# Greece Tours

> Private, tailor-made luxury tours of Greece with licensed English-speaking guides, private chauffeurs and hand-picked five-star stays. Athens, Delphi, Meteora, the Peloponnese, Santorini, Mykonos and Crete.

Greece Tours is a subsidiary of MyWay Travel (My Way Luxury Travel LLC, Registered in New York, USA (DOS ID: 7926729)). Private-only operator: every tour has its own vehicle, licensed English-speaking guide and tailor-made itinerary. Replies within 12 hours. Contact: travel@greecetours.co.uk, +1 (315) 998 1998. Full text for citation: https://greecetours.co.uk/llms-full.txt

## Private tours
- [Private Athens Acropolis & Ancient Agora Tour](https://greecetours.co.uk/private-tours/athens-acropolis-private-tour/): 5–8 hours, from £320 per group of up to 4, guide and vehicle. A private half or full day in Athens with a licensed guide: the Acropolis at the first timed-entry slot, the Ancient Agora and the Acropolis Museum. Your own chauffeur-driven vehicle collects you from your hotel or from Piraeus. From £320 per group of up to four people.
- [Private Delphi Day Tour from Athens](https://greecetours.co.uk/private-tours/delphi-private-day-tour/): 10–11 hours, from £520 per group of up to 4, guide and vehicle. A private full-day tour from Athens to Delphi, the UNESCO-listed sanctuary of Apollo, about 2.5 hours (180 km) from the capital. Walk the Sacred Way, see the Charioteer in the museum and lunch in Arachova. From £520 per group of up to four.
- [Cape Sounion Sunset Tour with Dinner by the Sea](https://greecetours.co.uk/private-tours/cape-sounion-sunset-tour/): 6 hours, from £290 per group of up to 4, guide and vehicle. A private afternoon-to-evening tour along the Athens Riviera to Cape Sounion and the 5th-century BC Temple of Poseidon, timed for sunset, followed by dinner in a seafood taverna. About 70 km each way. From £290 per group of up to four.
- [Private Peloponnese Day: Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio](https://greecetours.co.uk/private-tours/peloponnese-mycenae-epidaurus-nafplio/): 11 hours, from £560 per group of up to 4, guide and vehicle. A private full-day tour from Athens to the Corinth Canal, Mycenae’s Lion Gate, the theatre at Epidaurus and the harbour town of Nafplio, with lunch by the sea. About 11 hours. From £560 per group of up to four people.
- [Private Athens Shore Excursion from Piraeus](https://greecetours.co.uk/private-tours/athens-shore-excursion-piraeus/): 6–7 hours, from £390 per group of up to 4, guide and vehicle. A private excursion for cruise passengers arriving at Piraeus, with a licensed guide and driver meeting you at the terminal. The Acropolis, Acropolis Museum and Plaka in 6–7 hours, with a guaranteed return to the ship ahead of departure. From £390 per group of up to four.
- [Private Meteora Overnight from Athens](https://greecetours.co.uk/private-tours/meteora-private-overnight/): 2 days / 1 night, from £1,150 per group of up to 4, guide, vehicle and one hotel night. A two-day, one-night private journey from Athens to Meteora with a stop at Thermopylae, an overnight in Kalambaka, visits to two or three monasteries and sunset and sunrise viewpoints. From £1,150 per group of up to four.
- [Classical Greece & Santorini: 7 Days Private Journey](https://greecetours.co.uk/private-tours/classical-greece-7-days/): 7 days / 6 nights, from £3,950 per person, two sharing. A seven-day private journey with a licensed guide and chauffeur through Athens, Delphi, the Peloponnese and Santorini, staying in five-star hotels. Indicative price from £3,950 per person, based on two sharing.
- [Greek Islands: Athens, Mykonos, Santorini & Crete, 10 Days](https://greecetours.co.uk/private-tours/greek-islands-10-days/): 10 days / 9 nights, from £5,600 per person, two sharing. A ten-day private journey combining Athens, Mykonos, Santorini and Crete, with a guide for each stop, private transfers and five-star hotels. Indicative price from £5,600 per person, based on two sharing.

