Best of Greece
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Group Tour
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Walk in the very place western civilization was born, as your travels reveal all the best of Greece highlights. From the other-worldly clifftop Meteora monasteries to walking the Sacred Way as the ancients once did in Delphi, this journey back in time will bring centuries of history to life.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 7 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Lunch (L)
Must-see Highlights (do not use for Day Highlights)
- Explore Athens, Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora
- Visit the Acropolis and Museum in Athens, ancient ruins in Corinth, ancient theater at Epidaurus, Olympic Stadium in Olympia, home of the Oracle at Delphi and the incredible rock monastery in Meteora
- View the Parthenon, Royal Palace and Temple of Zeus in Athens, the Sanctuary of Asclepius at Epidaurus and the battle site at Thermopylae
- See the Corinth Canal, the Lion Gate and Agamemnon's Palace in Mycenae
Iconic Experience
- Athens: Visit the Acropolis Museum containing remarkable antiquities giving visitors an insight into the lives of Athenians centuries ago.
- Athens: Delve into Athens with a Local Specialist. See the iconic highlights of this ancient city, from the Acropolis to the site of the first modern Olympics.
- Corinth: Cross the amazing rock-cut channel dividing the Peloponnese from mainland Greece. Join a Local Specialist and gain insight into Corinth's eventful past.
- Archaeological Site of Mycenae: Walk through the Lion Gate past the royal beehive-tombs where Schliemann uncovered golden treasure, while hearing tales of Agamemnon from your Local Specialist.
- Archaeological Site of Olympia: Join a Local Specialist to view the stadium of Olympia which hosted the ancient Olympic Games and Heraia, the women's games in honor of Hera. See the Temple of Zeus, athlete's gymnasium and the stone marker where the sprint began.
- Delphi: With your Local Specialist, walk to The Sacred Way once lined with offertory temples. See the reconstructed Athenian Treasury and pass the superb Polygonal Wall to reach the Temple of Apollo, where people once sought divine wisdom from the mysterious Oracle.
- Thermopylae: See the Leonidas Monument dedicated to the brave warrior and his 300 Spartans.
- Meteora: With a Local Specialist, visit one of the remarkable centuries-old monasteries of Meteora, teetering on towers of rock and arguably the most spectacular place to visit in Greece.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Nafplion: Visit Axion Esti, a family-run organic beekeeping facility in Stemnitsa. Meet Sophia and Anthony and learn how their passion for bees has grown into an award-winning operation. Suit up to see the hives up close, explore the museum, and sample local honey while discovering the importance of pollinators to the ecosystem. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.
Be My Guest
- Olympia: Say "opa!" to a traditional Greek experience with the Karabelas family on their olive and wine farm. Join the family for lunch and dancing, and learn about their history on the land.
Trafalgar Difference
- Delphi: Designed by renowned architect Nikos Valsamakis in 1965, the Amalia Hotel Delphi is a notable example of postwar Greek architecture. It integrates seamlessly with the Delphic landscape, with rooms arranged to follow the terrain.
Trip Details
Product Code: 32310
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Explorer, Budget
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 2.2C
Starts: Athens, Greece
Finishes: Athens, Greece
Duration: 8 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Whats Included
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $3622 ($453 /day)
Itinerary
Put the 'oh' in opa and embark on an unforgettable exploration of an ancient land of gods and goddesses, myths and legends. Your springboard to your spellbinding holiday is the vibrant capital of Athens, an effortless mix of ancient treasures and modern verve, which you'll have an opportunity to explore after being transferred to your hotel. This evening, join your Travel Director and travel companions for a light meal.
Accommodation: Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens City Center
Meals: Dinner
Join your Local Specialist for a guided morning sightseeing tour to the ancient complex that was once the 'Cradle of Western Civilization'. Along our journey into antiquity, you'll have an opportunity to explore the Acropolis with its treasures and admire the Parthenon, dedicated to the goddess Athena, the Royal Palace and the Temple of Zeus. Dive Into Culture and see remarkable displays of an ancient world during an included visit to the Acropolis Museum, and see Hadrian's Arch and the stadium where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy on your own. Stroll through the Plaka, people-watch in Syntagma Square or go in search of the city's tastiest souvlaki – the choice is yours.
Accommodation: Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens City Center
Meals: Breakfast
Depart Athens this morning, crossing the mighty Corinth Canal to the wild Peloponnesian Peninsula. Arriving in Corinth, join a Local Specialist to explore an ancient city that several empires fought over throughout the centuries. Continue to Mycenae, a mighty kingdom of Ancient Greece, where you'll see the Beehive Tombs (the Treasury of Atreus), the Lion Gate and the remains of Agamemnon's Royal Palace, in the company of a Local Specialist. Later, travel to Epidaurus to visit the ancient theater and view the Sanctuary of Asclepius, the God of Medicine, whose snake-entwined staff remains the symbol of medicine to this day. Arriving in the Venetian town of Nafplion later, you'll dine in our hotel this evening.
Accommodation: Amalia Nafplio
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel through the Arcadian mountains towards the Peloponnese and the historic site of Olympia. En route, visit a family-run honey farm for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Taste thyme-infused honey straight from the hive and hear how traditional beekeeping is helping protect the region’s biodiversity. In Olympia, explore the ancient athletic grounds where the Olympic Games began in 776 BC. Walk among the ruins of temples dedicated to Zeus and Hera and imagine the roar of the crowd in the original stadium. This evening in Olympia is yours to enjoy at leisure—consider exploring the quiet village center, visiting a local taverna or simply relaxing at your hotel.
