Classical Greece
8 Days
Tour Description
What will you need to pack for this enlightening tour of Classical Greece? A sun hat, your thinking cap, and your competitive spirit for starters. Thought-provoking scenery and stories await in the land of powerful Sun Gods, ancient philosophers, and legendary Olympians. From the world-famous Acropolis in Athens to the sacred Temples of Olympia, and the mountainside excavations of Delphi to the monastery-topped rock formations of Meteora, you’ll walk in the footsteps of Greece’s most renowned and mystical figures—and dance in them, too. A glass of traditional ouzo will loosen your joints to learn the lively steps of the sirtaki, made famous in the classic movie Zorba the Greek. A toe-tapping, hands-on adventure, you’ll also learn the secrets of Mediterranean cuisine and how to make traditional tzatziki cucumber dip. Don’t forget to bring your appetite, too!
Traveller Notes
We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect holiday—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides (with headsets to hear every word), to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi.
NOTE: This is a revised itinerary. The tour map may not reflect updated itinerary.
Traveller Notes
We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect holiday—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides (with headsets to hear every word), to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi.
NOTE: This is a revised itinerary. The tour map may not reflect updated itinerary.
Priced From:
$ 3659pp *
Start Location: Athens, Greece
End Location: Athens, Greece
Major Destinations: Mycenae ,Epidaurus,Olympia,Delphi,Athens,Corinth
Breakfast Meals Included:
7
Lunch Meals Included:
0
Dinner Meals Included:
4
Itinerary
Day
1
ARRIVE IN ATHENS, GREECE
Welcome to Athens!
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.
Day
2
ATHENS
Marvels & Myths
ATHENS Guided sightseeing includes a visit to the Acropolis and a stop at the Panathenaic Stadium. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC SPOTS Explore the heart of Ancient Greece, in the historic empire where 5th-century BC landmarks, including the Acropolis, never fail to amaze! See the Panathenaic Stadium, one of the venues of the first modern Olympic Games.
Day
3
ATHENS-CORINTH-MYCENAE-NAUPLIA
Greek History & Heroes
CORINTH Cross the canal.
MYCENAE Free time for lunch.
Continue to Nauplia.
Walking tour of Nauplia. (B,D) 132 mi / 212 km
Day
4
NAUPLIA-MYCENAE-EPIDAURUS-OLYMPIA
Ruins & Recipes
MYCENAE Guided visit of the excavations and museum.
EPIDAURUS Guided visit to the 2,300 year-old open-air auditorium
Take a scenic drive through the Arkadian Mountains.
OLYMPIA [LF] Attend a cooking demonstration this evening to learn how to make traditional Greek tzatziki. (B,D) 112 mi / 181 km
LOCAL FAVOURITE
LOCAL TASTES Dip into the delicious tradition of Greek tzatziki - a mix of yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, salt, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, and herbs such as dill, mint, parsley, and thyme. Learn how to make this quintessential recipe loved the world over.
Day
5
OLYMPIA-PATRAS-DELPHI
Digs & Dances
OLYMPIA Join a guided visit to the archaeological site and the museum.
Drive by the busy seaport of Patras.
DELPHI Join a guided visit to the excavations and Archaeological Museum. This evening, [LF] learn how to dance the sirtaki while sipping a glass of ouzo. (B,D) 149 mi / 239 km
LOCAL FAVOURITE
CULTURE & TRADITION Dance in the steps of Zorba the Greek to learn the sirtaki. This passionate and dramatic dance goes very well with a glass of ouzo, the anice-infused drink the locals are so fond of.
Day
6
DELPHI-METEORA AREA
Monasteries in Magical Greece
Drive past Lamia and Trikala en route to Kalambaka.
METEORA Guided visit of the Varlaam and St. Stephen's Monasteries. (B,D) 155 mi / 249 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
SACRED SITES Perched atop soaring huge cliffs are the monasteries of Meteora, of which six are still active. Visit the beautiful monasteries of Varlaam and St. Stephen's to marvel at this serenely mystical landscape with breathtaking views from above. Long revered for the perfect monastic retreat from the world outside, Meteora's spectacular array of massive sandstone cliffs create a surreal setting unlike any other.
Day
7
METEORA AREA-THERMOPYLAE-ATHENS
Grecian Battles & Beauty
THERMOPYLAE Stop at the battle site.
ATHENS Free time late afternoon and evening. (B) 236 mi / 380 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDARY LIVES The story of the Battle of Thermopylae is hard to beat for drama. You may recognise this tale of the heroic, yet doomed Spartans of 480 BC fighting against the Persian army, which is dramatised in the film "300." Their brave battle endures as a valiant symbol of bravery and sacrifice for a patriotic cause.
Day
8
ATHENS
Safe travels until we meet again!
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Dates & prices
Dates
Prices
Status
Departure Date :
2024-04-29
Return Date :
2024-05-06
Single :
4479 NZD
Triple :
3659 NZD
Twin :
3859 NZD
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