Athens, the Erechtheion, 20th-century watercolour.

Cultural tours in Greece

Our small group cultural tours of Greece take you into a world where the entire arc of western civilisation can be traced. Every fresco, mosaic and ruin speak to our understanding of life as we know it. From Crete, where the Minoans flourished in the second millennium BC, to the Mycenean lands of Homer’s heroes and beyond to the golden Byzantine mosaics in Thessalonica, our expert-led Greece tours cover it all.

Archaeological legends dominate our ancient Greece itineraries. We retrace the footsteps of pilgrims who journeyed to Delphi and marvel at the sophistication of the Parthenon – both UNESCO enshrined sites. Off the well-trodden path, our experts illuminate the astonishing Cyclopean walls of the citadel at Tiryns and reveal Venetian monasteries tottering atop the Cretian hills.

The sea, inseparable from Greek identity, forms another integral part of our journeys. Sailing the Aegean, takes you to spectacular coastal sites, whilst we gaze out across the sea from the Temple of Poseidon on Classical Greece.

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Cultural tours in Athens

Athens is a city of origins and reinvention. From the marble heights of the Acropolis to the shaded courtyards of its museums, every stone tells of ideas that reshaped the world — democracy, drama, and the pursuit of beauty.

Our tours trace these foundations with expert insight, visiting the Acropolis and its museum, the National Archaeological Museum, and the sanctuaries of Attica — revealing how ancient Athens continues to define the spirit of Western civilisation.

Classical Greece The Peloponnese, Attica and Athens

" This was the first trip we had done either in a group or with a tour operator, and we weren't sure whether we would like it. We needn't have worried – we loved it from beginning to end. The lecturer, the local guide, the driver everyone from Martin Randall, the people in the group – all were so interesting and welcoming and friendly! We also have to give a mention to the food again, which was absolutely delicious! " Classical Greece - The Peloponnese, Attica and Athens

" A memorable visit because of the extent of the sites visited, the intellectual input from lecturer and guide and the way the tour was planned to make a fully cohesive view of the subject. " Classical Greece - The Peloponnese, Attica and Athens

" The programme was full but still gave enough time for independent activities and relaxation. Just the right balance between travel and sight seeing. Good choice and order of sites. " Classical Greece - The Peloponnese, Attica and Athens

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