Accommodation: Amalia Olympia
Meals: Breakfast
Join a Local Specialist this morning to delve into centuries of history. You'll visit the ancient Olympic site, the museum and the ruined remains of the Temples of Zeus and Hera. Later, connect with the Karabelas family for your Be My Guest experience at their olive and wine estate. Enjoy a homecooked meal, traditional dancing and warm Greek hospitality. Leaving Olympia, skirt the coastline north to Patras, crossing the Gulf of Corinth to mainland Greece before continuing to Delphi, where you may wish to try your hand at preparing some local dishes during an interactive cooking lesson.
Accommodation: Amalia Delphi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tread in the footsteps of the ancient Greeks who once journeyed to Delphi to seek guidance from the most influential oracle in the classical world. Join your Local Specialist and walk the Sacred Way to the 4th-century Temple of Apollo. See the statues that honor the strength of athletes who competed in the Pythian Games, held in Apollo’s name. Later, enjoy a scenic drive to Thermopylae, where Leonidas and his Spartans famously held the line against the Persians. Continue across the fertile Thessaly plain, known as the breadbasket of Greece, before arriving in Kalambaka.
Accommodation: Amalia Kalambaka
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
The UNESCO World Heritage monasteries of Meteora are your first stop today. Join a Local Specialist to visit two of the six Eastern Orthodox monasteries that cling impressively to immense, rounded rock towers overlooking the town. After a scenic drive back to Athens, settle in for a final dinner with your travel companions to reminisce over an incredible journey through Greece.
Accommodation: Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens City Center
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Say a fond farewell to our newfound friends and the treasures of Greece after an unforgettable journey.
Meals: Breakfast
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Reviews
Halie - Traveled, June 2024
Worry-free vacation! They made it a lovely vacation that I did not have to worry about a single thing! I was worried with this being my first oversees trip about food issues and medical issues, but there was tons of food options and even with me breaking out in hives from something medical related the trip advisor and people in the town of Olympia were amazing. It was a bit hot going during the summer months, but again the advisor moved around some things so we wouldn't be in the heat during the hottest point of the day!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/13/2024
Bessie Williams - Traveled, August 2024
Trafalgar Greece Trip on August 18 - 26, 2024! The service that I received was excellent. Our travel director was excellent as she was very knowledgeable and very helpful and accommodating. She was very kind and made sure that she took care of our needs. I would highly recommend her. It was a great trip and plenty to do and see. The only thing that I did not like was the changing of hotels, which I guess was necessary in order to get to the various locations. Our travel director was wonderful and all the other people who told us about the various places that we visited. I am not sure why all of the hotels with the exception of the first one did not have hand or face towels. We had one incident with one of the hotels, which I do not remember which one, where the air conditioner kept going off and it was hot in the room at times.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/14/2024
Linda Houser - Traveled, June 2024
The sites you see you have to walk going up and the ground is not even and different steps of different heights. The sites we saw were wonderful. I really recommend.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/13/2024
Dr. Dovie Gray - Traveled, June 2024
Trip of a Lifetime! The tour director and tour guides were very knowledgeable. They took care of everything. The service was first class. Hotels were great! This was an amazing trip, well organized, exciting events, great atmosphere and meals. The tour director and tour guides were fantastic. The coach was very comfortable. All of the sites were unbelievable. It was a trip of a lifetime.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/06/2024
Bridget Wietecha - Traveled, May 2024
Wonderful Greece experience! Very friendly and knowledgeable tour manager and bus driver. Absolutely loved this tour! The guides walked us through each site then gave us plenty of time to roam and take pictures in our own!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/15/2024
Barbara Norman - Traveled, June 2024
Our tour guide was wonderful. He worked around all issues including the high temperatures we were dealing with.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/20/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, May 2024
Best of Greece Tour - May 2024. Service was very good and well organized. One improvement could be the appreciation gift given to repeat Trafalgar travellers. Did not think the ornament received was very useful. Tour covers many highlight cities and does require to cover quite a bit of the country. Tons of history covered during the tour which was very interesting. A fair bit of walking required so wearing comfortable walking shoes is a must. Our Travel Director (Ourania) and Driver (Christos) were both excellent. Travel Director was very knowledgeable in Greek history and excellent in managing our group around the crowds at many of our tour stops.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/06/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, May 2024
We were happy with the tour guide, bus driver and the hotels. Itinerary was good. The low rating was due to the other people in our group. We were the only NZ people, no Australian or English folk. This effects now you enjoy your trip. Most fellow travelers were of Asian descent who spoke other languages, stood in front of monuments blocking others view, or photos, one lot were always the last on the bus. More care on who is put together on trips would be great. I don't feel I would travel with Trafalgar again.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/26/2024
Linda Plested - Traveled, April 2024
Single supplement was put on a bus next to a sick traveler ruin my trip. Fantastic trip, loved all the archeological sites. Loved all the walking. I loved our tour guide. She was lovely and informative and prompt. There before we were. She had a busy tour.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/21/2024
Linda Smith - Traveled, April 2024
It was great. One regret, we visited too many museums. Not enough free time on our own and not being able to choose were we at lunch since we were paying for our own lunches.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/22/2024
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