Greece Discovery Tour

Embark on a magnificent 10-day journey that seamlessly blends the ancient wonders of mainland Greece with the iconic beauty of the Greek Islands. Begin in Athens, exploring the legendary Acropolis and its historical treasures. Travel through the Peloponnese to discover Mycenae, the birthplace of the Olympic Games at Olympia, and the mythical center of the world at Delphi. Your adventure reaches new heights at the gravity-defying monasteries of Meteora. The final leg of your trip takes you to the breathtaking volcanic island of Santorini, where you can relax on unique beaches and explore its stunning caldera. This comprehensive tour offers an unparalleled deep dive into Greece's rich history and natural splendor.

Day(s) : 10 Countries : Greece Start City : Athens End City : Athens
Meals : 9 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners

Itinerary

Day 1SaturdayAthens Down

Arrival in Athens. Our transfer will be waiting for you at the airport to take you to your hotel.
Overnight : Athens Category : 4 star Hotel : Athenaeum Grand Hotel / The Golden Age o

Day 2SundayAthens Breakfast Down

Athens city tour starts from the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896. Continue and pass by the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma). On the Acropolis visit, the Architectural Masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally "the harmony between material and spirit", the monument that "puts order in the mind", the Parthenon.
Overnight : Athens Category : 4 star Hotel : Athenaeum Grand Hotel / The Golden Age o

Day 3MondayAthens, Corinth Canal, Mycenae, Nafplion Breakfast, Dinner Down

You depart early in the morning and cross the Corinth Canal. Next stop will be a visit at the famous Mycenae, a UNESCO World Heritage site. See the home of Mythical Agamemnon, the Cyclopean walls, the Lions gate and the royal tombs. Depart for Nafplion, the first capital of Greece in Argolis, the picturesque town nestling at the foot of a cliff crowned by the mighty ramparts of the Palamidi Fortress.
Overnight : Olympia Category : 4 star Hotel : Hotel Europa

Day 4TuesdayOlympia, Delphi Breakfast, Dinner Down

Early departure for Olympia, the birth place of the Olympic Games. Visit the archeological site of Ancient Olympia, Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the Archaeological Museum, with the impressive statue of Hermes of Praxiteles. In the afternoon the journey continues to the north, over the Rio-Antirio Bridge, and to Delphi.
Overnight : Delphi Category : 4 star Hotel : Amalia Hotel Delphi

Day 5WednesdayDelphi, Kalambaka Breakfast, Dinner Down

Visit at Delphi, a place that was once characterized as the center of the ancient world. You can see the well preserved remains of Temple Apollo, the Castalian Spring and Temple of Athena, the Oracle of Delphi. Afterwards, you will proceed to the small picturesque city of Kalambaka, passing through beautiful villages and cities of Central Greece, all built according to the traditional local architecture.
Overnight : Kalambaka Category : 4 star Hotel : Grand Meteora Hotel

Day 6ThursdayMeteora, Athens Breakfast Down

After breakfast we will visit Meteora. Meteora has unique rock formations, rising high, stand ageless Christian Monasteries among striking scenery, perched on top of huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air. It is truly fascinating to visit the interior part of them, but also enjoy the amazing views. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae with a short stop to see across the road Leonida's Monument. Arrival in Athens early in the evening.
Overnight : Athens Category : 4 star Hotel : Athenaeum Grand Hotel / The Golden Age o

Day 7FridayAthens to Santorini Breakfast Down

Early morning departure today for the breathtaking Island of Santorini, where you can soak up the sun and relax on the beach or perhaps explore the picturesque capital, Fira.
Overnight : Santorini Category : 4 star Hotel : Rose Bay Hotel / Aegean Plaza Hotel

Day 8SaturdaySantorini Breakfast Down

Today you are free to explore Santorini at your own pace. Perhaps take an optional boat trip in the world's biggest volcanic crater above sea level. Visit the active volcano, swim in the warm thermal waters and take a therapeutic mud bath.
Overnight : Santorini Category : 4 star Hotel : Rose Bay Hotel / Aegean Plaza Hotel

