Greek Isles Cultural Walking Tour

• Soak in the Venetian and Ottoman architecture on a guided walk through the streets of the Cretan capital of Heraklion. 

• Step back in time on an exploration on foot at eye level of the Minoan Palace of Knossos. 

• Punctuate spectacular walks with in-person visits to a traditional baker who still makes phyllo dough by hand and a small community of nuns who welcome you to their home that is a restored Byzantine monastery.

• Go island-hopping, Greek style, to Mykonos to explore Little Venice and learn the art of cheese-making from a local dairy craftsman and sample some fresh specialties.

• Walk through shimmery green olive groves and between mountain villages to do an oil tasting with a maker at his mill on Naxos.

• Cross the sea to Santorini, to roam the ancient and picturesque streets to explore, shop, and visit artisans.

• Luxuriate at your perfectly-sited hotel overlooking the caldera and the deep blue sea. 

• Walk on the slopes of the famous volcano to a local vineyard for a tasting with views of the sunset over the crater.

• Experience the Greek Isles on foot and at eye level. Each day, join your guide on the most cinematic footpaths in the islands.
• Exceptional full-time local guides who become your well-connected friend. Our amazing guides are with you throughout each day of the tour, share their lifelong connections as well as engaging anecdotes about the history and culture of the islands.
• Small groups that provide you unrivaled access. An average of 10 guests per departure means we can offer you special ‘only with Classic Journeys’ access Knossos so you experience the ancient ruins on a personally guided exploration, in-person visits with bakers, shepherds and olive oil makers that other companies cannot arrange because of larger group sizes, and vineyard walks with a winemaker on Santorini.
• Award-winning hotels are waiting for you at the end of every day. Luxuriate in the finest and most distinctive accommodations in the Greek Islands, including a cave hotel perched on the cliffs above the caldera in Santorini.
• Eat like (and with) the locals. Food is a foolproof way into the hearts, homes and history of the places you visit with us in Greece. From gourmet picnics to coveted restaurants and tastings of local specialties, our meals offer you opportunities to explore native food traditions and fine dining.
• Handcrafted itineraries with all activities included. With our long-term friendships, we know the Greek Isles more personally than anyone else. So you get thoughtfully curated itineraries that combine explorations of the villages, organic farms, archeological sites and the people who know them best.
• Regenerative Travel that supports the history, culture, people and places you’re visiting with us in the Greek Islands. We put our local currency into the pockets of the people who live where we travel. It’s your guarantee that you’ll have authentic, up-close experiences on your trip. Best of all, our person-to-person approach helps sustain their ways of life.