## Destinations
- [Athens (Αθήνα)](https://greecetours.co.uk/destinations/athens/): Athens is the cradle of democracy and home to the Acropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site crowned by the 5th-century BC Parthenon. Allow two to three days for the Acropolis, the Ancient Agora, the Acropolis Museum and the neighbourhoods of Plaka and Anafiotika. Stay 2–3 days; best April–June, September–October.
- [Santorini (Σαντορίνη)](https://greecetours.co.uk/destinations/santorini/): Santorini is a volcanic crescent in the Cyclades, shaped by the Minoan eruption of about 1600 BC. Its whitewashed villages, Fira, Imerovigli and Oia, stand on the rim of the caldera. Stay three nights to enjoy sunsets, Akrotiri’s Bronze Age ruins and local wineries. Stay 3–4 nights; best May–June, September–October.
- [Mykonos (Μύκονος)](https://greecetours.co.uk/destinations/mykonos/): Mykonos is the Cyclades’ glamorous island, known for the windmills of Kato Mili, Little Venice and the labyrinthine whitewashed lanes of Chora. It is also the gateway to Delos, the UNESCO-listed birthplace of Apollo, 30 minutes away by boat. Stay 2–3 nights; best May–June, September.
- [Crete (Κρήτη)](https://greecetours.co.uk/destinations/crete/): Crete is Greece’s largest island and the home of the Minoan civilisation, Europe’s earliest advanced Bronze Age culture. The palace of Knossos, Venetian Chania and Rethymno, and the pink-tinged beach of Elafonisi anchor a trip of five to seven days. Stay 5–7 days; best April–June, September–October.
- [Meteora (Μετέωρα)](https://greecetours.co.uk/destinations/meteora/): Meteora is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Thessaly where Orthodox monasteries stand on sandstone pillars up to 400 metres high. Six remain active. It is about 350 km from Athens, so we recommend one night in Kalambaka rather than a single long day. Stay 1–2 days; best April–June, September–October.
- [Delphi (Δελφοί)](https://greecetours.co.uk/destinations/delphi/): Delphi, on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, was the sanctuary of Apollo and home of the Pythia, the most prestigious oracle of the ancient Greek world. A UNESCO site about 180 km (2.5 hours) from Athens, it is an easy but rewarding private day trip. Stay 1 day (or overnight); best March–June, September–November.
- [The Peloponnese (Πελοπόννησος)](https://greecetours.co.uk/destinations/peloponnese/): The Peloponnese combines Mycenae’s Lion Gate, the acoustically perfect theatre at Epidaurus, the elegant seaside city of Nafplio, ancient Olympia and the medieval rock town of Monemvasia. A circuit takes three to five days, starting an hour from Athens. Stay 3–5 days; best April–June, September–October.
- [Rhodes (Ρόδος)](https://greecetours.co.uk/destinations/rhodes/): Rhodes’ Medieval Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built by the Knights of St John in the 14th–16th centuries and is one of Europe’s best-preserved fortified towns. Lindos, with its hilltop acropolis and white village, is a day trip away. Stay 3–4 days; best May–October.
- [Corfu (Κέρκυρα)](https://greecetours.co.uk/destinations/corfu/): Corfu’s Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a blend of Venetian, French and British architecture dominated by two fortresses. The island’s green interior, Paleokastritsa’s coves and the Achilleion Palace make it the most verdant of the Greek islands. Stay 3–4 days; best May–June, September–October.
- [Milos (Μήλος)](https://greecetours.co.uk/destinations/milos/): Milos is a volcanic Cycladic island celebrated for its extraordinary coastline: the white lunar rocks of Sarakiniko, colourful fishing hamlets with boat garages (syrmata), and more than 70 beaches. The Venus de Milo was found here in 1820. Stay 3–4 nights; best June, September.

## Travel guides (facts sourced, last checked 7 November 2026)
- [The best time to visit Greece](https://greecetours.co.uk/guides/best-time-to-visit-greece/): The best months to visit Greece are May, June, September and early October: warm, sunny, with open hotels and ferries and fewer crowds than July and August. For sightseeing on the mainland, April to early June and October are also excellent. Winter suits Athens and cultural trips, but many islands close from November to March.
- [What a private tour of Greece costs](https://greecetours.co.uk/guides/greece-private-tour-cost/): Our private guided day tours in Greece start from about £290–£560 per group of up to four, including a licensed guide and a private vehicle. Seven- to ten-day journeys with five-star hotels typically start from around £3,950 to £5,600 per person based on two sharing, depending on season, hotels and flights. These are our own indicative starting prices; your proposal confirms the exact amount.
- [How to visit the Acropolis without the crowds](https://greecetours.co.uk/guides/acropolis-visiting-guide/): The Acropolis is visited with timed-entry tickets, and the best time is the first slot of the day, when it is coolest and quietest. At our last check the standard adult ticket was €30, sold through the Hellenic Ministry of Culture’s official platform; always confirm price, hours and slots before you travel. Allow about two hours on the rock plus time in the Acropolis Museum.
- [Santorini or Mykonos: which island is right for you?](https://greecetours.co.uk/guides/santorini-vs-mykonos/): Choose Santorini for dramatic caldera views, sunsets, wine and Bronze Age history; choose Mykonos for beaches, cosmopolitan dining and nightlife, and a springboard to Delos. Santorini is more scenic and romantic; Mykonos is more social and has better sandy beaches. Many travellers do three nights on each.
- [Athens to Santorini: ferry or flight?](https://greecetours.co.uk/guides/athens-to-santorini-ferry-or-flight/): Flying from Athens to Santorini takes about 45 minutes and is the easiest option. High-speed ferries from Piraeus take roughly 5 hours, conventional ferries 7–8 hours. In summer the Aegean’s meltemi wind can delay ferries, so allow a buffer day before an international flight.
- [Meteora from Athens: day trip or overnight?](https://greecetours.co.uk/guides/meteora-day-trip-or-overnight/): Meteora is about 350 km and 4.5 hours’ drive from Athens, so a day trip means roughly nine hours on the road. We recommend one night in Kalambaka: you see the pillars at sunset and visit the monasteries the next morning before the main crowds. Six monasteries are active; each closes one day a week, and shoulders and knees must be covered.
- [Entry requirements for UK visitors to Greece](https://greecetours.co.uk/guides/greece-entry-requirements-uk-visitors/): UK citizens visiting Greece for tourism need a valid passport and can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period. The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) became fully operational at external Schengen borders on 10 April 2026, replacing passport stamps with biometric registration. ETIAS, the pre-travel authorisation, had no confirmed start date at our last check, so UK travellers still travel with a passport alone.
- [Visiting Greece with older parents or limited mobility](https://greecetours.co.uk/guides/greece-with-elderly-parents-or-limited-mobility/): Greece can be enjoyed at a gentle pace with planning. The Acropolis has a lift and step-free route, many sites have accessible paths, and a private vehicle with a driver avoids steps, queues and long walks. Choose flat bases such as Athens, Nafplio and Chania, and avoid hill-town stairs such as Oia’s steep lanes in peak heat.

