Highlights of Mainland Greece
Experience Overview
History and culture, vibrant sights and sounds, mouth-watering food – like seriously, what more could you ask for in a trip to Greece? On this eight-day odyssey, wander around the iconic Acropolis and gaze at the Parthenon dominating the skyline, follow ancient footsteps along the beautiful cobblestone streets of Nafplio, and marvel at the sanctuary of Apollo, surrounded by statues, where offerings and rituals took place in years gone by. Your senses will thank you as you explore this historic centre of civilization.
Highlights
- Experience traditional cuisine with a cooking class in Athens
- Admire the ancient Acropolis and the Parthenon
- Wander through the historic streets of Nafplio and visit Ancient Delphi
Trip Details
Product Code: 8577
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Taxi, private bus, train, walking
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Budget
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: EGAA
Starts: Athens, Greece
Finishes: Athens, Greece
Duration: 8 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Average
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Tour of Shedia Home and a Beverage, Athens Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Cooking Class Athens, Athens
- Athens orientation walk
- Guided tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon
- Acropolis and Parthenon entrance fees
- Visit the site of Thermopylae Information Center
- Guided tour of Ancient Delphi
- Visit the Corinth Canal
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (7 nts).
- 7 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Transport
- Taxi, private bus, train, walking
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2,281 ($285 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Athens
Arrive at any time.
We recommend arriving a day or two early to fully explore this world-renowned city.
There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.
Day 2: Athens
Explore the city on a guided walking tour to the Parthenon and Acropolis with a refreshment stop at a local non-profit cafe, Shedia Home, along the way. Enjoy a free afternoon to immerse yourself deeper into this historical city; opt to visit the new Acropolis Museum, the Ancient Agora, or the National Archaeological Museum. Later in the evening attend a cooking class with a local chef and enjoy a dinner of your creations.
Day 3: Athens/Meteora
Travel north from Athens by bus to Kalambaka, the perfect base for visiting the monasteries and the area of Meteora.
Perched on high cliffs there are monasteries built on immense natural pillars and make for a once-in-a-lifetime sight.
Day 4: Meteora
Spend a full free day in the area. Head out and visit the mountain top monasteries on your own by bus or pre-book the Meteora Monasteries Hiking Tour to do it on foot with a local guide.
Day 5: Meteora/Delphi
After breakfast, transfer to the site of Thermopylae and Information Centre to learn of the famous battle that helped create the Greece we know today. Continue on to Delphi for an orientation walk before touring Ancient Delphi with a local guide. Spend the evening as you wish with free time.
Travel through mountain scenery around Mt Parnassos to Delphi.
Enjoy a visit to the ancient city of Delphi, then spend the evening exploring the charming little town or relaxing in a small café enjoying the views of the nearby valley.
Day 6: Delphi/Náfplio
Travel Nafplio with a stop at the Corinth Canal on the way. Take part in a brief orientation walk then spend the evening exploring the cobblestone streets with free time. Opt to climb the Acronafplia to take in the views.
Described as one of Greece's prettiest towns, the narrow pedestrian streets of old town are begging to be strolled upon.
Day 7: Náfplio/Athens
Enjoy free time to explore Napflio and the surrounding areas. Choose to visit Epidavros, as well as the nearby site of Mycenae then transfer in the late afternoon to Athens for the night.
There is a wealth of ancient sites to explore within easy reach of Nafplio on a free day such as Epidavros, which is highly regarded as one of the most renowned of Greek ancient sites. Or choose to visit the famous Mycenae, also close by, with its spectacular treasury and ruins, or for another lesser-known Mycenean site visit Tiryns, just in the suburbs of Nafplio itself.
Day 8: Athens
Depart at any time.
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Stephanie - Traveled, August 2024
Absolutely brilliant, could not fault it!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/01/2024
Brigitte - Traveled, May 2024
Well organized, boat in good condition and the particioant fun. We dis some sailing, some mitoring deownding on the wins. The skipper Leo was willing to share and teach and we helped with a few of the tasks. We ankered in some remote beaches which was a wonderful experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/30/2024
Sarah - Traveled, August 2024
Wonderful trip with wonderful crew!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/11/2024
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