Best of Greece
From CAD $3625
Guarantee
Group Tour
Easy
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(10 reviews)
Walk in the very place western civilization was born as your travels reveal all the best of Greece highlights. From the other-wordly 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)
- 8 Breakfast (B)
- 2 Lunch (L)
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.
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.
Must-see Highlights
- Explore Athens, Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Olympia, Delphi and 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
- Scenic Cruise to Aegean islands of Hydra, Poros and Aegina
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: 34509
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Rail & Cruises
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 2.2146B
Starts: Athens, Greece
Finishes: Athens, Greece
Duration: 9 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 $3625 ($403 /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
Set sail on shimmering Aegean waters, past Hydra, Poros and Aegina - enjoy a day spent gliding past hidden coves, lush pine-clad slopes and labyrinthine cobbled streets that reveal all the charm you've come to expect from the Greek isles. Enjoy lunch on board before returning to your hotel after a full day on the water.
Accommodation: Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens City Center
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Say a fond farewell to our newfound friends and the treasures of Greece after an unforgettable journey.
Meals: Breakfast
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Reviews
Trusted Customer - Traveled, August 2024
Best of Greece. Best way to see key sites , with excellent guides. Bus travel easiest way to go. Excellent itinerary allowing us to see jet sites. Our tour director was fabulous. Providing excellent context & information.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/21/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, July 2024
This itinerary included the best sites of ancient Greek civilization and culture and its influence in world history, such as the remains of the temples of Greek gods Athena, Neptune, the first Olympic games site, and more. All the guides were very good at story telling and made it fun and interesting to hear. The places selected for the group to eat and drink typical homemade food and wine were delightful and very tasty. This was one of my best vacation and will keep Greece as a place to go back with Trafalgar.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/25/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, May 2024
Making the tour enjoyable and pleasant. We traveled without any worries, Trafalgar took care of all the needs and provided useful guidance and answered all the questions that may arise during the tour.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/21/2024
Barbara Norman - Traveled, May 2024
Our tour guide was wonderful. He worked around all issues including the high temperatures we were dealing with.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/15/2024
Mark Green - Traveled, April 2024
A very worthwhile trip. Very efficient in getting to see many sites. The guide was very knowledgeable and provided much information beyond the sites we visited. Covers key places, the tour is very efficient, the guide was very knowledgeable and filled in much information beyond what was at the sites.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/23/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2024
Awesome trip. Loved all the history, trip is all organized. Meet and make good friends. Didn’t have to worry, sat back and enjoyed.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/21/2024
Janet Harrison - Traveled, September 2023
Fantastic trip! The trip was fantastic- the guide was very knowledgeable, the optional experiences were good, the Be My Guest dinner was the best one I have had with Trafalgar. This trip was awesome. One item of critique the trip was a little demanding with respect to walking, if you have a disability this trip would be very difficult.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/15/2023
Trusted Customer - Traveled, October 2023
Greek Island Hopper. The tour director and driver were wonderful. I am amazed at the drivers skill to take the coach on your narrow roads. The tour director gave us the interesting information of the area and very skilled at getting us on and off the ferries. I was glad that we were able to combine the Best of Greece with the Island Hopper. I was able to relax a bit more on the islands as our shopping was done. I know some of the accommodations were smaller than Ontario, I needed to remind myself that this was Greece and there weren't the wide open spaces like home. It might have been nice spend an extra night in Nafplio or Delphi to get a better feel of the area. The Place area in Athens was interesting and wouldn't have liked more time for that. The theatre Greek wedding was worth every penny! Interaction with the actors was great and seeing the Greek dancing enjoyable. The Olive Oil tasting was great as well. Oh that was the best of Greece trip!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/26/2023
Kanan Shah - Traveled, October 2023
Great trip. We absolutely loved our trip, great tour director, Katerina, so knowledgeable in the Greek history, caring and organized, loved the itinerary as well. Includes the main attractions as well as the hidden gems such as the Olive Farm, Nafplio afternoon, cooking class and Psyri town.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/15/2023
Myron Bruce Lewis - Traveled, May 2024
Great trip to Greece! They're professionals! It was a great trip! Lots of great historic ancient Temples, and an amazing monastery on top of a mountain. The guide, Joanna, was great!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/20/2024
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