Taste of Greece

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Uncover the birthplace of modern civilization on this 7-day Greece trip! Our expert guides will take you through some of the country's most famous destinations. Explore Athens, Delphi and Mycenae. Pass through the Lion's Gate and marvel at the Bronze Age citadel. Visit a Byzantine art workshop and take a sunset drive of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteo...
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Overview

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

Highlights

    • Explore the ancient sites of Olympia, Delphi and Thermopylae
    • Option to experience the stunning rock formations and monasteries of Meteora
    • Athens city tour - see the Acropolis, Hadrian's Arch and the Temple of Zeus

What's this trip about?

    Uncover the birthplace of modern civilization on this 7-day Greece trip! Our expert guides will take you through some of the country's most famous destinations. Explore Athens, Delphi and Mycenae. Pass through the Lion's Gate and marvel at the Bronze Age citadel. Visit a Byzantine art workshop and take a sunset drive of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora. Opt-in on excursions to the famous Acropolis and the Parthenon. All this and more awaits on our unforgettable Greece vacation! This tour forms the first-half of our full-length Best of Greece tour - consider the full tour if you'd like to combine the beautiful islands of Santorini & Mykonos with the highlights of mainland Greece.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityAthens
End CityAthens

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture

Trip includes

    • 6 nights hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms. The majority of our accommodations are of a 3- and 4-star standard, offering excellent value, comfort and convenience
    • Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability)
    • 6 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners*Vegetarian options available for all meals on request
    • Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboard
    • Any public transport used as part of the tour (excludes free days)
    • Explore Athens; Greece’s ancient capital city
    • Enjoy a welcome dinner in Athens
    • See the statue of Leonidas, King of Sparta in Thermopylae
    • Visit a Byzantine art workshop
    • Take a sunset drive of Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Discover Delphi on a driving and walking tour
    • Visit the small island of Trizonia
    • Explore the Olympia Museum and ancient site
    • Uncover Greek myths in Mycenae
    • Wander the picturesque streets of Nafplion
    • Photo stop at the Corinth Canal
    • Explore Athens with a local guide
    • Fully guided tour with experienced tour leader
    • Tour leader will accompany group throughout and manage all logistical details

Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1: Start of tour in Athens

Welcome to Greece! Arrive in the morning and make your way to the hotel for the start of the tour. Your tour leader will meet you at the hotel to brief you on the upcoming itinerary. Then, get ready for an orientation tour of Athens! Get acquainted with this ancient c...

Day 2: Athens - Thermopylae - Kalabaka

Depart from Athens this morning and travel to Kalabaka. On the way, stop at Thermopylae to admire the statue of Leonidas, King of Sparta. Next, travel to Kalabaka, an excellent base town from which to visit the famous Meteora landscapes and monasteries. Upon arrival, ...

Day 3: Kalabaka - Meteora (optional) - Delphi

Enjoy free time in Kalabaka this morning. Choose to explore at your own pace or join the exciting optional excursion of the monasteries of Meteora. Explore the hills and giant sandstone formations of Meteora and stop at two spectacular cliff-top monasteries during the...

Day 4: Delphi - Glyfada - Olympia

This morning allows free time in Delphi. Join the highly recommended optional excursion to discover Delphi with a local guide. Admire the Sanctuary of Apollo, the Treasury of the Athenians and visit the famous museum of Delphi. Then, drive along the Coast of Corinth a...

Day 5: Olympia - Mycenae - Nafplion

Enjoy a locally-guided tour of the Olympia Museum and ancient site before crossing the mountains of Peloponnese. Arrive at Mycenae for our visit to the tomb of Agamemnon and the famous Lion’s Gate. It’s not only one of the most important archeological sites in Greece,...

Day 6: Nafplion - Corinth Canal - Athens - Acropolis

Journey from Nafplion towards Athens. Make a short stop along the way to enjoy captivating views of the Corinth Canal. Next, continue to Athens and depart on a city tour with a professional local guide. The tour will introduce you to iconic sights like the Academy, Na...

Day 7: End of tour in Athens

After a week of Greek adventures, the tour comes to an end this morning in Athens. We hope you've enjoyed your tour of Greece and look forward to welcoming you on board an Expat Explore tour again soon!

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Meals Included
  • 6 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners
    *Vegetarian options available for all meals on request
Age Requirements
18 years and up
Trip ID
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