DAY 1: Arrive in Athens
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Welcome to Greece! Upon arrival in the morning, make your way to the hotel for the start of the tour. Airport transfers are available at extra cost, please contact us for details. Meet with your tour leader who will brief you on the upcoming itinerary. Then, head into the city for an orientation tour of Athens! Get acquainted with this ancient city and its many iconic sites. You’ll even get to see a traditional changing of the guard ceremony! This evening, enjoy an included dinner of authentic Greek cuisine. Get to know your tour leader and fellow travellers before the tour continues tomorrow.
Experiences
Orientation tour of Athens: Get to know Greece’s bustling capital city on an orientation tour with your tour leader. See top attractions like the Academy, National Library, Greek parliament, Panathinaikos marble stadium, Hadrian’s Arch, and the temple of Olympian Zeus. Witness the ceremonial changing of the guards at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Welcome dinner in Athens: Get to know the other travellers on your tour at the included dinner this evening. You’ll get to try traditional Greek cuisine, like pita with tzatziki, greek salad, tomato balls and spanakopita (spinach pie).
Included Meals
Accommodationi
Hotel Candia
DAY 2: Athens - Thermopylae - Kalabaka
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Depart from Athens this morning as we make our way to Kalambaka. On the way, stop at Thermopylae to admire the statue of Leonidas, King of Sparta. Next, travel to Kalambaka, an excellent base town from which to visit the famous Meteora landscapes and monasteries. Upon arrival, visit a Byzantine art workshop to see how locals create exquisite works of Christian Greek art. Then, head to tonight’s hotel accommodation and take some time to settle in. Finish the day with a mesmerising sunset drive of the Meteora hills and catch panoramic views of the monolithic pillars and hills with its celebrated cliff top monasteries. It’s truly any photographer’s dream. Enjoy traditional Greek food for dinner this evening at the hotel.
Experiences
Visit Thermopylae; see the statue of Leonidas, King of Sparta: Enjoy a photo stop and admire the statue of Leonidas, King of Sparta in Thermopylae.This location is famous around the world as the scene of the battle of Thermopylae between the Greek and Persian forces in 480 BC.
Visit a Byzantine art workshop: Visit a Byzantine art workshop under the hills of Meteora. Byzantine art was inherited from the empire of Istanbul and later brought to the Mediterranean world. See how Greek artists handcraft hagiographic art based on the traditional methods of old craftsmen of Meteora.
Take a sunset drive of Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site: Take a sunset drive through the Meteora hills at day’s end to see amazing rock formations that have provided sacred retreats for monks over the centuries. The views are breathtaking and you’ll soon understand why Meteora is considered among the most beautiful areas of mainland Greece. This area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Included Meals
Accommodationi
Kosta Famissi
DAY 3: Kalabaka - Meteora (optional) - Delphi
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Spend free time in Kalabaka this morning, exploring as you wish. Or join our optional excursion of the monasteries of Meteora. This excursion will take you on a drive through the hills and giant cliffs of Meteora, with scheduled visits and free time to explore cliff-top monasteries. This afternoon we cross the mountains for central Greece and Delphi. After a short orientation tour with your tour leader, the evening is yours to spend at leisure.
Experiences
Take a short orientation tour of Delphi. Your tour leader will show you where the ancient sanctuary of Delphi is located, and guide you through the main street of Delphi to point out local amenities, restaurants and main attractions.
Included Meals
Accommodationi
Parnassos Hotel
Optional Excursions
- Monasteries of Meteora i €25
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.DAY 4: Delphi - Trizonia island - Olympia
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This morning allows for free time. Explore as you please, or join in on the optional excursion to discover Delphi with a local guide as you admire the Sanctuary of Apollo, the Treasury of the Athenians and visit the famous museum of Delphi. Then drive along the Coast of Corinth and take a short ferry to the colourful Greek island of Trizonia. The last of its kind, this island is only 2,5 km² big with almost no cars. Soak up the culture, tastes, sights and sounds, and experience how life here has remained the same for centuries. You have the choice to join an optional lunch at a local eatery on the island or explore as you wish. After the ferry ride back to Glyfada, we drive on to ancient Olympia. This was the home of the original Olympic Games, which originated in 776 BC. Tonight you can spend time at your leisure, or choose to join a Greek evening of traditional food and dance. The perfect way to end an eventful day!
Experiences
Take a ferry to the hidden island of Trizonia, just off the coast from Glyfada. The small island is 2.5 square kilometers in size and the only inhabited island on the Gulf of Corinth. It's nothing less than a haven, with an idyllic fishing port, local seafood tavernas and magical views of the mountainous coastline. There are only a handful of people living on the island, and almost no cars!
