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Ancient Greece Uncovered - Hydra Three Day Extension

Name: Ancient Greece Uncovered with Hydra Extension
Brand: Newmarket Holidays
SKU: 98293

A fascinating journey that brings to life the wonders of the Classical Greek civilisation and the histories of the Byzantine and Roman periods.

This wonderful week-long odyssey features stays in ancient Olympia and the bustling metropolis of Athens. Enjoy escorted tours of some of the most fascinating and absorbing sites of Classical Greece, including the staggering Temple of Apollo at Delphi and the 5th-century Acropolis of Athens.

After a busy week’s exploration of Greece’s classical treasures, unwind on the picturesque island of Hydra, a coastal retreat which has been a popular haunt among artists, musicians, and novelists for centuries.

Planning to explore more of Greece during your trip? Our Greece travel guide highlights top destinations, seasonal travel tips, and ideas

Price

from £2396 /pp

was £2819
Flights included
Dates Available

April 2027 - March 2028
Duration

11 days
Depart From

14 airports
Excursions & Visits

9 included
Meals

9 included
Ways to pay

Want to spread the cost? Choose our Easy Payment Plan and pay from £290.94 per month.

Vibrant evening scene in Monastiraki Square in Athens, with the Acropolis illuminated in the background

Discover Athens and its treasure chest of archaeological sites

Ancient wall with an arch, with pathway going through it

Explore the UNESCO World Site of Mycenae, among the most important archaeological sites in Greece

Discover historic Delphi, the home of the Temple of Apollo

Experience Greece’s rural way of life with three-days in the charming towns of Hydra

This morning, you’ll tour Athens, which contains a wealth of treasures for its visitors. You’ll start with a visit to the famed Acropolis, the ancient citadel and its surrounding monuments sprawled across a rocky outcrop overlooking the city. Next, you’ll visit the Acropolis Museum, one of the most important museums in the world, which houses the findings of the archaeological site, Athenian Acropolis. Finally, you’ll enjoy a walking tour of Plaka, the neighbour that is situated at the base of the Acropolis and the oldest and most beautiful neighbourhood in Athens. The guide will lead you around its narrow-cobbled stone streets, family-run tavernas and sidewalk cafés.

After a leisurely morning, you’ll say a temporary goodbye to Athens as you continue your journey to visit the Argolis region. The first highlight of this fascinating day will be the Corinth Canal and hopefully you’ll get to see how ships navigate this man-made wonder. Next up is Epidaurus, a small city famed for its temple and theatre. Dating back over 2,600 years, the theatre was built with outstanding acoustics, which allows for people seated at the top of the theatre to perfectly hear sounds from the stage. It is also here that modern medicine first developed its theories and there’s an excellent museum dedicated to this.

Following breakfast, you’ll visit of the day is the UNESCO World Site of Mycenae, among the most important archaeological sites in Greece. According to mythology, this was the town of the legendary king Agamemnon, the leader of the Greeks during the Trojan War. This was also the setting of many myths in ancient Greek tragedies, especially the tragedies connected to Agamemnon and his family.

At the end of the day, you'll return to your hotel.

Today, you’ll visit the site of Olympia, the home of the Olympic Games movement. Before entering the main site, you’ll tour the museum of Olympia, which contains the remains of one of the Seven Ancient wonders of the world, the Temple of Zeus. During your visit of Olympia, you’ll learn the origins of the Olympic movement and perhaps for the more adventurous travellers, practice your 100m spirit at original racetrack, which dates back over two millennia. Often overlooked by most visitors, are the picturesque gardens which contains a wide variety of flora and fauna. In the evening, you'll return to the hotel.

Today, you’ll leave the Peloponnese to return to the mainland with your journey to Delphi. One of the highlights of this journey is to cross on the Rion-Antirion Bridge, which is one of the world’s largest bridges. There’ll be time to stop at the picturesque town of Nafpaktos, which has excellent views across the Gulf of Corinth. With its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere, you can enjoy a coffee or an ice-cream before continuing to Delphi for one night.

This morning, you’ll explore one of Greece’s most iconic sites, Delphi and its renowned museum. Containing a wide variety of ancient friezes, statues and ancient artefacts, this museum also houses the 5th century bronze sculpture of the Charioteer. From the museum, you’ll continue to visit the main site of Delphi, which dates to the era of Apollo and Zeus and the fabled oracle. A guide will take you around the magnificent treasury houses, the theatre and the ruins of one of the ancient world’s most holy sites. After your visit, you’ll drive through the picturesque Greek countryside back to Athens. There’ll be opportunity for you to sample typical Greek cuisine and hospitality with a final night in the Greek capital.

