Classical Greece Overland 7D/6N
Classical Greece Overland 7D/6N
7 Days Starting and ending in Athens, Greece
Visiting: Athens, Olympia, Delphi, Kalambaka
Tour operator:
Tour code:
40321
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 18
Age range:
18-90
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Experience the history and mythology of Ancient Greece with this grand tour visiting the iconic Acropolis, Mycenae, famous for its Bronze Age Site and tomb of Agamemnon, Delphi’s incredible archaeological site, and Meteora's unique cliff-top monasteries.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Athens, Greece
Location: Athens
Meals Included: None
Departure Time: Anytime Arrive Athens & Accommodation Check-In Today you will be picked up from the airport in Athens and transferred to your accommodation for check-in. Get settled in and then enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure to explore Athens on your own. Overnight in Athens.
Day 2: Athens, Greece
Location: Athens
Meals Included: Breakfast
Athens City Tour Enjoy breakfast at your accommodation and be ready for your day trip at 8:45am. Get picked up at your accommodation and take a half-day city tour of old Athens and visit the Panathenaic Stadium, the site of the first Olympic Games, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch, Parliament and the Unknown Soldier memorial, the Academy, University, National Library and Constitution Square (Syntagma). At the Acropolis, see incredible masterpieces of the Golden Age including the Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion and Parthenon. End your tour with a visit to the new Acropolis Museum (everyday except Monday). Enjoy free time in the evening to go out for a delicious Greek meal on your own, do some souvenir shopping or enjoy Athens nightlife. Overnight in Athens.
Day 3: Athens, Greece
Location: Athens
Meals Included: Breakfast
Accommodation Check-Out Today your trip will come to an end as you check out of your accommodation. We wish you safe travels!
Day 4: Olympia, Greece
Location: Olympia
Meals Included: Dinner
Athens-Epidaurus-Nafplio-Mycenae-Olympia You will be picked up from your accommodation in Athens in the morning to begin your Ancient Greece adventure. Leave by the coastal road to the Corinth Canal, the connection in between the Gulf of Corinth and the Aegean Seato visit the stunning outdoor theater of Epidaurus, famous for its remarkable acoustics. Continue to the town of Nafplio to take some pictures, and on to Mycenae to visit the archaeological site and the famous Tomb of Agamemnon. Then depart for Olympia, the cradle of the Olympic Games, travelling through the ancient towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Dinner and overnight in Olympia.
Day 5: Delphi, Greece
Location: Delphi
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Olympia Tour-Delphi After breakfast, visit Olympia to see the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the Archaeological Museum. Drive through the beautiful plains of Eliad and Achaia and the picturesque towns of Nafpaktos (Lepanto) and Itea before arriving in Delphi for dinner and overnight.
Day 6: Kalambaka, Greece
Location: Kalambaka
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Delphi Tour-Meteora After breakfast, enjoy a full morning exploring the impressive archaeological site of Delphi, once considered the centre of the earth and universe. Today Delphi is famous for its theatre, Temple of Apollo and ancient ruins. Continue your travels on to Kalambaka, a small town at the foot of the astonishing Meteora cliffs. Dinner and overnight.
Day 7: Athens, Greece
Location: Athens
Meals Included: Breakfast
Meteora Tour-Athens After breakfast, experience stunning views of Meteora's unique cliff-top Byzantine monasteries. After the visit, begin your return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, and Thermopylae, where you will make a quick stop to visit Leonida's Monument. Arrive in Athens early in the evening and get dropped off at your accommodation, where this amazing cultural adventure will come to an end.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Enjoy comfortable accommodations throughout your journey, with overnight stays in Athens, Olympia, Delphi, and Kalambaka.
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Meals
Includes 6 breakfasts and 3 dinners.
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Activities
Experience the highlights of Athens, including a tour of Athens and the Acropolis, and other tours as per the itinerary.
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Transport
Travel conveniently with pick-ups from your accommodation, transfers between cities, and guided tours.
What's Not Included
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Tips
Tips for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.
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Breakfasts in hostel category
Breakfasts are not included if you choose hostel category accommodations.
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Other meals/drinks
Meals and drinks other than those specified in the inclusions are not included.
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Airfare and airport taxes
International and domestic airfare and airport taxes are not included.
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Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
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Personal expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, laundry, and phone calls are not included.
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Airport transfers in Athens
Transfers to and from the airport in Athens are not included.
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Flight tickets
Flight tickets are not included in the package.
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Airport drop-off
Drop-off at the airport at the end of the tour is not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel conveniently with pick-ups from your accommodation, transfers between cities, and guided tours, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable journey through classical Greece.
Accommodation
Enjoy comfortable accommodations throughout your journey, with overnight stays in Athens, Olympia, Delphi, and Kalambaka, ensuring a restful experience after each day's exploration.
Check out our Q&As
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What is the starting and ending point of the tour?
The tour starts and ends in Athens, Greece.
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What kind of accommodations can I expect during the tour?
Enjoy comfortable accommodations throughout your journey, with overnight stays in Athens, Olympia, Delphi, and Kalambaka, ensuring a restful experience after each day's exploration.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour includes several meals: breakfasts in Athens, and dinners in Olympia, Delphi, and Kalambaka.
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Are airport transfers included in the tour package?
Airport transfers in Athens are not included in the tour package.
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What is the itinerary for the first day of the tour?
On the first day, you will be picked up from the airport in Athens and transferred to your accommodation for check-in. You can then enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure to explore Athens on your own. Overnight in Athens.
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What can I expect on the last day of the tour?
On the last day, after breakfast, you will visit Meteora's unique cliff-top Byzantine monasteries and then return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, and Thermopylae, with a stop to visit Leonida’s Monument. You will arrive in Athens early in the evening, where the tour will end.
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Is there a guide provided for the tour?
The tour does not have a guide.
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What type of transportation is provided during the tour?
Travel conveniently with pick-ups from your accommodation, transfers between cities, and guided tours, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable journey through classical Greece.
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What are some of the key sites visited during the tour?
The tour includes visits to the Panathenaic Stadium, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian’s Arch, the Acropolis, the new Acropolis Museum, the outdoor theater of Epidaurus, the archaeological site and Tomb of Agamemnon in Mycenae, the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium, the Archaeological Museum in Olympia, the archaeological site of Delphi, and the cliff-top Byzantine monasteries in Meteora.
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Is there an age limit?
No! Most of our bamba travellers fall between the ages of 18 - 35, but everyone is young at heart and welcome to come experience the world with us! If you are between the ages of 18 and 118, we invite you to travel with bamba and have the time of your life! Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Most of our trips cater to the adventurous independent traveller. In fact, many of our travellers arrive on their own and quickly find that they easily meet like-minded people along the way at their hostels, on transportation, or during activities.
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Do I need travel insurance?
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your trip, especially when travelling in developing countries. Bamba does not include travel insurance of any type.Your current medical insurance may cover part of your trip, so it is important for you to become familiar with your current coverage. We recommend purchasing additional travel insurance that provides coverage for medical emergencies, emergency evacuation and repatriation, lost or stolen items and unforeseen cancellations. If you plan to participate in activities such as white-water rafting, trekking, sand-buggy rides, etc please make sure they are included in your policy.
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Free Date Changes
Bamba Travel allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Bamba Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform bamba travel, 60 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Bamba Travel requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of bamba travel charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.