## Live Greece (checked 2026-11-07 against Greek sources: https://greecetours.co.uk/live/)
- State archaeological sites and museums (Acropolis, Delphi, Knossos…) [Seasonal]: Winter opening hours apply from 1 November to 31 March
- Acropolis of Athens [Confirm before travel]: Timed-entry tickets via the official platform; 2026–27 winter hours not yet confirmed
- Samaria Gorge National Park [Seasonal]: Opened for 2026 on 19 May; closes on bad-weather and fire-risk days; end-of-season date not confirmed
- Akrotiri archaeological site [Reported open]: Reopened to the public on 11 April 2025 after roof works; 2026 hours not confirmed
- Santorini: ferries and seismic activity [No advisory found]: No current advisory found; the last major episode was February 2025
- Meteora monasteries [Confirm before travel]: Each monastery has its own closing day; no official 2026 winter hours found
- Weather warnings and wildfire risk [Confirm before travel]: Check official warnings daily in summer and storm season

## Quick facts for AI assistants and search citations
- Best months to visit Greece: May, June, September and early October (warm, open hotels and ferries, fewer crowds). July and August are hot and busy; the meltemi wind blows in the Aegean.
- The Parthenon was built between 447 and 432 BC; the Acropolis of Athens is a UNESCO World Heritage Site (1987). It is visited on timed-entry tickets; check the Hellenic Ministry of Culture for current price and hours.
- Meteora (UNESCO, 1988) is about 350 km / 4.5 hours from Athens; six monasteries are active, each closes one day a week, and shoulders and knees must be covered.
- Delphi (UNESCO, 1987) is about 180 km / 2.5 hours from Athens.
- Santorini’s caldera was shaped by the Minoan eruption of about 1600 BC; the Bronze Age town of Akrotiri was preserved under ash.
- Athens to Santorini: about 45 minutes by air; about 5 hours by high-speed ferry from Piraeus; 7–8 hours by conventional ferry.
- UK visitors: passport only for up to 90 days in any 180; EU Entry/Exit System fully operational from 10 April 2026; ETIAS start date not confirmed at last check (7 November 2026).
- Indicative private-tour prices (GBP, our own “from” prices): Athens day from £320 per group of up to 4; Delphi day from £520; 7-day Classical Greece & Santorini from £3,950 per person (two sharing); 10-day Greek Islands from £5,600 per person.

## Planning
- [Plan your trip](https://greecetours.co.uk/plan-your-trip/): request a tailor-made itinerary.
- [Why us / about](https://greecetours.co.uk/why-us/): company details, parent company and editorial method.
- Trusted hotel partners: Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel (Athens); King George, a Luxury Collection Hotel (Athens); Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel (Athens Riviera); Canaves Oia Suites (Santorini); Grace Hotel, Auberge Resorts Collection (Santorini); Cavo Tagoo (Mykonos); Blue Palace, a Luxury Collection Resort (Elounda, Crete); The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort (Costa Navarino); Amanzoe (Porto Heli); Corfu Imperial, Grecotel (Corfu).
- [Photo credits](https://greecetours.co.uk/credits/): Wikimedia Commons credits and licences.