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Best of Greece

8 Days

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Tour Description

Walk in the very place western civilisation was born as your travels reveal all the best of Greece highlights. From the other-worldly clifftop Meteora monasteries to walking the Sacred Way as the ancients once did in Delphi, this journey back in time will bring centuries of history to life.

Priced From:

$ 4155pp *

From: 2025-05-16

To: 2025-09-29

Start Location: Athens, Greece

End Location: Athens, Greece

Trip Type: Country Explorer

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Michelle Baldwin

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Welcome to Athens
Day 1
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre
Put the 'oh' in opa and embark on an unforgettable exploration of an ancient land of gods and goddesses, myths and legends. Your springboard to your spellbinding holiday is the vibrant capital of Athens, an effortless mix of ancient treasures and modern verve, which you will have an opportunity to explore after being transferred to your hotel. This evening, join your Travel Director and travel companions for a light meal.
Explore Amazing Athens Dive Into Culture
Day 2
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre
Join your Local Specialist for a guided morning sightseeing tour to the ancient complex that was once the 'Cradle of Western Civilisation'. Along our journey into antiquity, we'll have an opportunity to explore the Acropolis with its treasures and admire the Parthenon, dedicated to the goddess Athena,the Royal Palace and the Temple of Zeus. Dive Into Culture and see remarkable displays of an ancient world during an included visit to the Acropolis Museum, and see Hadrian's Arch and the stadium where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy on your own. Stroll through the Plaka, people-watch in Syntagma Square or go in search of the city's tastiest souvlaki – the choice is yours.
Journey to Corinth, Mycenae and Nafplion
Day 3
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Amalia Nafplio
We depart Athens this morning, crossing the mighty Corinth Canal to the wild Peloponnesian Peninsula. Arriving in Corinth, we join a Local Specialist to explore an ancient city that several empires fought over throughout the centuries. We continue to Mycenae, a mighty kingdom of Ancient Greece, where we'll see the Beehive Tombs (the Treasury of Atreus), the Lion Gate and the remains of Agamemnon's Royal Palace, in the company of a Local Specialist. Later, we'll travel to Epidaurus to visit the ancient theatre and view the Sanctuary of Asclepius, the God of Medicine, whose snake-entwined staff remains the symbol of medicine to this day. Arriving in the Venetian town of Nafplion later, we'll dine in our hotel this evening.
Continue to Ancient Olympia Connect with Locals
Day 4
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Amalia Olympia
We traverse the Mountains of Arcadia to ancient Olympia, the site of the first Olympic Games held in 776 BC. This evening, we Connect With Locals joining the Karabelas family for dinner on their olive and wine farm at a Be My Guest experience featuring traditional dancing and characteristic Greek philoxenia.
Onwards to Patras and Delphi
Day 5
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Amalia Delphi
We join a Local Specialist this morning to delve into centuries of history. We'll visit the ancient Olympic site, the museum and the ruined remains of the Temples of Zeus and Hera. Leaving Olympia, we skirt the coastline north to Patras, crossing the Gulf of Corinth to mainland Greece before continuing to Delphi, where you may wish to try your hand at preparing some local dishes during an interactive cooking lesson.
Off to Thermopylae and Kalambaka
Day 6
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Amalia Kalambaka
Tread in the footsteps of the ancient Greeks, who would descend on the sanctuary of Delphi to consult with the most important oracle in the classical world. Join your Local Specialist and walk the Sacred Way to the 4th-century Temple of Apollo. View the statues immortalising the strength of the athletes who once competed in the Pythian Games, held in honour of Apollo and the Arts. Continue on to a family-ran honey farm for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Taste the rich thyme honey freshly collected from the hive and come up close to the unique biodiversity of the area. A scenic afternoon drive brings us to Thermopylae, famous for the heroic defence by Leonidas and his brave Spartans against the invading Persians. We cross the lush Thessaly region, travelling north through the 'breadbasket of Greece' towards Kalambaka.
Admire Meteora and Return to Athens
Day 7
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre
The UNESCO World Heritage monasteries of Meteora are our first stop today. Join a Local Specialist to visit two of the six Eastern Orthodox monasteries that cling impressively to immense, rounded rock towers overlooking the town. A scenic drive returns us to Athens, where we'll enjoy a rousing Farewell Dinner with our travel companions and reminisce over an incredible journey through Greece.
Farewell Athens
Day 8
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Aegean Cruise
We say a fond farewell to our newfound friends and the treasures of Greece after an unforgettable journey.