Optional Excursions
- Greek Dinner & Traditional Dancing i €50
- Trizonia Lunch i €30
- Delphi Museum and Ancient Site Tour i €25
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.DAY 5: Olympia - Mycenae - Nafplion
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This morning’s activities include a locally-guided tour of the Olympia ancient site. Next, we cross the mountains of Peloponnese to arrive at Mycenae for our visit to the tomb of Agamemnon and the famous Lion’s Gate. It’s not only one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece but is also the place where many of the ancient Greek myths have their origin. Tour the grounds with an expert guide and have an included lunch before making your way to the picturesque town of Nafplion. Nafplion is the first capital of modern Greece, the skyline of which is dominated by Palamidi castle. Settle into your hotel upon arrival and spend the rest of the evening at your leisure, or join an optional evening tour to Epidaurus and see the ancient theatre.
Experiences
Enjoy a tour of the the ancient Olympia complex, including the Temple of Zeus, the Palaestra and Phidias' workshop.
Visit Mycenae and take a walking tour with an expert guide to explore the ruins of this once powerful settlement. Learn all about how it came to exist and, according to Greek myth, was ruled by King Agamemnon. See highlights such as the Palace, Tomb of Agamemnon and Lion’s Gate. Lunch is included this afternoon as we sit down in a local restaurant for a 3-course meal.
Visit Nafplion, dominated by Palamidi Castle. Be sure to take time to explore the picturesque narrow streets and admire the neo-classical architecture. Take a stroll along the seafront promenade and enjoy the amazing views to the fortified Bourtzi islet, which guarded the entrance to the port of Nafplion.
Optional Excursions
- Guided Tour of Epidaurus i €25
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.DAY 6: Corinth Canal - Athens city tour - Acropolis (optional) - Mykonos
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Depart for Athens from Nafplion and take a short stop along the way for a photo stop at the Corinth Canal. Once you arrive in Athens, embark on a city tour with an expert local guide. See top attractions like the Academy, National Library, Greek parliament, Panathinaikos marble stadium, Hadrian’s Arch, and the temple of Olympian Zeus. After the tour, you will have the option to join a guided tour of the Acropolis site. During this optional excursion, you will continue on foot to the sacred rock of Acropolis, visiting the Propylaea, the Erechtheion, the temple of Athena Nike and the Parthenon. After the tour, walk along Apostolou Pavlou street towards the Plaka neighbourhood for an included lunch at a local restaurant. Later on, transfer to the port to catch the local ferry to Mykonos. Upon arrival in Mykonos, settle in at your hotel room and enjoy a relaxing evening.
Experiences
Photo stop at the Corinth Canal. Constructed between 1880 and 1893, the Corinth Canal is one of Greece’s most important engineering achievements. The four-mile-long canal was designed to link the Corinth and Saronic Gulf, and in the past, it used to be an important navigational route for ships coming in from the Aegean sea. Today it’s mainly used for small ships and tourist boats.
City tour of Athens. Take a tour of the city which will include stops at The Academy, the National Library, the Greek parliament and the tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Panathinaikon marble stadium where the first modern Olympics took place, Hadrian's Arch and the temple of Olympian Zeus.
Included Meals
Accommodationi
Hotel Alkistis
Optional Excursions
- Acropolis Guided Tour i €40
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.DAY 7: Mykonos: Free Day
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Day at leisure to explore the magnificent island of Mykonos with its unique sandy beaches on your own.
Included Meals
Accommodationi
Hotel Alkistis
Optional Excursions
- Rhenia & Delos cruise i €100
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.DAY 8: Mykonos: Free Day
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Another day at leisure to soak up some sun, explore the bustling town of Mykonos or enjoy the facilities of your hotel. Alternatively, follow our suggested optional excursion to ancient Delos.
Included Meals
Accommodationi
Hotel Alkistis
Optional Excursions
- South Coast Boat Trip i €100
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.DAY 9: Mykonos - Santorini
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Morning at leisure until the time to transfer to the port to catch the local ferry to Santorini. Arrive in Santorini and transfer to our hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Experiences
Enjoy the morning in Mykonos before we take the ferry to Santorini, where you will have the evening to relax and plan the following free days!
Included Meals
Accommodationi
Hotel Karma
DAY 10: Santorini: Free Day
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Day at leisure to explore this unique island on your own.
Included Meals
Accommodationi
Hotel Kalma
Optional Excursions
- Santorini Highlights i €120
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.DAY 11: Santorini: Free Day
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Another day at leisure for you to explore this unique island. Alternatively, you can follow our optional boat excursion to the caldera islands. We will visit the volcano, the hot springs, little Thirassia island and we will end at Amoudi bay, the little port of Oia. We will climb up to Oia village and admire one of the best sunsets in the Aegean. Later, we will be transferred back to our hotel.
Included Meals
Accommodationi
Hotel Kalma
Optional Excursions
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change. DAY 12: Return to Athens
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Early in the morning, we will be transferred to the airport of Santorini to catch a local flight back to Athens. This flight is included within the cost of the tour package. Arrival at Athens airport brings your tour to a conclusion.