Greek Escape
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7 days
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Mediterranean
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Active pace
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Escapes by Globus
Off-season shouldn't mean second-class travel. With milder temperatures and smaller crowds, our Escapes tours mean Globus quality whilst taking advantage of off-peak deals.
Explore the ancient sites, sparkling coastlines and warm hospitality of Greece on this Escape holiday. Visit the ancient Acropolis in Athens, walk among the ruins in Olympia and see where the Games began in 776 BC, learn how to make tzatziki and dance the traditional sirtaki.
At a glance
- Athens Guided visit to the ancient sites including the Acropolis, Old Parliament House and Panathenaic Stadium. Optional dinner outing.
- Nauplia Stand on the stage at Epidaurus amphitheatre and test the remarkable acoustic, then explore the 14th-century citadel of Mycenae and Europe's oldest monument, Lion's Gate.
- Olympia Drive through the Arkadian Mountains to visit the original site of the Olympic Games.
- Delphi Discover the ancient Apollo sanctuary on Mount Parnassus, visit the Archaeological Museum and learn to dance like Zorba the Greek.
What's included
Price match guarantee
Find a like-for-like tour that's cheaper elsewhere and we'll match its price and give you £100 off. That's how confident we are that we offer the best possible value for money on our touring holidays.With accommodation, transfers, excursions, selected meals, private VIP home pick-up and the services of an expert Tour Director all included in the price, our escorted tour holidays are highly rated by our customers. But should you find a like-for-like tour cheaper elsewhere, we will match its price and give you a further £100 reduction.
VIP home pick-up service
You'll be picked up at home and whisked off to your departure point in a private, air-conditioned car, and we'll be waiting to take you home too.Our VIP home pick-up service is included up to 50 miles to your departure airport. Your driver will happily load and unload your luggage, and drive you to your departure terminal. At the close of your trip, you'll be welcomed by your driver in the arrivals hall and returned home again. A supplement is payable per mile over 50 miles.
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Greek Escape
Multiple itineraries are available
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Overview
Explore the ancient sites, sparkling coastlines and warm hospitality of Greece on this Escape holiday. Visit the ancient Acropolis in Athens, walk among the ruins in Olympia and see where the Games began in 776 BC, learn how to make tzatziki and dance the traditional sirtaki.
Total meals included:
- 6 breakfasts, 3 dinners
UK - Athens
Day1
Fly to Athens where you will meet your Tour Director, travelling companions and enjoy a welcome drink.
Athens
Day2
Sightseeing with a Local Guide features a visit to the world-famous Acropolis, perched high on a rocky outcrop overlooking the city. Here, see the Parthenon, the Erechtheum with its Porch of Maidens, the Temple of Athena Nike, and enjoy a panoramic view that includes glimpses of the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Theater of Dionysus, and the beautifully preserved Theseum, where Socrates taught. Later, a city orientation tour features the Old Parliament House and a picture stop at the Panathenaic Stadium. Built in the 2nd century AD, it is the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble and was host to the opening and closing ceremonies of the first modern Olympics in 1896. The rest of the day is at leisure. Tonight is your chance to join an optional dinner outing to try out the local fare.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Athens - Corinth - Mycenae - Epidaurus - Nauplia
Day3
Cross the spectacular Corinth Canal, then visit Ancient Corinth, where St. Paul preached. Two highlights today: Mycenae, where 19th-century excavations reveal impressions of the splendours so vividly described by Homer. Admire the Beehive Tombs, known as the Treasury of Atreus; Lion Gate, Europe's oldest known monument; the remains of Agamemnon's Royal Palace, and the impressive fortifications of the Citadel. Also, visit the museum. Then, a short drive to Epidaurus for a tour of its amazingly well-preserved 2,300-year-old open-air theatre.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Nauplia - Olympia
Day4
Spectacular scenery on the way through the Arkadian Mountains. Then, spend the afternoon in Olympia, where the athletes of antiquity competed in honour of the King of Deities. Learn about the history of those original Olympic Games as you walk among the impressive remains of the Gymnasium and the Temples of Hera and Zeus. Also, visit the Museum that displays Praxiteles' magnificent statue of Hermes. Tonight, enjoy a cooking demonstration and learn how to make the traditional Greek tzatziki appetiser.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Olympia - Patras - Delphi
Day5
Via the busy seaport of Patras, proceed to mystic Delphi. The afternoon is devoted to a fascinating tour of the ancient sanctuary of the god Apollo in its dramatic setting on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. Hear about the Oracle and tour the excavations. End the day with a visit to the Archeological Museum to admire the Charioteer, an extraordinary 5th-century BC bronze statue. A highlight this evening is a dance lesson, where you'll learn how to dance the sirtaki, made famous in the movie Zorba the Greek, accompanied by a glass of the traditional Ouzo.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Delphi - Arachova - Athens
Day6
Leave fascinating Delphi behind you this morning and head back to Athens stopping en-route at the pretty town of Arachova located on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, boasting panoramic views. Stroll around the town and admire the picturesque architecture before arriving in Athens with time to do some last-minute exploring on your own. Tonight, enjoy an optional dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Athens - UK
Day7
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hotels
Tour hotels will be as specified or alternatives of a similar standard.
- Athens Zafolia
- Nauplia Amalia Nauplia
- Olympia Europa
- Delphi Amalia Delphi