Classic Greece
Classic Greece
• 6 nights First Class accommodations (• 3 nights Athens • 1 night Olympia • 1 night Delphi • 1 night Kalambaka) • Hotel taxes, fees & service charges. • Hotel porterage. • All transfers. • 9 meals: 6 breakfasts, 3 dinners. • Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach. • Services of English-speaking tour manager (Days 4-7). • Services of local guide in Athens. • Entrance fees per itinerary.
Classic Greece
Day by Day Itinerary
Depart for Greece.
Arrive in Athens, the classical capital of Greece; transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to discover the ancient wonders of this city known as the cradle of Western Civilization and the birthplace of democracy.
Overnight: Athens.
The exploration of Athens begins with a panoramic drive through the city center. View the Panathenian Stadium and the ruins of the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian's Arch, built to celebrate the arrival of the Roman Emperor Hadrian. Continue on to visit the Acropolis, the ancient architectural masterpiece built during the Golden Age of Athens and the new Acropolis Museum, a striking modern building built at the base of the monument where many of the original statues from the Acropolis are now displayed. The rest of the day is at leisure. Be sure to walk to Constitution Square, where you might catch a glimpse of the colorfully-costumed Evzone guards, outfitted in the traditional Greek style. Tonight, perhaps walk through the lively Plaka area, the oldest section of Athens, a neighborhood of charming restaurants, shops and sidewalk cafes.
Overnight: Athens.
Meals: Breakfast.
Depart Athens via the scenic coastal road to the mighty Corinth Canal, dividing the Peloponnese from mainland Greece. Continue via Nauplion to Mycenae, the heartland of Greek mythology. Visit the Acropolis of Mycenae and the Tomb of Atreus, built around 1250 B.C. From here, drive through the Central Peloponnese Peninsula, whose major cities in classical times were Corinth and Sparta. Continue to Olympia, birthplace of the first Olympic Games.
Overnight: Olympia.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
Morning visit to the archaeological site of Olympia, including the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, and the ancient stadium where the Olympic Games were first held in 776 B.C. Then, drive north through the plains of Eliad and Achaia, crossing the Corinth Strait via a cabled bridge from Rion to Antirion. Pass the town of Nafpactos en route to Delphi, home of the ruins of the Tholos Temple.
Overnight: Delphi.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
Tour the excavated site of Delphi and the archaeological Museum, perched on the slopes of Mount Parnassos, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Considered one of the most important places in Greek history, its stunning setting and ancient ruins are truly inspirational. Walk the Sacred Way to the imposing 4th century Temple of Apollo, site of the most important oracle in the classical world. Then travel over the Pourmaraki Pass towards the small town of Kalambaka, situated amidst smooth sandstone cliffs in the foothills of Meteora.
Overnight: Kalambaka.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
Visit Meteora, meaning "suspended in the air", with its mystical Eastern Orthodox monasteries incredibly nestled perilously close to the edge of bizarre rock formations. Admire the exquisite specimens of Byzantine art and the panoramic vistas over the Peneios Valley. Afterward, a scenic drive takes you along the coast, past Thermopylae and arriving to Athens in the early evening.
Overnight: Athens.
Meals: Breakfast.
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast.
Tour Departure Dates & Cost
This tour departs year around on demand. Price is based on 4 people traveling together & sharing a room. Single person supplement and price for 2 ore more people traveling is also available.
- Tuesday Departure
- Athenian Callirhoe Hotel - Athens
- Amalia Hotel - Athens
- Electra Hotel Athens - Athens
- Royal Olympic Hotel - Athens
- Europa Hotel - Olympia
- Amalia Hotel - Delphi
- Amalia Hotel - Kalambaka
- Friday Departure
- Athenian Callirhoe Hotel - Athens
- Amalia Hotel - Athens
- Electra Hotel Athens - Athens
- Royal Olympic Hotel - Athens
- Arty Grand Hotel - Olympia
- Amalia Hotel - Delphi
- Amalia Hotel - Kalambaka
- Tue, Jun 05th - $1499
- Tue, Jun 12th - $1449
- Tue, Jun 19th - $1449
- Tue, Jul 03rd - $1449
- Tue, Jul 10th - $1449
- Tue, Jul 24th - $1449
- Fri, Jul 27th - $1399
- Tue, Jul 31st - $1449
- Tue, Aug 07th - $1449
- Tue, Aug 28th - $1449
- Tue, Sep 04th - $1449
- Tue, Sep 11th - $1449
- Tue, Sep 18th - $1449
- Tue, Sep 25th - $1449
- Tue, Oct 02nd - $1449
- Tue, Oct 09th - $1449
- Fri, Oct 12th - $1449
- Tue, Oct 16th - $1449
- Tue, Oct 23th - $1449
- Tue, Oct 30th - $1369
- Fri, Nov 02nd - $1449
- Tue, Nov 06th - $1389
Included
- Round trip flights New York-Athens, Athens-New York.
- Other departure cities available.
- Airline taxes & fuel surcharges.
- 6 nights First Class accommodations.
- 3 nights Athens
- 1 night Olympia
- 1 night Delphi
- 1 night Kalambaka
- Hotel taxes, fees & service charges.
- Hotel porterage.
- All transfers.
- 9 meals: 6 breakfasts, 3 dinners.
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach.
- Services of English-speaking tour manager (Days 4-7).
- Services of local guide in Athens.
- Entrance fees per itinerary.
Not Included
- Gratuities.
- 3 nights Athens
- 1 night Olympia
- 1 night Delphi
- 1 night Kalambaka
Daily Breakfast Included.
No Other Meals Are Provided.
Passengers traveling abroad require a passport valid for six months beyond their travel dates. All travelers are responsible to check if a visa is required for all countries on their itinerary. Please call us for assistance.
This tour start & end in Athens.
Special Features
- Visit the Acropolis, an ancient architectural masterpiece.
- Tour the archaeological sites of Delphi and the Temple of Apollo.
- Visit Olympia, birthplace of the first Olympic Games.
- Ascend to Meteora with its mystical monasteries.