On your eighth day in Greece, board a ferry from Athens and cross the Saronic Gulf to Hydra, a charming island refuge on the Aegean Sea. Check into your charming hotel which prides itself on offering guests a taste of traditional Greek hospitality, this morning ahead of a relaxing three-day stay on the island’s pristine beaches and vibrant towns.

For history buffs, Hydra’s rich history promises wish-list-topping discoveries. Entirely pedestrianised and still lined with traditional Greek architecture, the island’s main towns are also dotted with a collection of historic houses and well-preserved mansions which proudly display its colourful past. Sharing the island’s cobbled streets is a charming sprawl of cafés, independent shops and seafront eateries which offers the perfect way to unwind and watch the world go by.

Why not embrace Hydra’s laid-back way of life with visits to the Mandraki Beach resort, the island’s only sandy bay, or along the imposing sea cliffs that overlook the pristine Aegean Sea.

It's your final day on the Aegean Sea and you'll have one last chance to tick off any remaining experiences you might have on your wish-list. Whether you're relaxing by the beach, or taking in the charming rural towns that dot the island, the choice is yours for ways to spend your day.

As your stay on Hydra draws to a close, make the most of a final evening in Greece ahead of your return flight.

View of the Acropolis from Plaka, Athens, Greece

Parthenon Temple, Acropolis, Athens, Greece

Beautiful street In Plaka District, Athens, Greece

Cafe in the Plaka District, Athens, Greece

High angle view of a town, with rocky mountain with ruins of a building in the distance

Ancient theatre of Epidaurus, Sanctuary of Asklepios at Palea Epidavros, Peloponnese, Greece

Bird's eye view of the ruins of an ancient town

Mycenae, 12th Century BC Greek Settlement, Peloponnese, Greece

Panorama view of archaeological site of Olympia, Peloponnese, Greece

Colonnades, Olympia Archaeological Site, Peloponnese, Greece

Rion Antirion Bridge crossing Gulf Of Corinth, Western Greece

View from Delphi in the mountains, looking out on the landscape with sunset and silhouette of mountains. Steps and buildings in the forefront

Ruins of the Temple of Athena Pronaia, Delphi, Greece

Hydra town, Hydra Island, Saronic Gulf, Greece

Wander around the site of Olympia, the home of the Olympic Games movement

Stop off at the picturesque town of Nafpaktos, overlooking the Gulf of Corinth

Visit the Corinth Canal and Epidaurus, a small city famed for its temple and theatre

10 nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast accommodation in Athens (3 nights), Nafplion (2), Olympia (1), Delphi (1) and Hydra (3)
Two evening meals
Guided city tour of Athens
Visit to Mycenae
Day trip to the site of Olympia, the home of the Olympic Games movement
Visit to Delphi
Tour of Nafpaktos
Travel along the Corinth Canal
Flights to and from Athens, with coach travel and transfers throughout
Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager on Days 1 to 7. Our local representatives will transfer and assist you on Days 8 to 11.
All mandatory local taxes and charges

Dates & Prices

Want to spread the cost? Choose our Easy Payment Plan.

