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Greece
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Mainland & Peloponnese bite-sized trips

Create your own holiday itinerary

  • Private, tailor-made holidays your way
  • Your own dedicated Destination Specialist
  • Unique and small-scale stays
  • Off-the-beaten track journeys
  • Meaningful & responsible holidays
  • On the ground local knowledge and support

Far reaching beyond Athens, explore ancient temples and monasteries high up in the mountains and cook up Greek delicacies in Delphi.

How does it work?

  1. Explore our regions and pick your favourite bite-sized trips.
  2. Add them to your travel plan and send it our way.
  3. Your Greece Specialist will stitch it all together into a personalised holiday, made just for you.
  4. You can combine these with the Greek islands too.

Or, if you’d prefer something ready-made, our itineraries are good to go. You can book them as they are or chat with your Specialist about adding extra experiences. Get in touch with our destination experts to start planning.

    Athens centre buildings
    • Itinerary:
      Athens
    • Duration:
      3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      from £ 409.- per person (excluding flights)

    Start your Greece journey at the very heart of history – the foot of the majestic Acropolis. Marvel at ancient treasures during the day, working up an appetite to feast on mezethes, the Greek equivalent of tapas, served generously on a table in a traditional taverna and go active on a bike during a biking tour with a local.

    Meteora
    • Itinerary:
      Meteora
    • Duration:
      3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      from £128 per person (excluding flights)

    Meteora is like nowhere else on earth, with impressive rock formations towering high above the ground, adorned with ancient monasteries that have stood the test of time for centuries. These remarkable structures are exclusive to this region and have been rightfully recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    Table overlooking the sea
    • Itinerary:
      Evia
    • Duration:
      3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      from £ 149.- per person (excluding flights)

    Evia is the second largest island in Greece and remains relatively unknown to tourists, offering a tranquil escape just a short hour’s journey from Athens. Embrace the Greek way of life and go for a walk through the picturesque rolling hills, stopping to cool off in the refreshing waters of small coves that dot the coastline.

    Galaxidi beach
    • Itinerary:
      Galaxidi
    • Duration:
      3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      from £ 199.- per person (excluding flights)

    Galaxidi is out of this world! Only three hours from Athens, it’s the perfect place to relax and enjoy some delicious food. This picturesque coastal town is a sanctuary where time seems to stand still.

    Nafplion
    • Itinerary:
      Nafplion
    • Duration:
      3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      from £ 319.- per person (excluding flights)

    Nafplion is an ancient royal city exuding an enchanting blend of influences from past Turkish and Italian visitors. Prepare to be transported through time as you stroll along attractively lit squares, immersing yourself in the rich tapestry of history that adorns every corner.

    Greece Gialova coast
    • Itinerary:
      Gialova
    • Duration:
      4 days / 3 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      from £ 274.- per person (excluding flights)

    Gialova is the ultimate siesta spot during your trip across the Peloponnese. This fashionable coastal town, nestled amidst pristine natural surroundings, has captured the hearts of locals and visitors alike.

    Kayak in Itilo
    • Itinerary:
      Itilo
    • Duration:
      3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      from £ 184.- per person (excluding flights)

    Itilo is a picture perfect paradise with lush green mountains, sandy beaches and a dramatic rocky coast. This enchanting hinterland is adorned with majestic tower houses, a distinctive architectural feature unique to this region.

    Greece Dimitsana man looking over green landscape
    • Itinerary:
      Dimitsana
    • Duration:
      3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      from £ 224.- per person (excluding flights)

    Dimitsana is a medieval village nestled amidst a mountainous landscape and the perfect base to explore the Lousios gorge. Here, a different side of the country unfolds, with cooler temperatures and a lush greenery that surrounds you, creating an idyllic setting for hiking enthusiasts.

    Greece Olympia ruins woman jumping
    • Itinerary:
      Olympia
    • Duration:
      3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
    • Price:
      from £ 209.- per person (excluding flights)

    Visit the birthplace if the Olympic Games, walk through the ancient ruins picturing the athletes getting ready for the first ever competitions, and explore the history of the games in one of the museums. After a day full of history, enjoy a few glasses of locally grown wine at a family-run vineyard and learn about the wine production.

Speak to our Greece specialist, Kelly

“For me, it’s the hidden sandy beaches that made me fall in love with Greece. Everything is so picturesque and the local hospitality is just so welcoming.”

Rickshaw Greece Travel Specialists Kelly and Emma with their car hire