15 dages privat tur i det antikke Grækenland, Mykonos og Santorini

My driver for the trip was Spyros, who is quite possibly now my favorite driver to have ever had. First day there we were running a bit late as the hotel receptionist wasn't there for us to checkout but Spyros still managed to keep up on time and get us to our locations (Corinth Canal and Corinth the ancient city) on time to admire. He supplied us with waters and clean clothes to wipe our hands and had refills whenever we needed them. When on the first day we got distracted by shops he messaged to make sure we were safe and had his car still right where he told us it would be. Throughout the trip he gave us tips and tricks for each location. He warned us of trouble (lots of steps, spots with more pickpockets, locations where there'd be no drinks other than water allowed) and made sure to keep in contact to know we made it safely. He also took photos for us, and told us the best spots for photos. Each evening he confirmed the next mornings pick up time and made sure we got breakfast. He also helped us with our bags every day, which was a huge help, and let us store some things in the car for a few days before we packed it all. He even made a few stops because we wanted to, like at one town where I wanted to see the shops, or so I could climb someplace for a picture! It was wonderful, I loved the experience. And even after we'd finished, I realized I'd left my phone in his car and he made sure I got it promptly. Even further, when there were mix ups with the other drivers we could contact him when we couldn't get ahold of the office and he made sure everything was arranged. Our time with Spyros was wonderful and I truly believe our trip would not have been half as enjoyable without him. We certainly became less hydrated when we left him and his endless supply of water. I hope everyone has a driver as wonderful as Spyros for their trips in Greece.

Cannot recommend this experience enough. I was fortunate enough to be invited along by a friend and initially had some serious concerns about being two young twenty-somethings in a foreign country with no Bigger Adults with us, and those concerns were entirely unfounded! Each step of this process is well-guided, with even the “free” times such as arrival days and less packed days being filled with the opportunity to explore the local towns, cuisine, and culture. Every guide and driver we had was wonderful at providing recommendations when asked (and honestly, so was every business owner, hotel staff, or restauranteer)! Of course, the highlight of the trip was absolutely our driver during days 3-9 of our tour— the “road trip” saga as I fondly call it. A good guide can make or break a tour and our driver for those seven days absolutely made this trip the adventure of a lifetime. Spyros was so perfectly professional while also managing to be profoundly personal. He took care of every request we had, from material supplies that we needed to music choices or even stopping to look at cute shops that we passed by. There were consistent check-ins to ensure we were comfortable and that any complaints we had could be addressed quickly, even though we had none! Whenever it came time for meals, he was always armed with restaurant AND dish recommendations that were local, traditional, and nothing short of amazing. He even recommended great shops to stop by any time we mentioned specific gifts we were looking for! Beyond recommendations, he took the opportunity to point out relevant historical scenery and inform us of cultural contexts of locations we were driving past, even if they weren’t stops for our tour. He took the opportunity to get to know us and our interests and shared stories about himself as well, really building a wonderful connection that made him a joy to spend time with on the rides to and from sites or cities. No boring car rides to be found! He did a wonderful job truly immersing us in the country of Greece and allowing us to explore and appreciate its culture and history. Our “Greek-of-the-day” lessons were a wonderful highlight! He armed us with simple, conversational Greek language knowledge to help us navigate our trip easier and I hope to continue my learning even after leaving. I’ve fallen in love with this country and it’s people and, though I don’t know when I’ll be back next, I do know that I’ll absolutely be looking to Private Tours Greece and Spyros to make my next trip one for a lifetime as well! Pictured is me (right), my friend (left), and Spyros (middle)! Can’t thank him enough for all he did for us, in addition to allowing this wonderful picture for the photo album 💙🇬🇷 As for the sights…. you’ll have to take the tour to see them yourself!

Private Tours went above and beyond our expectations. We had never visted Greece and their customized 17 day tour covered more than we anticipated while still leaving us time to explore on our own. Our drivers, while insisting that they were not guides, were informative and more than willing to make stops en route. Special thanks to our driver Theo who accompanied us for five days through the Peloponnese and Meteora. Our days on the road usually started at 8 and sometimes ended with Theo driving us to our accommodations after dinner. All of our guides at historical sites - too numerous to mention - were great and helped us steer clear of bus loads of other visitors. While we indicated an interest in archeology, the short stops at olive and honey farms were memorable highlights of the trip. Our hotels - especially luxury resorts on Mykonos and Santorini - were outstanding and our hotel in Athens was a short walk from restaurants in Plaka and all the sites near the Acropolis. I would definitely use Private Tours again.