Departure point	Departure date	Price (per person)	Availability
Aberdeen	April 2027 - March 2028	from £2634.00 pp	9 dates available
Aberdeen	12 Apr 2027 Monday 11 days 22 Apr 2027 Thursday	from £2668.00 was £3139.00
Aberdeen	26 Apr 2027 Monday 11 days 06 May 2027 Thursday	from £2693.00 was £3169.00
Aberdeen	10 May 2027 Monday 11 days 20 May 2027 Thursday	from £2761.00 was £3249.00
Aberdeen	31 May 2027 Monday 11 days 10 Jun 2027 Thursday	from £2970.00 was £3495.00
Aberdeen	14 Jun 2027 Monday 11 days 24 Jun 2027 Thursday	from £2634.00 was £3099.00
Aberdeen	06 Sep 2027 Monday 11 days 16 Sep 2027 Thursday	from £2809.00 was £3305.00
Aberdeen	20 Sep 2027 Monday 11 days 30 Sep 2027 Thursday	from £2931.00 was £3449.00
Aberdeen	04 Oct 2027 Monday 11 days 14 Oct 2027 Thursday	from £2906.00 was £3419.00
Aberdeen	27 Mar 2028 Monday 11 days 06 Apr 2028 Thursday	from £3148.00 was £3704.00
Belfast City George Best	April 2027 - March 2028	from £2605.00 pp	8 dates available
Belfast City George Best	26 Apr 2027 Monday 11 days 06 May 2027 Thursday	from £2625.00 was £3089.00
Belfast City George Best	10 May 2027 Monday 11 days 20 May 2027 Thursday	from £2605.00 was £3065.00
Belfast City George Best	31 May 2027 Monday 11 days 10 Jun 2027 Thursday	from £2897.00 was £3409.00
Belfast City George Best	14 Jun 2027 Monday 11 days 24 Jun 2027 Thursday	from £2676.00 was £3149.00
Belfast City George Best	06 Sep 2027 Monday 11 days 16 Sep 2027 Thursday	from £2897.00 was £3409.00
Belfast City George Best	20 Sep 2027 Monday 11 days 30 Sep 2027 Thursday	from £2897.00 was £3409.00
Belfast City George Best	04 Oct 2027 Monday 11 days 14 Oct 2027 Thursday	from £2821.00 was £3319.00
Belfast City George Best	27 Mar 2028 Monday 11 days 06 Apr 2028 Thursday	from £3102.00 was £3650.00
Birmingham	April 2027 - March 2028	from £2634.00 pp	9 dates available
Birmingham	12 Apr 2027 Monday 11 days 22 Apr 2027 Thursday	from £2642.00 was £3109.00
Birmingham	26 Apr 2027 Monday 11 days 06 May 2027 Thursday	from £2804.00 was £3299.00
Birmingham	10 May 2027 Monday 11 days 20 May 2027 Thursday	from £2719.00 was £3199.00
Birmingham	31 May 2027 Monday 11 days 10 Jun 2027 Thursday	from £2860.00 was £3365.00
Birmingham	14 Jun 2027 Monday 11 days 24 Jun 2027 Thursday	from £2634.00 was £3099.00
Birmingham	06 Sep 2027 Monday 11 days 16 Sep 2027 Thursday	from £2727.00 was £3209.00
Birmingham	20 Sep 2027 Monday 11 days 30 Sep 2027 Thursday	from £2727.00 was £3209.00
Birmingham	04 Oct 2027 Monday 11 days 14 Oct 2027 Thursday	from £2698.00 was £3175.00
Birmingham	27 Mar 2028 Monday 11 days 06 Apr 2028 Thursday	from £3196.00 was £3760.00
Bristol	April 2027 - March 2028	from £2685.00 pp	9 dates available
Bristol	12 Apr 2027 Monday 11 days 22 Apr 2027 Thursday	from £2749.00 was £3235.00
Bristol	26 Apr 2027 Monday 11 days 06 May 2027 Thursday	from £2804.00 was £3299.00
Bristol	10 May 2027 Monday 11 days 20 May 2027 Thursday	from £2685.00 was £3159.00
Bristol	31 May 2027 Monday 11 days 10 Jun 2027 Thursday	from £2877.00 was £3385.00
Bristol	14 Jun 2027 Monday 11 days 24 Jun 2027 Thursday	from £2792.00 was £3285.00
Bristol	06 Sep 2027 Monday 11 days 16 Sep 2027 Thursday	from £2809.00 was £3305.00
Bristol	20 Sep 2027 Monday 11 days 30 Sep 2027 Thursday	from £2809.00 was £3305.00
Bristol	04 Oct 2027 Monday 11 days 14 Oct 2027 Thursday	from £2775.00 was £3265.00
Bristol	27 Mar 2028 Monday 11 days 06 Apr 2028 Thursday	from £3068.00 was £3610.00
Edinburgh	April 2027 - March 2028	from £2545.00 pp	9 dates available
Edinburgh	12 Apr 2027 Monday 11 days 22 Apr 2027 Thursday	from £2545.00 was £2995.00
Edinburgh	26 Apr 2027 Monday 11 days 06 May 2027 Thursday	from £2732.00 was £3215.00
Edinburgh	10 May 2027 Monday 11 days 20 May 2027 Thursday	from £2741.00 was £3225.00
Edinburgh	31 May 2027 Monday 11 days 10 Jun 2027 Thursday	from £3047.00 was £3585.00
Edinburgh	14 Jun 2027 Monday 11 days 24 Jun 2027 Thursday	from £2817.00 was £3315.00
Edinburgh	06 Sep 2027 Monday 11 days 16 Sep 2027 Thursday	from £2897.00 was £3409.00
