Package Details

Greece Escorted Tour

7 Nights / 8 Days

Day 1: Arrive in Athens, Greece
On arrival check in at the hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to start exploring the Greek capital. Later, meet the Tour Director and fellow travelers and maybe join them in an optional evening out. Overnignht stay in Athens.

Day 2: Athens – Kalambaka
This morning’s included sightseeing features the highlights of Athens with a visit to the Acropolis. In the afternoon, after bypassing Lamia into Thessaly and by way of Trikala to Kalambaka, spend the night in the vicinity of Meteora, which will be visited tomorrow. Overnight stay in Kalambaka.

Day 3: Kalambaka – Meteora – Delphi
A short drive to Meteora, which is a cluster of monastic buildings perched in an unforgettable manner on a set of rising rock formations. Your included visit is certainly the dayà®’s highlight. Later, retrace your steps southwards to reach Delphi for an overnight.

Day 4: Delphi – Olympia
Included morning sightseeing in Delphi, in ancient times known as the “Navel of the Earth.” Located five minutes from the village, the ancient site, backed by imposing Mount Parnassus, is in one of the most beautiful natural settings in the country. Sightseeing will guide you along the Sacred Way to see the Temple of Apollo, some of the treasures, and the theater. This afternoon, follow the Gulf of Corinth through Nakpaktos to Antirion over the new spectacular bridge towards Olympia for an overnight.

Day 5: Olympia – Epidaurus – Nauplia
The original home of the Olympic Games, first held in 776 BC, Olympia was a sacred precinct to the god Zeus, whose temple once housed one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This morning’s included sightseeing takes in the ancient stadium where the games were held and the temples of Zeus and his wife, Hera. Later, travel across the mountains of Arcadia, passing through Tripolis before entering the Argolis, land of Greek myths and legends. Stop awhile to visit the Epidaurus theater, which can still seat 14,000 spectators. Overnight in Nauplia on the Argolic Gulf.

Day 6: Nauplia – Mycenae – Corinth Canal – Athens
This morning, visit the imposing ruins of the site of Mycenae with a Local Guide (entrance fees included), the ancient city Homer called a “city rich in gold.” It was here that the Golden Mask of Agamemnon was unearthed, along with many other treasures that matched exactly Homer’s descriptions in the Iliad. Enter the city by the magnificent Lion’s Gate and stroll up to Agamemnon’s Royal Palace. Then, to the Corinth Canal for a brief stop before continuing to Athens for two overnights.

Day 7: Athens
An opportunity to see island life from the cruise ship on the optional three-island cruise, visiting Aegina, Poros, and Hydra. Poros is a lush island with a maze of narrow streets. Aegina is the main producer of pistachio nuts in Greece, while Hydra, where beautiful boutiques line the scenic harbor, is home to a large artist’s community.

Day 8: Athens
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

tour package for USD 1195 per person

Package Includes:
    Accommodation for 3 nights in Athens    
    Accommodation for 1 night in Delphi
    Accommodation for 1 night in Nauplia    
    Accommodation for 1 night in Kalambaka
    Accommodation for 1 night in Olympia    
    Meals
    Sightseeing and activities as per the itinerary            
 
Package Excludes:
    Return Airfare and taxes    
    Meals other than not mentioned in the package includes
    Visa charges    
    Cost of any other services not specifically mentioned in inclusions
    Expenses of personal nature, laundry, telephone bills, tips, gratuities etc            
 
Notes:
    The package Prices based on double room occupancy    
    The package  itineraries and prices are subject to change
    Please note that mandatory prepaid gratuities for Tour Director and Driver are applicable