Special Offers

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit. Quisque faucibus ex sapien vitae.
Quisque faucibus ex sapien vitae. Offer ends 1st January

trustpilot embed

The home of gods and heroes

Our Greece tours trace the story from the Bronze Age to Classical glory. On Crete, the Minoans built palaces on a scale nothing in Europe could match at the time, and their influence carried on into ancient Greece. In Athens, the Acropolis and the Agora sit within a city where the questions were first asked out loud. In the Peloponnese, Messenia rewards those who seek it out with a richness of history few parts of Greece can match, and the starting line of the ancient Olympics is still there to stand on. Further north lie Macedonia and the strategic cities of ancient Thrace, where Christian and Muslim traditions run alongside each other.

Each Greece tour is built around one shared interest, whether that's archaeology, classical history or the islands, and you travel with specialists who love sharing it.

You don't just see a site like this — you learn to read it. Once you know where to look, every broken wall is still telling you something.

Dr. Eleanor Marsh, Archaeologist & Tour Leader

Filter by

7 results

Essential Pompeii

Essential Pompeii

Few moments in the ancient world are as vividly documented as the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79.  We know, with a specificity that no other lost city can match, what Pompeii looked like on the day it was destroyed and it is this intimacy, a sense of a world interrupted rather than simply destroyed, that makes the sites of the Bay of Naples so extraordinary. Greek colonists, native Samnites, the Romans (of course), Bourbon excavators and World War bombers have all left their marks on these sites. This tour sets out to explore that world in depth and in context, providing expert guidance with a well-thought-out itinerary, which includes free afternoons for independent exploration and a hotel in the modern town of Pompei for easy access to sites.
6 days from £1,780 View Tour
Gardens of Marrakech

Gardens of Marrakech

Four nights at the Kenzi Rose Hotel (or similar) with breakfast Three dinners & one lunch Visits as outlined in the itinerary Private air-conditioned coach travel Services of an expert Tour Manager
5 days from £1,695 View Tour
Lazio Botanical Wonders - Rome, Ninfa & Vlterbo

Lazio Botanical Wonders - Rome, Ninfa & Vlterbo

From the timeless beauty of Rome to some of Italy's most extraordinary gardens, this carefully curated tour brings together Renaissance masterpieces, romantic landscapes and remarkable private visits. Wander through the enchanting Gardens of Ninfa, where roses, flowering trees and crystal-clear streams weave amongst medieval ruins, explore the magnificent Papal Gardens at Castel Gandolfo and admire the elegant fountains and terraces of UNESCO-listed Villa d'Este. Along the way, discover one of Europe's finest Renaissance gardens at Castello Ruspoli, the celebrated Villa Lante and the world's largest collection of tree and herbaceous peonies at the Centro Botanico Moutan, complemented by time to explore the atmospheric medieval city of Viterbo.
6 days from £2,395 View Tour
Gardens & Wildflowers of the Burren

Gardens & Wildflowers of the Burren

Join our resident Irish expert and much-loved tour manager, Trevor Edwards, as he discovers the scenic and rugged west coast of Ireland. Home to a diverse range of colourful wildflowers and impressive geological features, this tour promises to be an experience to remember. The Burren, from the Irish bhoireann – a stony place – lies in the northwestern corner of County Clare. Over 300 square kilometres in extent, it is the largest area of karstic limestone in western Europe. At first glance, it presents a bleak appearance, but closer examination reveals the beautiful diversity of flora for which the whole region has become justly famous. The colourful exuberance and profusion of the wild flowers is simply captivating and, subject to the prevailing conditions, we can expect to see many interesting, different species.
5 days from £1,295 View Tour

Greece Tours: Your Questions Answered

None. These tours suit everyone from people who have read widely to those who simply want to see the places they have heard about, and the specialists travelling with you build the picture as you go.

Archaeology in Egypt is seeing another Golden Age, this time led by local Egyptians themselves. With new technology and work undertaken in the last 10 years, countless projects are coming to fruition revealing often surprising detail about the ancient Egyptians and how they lived from engineering ingenuity to insights into their beliefs. It is clear that Ancient Egypt is not done giving up her secrets. Alongside these remarkable discoveries, the redesign and modernisation of existing museums, together with the creation of regional museums, means that many precious artefacts which have been languishing in a basement, some as far back as the Victorian age, are now on display.

Spring and autumn, when temperatures are comfortable and the major sites are far quieter. Greek summers are hot for walking classical sites, and several tours are timed deliberately to avoid the peak.

Classical and Minoan sites are large, open and unshaded, with uneven paving, steps and long distances between structures. Each itinerary carries an activity level of easy, moderate or active so you know what to expect before you book.

Yes. Some tours are deliberately more relaxed in pace, based in one place with time to take in the rhythms of modern Greek life alongside the archaeology.

Yes, and many guests do. Shared interest does most of the work, and conversation tends to start with whatever you have just seen.

Cookies


This website uses cookies to enhance your user experience. By clicking "Accept All", you consent to the use of all cookies. You can withdraw consent at any time. Learn more.

Accept Only Essential Cookies Reject All Non-Essential Cookies Accept All