Spotlight on Greece
From CAD $1,279
Guarantee
Group Tour
Easy
Rating
(10 reviews)
Experience Overview
Step back in time and marvel at the remnants of Ancient History with 4 days of extensive exploring in Greece. Athens, Meteora and Delphi will be uncovered through the wisdom of a Greek trip guide, giving a depth of knowledge not found traipsing around on your lonesome. Comfortable hotels and 2 dinners top off the Spotlight on Greece just perfectly.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 3 Breakfast (B)
- 2 Dinner (D)
Included Experience
- Athens: See Athens’ old town with its winding flower-filled streets and array of tavernas to stop off for a beer and some olives.
- Athens: Take an orientation in this ancient metropolis of treasures, myths and legends. See the city’s past and present.
- Thermopylae: Get ready to be blown away by history when we visit the Hot Gates of Thermophylae . You'll also see the Spartan memorial here to honour the people who sacrificed their lives during the epic battle between the Spartans & the Persians.
- Meteora: When you marvel at the awe-inspiring rock formations here, you'll understand why Meteora means "suspended from the heavens above". Today, you'll climb the charming mountain villages of Kastraki & Kalambaka and see how the monks live today in the captivating Byzantine Basilicas of Greece.
- Delphi: Take some time to visit a long held family run Beekeeping business in Delphi and learn all about the benefits that bees bring to the environment. View the bees and discover how honey is produced in this tradition that dates all the way back from Ancient Greece.
- Delphi: Here’s your chance to finally talk to the Oracle! And immerse yourself in Ancient Greek spiritualism.
Trip Details
Product Code: 19329
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+, Luxury
Tour Operator:
Contiki (CA)
Supplier Code: 352.2252A
Starts: Athens, Greece
Finishes: Athens, Greece
Duration: 4 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $1,279 ($320 /day)
Itinerary
Welcome to Athens, Greek adventurers! The clock starts now on uncovering this ancient country and all its quirks. We're calling it now, that this trip is THE ancient history lovers dream. Settle in to your hotel before catching up with the crew and get right into the Greek way of life.
Accommodation: Arion Hotel (or similar)
Not a second of today will go to waste. Europe’s oldest city will unfold itself this morning as we take to the Parthenon and the Acropolis with the knowledge of a local. Then, it's off to the rocky cliffs of Meteora. Get ready to be blown away by history when we visit the Hot Gates of Thermopylae . You'll also see the Spartan memorial here to honour the people who sacrificed their lives during the epic battle between the Spartans & the Persians. Meet Meteora, one of Greece’s truly breathtaking sites, where natural and man-made beauty come together like flowers in a vase. Mystical monasteries perched on enormous sandstone rocks. Seriously. You’ll think you’ve walked into a scene from Lord of the Rings.
Accommodation: Edelweiss Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning in Meteora is reserved for exploring a couple of monasteries on the dramatic cliffs. Then, we'll make our way to another historical hotspot. Hop on! The sacred lands of Delphi will be ours this afternoon, again allowing us the chance to uncover world history right here in Greece. Despite being a place of monumental importance, it happens to have a cute little bar scene, and is a great place to sample the national drink of ouzo.
