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On this Best of Greece tour, discover the best of historic and mythical—as well as modern—Greece. As the birthplace of Western civilization, Greece has some of the world’s most fascinating archaeological sites, and now is your chance to explore the Greek mainland and the Peloponnese peninsula on your affordable tour of Greece. Your tour starts and ends in Athens and overnights along the way in Nauplia, Sparta, Olympia, Delphi, and Kalambaka.
Step back in time as you visit some of Greece's ancient sites where the Mycenaean civilization thrived in Greece between 1600 and 1200 BC. Enjoy a guided sightseeing of the Mycenae archaeological site and learn about its history and legends. In Athens, visit the Acropolis, still standing after 2,500 years. Dedicated to the goddess Athena, the Acropolis sits high on a rocky hill and is a symbol of the wealth and power of Athens at its apex. Visit the amazingly well-preserved, 2,300-year-old open-air theater in Epidaurus and marvel at the perfect acoustics. You'll step back in history—but not as far back as Ancient Greece—when you enjoy sightseeing of the medieval Byzantine Citadel of Mystra, a castle founded in 1249. Also visit the fantastic mountain landscape of Meteora with its 24 rock-top monasteries set in almost inaccessible sandstone peaks.
On this affordable Greece tour, you’ll travel to Olympia, legendary home of the Olympic Games, and Delphi, where people visited in ancient Greece to seek the advice of the Oracle. But that’s not all…you’ll experience modern Greece as well. Cross over one of the world's longest cable-stayed bridge, the spectacular Rion-Antirion Bridge, which links the Peloponnese peninsula to the Greek mainland.
From the ancient ruins to contemporary engineering —with beautiful landscapes in between—this tour through Greece is perfectly designed for value-minded travelers. You’ll agree that your affordable Greece tour is a once-in-a-lifetime vacation!
Please note: 2021 itinerary is based on 2020 and is subject to change, but by booking today you will lock in your price. Full details will be confirmed in September 2020.
Highlights
Guided sightseeing, visit the Acropolis
CORINTH CANAL
EPIDAURUS Visit the open-air theater
MYCENAE Guided visit of the archaeological site
SPARTA Visit
MYSTRA Visit the Byzantine citadel of Mystra and olive oil museum
RION-ANTIRION BRIDGE
DELPHI Visit
METEORA See the mystical rock Monasteries
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Inside visits and special features are shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable.
Total meals included:
- 9 breakfasts, 3 dinners
ARRIVE IN ATHENS, GREECE
Day1
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to start exploring the Greek capital with the help of the CosmosGO app. Later, meet your Tour Director.
ATHENS
Day2
A day to discover Athens at leisure, visiting one of the museums or strolling through the Plaka district, or the opportunity to see island life from a small cruise ship on the optional 3-island cruise, visiting Aegina, Poros, and Hydra.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ATHENS–CORINTH–NAUPLIA
Day3
Join the included guided tour of Athens, featuring the highlights of this ancient capital with a visit to the ACROPOLIS. Next, cross the CORINTH CANAL and head for the coast to Nauplia.
Today’s Distance: 90 mi/ 145 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
NAUPLIA–EPIDAURUS–MYCENAE–SPARTA
Day4
This morning, journey into the Argolis to stop in EPIDAURUS, located in the hilly countryside dotted with pine trees and oleanders. In this magnificent setting, visit the ancient OPEN-AIR THEATER that can still seat 14,000 spectators. Later enjoy the included excursion to the ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE and the MUSEUM OF MYCENAE, a city fortress cursed by the gods but rich in gold and warrior kings. Travel deep into the Peloponnese to Sparta, where history hangs between reality and legend.
Today’s Distance: 134 mi/ 215 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
SPARTA–MYSTRA–OLYMPIA.
Day5
Enjoy the included visit of the medieval BYZANTINE CITADEL OF MYSTRA, at one time known as the “Florence of the East.” Before arriving in Olympia, visit an OLIVE OIL MUSEUM.
Today’s Distance: 130 mi/ 210 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
OLYMPIA–PATRAS–DELPHI.
Day6
Explore Olympia, where the athletes of antiquity performed in honor of the king of deities. Spend some free time or learn more about the history of the Olympic Games on the optional sightseeing tour. Later, drive north to Patras, the capital of the Peloponnese and the west coast’s largest port. Continue via the spectacular RION-ANTIRION BRIDGE through the picturesque fishing villages along the south coast of the mainland to mystical Delphi.
Today’s Distance: 155 mi/ 250 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
DELPHI–KALAMBAKA
Day7
Join the optional morning sightseeing tour of the archaeological site in Delphi. Once called the “Navel of the Earth”, Delphi was the greatest oracle of the ancient world, where people flocked to seek advice. Now, it’s one of the grandest sites in Greece. On to Kalambaka.
Today’s Distance: 165 mi/ 265 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
KALAMBAKA–METEORA–ATHENS
Day8
A short drive to Meteora, a cluster of spectacular Christian-Orthodox MONASTERIES perched in an unforgettable manner on a set of rising rock formations. They were originally built by hermit monks living in caves carved into the rocks. Later, drive south to Athens.