Edinburgh	20 Sep 2027 Monday 11 days 30 Sep 2027 Thursday	from £2897.00 was £3409.00
Edinburgh	04 Oct 2027 Monday 11 days 14 Oct 2027 Thursday	from £2821.00 was £3319.00
Edinburgh	27 Mar 2028 Monday 11 days 06 Apr 2028 Thursday	from £3088.00 was £3634.00
Glasgow	April 2027 - March 2028	from £2537.00 pp	9 dates available
Glasgow	12 Apr 2027 Monday 11 days 22 Apr 2027 Thursday	from £2537.00 was £2985.00
Glasgow	26 Apr 2027 Monday 11 days 06 May 2027 Thursday	from £2710.00 was £3189.00
Glasgow	10 May 2027 Monday 11 days 20 May 2027 Thursday	from £2795.00 was £3289.00
Glasgow	31 May 2027 Monday 11 days 10 Jun 2027 Thursday	from £2953.00 was £3475.00
Glasgow	14 Jun 2027 Monday 11 days 24 Jun 2027 Thursday	from £2809.00 was £3305.00
Glasgow	06 Sep 2027 Monday 11 days 16 Sep 2027 Thursday	from £2897.00 was £3409.00
Glasgow	20 Sep 2027 Monday 11 days 30 Sep 2027 Thursday	from £2897.00 was £3409.00
Glasgow	04 Oct 2027 Monday 11 days 14 Oct 2027 Thursday	from £2821.00 was £3319.00
Glasgow	27 Mar 2028 Monday 11 days 06 Apr 2028 Thursday	from £3156.00 was £3714.00
Humberside	April 2027 - March 2028	from £2736.00 pp	9 dates available
Humberside	12 Apr 2027 Monday 11 days 22 Apr 2027 Thursday	from £2843.00 was £3345.00
Humberside	26 Apr 2027 Monday 11 days 06 May 2027 Thursday	from £2965.00 was £3489.00
Humberside	10 May 2027 Monday 11 days 20 May 2027 Thursday	from £2889.00 was £3399.00
Humberside	31 May 2027 Monday 11 days 10 Jun 2027 Thursday	from £2826.00 was £3325.00
Humberside	14 Jun 2027 Monday 11 days 24 Jun 2027 Thursday	from £2894.00 was £3405.00
Humberside	06 Sep 2027 Monday 11 days 16 Sep 2027 Thursday	from £2770.00 was £3259.00
Humberside	20 Sep 2027 Monday 11 days 30 Sep 2027 Thursday	from £2770.00 was £3259.00
Humberside	04 Oct 2027 Monday 11 days 14 Oct 2027 Thursday	from £2736.00 was £3219.00
Humberside	27 Mar 2028 Monday 11 days 06 Apr 2028 Thursday	from £3170.00 was £3730.00
Inverness	April 2027 - March 2028	from £2630.00 pp	9 dates available
Inverness	12 Apr 2027 Monday 11 days 22 Apr 2027 Thursday	from £2630.00 was £3095.00
Inverness	26 Apr 2027 Monday 11 days 06 May 2027 Thursday	from £2770.00 was £3259.00
Inverness	10 May 2027 Monday 11 days 20 May 2027 Thursday	from £2758.00 was £3245.00
Inverness	31 May 2027 Monday 11 days 10 Jun 2027 Thursday	from £2974.00 was £3499.00
Inverness	14 Jun 2027 Monday 11 days 24 Jun 2027 Thursday	from £2834.00 was £3335.00
Inverness	06 Sep 2027 Monday 11 days 16 Sep 2027 Thursday	from £2826.00 was £3325.00
Inverness	20 Sep 2027 Monday 11 days 30 Sep 2027 Thursday	from £2826.00 was £3325.00
Inverness	04 Oct 2027 Monday 11 days 14 Oct 2027 Thursday	from £2795.00 was £3289.00
Inverness	27 Mar 2028 Monday 11 days 06 Apr 2028 Thursday	from £3306.00 was £3890.00
London Gatwick	April 2027 - March 2028	from £2443.00 pp	9 dates available
London Gatwick	12 Apr 2027 Monday 11 days 22 Apr 2027 Thursday	from £2523.00 was £2969.00
London Gatwick	26 Apr 2027 Monday 11 days 06 May 2027 Thursday	from £2443.00 was £2875.00
London Gatwick	10 May 2027 Monday 11 days 20 May 2027 Thursday	from £2447.00 was £2879.00
London Gatwick	31 May 2027 Monday 11 days 10 Jun 2027 Thursday	from £2562.00 was £3015.00
London Gatwick	14 Jun 2027 Monday 11 days 24 Jun 2027 Thursday	from £2506.00 was £2949.00
London Gatwick	06 Sep 2027 Monday 11 days 16 Sep 2027 Thursday	from £2554.00 was £3005.00
London Gatwick	20 Sep 2027 Monday 11 days 30 Sep 2027 Thursday	from £2647.00 was £3115.00
London Gatwick	04 Oct 2027 Monday 11 days 14 Oct 2027 Thursday	from £2523.00 was £2969.00
London Gatwick	27 Mar 2028 Monday 11 days 06 Apr 2028 Thursday	from £2876.00 was £3384.00
London Heathrow	April 2027 - March 2028	from £2396.00 pp	9 dates available
London Heathrow	12 Apr 2027 Monday 11 days 22 Apr 2027 Thursday	from £2396.00 was £2819.00
London Heathrow	26 Apr 2027 Monday 11 days 06 May 2027 Thursday	from £2481.00 was £2919.00
London Heathrow	10 May 2027 Monday 11 days 20 May 2027 Thursday	from £2494.00 was £2935.00