Accommodation: Parnassos Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Through the limestone columns of the Sanctuary of Apollo, we continue tapping into what was once the centre of the universe for Ancient Greeks. The remains of this Doric style building stands tall with it's remaining 6 (out of an original 15) pillars, and is the perfect spot to absorb the last bit of beauty that is the slopes of Mt. Parnassus before we jump on the trail back to Athens. Oh, and if you wanna discover the ancient Greek practice of how honey is produced, join us for an intriguing beekeeping experience! Well there you have it, the true scope of Greece's magnificence filed neatly into four incredible days. Walk away with a wealth of new knowledge and a new posse of friends, eager to get involved in yet another Contiki adventure
Meals: Breakfast
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Tour Operator
Contiki (CA)
Contiki is a New Zealand-based tour company that caters to 18 to 35-year-olds, offering over 350 different tours in over 75 countries in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, North America, South America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.[1] It is a subsidiary of The Travel Corporation. Its tours historically had a reputation for partying;[2][3] however, it also operates wellness trips culturally immersive experiences that focus less on alcohol, which are more popular with Generation Z.[4] The company owns lodging facilities in Europe, including the Chateau De Cruix, a 16th century castle in the Beaujolais wine region, and the Gasthof Schoneck in the Austrian Tyrol. The name "Contiki" comes from the portmanteau 'Con' from the word 'Continent' and 'Tiki'; from the Māori referring to the first man, often symbolised as a pendant known as hei-tiki. It can also be attributed to the New Zealand slang 'Tiki-tour' describing taking a longer route to a destination in order to explore.[5]
In Business Since 1931
Reviews
Anonymous - Traveled, October 2024
Had an amazing trip manager and great group of people to travel with.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/20/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, January 2024
The trip was for my wife and I’s honeymoon. It was the best trip I have been on. Very well structured and organised. Our trip manager was so helpful and informative. She was lovely and made the trip very special for wife’s birthday mid tour. The Acropolis site, Meteora and Delphi were incredible sights and experiences. Stepping out of our comfort zone at the Bee farm was so much fun and very informative. The accommodation was more than suitable and we would happily do this trip over and over again. Definitely something that my wife and I will not forget. The people we met and the memories we made are priceless. M&E Melb, Aus. The trip was very easy to book, the information provided was very accurate and gave us insight into the experiences we would have and the places we would be visiting.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 01/19/2024
Lindy P. - Traveled, February 2024
I had the best time ever! I met some of my best friends on this trip - contiki really has a way of bringing cool people together and curating trips of a lifetime.... my trip managers and were truly exceptional, they were so good at what they do - professional, yet friendly and interactive, informative, helpful, and always made sure to go above and beyond whatever that looked like. What worked well was having great trip managers, the hotels we stayed in were so nice (great buffet breakfasts), having organised dinners (even if it wasn't included) was also really nice and took the stress out of things, and optional add-on tours for the Greek Islands. I honestly would have loved to visit more islands... it would be cool to have more add-on islands, maybe Milos and Naxos? Also 3 nights on each island would be even better... 1 full day didn't feel like enough and I think everyone would agree. An even longer version of the trip would be received well I think. So easy to book. Would've been good to know exact meeting points for the tour earlier instead of having to ask the chatbot, but other than that, super straightforward!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/18/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, February 2024
I enjoyed my first trip with Contiki. Our trip manager made sure we had the best time! The trip was easy to book. Customer service was very helpful when answering any of my queries.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 02/14/2024
Sophie C. - Traveled, September 2024
This Trip was so good and way to short. Our trip manager was the best, she was kind and funny but also she was amazing at organising things for us. I have regrets on not doing the island hopping but I still had the greatest time. Olympia was definitely my favourite stop on our itinerary, the tour guide was simple the best tour guide I have ever had and this made the day all the more enjoyable.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/29/2024
Xena D. - Traveled, September 2024
The trip was amazing. I saw all of the beauty I’d only seen pictures of, come to life in front of me. It was immersive, fun, very well organized, had a great mix of free time and activities, and an amazing tour manager, Gee. Absolutely amazing experience that I would highly recommend! Very easy to book. I love that you can do a down deposit of only $200, and pay in installments of your choosing. Very easy and manageable!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/23/2024
Hamish H - Traveled, December 2024
The overall was amazing, had the best tour manager who got to show us around some of the most beautiful places Greece has to offer. Enjoyed everything about the trip especially the food and the people. Trip was super easy to book and organize. Contiki always makes everything very easy and straight forward.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 12/17/2024
Adam S. - Traveled, September 2024
The trip was incredible, and getting to see all the major archaeological sites of the area surrounding Athens was a dream come true. Everything from getting to see where the Olympics began, to seeing where the Oracle issued prophecies from the mountain city of Delphi. Incredible. Great food, great people, powerful memories. A life changing experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/13/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, November 2024
This was an amazing first international solo trip for me! Ellen the group leader was great, Alex the driver was also lovely, and the local guides were so full of knowledge. The places stayed at were great as well. The only thing I wish is that there was maybe 1 quick island trip included to get a taste of the islands. I will definitely do more Contikis in the future :).
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/20/2024
Mychael M. - Traveled, September 2024
Mykonos and Paros were beautiful. Bonding with other trip member on the mainland as well as all the historic tours were amazing as well. Trip was easy to book.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/21/2024
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