Classical Greece Tour - 5 Days
15/04/23
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14/10/23
4 Nights / 5 Days
Price from: €649 per person
Visiting :
Athens - Delphi - Meteora
4 ⭐ Hotels
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Athens
Arrival at Athens airport - Our assistant will meet you and will transfer you to your hotel. Afternoon free. Overnight.
Day 2 - Panoramic tour of Athens and Acropolis
After your breakfast, we will start the tour around the sites of Athens. This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our expert guides will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896 (short stop).
Continue and pass by the Prime Minister's residence (Old Royal Palace) guarded by the Evzones in their colourful uniform, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma).
On the Acropolis visit the Architectural Masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally "the harmony between material and spirit", the monument that "puts the mind in order", the Parthenon.
Continue and visit the place where the statues found their home and admire the classical era’s wonders: The Acropolis Museum.
The evening is free. We recommend taking a tour to enjoy the beautiful sunset in Cape Sounion. Overnight in Athens.
Day 3 - Delphi – Meteora
Experience the ancient world on a journey through the fertile plain of Boeotia, arriving in Delphi, the centre of the ancient world. Delphi is located on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, in a landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty.
Visit the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios and explore the ruins of the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo and the Museum. The Museum contains masterpieces of Ancient Greek sculpture such as the bronze Charioteer. Have lunch in Delphi at a local tavern and savour traditional Greek cuisine.
After lunch, continue your trip towards Kalambaka, a small town located at the foot of the Meteora Rocks, home to the largest and most important group of monasteries in Greece. Overnight in Kalambaka, to get ready for the next day's visit to the unique Meteora.
Day 4 - Meteora – Athens
A trip to Meteora is a truly unique experience that combines nature's grandeur with history, architecture, and spirituality. The Meteora vertical cliffs have been regarded as the perfect place for spiritual elevation and connection with the divine since early Christian times. The serene and mystical atmosphere, combined with the impressive rock formations, make for an extraordinary and breathtaking visit. You can explore the monasteries perched atop the towering rocks, each with its own history, architecture and art. This is a journey that will leave a lasting impression on your mind, body and soul.
In the early afternoon, we depart for Athens, the ancient capital and birthplace of democracy. Overnight in Athens, explore more of the city's rich history and culture the following day.
Day 5 - Departure Day
According to your flight plan, transfer to the Airport for your departure.
Tour Details
Explore the glory of ancient Greece with this tour of Athens plus a 2-day classical tour. On this tour, you will visit several UNESCO world heritage sites. With overnight accommodation and an expert guide to accompany you, you will get acquainted with the country’s most intriguing archaeological secrets in Athens and Delphi, and visit 11th-century monasteries perched on the rock towers of Meteora.
>> Departures every Saturday from April 15th to October 14th
A complete package includes 4 nights’ accommodation with breakfast, transfers and visits.
Highlights:
Athens (Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Monastiraki, Thission, Temple of Olympian Zeus, historical centre)
Meteora (monasteries, the cave of Theopetra)
Delphi (Oracle of Delphi, Temple of Apollo, Archaeological Museum)
Included in Tour
Your package includes:
Arrival and departure transfers
4 nights accomodation at 4* hotel with breakfast (3 in Athens and 1 in Kalambaka)
1 Meal out of Athens
Excursions mentioned in the program with Deluxe bus (Athens City Tour, 2-day tour Delphi and Meteora)
Excluded in Tour
Your package excludes:
City tax
Personal expenses (extra meals, drinks, tips)
Optional excursions and visits
Entrances
Anything that is not mentioned in the included section
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Classical Greece Tour, Athens, Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Monastiraki, Thission, Temple of Olympian Zeus, historical centre, Meteora, monasteries, the cave of Theopetra, Delphi, Oracle of Delphi, Temple of Apollo, Archaeological Museum