Explore the rich history of Classical Greece on a 8-days tour departing from Athens. Led by an expert guide, see UNESCO-listed sites such as the Sanctuary of Asclepius and discover the Delphi Archaeological Museum.
3 Hours Before Flight Time
On your arrival at Athens airport you will be greeted and taken to your Athens hotel in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, strolling the beautifully arranged streets of charming Athens. Perhaps enjoy a walk in the picturesque Plaka area, indulge in a tasty coffee at one of the inviting cafes in Agia Eirini Square, or adventure into a souvenir shopping session on Adrianou Street. Overnight in Athens.Start point: Upon arrival at Athens International Airport you will be met in the arrival hall by a tour representative., Athina, Αττικη, Greece . Time: 00:00 – 23:55
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the day exploring the Capital of Greece: Athens on your own. Overnight in Athens
Breakfast in the hotel. Explore the remains of the ancient city of Mycenae a major center of Greek civilization from 1600BC to 1100BC. Depart from Athens via the coastal National highway for the Corinth Canal (shortstop). Drive to Mycenae and visit the archaeological site, home to the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon. Visit the Palace, the Lionesses Gate and the tomb of Agamemnon. After lunch (not included), proceed through Argos to Nauplia the first capital of modern Greece with its Venetian fortress of Palamidi and the fortified islet of Bourtzi (shortstop). Continue to and visit the ancient theatre. The UNESCO’S world heritage listed monument is reputed to be the birthplace of Apollo`s son Asclepius, the healer and was the most celebrated healing center of the classical world. Epidaurus is probably most famous for its theatre, one of the best-preserved classical Greek buildings and still used today due to its amazing acoustics. The tour returns to Athens in the late afternoon.
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After breakfast, leave for Delphi via Thebes, Levadia and the picturesque village of Arachova, on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, arrive in Delphi and visit the Archaeological Site. After the visit depart for Kalambaka, passing through picturesque villages and towns of Central Greece. Proceed to Kalambaka for dinner and overnight.
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Breakfast at your hotel. Visit Meteora and enjoy a unique and most impressive scenery with ageless Monasteries, containing priceless historical and religious treasures, standing between earth and sky atop huge rocks. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae (short stop to see across the road the Leonida`s Monument), arrive in Athens early in the evening.
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Breakfast in the hotel. Get ready to bite into a sweet, cream-filled, crunchy filo layered pie called bougatsa, fork into perfectly fried doughnut balls drenched in honey called loukoumades, and savor a satisfying meld of flavors from warm pita bread filled with seasoned grilled meat, fresh veggies and a traditional sauce called gyros. In between, you’ll taste Feta cheese, Greek olives, and sip Greek wines. This neighborhood walk revolves around sampling Greece’s traditional food.
Athens Central Market and More: Our Tour guide will lead you through the bustling Athens Central Market, a historic food market unlike any other in Europe. Here, colorful and fragrant food stalls set the stage among animated food sellers, fishmongers and butchers whelping for sales as locals bargain them down.
Experience the Tastes of Greece: You’ll also walk the city’s quaint spice street, browse through mom-and-pop specialty shops selling local wine, olive oil, cheese or olives, and sample what’s behind the glass counters at family-run delicatessens. The aromas of fresh, out-of-the-oven savory pies, the tempting displays of Greek pastries and sips of Greece’s strong and tasteful spirits round out the food tour.
Discover Athenian Food Culture: In between each bite, you’ll gain insight into Greece’s fascinating food culture, the evolution of the country’s cuisine and the healthy nature of locally produced, organic ingredients.
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Breakfast at your hotel. Today is at your own leisure. Enjoy your free day in Athens, exploring the hidden corners of this amazing vibrant capital. Overnight in Athens.
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Athens airport to continue with your travelling arrangements. Breakfast included.End point: At the agreed time, transfer from the hotel to the airport in Athens., Athina, Αττικη, Greece . Time: undefined
Overall an excellent week-long tour. The only slightly disappointing part of the tour was Monday`s highlights of Thessaloniki. I was under the impression that it was a full day tour, while it was more of a half day. I think there were also missed opportunities to walk around and take pictures (Ladadika and Kamara Arch). The other days were excellent with wonderful tour guides and drivers. I would warn future travelers to consider taking a motion sickness pill before some excursions. There are definitely some twisty and turning roads that can be hard to unexperienced travelers.
Overall an excellent week-long tour. The only slightly disappointing part of the tour was Monday`s highlights of Thessaloniki. I was under the impression that it was a full day tour, while it was more of a half day. I think there were also missed opportunities to walk around and take pictures (Ladadika and Kamara Arch). The other days were excellent with wonderful tour guides and drivers. I would warn future travelers to consider taking a motion sickness pill before some excursions. There are definitely some twisty and turning roads that can be hard to unexperienced travelers.
The hotels were nice and so were all of the tours. HOWEVER, the itinerary they sent us on was different that the one online. When I addressed it, they seemed confused and later admitted they had changed the itinerary. They had never communicated that to us. Later, they saw that the current itinerary thy had us in wasn’t going to work out, so when I (again) addressed it they tried to fix it, but it had us miss out on other opportunities I had planned. Overall, good experience because we were in Greece, but poor communication and accountability.
The hotels were nice and so were all of the tours. HOWEVER, the itinerary they sent us on was different that the one online. When I addressed it, they seemed confused and later admitted they had changed the itinerary. They had never communicated that to us. Later, they saw that the current itinerary thy had us in wasn’t going to work out, so when I (again) addressed it they tried to fix it, but it had us miss out on other opportunities I had planned. Overall, good experience because we were in Greece, but poor communication and accountability.
