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Experience Overview
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)
- 10 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Lunch (L)
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
How You'll Travel
- Deluxe coach travel
- Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
- 4-star stays
- 4-star hotel and overnight cruise stays
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.
- Santorini: Enjoy an orientation of stunning Santorini upon arrival.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Nafplion: Visit Axion Esti, a family-run organic beekeeping facility in Argos. 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: 34505
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Explorer, Budget
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 2.1686B
Starts: Athens, Greece
Finishes: Athens, Greece
Duration: 11 days
Departures: Not 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 $5945 ($540 /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: President Hotel
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: President Hotel
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. 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: President Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Board a fast ferry to the idyllic island of Santorini, your home for three nights. Transfer to your hotel with an orientation on arrival and spend free time exploring. Comprising a small circular archipelago of volcanic islands in the southern Aegean Sea, Santorini is all that remains of an enormous volcanic explosion. The island's spectacular physical beauty coupled with its dynamic nightlife makes it one of Europe's most popular hotspots.
Accommodation: El Greco, Santorini Palace, Kallisti
Meals: Breakfast
Santorini offers a wealth of exciting things to do. You might like to spend your time relaxing in the sun or wander down winding cobbled streets full of whitewashed houses. Admire breathtaking views across the caldera and witness a stunning sunset.
Accommodation: El Greco, Santorini Palace, Kallisti
Meals: Breakfast
Spend the day exploring Santorini at your own pace. Wander through the charming streets of Fira, browse local boutiques, or relax on one of the island’s unique volcanic beaches. You could also visit a winery to sample Santorini’s famous Assyrtiko wines. Alternatively join one of our Optional Experiences, set sail on a catamaran cruise, gliding across the caldera and stopping for a swim in the Aegean. Or, board a caique to Nea Kameni, hike an active volcano, then unwind in the island’s hot springs before enjoying a casual dinner with wine on board as the sun sets over Oia.
Accommodation: El Greco, Santorini Palace, Kallisti
Meals: Breakfast
Take a short flight back to Athens this morning. Say goodbye to Greece as your trip ends at Athens airport, please do not book flights prior to 13:00.
Meals: Breakfast
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Reviews
Graham Webster - Traveled, May 2025
The Best in Greece in All Ways. Excellent Tour Director. Coach driver handled difficult driving conditions magnificently. Good itinerary and excellent Tour Director (*Personal information removed by Feefo*) made this a very enjoyable holiday. Quality of accommodation was very good. One point to consider is the size of the tour group - in this case 43. However, the Tour Director had everything very well organized. For example, seating was rotated daily (with couples and families still being seated together). Greece is a very popular country, so expect all the historical sites etc to be busy.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/20/2025
Tess C - Traveled, May 2025
Great highlights of Greece! We've been on many group tours and just wanted to commend that Erin, our Tour Director is the best of the best. Super organized, very caring, she made the trip special. Trafalgar is lucky to have her! Itinerary is well thought out, pace was busy, food was good, overall we saw a lot in a short amount of time. Compact itinerary that covers all the highlights of Greece. Very well thought out and we enjoyed our trip tremendously.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/19/2025
Sharon Irvin - Traveled, May 2025
Tour of Greece mainland. Excellent guide and driver and hotels. Excellent trip but one should be aware of a lot of walking and climbing.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/16/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, May 2024
Great experience in Greece. Excellent, competent and courteous. Except for the local guides, this was a great trip in all respects. The Tour Director *Personal information removed by Feefo* was EXCELLENT. The Greece tour was at par with the other Trafalgar trips we have taken where the guides were excellent.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/26/2024
Kam Foong Loke - Traveled, April 2024
Excellent! Punctual and excellent service with our tour director , *Personal information removed by Feefo* and driver. Itinerary is Good, we are usually the first group to be at the gate, saves us heap of time.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/21/2024
Thomas S - Traveled, July 2024
Wonderful trip of a lifetime. Our tour director, *Personal information removed by Feefo*, was simply amazing -- she went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and getting everything out of our trip that we wanted. Excellent service! We could not have been in better hands with our excellent tour director, *Personal information removed by Feefo*. The itinerary was amazing and we got to see so much history. We greatly enjoyed the Best of Greece!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/21/2024
Denise Rice - Traveled, September 2024
EXPLORING SOUTHERN GREECE. WE WERE VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE HAD A GUIDE WHO WAS VERY INFORMATIVE AND HELPFUL. THE ONLY NEGATIVE I COULD SAY IS THAT SOMETIMES WE JUST FELT LIKE A LIGHT LUNCH IE A SANDWICH OR THE LIKE BUT MOST PLACES WHERE WE STOPPED FOR LUNCH WERE OFFERING LARGER MEALS. I REALISE THAT SOME OF THE STOPS WERE IN REMOTE AREAS AND THERE WAS NO OTHER OPTION. If I was to do this again, I would take an overnight bag for the hotel stay, rather than having to go through my suitcase each night.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/05/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, October 2024
Best of Greece. I love the inclusive tours and guides. My travel director Moraig was amazing. Jennifer in customer service went above and beyond to assist me because of a hurricane in my area that was affecting my departure. Amazing overall experience. I love the archaeology sites and museums. I love Greek mythology and history. Being at the olympic stadium was a definite highlight. The be our guest experience and make travel matter were my favorite experiences. The monasteries were breathtaking.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/19/2024
Srikumar Nayar - Traveled, September 2024
Too many people on the tour. Each day was rushed, no time to fully appreciate the site. Great driver, good director. Very good to good local guides.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 10/04/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, September 2024
ITINERARY WAS GOOD. POOR CHOICE OF HOTELS. DIRTY HOTELS. ROOMS UNCLINE AND UNHEALTHY.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/22/2024
