Greek Odyssey - Highlights of Mainland Greece

Name: Greek Odyssey - Highlights of Mainland Greece
Brand: Explore!
SKU: explore-HOG
Price: 1830 USD
Availability: LimitedAvailability
Rating: 4.5 (14 reviews)

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Overview

Trip type

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Strenuous

Highlights

Odontotos Rack Railway - Take a ride through the beautiful Vouraikos Gorge
Delphi - Enjoy a sunrise walk with views over the ancient stadium
Ouzo - Food specialities and ouzo tasting at a traditional local cafe
Meteora Monasteries - Visit to the gravity defying Great Meteoron and Roussanou and walk via an ancient footpath to see the outside of Agia Triada and other monasteries
Athens - Walking tour of Greece's capital and guided visit to the Acropolis
Poros Island - Excursion by catamaran to this pretty little island in the Saronic Gulf

What's this trip about?

Greece is full of ancient wonder, with myths and legends centred on its well-preserved historical cities, but it's also a stunning country with rocky islands, rolling hills and crystal clear coastal waters. On this fast paced trip entrances and guided tours of all the must-see ancient sites are included. Odontotos Rack Railway - Take a ride through the beautiful Vouraikos Gorge by train Meteora Monasteries - Explore the gravity defying Great Meteoron and Roussanou monasteries Athens - Discover Greece's ancient capital city on foot with a guided visit to the Acropolis

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports

Group sizeOperator does not provide

Age range30 years and up

Flights and transport

Start CityAthens

End CityRafina

Travel Themes

Cultural
Cycling & Biking
Hiking & Walking
Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

Activities

Cycling
Hiking
Trekking

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Itinerary

Day 1 Join trip in Athens

Our trip begins in Athens. The city has been the capital of Greece for less than 200 years and is a heady mix of ancient and modern. It's part of the Plain of Attica, an area of amazingly varied scenery, from high mountains covered by pine forests to a stunningly beau...

Meals Provided :

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Day 2 Walking tour of Athens and visit to the Acropolis

This morning our Explore Leader will take us on an orientation walking tour of Athens going past the Parliament buildings, into the flea market, to see the River Eridanos and the hidden Roman ruins near Monastiraki metro station and to view the street art at Psirri. I...

Meals Provided :

Breakfast

Day 3 Catamaran to Poros Island; visit ancient Epidavros and Mycenae

Today will be a busy day with a lot for us to see and do. We begin by driving to Piraeus where we board a catamaran ferry for the crossing to Poros Island. On arrival there will be time for you to grab a coffee before we begin our walk to the viewpoint over the island...

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Breakfast

Day 4 Chance to go cycling; guided tour of Olympia

This morning is free for you to relax and further explore Nafplion or you may like to rent a bike and cycle along the peninsulas coastline to Karathona Beach. The town is an ideal place for wandering with its maze of narrow streets, neoclassical mansions and harbour s...

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Breakfast

Day 5 Rack railway through the Vouraikos Gorge

We start today by driving to Kalavryta where we join the scenic Odontotos Rack Railway to Diakopto through the Vouraikos River Gorge. The railway was constructed over 100 years ago and takes us down from Kalavryta to Diakopto on the coast following the path of the riv...

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Breakfast

Day 6 Sunset walk at Delphi and visit the Temple of Apollo; drive to Kastraki

This morning we take a sunrise walk along the ancient cobbled trail of Kaki Skala. The path has been used for over a thousand years and goes all the way to Corycian Cave, but we will only climb up the zig-zagged path as far as the view point overlooking the stadium at...

Meals Provided :

Breakfast

Day 7 Discover the Meteora Monasteries on foot; drive to Rafina

Today we will visit two of the six famous monasteries - Great Meteoron and Roussanou. Following our visits we will then walk past the scarcely visited Agia Triada Monastery to view it from the outside before walking back to Kastraki via a beautiful cobbled trail, this...

Meals Provided :

Breakfast

Day 8 Trip ends in Rafina

The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Rafina, which is around 20 minutes' drive from Athens Airport.

Meals Provided :

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Dates & Availability

Price From $1,830

Price per day$229

Last Updated: 1/15/2021

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Margaret

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I liked the variety, slipping in boat rides

I liked the variety, slipping in boat rides, walks, rail journey...

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I liked the variety, slipping in boat

I liked the variety, slipping in boat rides, walks, rail journe...

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Jul 2019

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Thought initially the price was high for

Thought initially the price was high for the length of the trip but there were very few extra costs or optional trips, accommodation was good which made it overall g...

Barbara

Jul 2019

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Accommodation was good

Thought initially the price was high for the length of the trip but there were very few extra costs or optional trips, accommodation was good which made it overall g...

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Oct 2018

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Accommodation

Transportation & Flights

Bus, Ferry, Train,

Transportation & flights

Bus, Ferry, Train

Guides

Explore Tour Leader, Driver(s), Local Guide(s)

Cancellation policy

These conditions are applicable to Discovery & Wildlife, Cycling, Walking and Family Trips. These conditions were updated November 2022. Booked a Polar trip? Please refer to our Polar booking conditions. To make it easy to know the detail of our flexibility, we’ve put it in a grid (these terms apply to all trips apart from our Polar Voyages.) Standard cancellations or changes within 69 days of travel If you’re getting closer to your trip, cancellation charges will apply as follows: For trips confirmed by 31st December 2022: 59-42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100% For trips confirmed from 1st January 2023: 69 -42 days before trip start date – 30%, or loss of deposit if higher 41-28 days before trip start date – 60% 27-14 days before trip start date – 90% Less than 14 days before trip start date – 100%

Travel Insurance

We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey

Visa requirements

Greece: Visas are not required by UK, Australian, New Zealand, US and Canadian citizens. Other nationalities should consult their local embassy or consular office.

Health & Safety

Nothing compulsory but we recommend protection against tetanus and polio. Please check the latest requirements with your travel clinic or doctor prior to departure. The above is not an exhaustive list. Further information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice can be found by following the NHS and NaTHNaC links at Explore Travel Health and from your local healthcare provider. Visa and vaccination requirements are subject to change and should be confirmed by you before travelling.

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