This was an amazing and educational trip following the footsteps of St. Paul and visiting historic sites in Greece. The tour company was always responsive to our questions and needs. Our driver, George, was magnificent. He listened to our desires and requests and brought us safely to each destination. We cannot say enough good things about this experience and would highly recommend them.

We had an amazing trip with PTG this spring - We did a modified trip that covered the Peloponnese (Athens, Mycenae, Epidauros, Sparta, Olympia, Nafplio, Monemvasia) before swinging up to Delphi , Meteora & Macedonia / Thessaloniki, home of Alexander the Great (if you're a history buff you absolutely must go see the tombs & burial goods), Dion / Mt Olympus, then back down to Santorini for a break, and ending in Crete with the Minoans. The sites we visited spanned from the Archaic to modern history. Our driver & guides were all incredibly knowledgeable and did a wonderful job of bringing these historical sites to life, and of course had excellent food recommendations. Breathtaking views everywhere. Great trekking in Monemvasia (light), Meteora (medium) & Crete (Samaria Gorge - long, but very doable - never seen a hiking trail with so many bathrooms before). Very accommodating weather (late May - early June) - limited rain and cruise ships, but plenty of wildflowers. Overall 6 out of 5, would recommend / do again! (and probably will, if they open up more of Pella in Macedon).

Working with Private Tours Greece was great! They took all the stress out of planning our trip. All the drivers & tours were on time, they customized our preferences, and gave great recommendations! Patty was our tour coordinator & Panos was our driver during the 8 day Ancient Greece tour. We extended our tour & were in Greece a total of 19 days & island hopped between Mykonos, Santorini, Crete, Rhodes. We were in Greece in March/April 2023, so it wasn’t crowded which was a plus for us! Overall great experience!

15 days of nonstop amazing experiences from beginning to end. I can't recommend this tour highly enough. Our original summer plans fell through and we were lucky to find this tour. Normally we like to plan everything ourselves, but having no time to do so, we picked this tour that covers the whole spectrum of activities in Greece, and are grateful we did. It really is a great itinerary, well thought out and paced, that encompasses most of the major attractions, sites and cities that you would want to be introduced to on a first visit to Greece. Our first week found us doing a circle around the mainland from top to bottom, starting and ending in Athens, and was jam packed with historical sights and picturesque towns. We added on the private guides at all the historical sights which I'd highly recommend as a great way to take in the key information and highlights of the sites without being overwhelmed or wasting time deciding what to see. And our driver for the week, Ioannis, couldn't have been a better companion to lead us around, share his favorite places and (dining) recommendations, and add flavor and insight into our understanding of life in Greece when we had questions. His presence was a highlight our trip. While you can always customize the tour, one caveat is warranted: this trip requires a lot of stamina so be forewarned! The second week was more leisurely and allowed us to indulge in some of the island life of hip Mykonos & stunning Santorini, two absolutely must see destinations. Really, do not leave Greece without some time in each of these two islands. In fact, if you can add on an extra day to your visits here, you won't regret the extra time exploring these islands or just having some more time to relax on the beach. In retrospect, I would probably recommend flying to/from the islands rather than the ferries, at least for the longer segments to maximize the time in the islands. The accommodations they arranged for us met all expectations, and often surprised on the upside, and we were impressed with the way they gave us the lodging options in advance, and allowed us choose which place we felt best met our needs, or found alternatives when we wanted to upgrade or customize where we stayed. (Standouts were Hotel Bacchus in Olympia and Lithos by Spyros & Flora in Mykonos, whose owners Marios and Marina went above and beyond to make our stay exceptional.) In fact, the tour operators were always responsive to our questions and requests, and even worked with us during the tour when we wanted to explore changes. Booking direct with Private Tours Greece also allowed us to save on costs by avoiding any middleman tour aggregators. All-in-all a very positive experience and can't recommend this tour highly enough.