London Heathrow	31 May 2027 Monday 11 days 10 Jun 2027 Thursday	from £2851.00 was £3355.00
London Heathrow	14 Jun 2027 Monday 11 days 24 Jun 2027 Thursday	from £2579.00 was £3035.00
London Heathrow	06 Sep 2027 Monday 11 days 16 Sep 2027 Thursday	from £2838.00 was £3339.00
London Heathrow	20 Sep 2027 Monday 11 days 30 Sep 2027 Thursday	from £2838.00 was £3339.00
London Heathrow	04 Oct 2027 Monday 11 days 14 Oct 2027 Thursday	from £2698.00 was £3175.00
London Heathrow	27 Mar 2028 Monday 11 days 06 Apr 2028 Thursday	from £2859.00 was £3364.00
Manchester	April 2027 - March 2028	from £2532.00 pp	9 dates available
Manchester	12 Apr 2027 Monday 11 days 22 Apr 2027 Thursday	from £2566.00 was £3019.00
Manchester	26 Apr 2027 Monday 11 days 06 May 2027 Thursday	from £2532.00 was £2979.00
Manchester	10 May 2027 Monday 11 days 20 May 2027 Thursday	from £2605.00 was £3065.00
Manchester	31 May 2027 Monday 11 days 10 Jun 2027 Thursday	from £2690.00 was £3165.00
Manchester	14 Jun 2027 Monday 11 days 24 Jun 2027 Thursday	from £2639.00 was £3105.00
Manchester	06 Sep 2027 Monday 11 days 16 Sep 2027 Thursday	from £2821.00 was £3319.00
Manchester	20 Sep 2027 Monday 11 days 30 Sep 2027 Thursday	from £2600.00 was £3059.00
Manchester	04 Oct 2027 Monday 11 days 14 Oct 2027 Thursday	from £2647.00 was £3115.00
Manchester	27 Mar 2028 Monday 11 days 06 Apr 2028 Thursday	from £2748.00 was £3234.00
Newcastle	April 2027 - March 2028	from £2622.00 pp	9 dates available
Newcastle	12 Apr 2027 Monday 11 days 22 Apr 2027 Thursday	from £2622.00 was £3085.00
Newcastle	26 Apr 2027 Monday 11 days 06 May 2027 Thursday	from £2681.00 was £3155.00
Newcastle	10 May 2027 Monday 11 days 20 May 2027 Thursday	from £2724.00 was £3205.00
Newcastle	31 May 2027 Monday 11 days 10 Jun 2027 Thursday	from £3132.00 was £3685.00
Newcastle	14 Jun 2027 Monday 11 days 24 Jun 2027 Thursday	from £2868.00 was £3375.00
Newcastle	06 Sep 2027 Monday 11 days 16 Sep 2027 Thursday	from £2860.00 was £3365.00
Newcastle	20 Sep 2027 Monday 11 days 30 Sep 2027 Thursday	from £2860.00 was £3365.00
Newcastle	04 Oct 2027 Monday 11 days 14 Oct 2027 Thursday	from £2783.00 was £3275.00
Newcastle	27 Mar 2028 Monday 11 days 06 Apr 2028 Thursday	from £3102.00 was £3650.00
Norwich	April 2027 - March 2028	from £2676.00 pp	9 dates available
Norwich	12 Apr 2027 Monday 11 days 22 Apr 2027 Thursday	from £2676.00 was £3149.00
Norwich	26 Apr 2027 Monday 11 days 06 May 2027 Thursday	from £2889.00 was £3399.00
Norwich	10 May 2027 Monday 11 days 20 May 2027 Thursday	from £2736.00 was £3219.00
Norwich	31 May 2027 Monday 11 days 10 Jun 2027 Thursday	from £2936.00 was £3455.00
Norwich	14 Jun 2027 Monday 11 days 24 Jun 2027 Thursday	from £2894.00 was £3405.00
Norwich	06 Sep 2027 Monday 11 days 16 Sep 2027 Thursday	from £2727.00 was £3209.00
Norwich	20 Sep 2027 Monday 11 days 30 Sep 2027 Thursday	from £2727.00 was £3209.00
Norwich	04 Oct 2027 Monday 11 days 14 Oct 2027 Thursday	from £2698.00 was £3175.00
Norwich	27 Mar 2028 Monday 11 days 06 Apr 2028 Thursday	from £3213.00 was £3780.00
Teesside International	April 2027 - March 2028	from £2702.00 pp	9 dates available
Teesside International	12 Apr 2027 Monday 11 days 22 Apr 2027 Thursday	from £2707.00 was £3185.00
Teesside International	26 Apr 2027 Monday 11 days 06 May 2027 Thursday	from £2863.00 was £3369.00
Teesside International	10 May 2027 Monday 11 days 20 May 2027 Thursday	from £3047.00 was £3585.00
Teesside International	31 May 2027 Monday 11 days 10 Jun 2027 Thursday	from £2936.00 was £3455.00
Teesside International	14 Jun 2027 Monday 11 days 24 Jun 2027 Thursday	from £2945.00 was £3465.00
Teesside International	06 Sep 2027 Monday 11 days 16 Sep 2027 Thursday	from £2736.00 was £3219.00
Teesside International	20 Sep 2027 Monday 11 days 30 Sep 2027 Thursday	from £2736.00 was £3219.00
Teesside International	04 Oct 2027 Monday 11 days 14 Oct 2027 Thursday	from £2702.00 was £3179.00
Teesside International	27 Mar 2028 Monday 11 days 06 Apr 2028 Thursday	from £3088.00 was £3634.00

