2024 - Greece Classic Tour
2024 - Greece Classic Tour
2024 - Greece Classic Tour
7 Days Starting and ending in Athens
Visiting: Athens, Olympia, Delphi, Kalambaka
Tour operator:
Tour code:
GRCL
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 50
Age range:
8-99
Tour operated in:
EnglishTour Overview
This 7 day tour, starts and ends in Athens, Greece. Whether you're a philosopher, an artist or a dreamer, Greece will inspire even the uninspired. Greece boasts a wealth of history, culture and an unrivalled legacy. Visit ancient Athens, mystical Delphi and Olympia with this tour.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Athens
Location: Athens
Accommodation: Athenaeum Grand Hotel / The Golden Age of Athens (4 star)
Accommodation Name: Athenaeum Grand Hotel / The Golden Age of Athens (4 star)
Arrival in Athens. Our transfer will be waiting for you at the airport to take you to your hotel.
Day 2 : Athens
Location: Athens
Accommodation: Athenaeum Grand Hotel / The Golden Age of Athens (4 star)
Accommodation Name: Athenaeum Grand Hotel / The Golden Age of Athens (4 star)
Meals Included: Breakfast
A explore the heart of Athens with a city tour commencing at the Panathenaic Stadium, hosting the inaugural modern Olympic Games in 1896. Pass by iconic landmarks including the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, University, National Library, and Constitution Square (Syntagma). On the Acropolis, discover the Architectural Marvels of Athens' Golden Age: The Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion, and culminate the experience with the revered Parthenon - a testament to the seamless blend of material and spirituality, a monument revered for its ability to bring order to the soul.
Day 3 : Athens, Corinth Canal, Mycenae, Nafplion
Location: Olympia
Accommodation: Hotel Europa (4 star)
Accommodation Name: Hotel Europa (4 star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Embark early in the morning, crossing the Corinth Canal before arriving at the renowned Mycenae, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore the legendary dwelling of Agamemnon, witness the imposing Cyclopean walls, the revered Lions gate, and the regal tombs. Journey onward to Nafplion, Greece's initial capital in Argolis, a charming town nestled beneath a cliff crowned by the impressive Palamidi Fortress, pausing briefly for exploration. The adventure proceeds with a visit to the ancient Epidaurus theatre, celebrated for its exceptional acoustics. Concluding the day, you'll culminate with an evening visit to Olympia.
Day 4 : Olympia, Delphi
Location: Delphi
Accommodation: Amalia Hotel Delphi (4 star)
Accommodation Name: Amalia Hotel Delphi (4 star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Explore Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Discover the archaeological site, including the Temple of Zeus and Hera, the Olympic flame's altar, the Stadium, and the museum showcasing the remarkable Hermes of Praxiteles statue. Later, journey northward, crossing the Rio-Antirio Bridge, to reach Delphi.
Day 5 : Delphi, Kalambaka
Location: Kalambaka
Accommodation: Grand Meteora Hotel (4 star)
Accommodation Name: Grand Meteora Hotel (4 star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Explore the archaeological site of Delphi, renowned in ancient times as the world's center, and visit the Museum housing the famed statue depicting "The Bronze Charioteer." Afterward, head towards Kalambaka, a quaint town nestled at the base of Meteora.
Day 6 : Meteora, Athens
Location: Athens
Accommodation: Athenaeum Grand Hotel / The Golden Age of Athens (4 star)
Accommodation Name: Athenaeum Grand Hotel / The Golden Age of Athens (4 star)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Explore Meteora, where numerous monasteries, housing invaluable historical and religious artifacts, perch atop colossal rocks, offering breathtaking vistas. Journey back to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, and Thermopylae, pausing briefly at the statue of Leonidas, before reaching the Kammena Vourla area. Arrive in Athens in the evening.
Day 7 : Athens
Accommodation: ()
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends before being transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
What's Included
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Meals
6 breakfasts, 0lunches, 3dinners -
Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
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Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
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Tips except driver, guide and transfer staff
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Entrance fees
What's Not Included
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Tips - Driver and Guide
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Suggested optional activities
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Greece - Hotel Residence Tax, see tour notes for more details.
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Compulsory Travel Insurance
Meals
6 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 3 dinners
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