Day 9SundaySantorini to Athens Breakfast Down

Today you will return back to main land, you will drive to port for your onward ferry to Athens. Upon arrival, you will drive to your hotel and the remainder of your day is free to explore.
Overnight : Athens Category : 4 star Hotel : Athenaeum Grand Hotel / The Golden Age o

Day 10MondayAthens Breakfast Down

Transfer to the airport and our tour concludes

Notes

Group Size : Minimum Group Size of 1. Maximum Group Size of 50.
Age : Minimum Age of 8. Whilst there is no Maximum Age set it is assumed the customer is fit enough to take part in the activity or tour. Health documents may be requested.
Single travellers are obliged to pay Single Supplement and will have the hotel room to themselves.
In Greece the Hellenic National Tourism Organization has decided on a Crisis Resilience to be applied on hotel accommodation from 01/01/2018. The fees applied will be 3* hotels €5 / 4* Hotels €10 / 5* Hotels € 15, per room, per night and are not included in the tour price. This tax must be paid by the guests directly to the hotel before the end of the stay.
The Greek Island segment of this tour is semi-independent. Accommodation, ferry tickets and transfers to and from the ferry ports are arranged for you but there is no tour leader or guide. This part of the trip is all about relaxing and enjoying the Greek Island atmosphere.
Tours in Greece are in English as well as either French or Italian
Instead of travelling between Athens and Santorini by ferry, an optional flight between Santorini and Athens is available at extra cost. Please contact with us for a quote.
This itinerary is subject to change dependent on Greek ferry schedules. Although it is rare, occasionally ferry schedules are changed and departures are cancelled without notice. If this occurs the program will need to be adjusted, and may mean you will spend less or more time in one location than originally planned for.
Meteora Dress Code: The monasteries have a strict dress code. To enter the monasteries of Meteora you have to adhere to the following rules: Women will need to wear a long skirt, dress or sarong, it's not enough to keep the knees covered, so no trousers or shorts. Men must wear long pants. Sleeveless shirts are not allowed. Please make sure to have appropriate clothing before visiting the monasteries.
Child Discount : Age 8 - 10 sharing room with 2 full paying adults 30% and child will have a fold up bed.
Child Discount : Age 0 - 2 sharing room, free and the child will not have its own bed.
This tour is rated as Moderate, meaning it involves some walking, stairs, and longer travel days, and is suitable for travelers with a reasonable level of fitness.

Inclusions

Tour includes

Inbound Transfer - Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH)
Outbound Transfer - Eleftherios Venizelos Airport (ATH)
Professional English-speaking tour guide on the Greek mainland
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle on the Greek mainland
Transportation by ferry within the Greek islands
Transfers between ports and hotels
Ferry ticket - Athens to Santorini
Ferry ticket - Santorini to Athens
Tips except driver, guide and transfer staff
Entrance fees
9 nights accommodation
9 breakfasts, 3 dinners

Tour does not include

Visas, border or port taxes
Suggested optional activities
Tips - driver, guide and transfer staff
Greece - Hotel Residence Tax, see tour notes for more details.
Compulsory Travel Insurance

Highlights

Athens - City Tour
Athens - Parthenon
Athens - Acropolis - UNESCO Heritage site
Athens - Temple of Olympian Zeus
Athens - Hadrian's Arch
Athens - Propylaea
Athens - Temple of Athena Nike
Corinth Canal
Mycenae - UNESCO Heritage site
Nafplion
Nafplion - Palamidi Fortress
Olympia Archeological Site - UNESCO Heritage site
Olympia - Temple of Zeus
Olympia Archeological Museum
Rio-Antirio Bridge
Delphi - Archaeological Site - UNESCO Heritage site
Delphi - Treasury of Athens
Delphi - Temple of Apollo
Delphi - Archeological Museum
Kalambaka - Greek Village
Meteora - Hilltop Monasteries - UNESCO Heritage site

Map

Accommodations

This is intended to give an idea of the type of accommodation that may be expected. The actual hotels used for any given tour may change due to many reasons such as group size, availability, time of year, hotel standard has dropped or simply we found a better hotel. We update the website immediately if and when any changes take place. If and when we do change hotels it will be to a hotel of equal or higher standard and will be at no extra cost.

Where more than one hotel is shown for a given an overnight stop this means that one of those hotels will be used.