Highlights of Ancient Greece

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Starting in the capital city of Athens, we’ll visit some of the most significant archeological sites in the world, including the Acropolis, Mycenae and Epidaurus. We’ll also visit the medieval castle town of Mystras; Olympia, where the first Olympic Games took place; Delphi, where heaven and Earth meet; and the stone forest of Meteora, home to one of the larg...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Explore the ancient sites of Mystras and Delphi
    • Visit Olympia, the site of the first Olympic Games
    • Enjoy spectacular Meteora

What's this trip about?

    Starting in the capital city of Athens, we’ll visit some of the most significant archeological sites in the world, including the Acropolis, Mycenae and Epidaurus. We’ll also visit the medieval castle town of Mystras; Olympia, where the first Olympic Games took place; Delphi, where heaven and Earth meet; and the stone forest of Meteora, home to one of the largest Orthodox communities in Greece. At the same time, we’ll cover a large part of the mainland, including the Peloponnese peninsula and central Greece, enjoying beautiful coastlines, forests and mountains along the way.Journey through thousands of years and major UNESCO World Heritage sites

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 16 people
Age range16 years and up
Flights and transport
Start CityAthens
End CityAthens Airport

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Attractions

  • Acropolis
  • Athens
  • Corinth
  • Delphi
  • Meteora
  • Mycenae
  • Olympia

Activities

  • Culture

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 4

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 16

Trip includes

    • All breakfasts
    • All accommodation
    • All transport and listed activities
    • Tour leader and archaeological guide throughout
    • Free group arrival and departure transfers available

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Start Athens

Our adventure begins in Athens, an enthralling capital city soaked in myth and legend. Depending on when you land, you may have time to explore a little or perhaps dive into a taverna to sink your teeth into the much-loved local cuisine. Either way, we’ll gather at th...

Day 2 Morning walking tour of Athens, including the Acropolis, Acropolis Museum and Plaka; afternoon free to explore Athens

This morning we embark on a walking tour of Athens, taking in the Acropolis ruins and artefact-filled Acropolis Museum. This walk is actually a journey through the history of the city; from the classical world ruled by the Olympian deities to the 21st century. The af...

Day 3 To Nafplio, visiting Ancient Corinth and Mycenae en route

After breakfast, we head to Nafplio. On the way, we stop at the Corinth Canal, which separates the Peloponnese from mainland Greece and connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Aegean Sea. We then visit the archaeological site of Corinth, one of the major cities in antiq...

Day 4 Morning visit to the fortress of Palamidi; afternoon to explore ancient Epidaurus

Today we visit the impressive Venetian overlooking the town. It was initially fortified by the Venetians during the second Venetian occupation of the area (1686-1715). In 1715, it was captured by the Turks and remained under their control until 1822, when it was libe...

Day 5 Morning to explore Mystras; afternoon to Pylos, visiting Ancient Messene en route

This morning we visit Mystras, a Unesco World Heritage site known as the Wonder of the Morea. The site occupies a steep foothill on the northern slopes of Mount Taygetos and has a Frankish castle that came under Byzantine control in 1262, before becoming a seat of the...

Day 6 Morning to explore the Castle of Pylos; to Olympia or Katakolo

After breakfast, we will visit the Castle of Pylos, which also hosts a fine exhibition and museum of underwater antiquities. Here you will find out more about underwater archeology in Greece, how research, excavations and preservation of the antiquities take place. Yo...

Day 7 Explore Ancient Olympia, the site of the first Olympic Games

After breakfast, we visit ancient Olympia, the site that hosted the first Olympic Games. At the confluence of two rivers, in a lush landscape, near the west coast of the Peloponnese, Olympia is the most important religious and athletic centre in Ancient Greece. We wil...

Day 8 Morning to explore Delphi; afternoon visit to Arachova on the slopes of Mount Parnassus; to Meteora

In the morning, we will head to the Unesco World Heritage site of Delphi. We will explore this magnificent archaeological zone on foot, the place that in ancient times was considered the centre of the world, the place where heaven and Earth met. According to mythology...

Day 9 Explore the Unesco World Heritage site of Meteora; afternoon to Athens airport and end

After breakfast, we will visit one of the cliff–top monasteries of Meteora and learn more about their history and monastic life. The area of Meteora was initially inhabited by monks who lived in caves within the rocks during the 11th century. Please note: Clothing mu...

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Price per day$300
Last Updated: 5/22/2024
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Aug 2018

Whistlestop Tour!

