Explore Classical Greece from Athens and Meteora to the Cycladic islands, with guided visits to ancient sites, ferry-hopping to Mykonos, Naxos and Santorini, and immersive local experiences on a small-group National Geographic Journeys adventure.
  • Explore Athens’ Acropolis and Parthenon with an archaeologist guide.
  • Walk among Meteora’s cliff-top monasteries and frescoed chapels.
  • Discover Delphi’s Temple of Apollo and ancient theater.
  • Walk Mykonos’ Little Venice, windmills, and Panagia Paraportiani.
  • Sail to Delos for a guided tour of sacred ruins.
  • Explore Naxos Old Town and the marble Portara of Apollo.
  • Explore Akrotiri’s Bronze Age ruins preserved in volcanic ash.
  • Hike Santorini’s caldera trail from Fira to Oia.
Stay in small family-run hotels or pensions, with larger city hotels at the start and finish. Standards and facilities vary; some properties may lack elevators, air-conditioning, or English-speaking staff. All are locally run, clean, safe, and simple, in excellent central locations. Fans are typically provided on hot nights.