Country
Greece
Duration
8 Days/7 Nights
Travel Type
Tour
 

This package gives you the opportunity to get the best out of cosmopolitan Athens and traditional central Greece along with a first acquaintance with the life of the Greek islanders. Experience the vibrant city of Athens and its unique sites. Heave your anchor for a mini cruise to the picturesque islands of Hydra, Poros and Aegina. Then enjoy mainlands diverse and majestic natural environment, traditional villages and dramatic settings. Experience a first-hand feel at some of the most spectacular ancient sites that embody the rich Greek history, including Epidavros, Mycenae, the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus where one of the seven wonders of the ancient world was hosted, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, and last but not least the astonishing rock formations of majestic Meteora.

Inclusions

7-night accommodation
11 meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
Shared Half day Athens sightseeing tour, including Acropolis Site and New Acropolis Museum – Daily: English only / bilingually, including English
Classical Tour of Greece including Meteora, with a professional guide (bilingually, including English on Mondays and Tuesday, or English only on Thursdays and Saturdays)
Full Day cruise to the Saronic Gulf islands of Hydra, Poros and Aegina
Entrance fees during guided sightseeing tours
Transfers as per the itinerary

Exclusions

Flights – Optional excursions – Personal expenses – Meals and drinks unless indicated in the itinerary – Gratuities – Hotel taxes (paid locally at the hotel) – Travel Insurance – Any item not mentioned in the Inclusions.

1

DAY 1 ARRIVAL IN ATHENS

On arrival you will be met by our assistant and transferred to your hotel by our minibus or taxi driver. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Athens.

Accommodation : Athens for 3 nights

2

DAY 2 ATHENS

After breakfast you will be met at your hotel (or close by), in order to start the morning with a half-day Athens sightseeing tour, including the Acropolis Museum. Overnight in Athens.

Meals : Breakfast

3

DAY 3 ONE DAY CRUISE (HYDRA / POROS / AEGINA)

At 07:30 am, transfer by motor coach from Athens’ city center to Piraeus port to embark on the small cruise ship to start the full day cruise to the 3 beautiful Sardonic islands of Hydra, Poros, and Aegina (situated near Athens). Enjoy lunch on board before returning to Piraeus port in the evening and transferring back to your hotel in Athens.

Meals : Breakfast

4

DAY 4 MYCENAE - EPIDAURUS - NAFPLION – OLYMPIA (Mondays/Tuesdays/Thursdays/Saturdays)

Early in the morning, departure for the 4-day Classical Tour of Mainland Greece. Today you will visit ancient Mycenae and the Epidaurus theatre, famous for its acoustics. After a short stop at Nafplion, depart for Olympia by driving through central Peloponnesus. Dinner and overnight in Olympia.

Meals : Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation : Olympia for 1 night

5

DAY 5 DEPHI

In the morning, visit the sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the ancient stadium, and the archaeological museum. Drive through the plains of Ilia and Achaia and over the magnificent cable bridge of Rio-Antirio before arriving in Delphi. Dinner and overnight in Delphi.

Meals : Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation : Delphi for 1 night

6

DAY 6 DELPHI - KALAMBAKA

In the morning visit the archaeological site and the museum in Delphi. Depart for Kalambaka, a small town situated at the foot of the astonishing rock formations of Meteora. Dinner and overnight in Kalambaka.

Meals : Breakfast, Dinner

7

DAY 7 METEORA - ATHENS

This morning, you will visit Meteora. Amidst striking scenery, perched on huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand ageless monasteries where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art. Return to Athens for an overnight stay.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Athens for 1 night

8

DAY 8 DEPARTURE FROM ATHENS

After breakfast you will be met by an assistant at your hotel and transferred to the airport by minibus or taxi for your departure flight.

Meals : Breakfast

HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR

BRONZE:
Athens – Jason Inn 3*
Olympia – Olympic Village 3*
Delphi – Hermes 3*
Kalambaka – Orfeas 3*

SILVER:
Athens – Melia Athens 4*
Olympia – Europa 3* plus
Delphi – Amalia 4*
Kalambaka – Grand Meteora 4*

GOLD:
Athens – Grand Hyatt 5*
Olympia – Europa 3* plus
Delphi – Amalia 4*
Kalambaka – Grand Meteora 4*

Prices in $ CA, per person, 

Departures – April to October 2024
(arrivals on Mondays, Wednesdays,  Fridays, or Saturdays)
Land Package
  Double Occ. Single Occ.
Bronze Package 1659 2295
Silver Package 2009 2905
Gold Package 2415 3715

Code de circuit : H

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Historical Mainland and Glimpse of Greek Islands – Detailed itinerary
Historical Mainland and Glimpse of Greek Islands – Detailed itinerary