Today’s Distance: 224 mi/ 360 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ATHENS.
Day9
A full day at leisure to explore the unseen parts of the city, do last-minute shopping, or maybe join the optional Greek dinner.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ATHENS.
Day10
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Illisos
First-Class
The hotel Illisos, situated just a few steps away from the historical and commercial center of Athens, is the perfect location for both business and tourism. It features a beautiful roof garden bar overlooking the Parthenon, as well as a restaurant serving Mediterranean and international cuisine. All elegant guestrooms are soundproofed and air-conditioned with satellite TV, radio, and a work desk. A fridge and mini-bar is also provided.
Location
Kallirrois 72, Athens, Greece
Hotel Facilities
- Concierge desk
- Restaurant On-Site
- Parking/Valet
- Laundry Available
- Bar/Lounge
- ATM
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
Golden Age
Superior Tourist-Class
Contemporary Hotel located in residential area, 12 km from beach.
Location
Michalakopoulu 57, Athens, Greece
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Laundry Available
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
- Business Center
- Free WiFi
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Mini-bar
- In-Room Safe
- Desk
- Internet Access
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Phone
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- Smoking Rooms
- Window Opens
- Television
Victoria
First-Class
Hotel Victoria fully renovated and updated opened in April 2011. The ideal central location, the excellent taste of design and the pleasant staff makes this hotel one of the most delightful destinations.
Location
3 Spiliadou Street, Nauplia, Greece
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Ice Machine
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Climate Control
- In-Room Safe
- Television
- Window Opens
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
- Internet Access
- Smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
Rex
First-Class
Hotel Rex is located in the city center of Nafplio,very close to the port in a cozy atmosphere guarantees a pleasant stay.With 42rooms and a cafeteria-bar the hotel offers rest and relax to the customers .All the archailogical sites and museums are very close to the hotel and that gives you the opportuity to visit them very easy.
Location
21 Bouboulinas St., Nauplia, Greece
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
- Elevator
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Wake-Up Calls
- Television
- Window Opens
- Air Conditioning
- Internet Access
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
- In-Room Safe
- Desk
- Smoking Rooms
- Mini-bar
Maniatis
Superior Tourist-Class
The modern Maniatis Hotel is situated in the center of Sparta. It houses a marble lobby with elegant seating areas and lounges, an a la carte restaurant and a breakfast area. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.The stylish rooms are warmly decorated with contemporary light-wood furnishings and soft soothing colors. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, 28'' LED PHILIPS HOTEL TV, DVB-T2 and DVB-S2, MPEG-4, fridge, hairdryer and wall-to-wall carpeting. All rooms have balconies with city view.The Ino Restaurant and the Milky Way breakfast area boast one of the tastiest buffet breakfasts in town. The up-market Ζeus Restaurant serves fine Greek and International dishes.Located in the city centre of Sparta, Maniatis Hotel provides a great starting point for excursions in Laconia, visits to the city's archaeological museum, art museum, the Greek Olive museum, and more.
Location
Paleologou Ave. 72-76, Sparta, Greece
Hotel Facilities
- Ice Machine
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
Room Facilities
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Phone
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Window Opens
- Desk
- Television
- Wake-Up Calls
- Internet Access
- Hair Dryer
- Smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
Olympia Palace
First-Class
The Olympia Palace is a 3-storey building with 65 spacious rooms, indoor and outdoor restaurants, located in the town on Ancient Olympia.
Location
2 P. Kondyli Street, Olympia, Greece
Hotel Facilities
- Restaurant On-Site
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Luggage Storage
- Free WiFi
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Desk
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Mini-bar
- Wake-Up Calls
- Window Opens
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Smoking Rooms
- Phone
- Television
Apollonia
Superior Tourist-Class
The Hotel Apollonia is 4 * accommodation with the majority of rooms overlooking the Corinthian Gulf, located in the village of Delphi.
Location
Ifigenias And Andrea Syngrou 37-39, Delphi, Greece
Hotel Facilities
- Elevator
- Bar/Lounge
- Free WiFi
- Parking/Valet
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- Internet Access
- Non-smoking Rooms
- In-Room Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Window Opens
- Phone
- Climate Control
- Television
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Room Service
- Desk
- Cable/Satellite
- Mini-bar
- Air Conditioning
- Smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Complimentary Toiletries
Orfeas
Superior Tourist-Class
Located in the center of Kalambaka, the Hotel Orfeas offers 100 tastefully decorated guestrooms with a balcony from where guests can enjoy nice views of Meteora. All rooms provide a TV and air conditioning, as well as a private bathroom that comes with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Other amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, a restaurant, and free Wi-Fi access is available throughout.
Location
Pindou 58 St., Kalambaka, Greece
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant On-Site
- Luggage Storage
- Business Center
- Parking/Valet
- Bar/Lounge
- Pool
Room Facilities
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Internet Access
- Desk
- Window Opens
- Phone
- In-Room Safe
- Air Conditioning
- Room Service
- Hair Dryer
- Cable/Satellite
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Television
- Wake-Up Calls
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