Eight days flashed past. We covered a lot of ground, but the travelling was carefully planned and broken up with site visits. Our Greek tour guide, Eva, provided va...

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Anonymous

Jan 2018

A perfect introduction to the best of Mainland Greece and its Archeology with Eva our excellent guide.

A perfect introduction to the best archeological sites of Ancient Greece with an excellent group leader and archaeologist, our charming "travel Mamma" Eva. The amaz...

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Anonymous

Jan 2018

Don't understand question

Lovely trip. Excellent guide. Mixed hotels. Pass Excellent. V organised. V well informed about the subject of the trip. Pro active. Sensitive to clients requ...

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Apr 2017

Highlights of Ancient Greece

Excellent trip covering a wonderful variety of Ancient archaeological sites in Athens and the Pelopponese. Good hotels throughout, friendly and competent guide and d...

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Travel insurance
    • Single accommodation (available on request)
    • Visas or vaccinations
    • Tourist tax (paid locally)

Accommodation

7 nights 3-star hotels with en suite facilities Travel by minibus
We stay in small, family-run hotels where possible, favouring traditional properties that highlight the architecture of each destination. Most offer free wifi and some have a swimming pool. The normal accommodations used on this trip can be found on the day-to-day itinerary; however, below are a few of the notable places we stay. Mystras: Hotel Byzantion (night 4) The Byzantion is a family-run hotel in the centre of Mystras village. Wrapped by mountains, the property has an alpine feel, while the hotel has plenty of retro touches, such as wood-paneled ceilings and an old phone booth. Our groups particularly like to gather in the green garden, where there’s a dipping pool and shady spots where you can shelter from the sun. Pylos: Hotel Karalis (night 5) This 35-room hotel is just moments from the main town square and overlooks the Bay of Navarino. Nearby, there’s plenty to explore. The Three Admirals Square, named for the monument in its centre, has cafe seating under the shade of plane trees – an essential experience in this part of the world. Meanwhile, the hotel has a bar for post-exploration, pre-dinner drinks. Delphi: Nidimos Hotel (night 7) The Nidimos is consistently a standout hotel for our groups. There are 34 modern rooms, each with a large balcony and seating area. There’s also a light and bright bar where you can gather for post-exploration drinks – make sure to check out the views of the mountains and Bay of Itea.
Cancellation policy

The cancellation policies of this trip when booked through Travelstride are determined by the stated policies of the tour operator - Exodus Adventure Travels.

If you or any other member of your party decides to cancel a confirmed booking you must notify Travelstride in writing. Your notice of cancellation will only take effect when it is received in writing by Travelstride and will be effective from the date on which we receive it.

Period before departure in which you notify us

From the date your Booking Confirmation is issued up to, and including, 90 days prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.

  • 89 to 52 days (inclusive) prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.
  • 51 to 31 days (inclusive) prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.
  • 30 days or less prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation, or after the booking has started

Cancellation charge

Deposit can be transferred to a new booking which must be made within 3 months of the date the original booking was cancelled, and depart within 12 months of the new booking date. If a new booking is not made within this period then the deposit will be forfeited. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.

  • 50% of the total holiday cost. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.
  • 75% of the total holiday cost. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.
  • 100% of the total holiday cost.

For Polar holidays, the following cancellation charges will be made:

Cancellation period (before departure) - Cancellation Fee (per person)

Outside of 180 days - No fee if cancelled within 15 days of booking date. US $1,250 cancellation fee if cancelled 16 days or more of booking date.

179 to 120 days - Loss of deposit.

119 to 90 days prior to departure - 50% of the holiday cost.

89 to 60 days prior to departure - 75% of the holiday cost. 

59 to 0 days prior to departure - 100% of the holiday cost.

For more additional details, see the booking conditions of Exodus Adventure Travels at the following web address: https://www.exodustravels.com/us/about-exodus/exodus-booking-conditions

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Meals Included
Breakfast is included at all the hotels. Simple buffet-style Greek breakfasts consist of bread/toast, butter, jam, fresh juice, milk, local yoghurt, eggs, honey, and coffee/tea. Other meals are not included, and we suggest you allow approximately €175-€250 to cover them, more if you include alcoholic or expensive fruit juices with each meal. Your group leader will assist in organising group meals at most stops, so you may benefit from better choices and good food. For lunch and dinner, we will go to different tavernas and restaurants, where we can sample typical Greek meze dishes, olives, fresh fish, vegetables and more.
Age Requirements
16 years and up
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