Outdoor dining area on a patio at Hotel Ippokampos in Hydra, Greece, featuring tables with blue tablecloths, surrounded by potted plants, with doors and windows framed in traditional blue paint

Ancient Greece Uncovered with Hydra Hotels Athens, Nafplio, Olympia, Delphi, Hydra You will be staying in a series of comfortable hotels that are conveniently located for your tour itinerary.

Ancient Greece Uncovered

Greece

Discover and experience our escorted Ancient Greece Uncovered tour. Fly Local City / Central

Discover Athens and its treasure chest of archaeological sites
Explore the UNESCO World Site of Mycenae, among the most important archaeological sites in Greece
Visit the Corinth Canal and Epidaurus, a small city famed for its temple and theatre

8 days from £1,612 pp

was £2,015 pp

Flights included
Dates Available

September 2026 - March 2028
Duration

8 days
Depart From

14 airports
Excursions & Visits

9 included
Meals

9 included

Explore

Ancient Greece Uncovered with Aegean Islands' Cruise

Greece, Turkey

Pair tours of Greece’s finest heritage sites, from Athens to Olympia, with a four-day cruise around a collection of idyllic Aegean islands. Tour & Cruise Fly Local

Soak up Santorini’s idyllic vineyard-laden vistas on an evening’s visit and perhaps sample a few of the local labels
Wander around the site of Olympia, the historic birthplace of the Olympic Games
Witness the treasures of the Cretan capital, Heraklion, and visit the magnificent Palace of Knossos, the fabled home of the minotaur

12 days from £2,702 pp

was £3,179 pp

Flights included
Dates Available

May 2027 - September 2027
Duration

12 days
Depart From

13 airports
Excursions & Visits

9 included
Meals

20 included

Explore

Boats docked at a harbour with bright blue water, buildings on the other side, and ruins of a castle to the left. Mountains in the distance in front of a blue sky.

