Classic Greece
7 Days / 6 Nights
GREECE- CLASSICAL ATHENS
7 DAYS
LAND ONLY
For travel agents and companions
Departs SATURDAY
Beginning April 2027
ATHENS / CAPE SOUNION / OLYMPIA / DELPHI / KALAMBAKA / ATHENS
Day 1: Athens Welcome to Greece!
Our driver will be waiting for you to greet you at the airport of Athens at your arrival. You will be driven to the hotel in Athens, the capital of Greece. Athens is the historical capital of Europe, with a long history, dating from the first settlement in the Neolithic age. In the 5th Century BC (the “Golden Age of Pericles”) – the culmination of Athens’ long, fascinating history – the city’s values and civilization acquired a universal significance. Over the years, a multitude of conquerors occupied Athens, and erected unique, splendid monuments - a rare historical palimpsest. In 1834, it became the capital of the Modern Greek state and in two centuries since it has become an attractive modern metropolis with unrivalled charm.
Rest of the day at leisure to check in and relax. Overnight at hotel in Athens
Polis Grand www.polisgrandhotel.gr
or Stanley Hotel www.hotelstanley.gr
Day 2: Athens
Enjoy your breakfast at hotel in Athens.
This tour starts with a short stop to Panathinaiko Stadium where the first Olympic Games took place in 1896. Continue with a panoramic drive passing by ex-Royal Palace, Zappion Hall, Roman Temple of Olympian Zeus, National Temple of Hadrian Arch, St. Paul’s church, Tomp of the Unknown Soldier, Schliemann’s House, Catholic Cathedral, academy, University and National Library.
Make our way to the archaeological site of Acropolis, an UNESCO’s world heritage monument and visit Propylae, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion with its porch of Maidens and of course the Parthenon.
Continue with a pleasant short walk passing by herodion and Dionysus Theatre, in order to visit the Acropolis Museum. Main attractions such as votines, artifacts of everyday life, statues from archaic period, Caryatids, and of course the Parthenon Hall with the metopes, the pediments and the frieze will impress you.
In the afternoon, pick up for your tour to Sounio. Depart for a wonderful drive along the scenic coastal road which affords a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf, exploring Attica beyond Athens.
Cape Sounio is only 45 miles (70 kms) from Athens, making it the perfect lazy afternoon destination. The Cape’s Temple of Poseidon is perched on a rocky hilltop overlooking the sea. The view across the Aegean is magnificent with one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in the world, extending all the way to Kea and the Peloponnese on a clear day.
Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Athens (B)
Polis Grand www.polisgrandhotel.gr
or Stanley Hotel www.hotelstanley.gr
Day 3: Athens / Olympia
Enjoy your breakfast at hotel in Athens.
You will be picked up for your 4 Days Classical tour with Meteora
You will depart for the Corinth Canal (short stop. Then, will be driven to Epidaurus and visit the ancient theatre. Proceed to Nafplio (short stop) and through the plain of Argos arrive to Mycenae. Visit the archaeological site and the tomb of Agamemnon. In the afternoon depart for Olympia and overnight (D, B).
Olympia: Hotel Amalia or similar
Day 4: Olympia / Delphi
Enjoy your breakfast at hotel in Olympia.
You will the archaeological site of Olympia with the Temple of Zeus, the altar of the Olympic flame, the Stadium and the Museum. Drive via Patras to Rion, cross the channel on the “state of the art” new suspended bridge (short stop). In the afternoon visit the picturesque mountain village of Arachova. Overnight in Delphi (D, B).
Delphi: Hotel Apollonia or similar
Day 5: Delphi / Kalambaka
Enjoy your breakfast at hotel in Delphi.
You will visit the archaeological site and the museum of Delphi. Depart for Kalambaka via Central Greece and overnight (D, B).
Kalambaka: Hotel Divani Meteora or similar
Day 6: Kalambaka / Athens
Enjoy your breakfast at hotel in Kalambaka.
You will leave in the morning for nearby Meteora to visit Monasteries built on top of rock towers and providing fantastic views over the plain. Meteora is considered one of the most beautiful areas of mainland Greece, and one of the country’s most unique attractions. By your return, you may visit optional a factory of Byzantine style icons. Return to Athens with stopping at the heroic monument of Leonidas, King of Sparta in Thermopylae. Overnight in Athens (B)
Polis Grand www.polisgrandhotel.gr
or Stanley Hotel www.hotelstanley.gr
Day 7: Athens / Departure
Enjoy your breakfast at hotel in Athens (B).
You will be picked up for transfer to the airport of Athens to reach your flight home.
INCLUSIVE FEATURES
-All 4 star hotels (or similar) as per itinerary
-Three nights Athens in standard room
-Breakfast daily, three dinners
-Organized 4 day / 3 nights Classic tour with Meteora
-Half day Athens City tour with the New Acropolis museum shared basis
-Organized Cape Sounion tour in the afternoon on complimentary shared basis
-All transfers and multilingual sightseeing by motor coach
-Entrances fees
The above prices do not include:
Anything not mentioned above
Porterage
Personal expenses
Tips to drivers and guides
Night Supplement for arrival or departure transfer in Athens (23:00-05:00)
Beverages during meals
Accommodation taxes payable on the spot
Potential visa and / or travel insurance
*** note that the hotels mentioned in the Classical Greece package may change at any departure date
according to the contracts of the touring company and availability.
Hotel names will be available few days prior each arrival and will be re-confirmed during operation procedure
COSTS PER PERSON - LAND ONLY
based on double occupancy
LOW SEASON 2027
Travel agent rate from $1695.00 (US)
Spouse/companion from $1795.00 (US)
NOT INCLUDED Important Note:
Accommodation tax (climate Resilience Charges) is not included in our prices – payable on the spot upon check-out, as follows:
Winter Season / 01st November – 31st March: 4* Hotels 3,00 euros p/room, p/night, 5* Hotels 4,00 euros p/room, p/night
Summer Season / 01st April – 31st October: 4* Hotels: 10,00 euros p/room p/night, 5* Hotels: 15,00 euros p/room p/night.
In case of group the accommodation tax will be paid by the Tour Leader either upon check-in or check-out each hotel.
You will be traveling with regular passenger but paying travel agent rate.
Extensions and upgrades are available