Historical Highlights of Greece - 8 Days
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Overview
Highlights
- Athens - Discover some of the world's most famous architecture, from the Panathenaic Stadium to the legendary Acropolis
- Macedonia - Explore the ancient capital of Pella, visit Aristotle's School and see the beautiful waterfalls of Edessa
- Meteora - Marvel at the magical and sacred cliff-top monasteries in one of the most beautiful regions of Greece
- Delphi - Follow in the footsteps of ancient pilgrims along the Sacred Way and admire the Temple of Apollo
- Thessaloniki - Enjoy a half day tour of the Byzantine churches and monuments in Greece's charming second city
- Thermopylae - Visit the site where King Leonidas made his infamous final stand against the Persians in 480BC
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Trip includes
- 7 breakfasts and 4 dinners
- 7 nights 3-4 star hotels
- One Airport arrival on Day 1 and one departure transfer on day 8 per booking
- Guided sightseeing in Athens, Delphi, Meteora, Thessaloniki and Macedonia
- Services of an English-speaking tour guide for all scheduled sightseeing
- Entrance fees for all included sites
- All transfers and transportation in modern air conditioned vehicles
- Note: Touring is operated in conjunction with other tourist groups, not solely On The Go. You will join travellers who booked through other operators for sightseeing each day, some staying in different hotels, and spend your evenings at leisure. The group can vary in size from 20 - 45 persons. Guiding may be in an additional language to English
Itinerary
Welcome to Greece! On arrival in Athens, you will be met and transferred to our hotel. The rest of the day is free to head out and explore the city, an incredible contrast of the ancient and the modern.
Today we embark on a guided coach tour of Athens. We take in important highlights of the city including the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Zappeion and the Panathenaic Stadium, which is the only stadium in the world built entirely from marble. We also see the Greek Parl...
Athens - Delphi - Kalambaka. Leaving Athens, we head north towards Delphi, which was once one of the world's most sacred sites and an important pilgrimage destination. We admire the UNESCO-listed Sanctuary of Apollo and follow the footsteps of ancient Greeks on the Sa...
Kalambaka - Meteora - Thessaloniki. Today we visit Meteora, where tiny sacred monasteries perch atop incredible towering rock formations. Meteora is considered one of the most beautiful regions in the whole of Greece and the view from the cliffs is breathtaking. A...
We spend this morning exploring Thessaloniki, taking in it's most important landmarks and monuments, embracing the glorious Byzantine history of the city. See beautifully decorated churches and visit the Museum of Byzantine Culture. After our tour, the afternoon is at leisure.
Today we explore the Greek province of Macedonia, not to be confused with the country of North Macedonia which is located just across the border. Our first stop is Edessa, where we marvel at the city's picturesque waterfalls. We then visit Aristotle's School, where a ...
Thessaloniki - Athens. Today we begin our journey back to the Greek capital. On the way, we stop at the ancient city of Pella, which was once the capital of Macedonia, and the birthplace of Alexander the Great. Admire the exquisite floor mosaics of the site and explor...
Today marks the end of our Greek adventure. Enjoy a final breakfast in the hotel before check out. An airport transfer will be provided.
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What's excluded
- International flights and visas
- Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
- A hotel tax of €10.00 per room per night to be paid directly to the hotel at time of check in. See Trip Notes for details.
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Children are welcome on these tours. However please note family rooms are not offered - please check with the Ground Handler before confirming any family bookings.
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