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Welcome to Hellene Travel – offering Bespoke Classical Study Tours and Cultural Holidays for adults.

We specialise in the Archaeology and Culture of Mainland Greece and Crete, Mainland Italy and Sicily (Magna Graecia), Turkey, Croatia, Sardinia, France, Spain and the UK.

Our Itineraries are tailor-made to suit specific requirements, budget and stamina – those on offer here are merely suggestions.

For the Adult Traveller wishing to experience the delights of a Classical Tour we at Hellene Travel are happy to discuss your requirements and suggest an Itinerary and Route to include venues both more easily accessible and those ‘off the beaten track’.
Conceived originally as School Tour Company, we have been requested on many occasions to arrange Tours for Archaeological and Historical Societies and for adults travelling independently. Our long experience (over 30 years experience in Teaching and Examining in a Senior position and coordinating and leading Overseas Tours), extensive knowledge of Classical Sites and other Cultural Venues ensures a high level of competency and customer satisfaction.

All Itineraries are tailor-made. Web Site and Brochure offerings are merely suggestions. We are customer led. Do, please, make your own suggestions. Additional activities such as wine tasting, cookery lessons, farmvisits and evening entertainment are easily arranged.

We have forged excellent friendships over the years – both at home and abroad. We are now dealing with the offspring of the original coach drivers and hoteliers and so have been privileged to enjoy many Weddings and Christenings. These close contacts make it far easier to rectify problems – and they do occur despite the best laid plans!

Here are a few ways that we can help:

PERSONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER
At Hellene Travel you won’t get passed from ‘pillar to post’. Your Account Manager will guide you through each step of organising a trip, offering unrivalled knowledge and customer care throughout.

VISA HELP AND SUPPORT
Non-EEC participants may need to apply for a Schengen Visa to travel to countries within the European Economic Area. Your Personal Account Manager will guide you through the application process, providing Embassy/Consulate  details and visa support letters. Hellene Travel can also provide assistance obtaining visas through our partner. There is a charge for this service but it helps take away the stress of last minute visa rejections due to incorrect applications.

DISCOUNTS AND INCENTIVES
Your Account Manager will be pleased to set up an incentive scheme for your group. Typically, this can include multi-booking discounts, ‘money-back’ options and also free day trips, depending on budget.

SIMPLE BOOKING PROCESS
Simply, we need one deposit to secure the booking and the balance up to 2 weeks prior to departure.

YOUR FLEXIBLE TRAVEL PARTNER!
At Hellene Travel we do not charge an administration fee for making late changes!

COMPLIMENTARY INSPECTION VISITS
When you book a residential UK or European tour with Hellene Travel we’ll offer you a complimentary twin-room on a B&B basis  for two nights (travel not included). This will help you to make the right choice and to familiarise yourself with the destination.

24/7 HELP AND SUPPORT
Our local representatives can offer on the spot assistance and we are on hand 24 hours a day during your tour.

TOP CLASS SUPPLIERS
We only work with suppliers who, like us, are willing to go the extra mile for our clients. Suppliers must pass our stringent health and safety audit checks before they can carry out work for us.

SAFETY & FINANCIAL SECURITY
Your groups’ safety is our primary concern. Our Safety Management System has been developed to facilitate the needs of student group travel, and covers every element of your trip, including transport, accommodation and even excursions. This means that you can book your trip with confidence, meet your due diligence and reduce the amount of external paperwork.
Hellene Travel  is also fully bonded through ABTA (V6504) and our air tour packages are protected through the Civil Aviation’s ATOL protection scheme (ATOL 5620). Therefore, you are safe in the knowledge that your money is protected.

Hellene Travel can also offer special reductions on • AIRPORT TRANSFERS • PUBLIC TRANSPORT TICKETS • GROUP MEALS • GROUP THEATRE TICKETS • GUIDE SERVICES • WORKSHOPS AND LECTURES ...plus much more!

Contact us on 0208 312 8062 for details

Recent testimonials (click to view testimonials page)

“ We had a great time in Greece (25th Wedding Anniversary) – thanks to your smooth organisation and my husband hasn’t stopped talking about it. We did a lot more sightseeing than I originally planned mainly because Colin loves to get the most out of a holiday! Once again, I do appreciate all you did for us. Many Thanks ”
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