno • Chania
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Day 13: Chania • Athens
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Day 14: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach (2 internal flights with extension)
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Hotels
8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (12 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
5 sightseeing tours led by licensed local guides (6 with extension); 1 walking tour led by your Tour Director (5 with extension)
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Entrances
Acropolis; Delphi archaeological site; Delphi Museum; Meteora Monastery; Archaeological Park of Dion; Archaeological Museum of Dion; Archaeological Museum of Pella; Museum of Royal Tombs in Vergina (with extension: Knossos Palace; Heraklion Archaeological Museum; boat cruise to Spinalonga Island)
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.