Highlights of Mainland Greece

What's Included

• G for Good Moment

  Tour of Shedia Home and a Beverage in Athens.

• Welcome Moment

  Meet Your CEO and Group.

• Foodie Moment

  Cooking Class in Athens.

• Athens Orientation Walk

  Explore Athens with a guided orientation walk.

• Guided Tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon

  Experience a guided tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon.

• Acropolis and Parthenon Entrance Fees

  Entrance fees to the Acropolis and Parthenon are included.

• Visit to Thermopylae Information Center

  Learn about the historic Battle of Thermopylae at the Information Center.

• Guided Tour of Ancient Delphi

  Explore Ancient Delphi with a local guide.

• Visit to the Corinth Canal

  Take a quick break at the Corinth Canal.

• All Transport Between Destinations

  All transport between destinations and to/from included activities is provided.

• Accommodation

  Hotels for 7 nights.

• Meals Included

  7 breakfasts and 1 dinner are included.

What's Not Included

• Meals Not Included

  Generally, meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options.
  
  

• Single Supplement

  Solo travelers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip.
  
  Some Independent trips may require solo travelers to pay the single trip price.
  
  

Accommodation

Enjoy comfortable stays in hotels for 7 nights throughout your journey in Greece.

Transport

Taxi, private bus, train, walking

Group Size

Max 16, avg 12

Solo Travellers

We believe solo travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and solo travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.

Meals

Eating is a big part of traveling. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. The above information applies to G Adventures group trips. For Independent trips please check the itinerary for details of meals included. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.

Mode of Transport

Taxi, private bus, train, walking

Meals Included

7 breakfasts, 1 dinner

Minimum Age

You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

Important Notes

Please note: on the overnight ferry to Crete the cabins are mixed-sex.



ACCOMMODATION NOTE:

Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.



OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES NOTE:

During high season in Europe (May-October) we highly recommend booking reservations for any popular optional activities/museum tickets etc. in advance to avoid encountering sold-out activities on the ground while on tour.

Group Leader

This G Adventures group trip is accompanied by one of our Chief Experience Officers (CEOs). The aim of the CEO is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting - we think it's the best of both worlds.



It is important to note that in Europe, all guiding is based around local guides all of whom are licensed to work only in a particular city. As such, our leaders are able to provide orientation walks which will show you the layout of each town and city as well as the location of local services such as post offices and laundromats, but are unable to legally share historical facts and figures in public places. If you wish to take a guided city tour in any location where this is not already included in the itinerary, your CEO will do their best to help you arrange this and pay locally.

About Accommodation

On this trip you can expect to stay in small family-run hotels or pensions (with the exception of the start and finish hotels, which are often larger city hotels), which will vary a little in standard and facilities: some may not have elevators, air-conditioning or English-speaking staff, but most importantly all are locally-run, with some traditional character, and in excellent central locations to give you maximum time for exploring the sights. You can expect to find clean, safe, simple accommodation in convenient locations.



Note that most accommodation in Europe does not have air conditioning units in rooms. Air conditioning is not routinely installed in European homes and workplaces. However, nearly all hotels will provide a standing or desk fan for your room on hot nights. If you do not already have one in your room, please ask your CEO to organize one for you with reception.

What to Take

This trip uses a range of different transport, including local ferries, buses, and walking (up to 20 minutes with luggage). PLEASE NOTE: You will be responsible for carrying your own luggage at all times, including when embarking and disembarking ferries, and up and down stairs. Most hotels in Greece also do not have elevators.



Space is limited on transportation, so there is a limit of one piece of luggage per person. Please carefully consider your luggage size and weight when packing, and remember that laundry facilities will be available throughout the tour.



Bringing your belongings in a small or medium sized suitcase, preferably a soft bag, will allow you the flexibility to better enjoy your travels on the ground.

Spending Money

Please note that if you have booked the "My Own Room" option for this tour, you will receive your own single room for all night stops.



Please be aware that single room accommodations in European hotels are often smaller, and may not be to the same service level as double-occupancy rooms.