Dates & prices

Start Date: 2025-05-23
End Date: 2025-05-30
twin
Child Price: 3915
Adult Price: 4325
triple
Child Price: 3745
Adult Price: 4155
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 5385
Start Date: 2025-05-26
End Date: 2025-06-02
twin
Child Price: 3915
Adult Price: 4325
triple
Child Price: 3745
Adult Price: 4155
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 5385
Start Date: 2025-05-30
End Date: 2025-06-06
twin
Child Price: 3915
Adult Price: 4325
triple
Child Price: 3745
Adult Price: 4155
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 5385
Start Date: 2025-06-02
End Date: 2025-06-09
twin
Child Price: 3915
Adult Price: 4325
triple
Child Price: 3745
Adult Price: 4155
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 5385
Start Date: 2025-06-06
End Date: 2025-06-13
twin
Child Price: 3915
Adult Price: 4325
triple
Child Price: 3745
Adult Price: 4155
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 5385
Start Date: 2025-06-09
End Date: 2025-06-16
twin
Child Price: 3915
Adult Price: 4325
triple
Child Price: 3745
Adult Price: 4155
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 5385
Start Date: 2025-06-13
End Date: 2025-06-20
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Child Price: 3915
Adult Price: 4325
triple
Child Price: 3745
Adult Price: 4155
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 5385
Start Date: 2025-06-20
End Date: 2025-06-27
twin
Child Price: 3915
Adult Price: 4325
triple
Child Price: 3745
Adult Price: 4155
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 5385
Start Date: 2025-06-23
End Date: 2025-06-30
twin
Child Price: 3915
Adult Price: 4325
triple
Child Price: 3745
Adult Price: 4155
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 5385
Start Date: 2025-06-27
End Date: 2025-07-04
twin
Child Price: 3915
Adult Price: 4325
triple
Child Price: 3745
Adult Price: 4155
single
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Adult Price: 5385
Start Date: 2025-06-30
End Date: 2025-07-07
twin
Child Price: 3915
Adult Price: 4325
triple
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Adult Price: 4155
single
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Adult Price: 5385
Start Date: 2025-07-04
End Date: 2025-07-11
twin
Child Price: 3915
Adult Price: 4325
triple
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Adult Price: 4155
single
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Adult Price: 5385
Start Date: 2025-07-11
End Date: 2025-07-18
twin
Child Price: 3915
Adult Price: 4325
triple
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Adult Price: 4155
single
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Adult Price: 5385
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End Date: 2025-07-25
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Adult Price: 4325
triple
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Adult Price: 4155
single
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Adult Price: 5385
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End Date: 2025-08-01
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Child Price: 3915
Adult Price: 4325
triple
Child Price: 3745
Adult Price: 4155
single
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Adult Price: 5385
Start Date: 2025-08-01
End Date: 2025-08-08
twin
Child Price: 3915
Adult Price: 4325
triple
Child Price: 3745
Adult Price: 4155
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 5385
Start Date: 2025-08-04
End Date: 2025-08-11
twin
Child Price: 3915
Adult Price: 4325
triple
Child Price: 3745
Adult Price: 4155
single
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Adult Price: 5385
Start Date: 2025-08-08
End Date: 2025-08-15
twin
Child Price: 3915
Adult Price: 4325
triple
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Adult Price: 4155
single
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Adult Price: 5385
Start Date: 2025-08-11
End Date: 2025-08-18
twin
Child Price: 3915
Adult Price: 4325
triple
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Adult Price: 4155
single
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Adult Price: 5385
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End Date: 2025-08-22
twin
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Adult Price: 4325
triple
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Adult Price: 4155
single
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Start Date: 2025-08-22
End Date: 2025-08-29
twin
Child Price: 3915
Adult Price: 4325
triple
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Adult Price: 4155
single
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Start Date: 2025-08-29
End Date: 2025-09-05
twin
Child Price: 3915
Adult Price: 4325
triple
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Adult Price: 4155
single
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Adult Price: 5385
Start Date: 2025-09-01
End Date: 2025-09-08
twin
Child Price: 3915
Adult Price: 4325
triple
Child Price: 3745
Adult Price: 4155
single
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Adult Price: 5385
Start Date: 2025-09-05
End Date: 2025-09-12
twin
Child Price: 3915
Adult Price: 4325
triple
Child Price: 3745
Adult Price: 4155
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 5385
Start Date: 2025-09-08
End Date: 2025-09-15
twin
Child Price: 3915
Adult Price: 4325
triple
Child Price: 3745
Adult Price: 4155
single
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Adult Price: 5385
Start Date: 2025-09-12
End Date: 2025-09-19
twin
Child Price: 3915
Adult Price: 4325
triple
Child Price: 3745
Adult Price: 4155
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 5385
Start Date: 2025-09-15
End Date: 2025-09-22
twin
Child Price: 3915
Adult Price: 4325
triple
Child Price: 3745
Adult Price: 4155
single
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Adult Price: 5385
Start Date: 2025-09-19
End Date: 2025-09-26
twin
Child Price: 3915
Adult Price: 4325
triple
Child Price: 3745
Adult Price: 4155
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 5385
Start Date: 2025-09-22
End Date: 2025-09-29
twin
Child Price: 3915
Adult Price: 4325
triple
Child Price: 3745
Adult Price: 4155
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 5385
Start Date: 2025-09-26
End Date: 2025-10-03
twin
Child Price: 3915
Adult Price: 4325
triple
Child Price: 3745
Adult Price: 4155
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 5385
Start Date: 2025-09-29
End Date: 2025-10-06
twin
Child Price: 3915
Adult Price: 4325
triple
Child Price: 3745
Adult Price: 4155
single
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