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Hidden Secrets of Northern Cyprus

Cyprus

Based in Kyrenia, this escorted Cyprus holiday blends fascinating cities, remote coasts and Roman ruins. See Kyrenia, Bellapais, Nicosia and Famagusta. Fly Local Beach & Coast

Explore Kyrenia's harbour and monumental castle
Enjoy visits to idyllic Bellapais and its Gothic abbey
Visit the spectacular Greek and Roman ruins at Salamis and Soli

8 days from £1,031 pp

was £1,289 pp

Flights included
Dates Available

September 2026 - March 2028
Duration

8 days
Depart From

12 airports
Excursions & Visits

6 included
Meals

14 included

Explore

The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, including a short walk from the coach stop to the town, attraction or venue you're visiting.

For this tour specifically, it is important to note:

There is walking involved on most days with some steep access to some of the archaeological sites.
The tour of Athens is approx. 6 hours long (with breaks), is done on foot and does include some cobbled streets.

If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

If you would like any further information on the suitability of this tour, please call us for a chat prior to booking.

We sometimes need to combine transfers to and from your hotel. We always try to keep any wait to a minimum, but you may be asked to wait at the airport for up to an hour, while other incoming flights arrive, before the transfer to your hotel. Similarly, we may need to transfer you back to the airport up to three hours before your flight home departs.

Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.

Rules may have changed since you last travelled to European Union countries as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The following are useful guidelines which will help you prepare for your next adventure. You do require government issued passport to travel.

Names - It is very important that all passenger names are exactly as per your passport although we do not require middle names.

Passport - Your passport must meet two requirements to travel to an EU country and to Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. It must be: Less than 10 years old on the day you arrive (please check the "date of issue") and valid for at least 3 months after the day you return home (please check the "expiry date").

Visa - You do not need a visa for short trips to most EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You’ll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period.

The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) became fully operational at all EU borders on 10 April 2026.

EES is a digital border management system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay across the external borders of most European countries. It replaces passport stamping. When you go through passport control on arrival, as well as producing your passport for checking, you will have your photograph taken and fingerprints scanned. The system registers your entry and exit, and you will only need to complete this biometric registration on your first entry into Europe.

Please note: Irish passport holders or British Passport holders with an EU residency are currently excluded.

For those travelling via Eurostar, there is a dual British and French/Belgian border in operation at St Pancras International. Therefore the EES system will be in place at the station, you will not need to be checked again on arrival at the other side.

The latest information can be found at https://travel-europe.europa.eu/ees.

For further information please visit the ABTA website.

Following the UK's withdrawal from the European Union, changes have been planned which affect the eligibility of citizens of the United Kingdom to have visa free travel to the EU. ETIAS travel authorisation is a new entry requirement for visa-exempt nationals travelling to any of the European Union and Schengen countries.

ETIAS is expected to launch in the last quarter of 2026 (exact date to be confirmed). We recommend applying in good time once the system goes live. ETIAS is expected to cost €20 per person. If you are aged under 18 or over 70, the fee is waived. Please note: ETIAS will not be required for UK citizens travelling on our UK and Ireland tours.

The latest information can be found at www.etias.com.

Newmarket Holidays will not be able to undertake ETIAS applications on your behalf, so have instead instructed the services of the Travel Visa Company to provide help, should you need it. You can find more information about this service at https://thetravelvisacompany.co.uk/newmarket-holidays/?sup=NMH

All mandatory local taxes and charges are included in the price of your holiday as per the itinerary. Prices for any optional excursions are listed separately. Any suggested free-time activities, attractions, meals or entertainment are not included (unless otherwise stated), and may be subject to local charges. Please note that tipping is optional and as such, is typically not included in the price of your holiday (unless otherwise stated).

Offer Terms & Conditions

15% discount applies to new 2026 and 2027 tour bookings made between 14th August and 1st September 2026 inclusive and cannot be applied retrospectively to bookings already confirmed. This offer does not apply to child pricing, late availability pricing and excludes 2028 and 2029 holidays, Premier Collection, Exclusively Solos, River Cruise, Andre Rieu, Wimbledon & Edinburgh Tattoo. See full terms & conditions.

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