Classic Greece & Santorini tour
10 days
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This great 10-day tour perfectly combines classic Greece, including visits to see classical ancient sites in Athens,Olympia & Delphi and the clifftop monasteries at Meteora with the beautiful beaches & villages of the picturesque island of Santorini
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
What's this trip about?
This great 10-day tour perfectly combines classic Greece, including visits to see classical ancient sites in Athens,Olympia & Delphi and the clifftop monasteries at Meteora with the beautiful beaches & villages of the picturesque island of Santorini
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Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityEpidaurus
End CitySantorini
Destinations
Min Group Size
Max Group Size
Trip includes
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary in approx. 4-star level hotels
- All transport and transfers
- Greek island ferry crossings as per itinerary
- Port-hotel-port transfers on Greek islands
- 24-hour airport arrival and departure transfer service
- Services of a professional local tour guide for mainland tours
- Services of a local tour leader on the islands
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Tipping kitty
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Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive in Athens, transfer to hotel
Upon arrival into Athens airport (ATH) you'll be met by one of our representatives who will then transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is then free for you to settle in, relax after your flight, and have a look around the area independently before meeting the group and starting the first sightseeing tours tomorrow morning.
| OVERNIGHT:
Athens hotel
| EXTRAS:
Extra day in Athens - pre-tour, Single Room Supplement (GRSGCG)
Day 2 : Athens, city tour
Our tour of Athens starts this morning at the Panathenaikon (Kallimarmaro) Stadium where we'll learn about the first Olympic Games of the modern era which were held here in 1896. Continuing on we make several other stops to see more of ancient and modern Athens, includin...
| OVERNIGHT:
Athens hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 3 : Mycenae, Palamidi fortress & Nafplion
We leave Athens early this morning and cross the Corinth Canal en-route to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mycenae. Here we'll see the home of mythical Agamemnon, the Lions gate, royal tombs and the Cyclopean walls. After touring these sites with our guide we head on t...
| OVERNIGHT:
Nafplion hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 4 : Olympia, drive to Delphi
We leave Nafplion early this morning and head to Olympia. This is the birthplace of the Olympic Games, which are thought to have begun here in 776 BC as part of a religious festival in honour of the king of the gods, Zeus. We'll visit the archaeological site of Ancient O...
| OVERNIGHT:
Delphi hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 : Tour of Delphi, then through Central Greece to Kalambaka
Delphi was once considered the centre of the ancient world and we'll tour a range of sites here including the remains of the Temple of Apollo which are remarkably well preserved. We also take in the Temple of Athena, the Oracle of Delphi and the Castalian Spring before y...
| OVERNIGHT:
Kalambaka hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6 : Clifftop monasteries of Meteora. Return to Athens
This morning's tour is truly spectacular, as we explore the unique landscape and rock formations of Meteora. There are towering cliffs here with ancient Christian monasteries built perched on the tops. We will visit some of the monasteries and also enjoy the amazing view...
| OVERNIGHT:
Athens hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 7, Athens, ferry to Santorini
We pick you up from your hotel early this morning and transfer you to the port where you'll board the ferry and head out into the Aegean Sea and the Cyclades islands. Our normal ferry departure is the Blue Star line departing at 07.25 and arriving in Santorini at 14.50 t...
| OVERNIGHT:
Santorini hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 8, Santorini, free day
Your day is free today, and you can start to explore the island in more depth. There are a range of popular boat trips available to take you around the crater. These include options to hike up to the active volcano, swim in the warm thermal waters of the hot springs, tak...
| OVERNIGHT:
Santorini hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 9, Santorini, return to Athens
We pick you up early from your hotel today and transfer to the port to board the ferry for your journey back to Athens. Our normal ferry is the Blue Star line departing at 06.10 and arriving in Athens at 11.15 though times are subject to change.
On arrival in Athens we ...
| OVERNIGHT:
Athens hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 10, Athens, transfer to airport
Your tour ends after breakfast today and your time is free until we transfer you back to the airport for your departure flight. Extra nights in the hotel in Athens are available on request.
| OVERNIGHT:
N/A
| MEALS:
Breakfast
| EXTRAS:
Extra day in Athens - post-tour
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Last Updated: 2/23/2024
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International flights (available on request)
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance (compulsory, available on request)
- Single room supplements (chargeable if a same-sex room share is not available)
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Entrance fees to sites visited (allow approx. EUR 73 (Apr-Oct) or EUR 39 (Nov-Mar)
- Hotel residence tax (see tour notes)
- Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
- Tips for guide and driver
- Port fees
- Optional tours
- Any other items not mentioned above
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