Country(ies): Greece
Tour type: Small Group
Group size: Min: 4 | Max: 20
Accommodation: 4-star hotels
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Transport: A/C car/minibus
Highlights: Acropolis & Parthenon in Athens, Mycenae, Mediterranean coast at Nafplion, Palamidi fortress, ancient theatre of Epidaurus, birth place of the Olympics at Olympia, Temple of Apollo at Delphi, clifftop monasteries at Meteora
This week long Greece tour provides a great introduction to Athens, some of the surrounding highlights from ancient Greek history, and a taste of the country's beautiful scenery. We start with a tour of Athens itself, taking in the ancient sites of the Acropolis and some of modern Athens below as well. Next we head west towards Mycenea with several stops and some scenic coastal scenery along the way, including an overnight stop at the beautiful Metiterranean town of Napflion. Our guide will provide explanations about Greek history and mythology, relating them to the places you're visiting along the way. Its an amazing feeling seeing the actual places where heroes and heroines from mythology played out their stories.
Our next stop is Olympia, birthplace of the Olympics and more ancient sites, before we stop to tour the temples and ruins at Delphi. Our final stop is to visit the stunning scenery and clifftop monasteries of Meteora before we return to Athens.
This is a small-group tour that runs all year round, staying in comfortable hotels at around the 4-star level. We can also arrange the tour privately if you would prefer not to join a group.
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This tour is also available for booking privately for travel anytime through the year, and we can also customise the itinerary to fit your personal requirements. Please contact us for details and prices.
The hotels and accommodations listed below are the ones we most often on this tour. From time to time we may exchange these for similar properties at the same level. In general, specific hotels cannot be guaranteed on our group tours, but you may select your preferred options if you are booking a tailor-made trip.
Stanley Hotel
Athens
Conveniently located in Athens city centre and just steps from Metaxourgeio Metro Station, Stanley Hotel features a rooftop pool, 2 restaurants and 2 bars, including an open-air bar on the rooftop. It offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk.
Amalia Hotel Delphi
Delphi
Set on a slope of Mount Parnassus, at the exit of Delphi town, Amalia offers a panoramic view of the green valley, all the way to the sea, Itea and Galaxidi. Open year-round, it features an outdoor pool and an inviting lounge with fireplace.
Amalia Hotel Nafplio
Nafplion
The Amalia Hotel Nafplio is a good 4-star hotel located on the edge of town with 170 rooms and large green gardens full of flowers and palm trees, with orchards around it. Taxis are easily arranged for transport in and out of the centre of town.
Divani Meteora Hotel
Kalambaka
The contemporary Divani Meteora Hotel is located in Kalambaka, just a short distance from the Monastery of Agia Triada and the Theopetra Cave.
Our tours are designed to include all that you need to enjoy a really special time in the destination youre visiting. However, we do also offer some extra options to complement the tour and add some additional sightseeing or activities, or some extra time at either end of the tour.
All accommodation based options (e.g. Single supplements, extra nights, cruise upgrades) should be booked and paid for in advance so that we can make the appropriate arrangements. Other options may either be booked and paid for in advance or while you are on the tour, though we recommend booking in advance to ensure there are no issues with availability.
Many options are priced the same throughout the year, but some may incur single or high season supplements - full details are given on the tour reservation form or on request.
The detailed Tour Notes below have been written to give you some more detailed information about how the tour runs, what to expect, and how to prepare for your holiday. We recommend downloading an up to date copy of these shortly before you travel in case of any changes.
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Classic Greece & Country Reviews
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Posted 3rd of Jan 2019
We had knowledgeable tour guides who really gave us a the context within which to visit the ancient sites. We were there during the off season, so much less crowded but operating hours for the sites were shorter. Meals and accommodations were all good quality.
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Posted 13th of Aug 2018
Hotels and amenities were great. Ours was a small tour group which made it much better because we were older and would have slowed down a large group.
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Posted 6th of Jul 2017
Great tour and a great value