Classical Greece Plus Greek Island Adventure

Classical Greece Plus Greek Island Adventure

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Classical Greece Plus Greek Island Adventure

14 Days

Visiting: Athens, Corinth, Archaeological site of Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplion, Olympia, Patras, Delphi, Meteora, Thermopylae, Heraklion, Crete, Naxos, Paros, Europe

Tour operator:

Globus

Tour code:

RGN-2024

Trip Styles:

Adventure Tours

From: $4148 $4021 Operator discount: -$126

NB: Prices correct on 29-Jun-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Athens to Athens and everything in between makes this Greek adventure one for the history books. From the mysterious ruins dedicated to Greek deities, to the magnificent realms of the great philosophers, your imagination will overflow with the sights, tastes, and ancient tales of Athens, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora, and more mind-blowing experiences—all between the blue skies and seas. Set sights on the sea with visits to the islands of Crete, Naxos, and Paros to unveil the mysteries, myths, and marvelous history that awaits you along with idyllic villages, pristine shores and so much more! You’ll find plenty of island time to wine, dine, and dream in sidewalk cafés and tavernas, creating a few legendary memories of your own.

Places You'll See

Zafolia

Amalia Nauplia

Stanley Hotel

Amalia Olympia

Amalia Delphi

Europa

Galaxy Hotel Iraklio

Amalia Kalambaka

Naxos Palace

Narges

Itinerary

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Day 1: Athens,Greece

Location: Athens, Athens

At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.

Day 2: Athens

Location: Athens

Meals Included: Breakfast

ATHENS Guided sightseeing includes a visit to the Acropolis and a stop at the Panathenaic Stadium. Free time this afternoon and evening.

Day 3: Athens,Corinth,Mycenae,Epidaurus,Nauplia

Location: Athens, Corinth, Archaeological site of Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplion

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

CORINTH Cross the canal and visit ancient Corinth.MYCENAE Free time for lunch. Guided visit of the excavations and museum.EPIDAURUS Guided visit to the 2,300-year-old open-air auditorium before continuing to Nauplia. 132 mi / 212 km

Day 4: Nauplia,Olympia

Location: Nafplion, Olympia

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Take a scenic drive through the Arkadian Mountains.OLYMPIA Join a guided visit to the archaeological site and the museum. [LF] Attend a cooking demonstration this evening to learn how to make traditional Greek tzatziki. 112 mi / 181 km

Day 5: Olympia,Patras,Delphi

Location: Olympia, Patras, Delphi

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Drive by the busy seaport of Patras.DELPHI Join a guided visit to the excavations and Archaeological Museum. This evening, [LF] learn how to dance the sirtaki while sipping a glass of ouzo. 149 mi / 239 km

Day 6: Delphi,Meteora Area

Location: Delphi, Meteora

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Drive past Lamia and Trikala en route to Kalambaka.METEORA Guided visit of the Varlaam and St. Stephen’s Monasteries. 155 mi / 249 km

Day 7: Meteora Area,Thermopylae,Athens

Location: Meteora, Thermopylae, Athens

Meals Included: Breakfast

THERMOPYLAE Stop at the battle site.ATHENS Free time late afternoon and evening. 236 mi / 380 km

Day 8: Athens,Heraklion,Crete

Location: Athens, Heraklion, Crete

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

ATHENS Fly to the island of Crete.HERAKLION This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 9: Heraklion

Location: Heraklion

Meals Included: Breakfast

HERAKLION Guided walking tour includes sights of the Venetian Walls, St. Minas Cathedral, and the church of St. Titus. [LF] Taste a traditional bougatsa pastry.

Day 10: Heraklion,Naxos

Location: Heraklion, Naxos

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Take a high speed ferry to the island of Naxos.NAXOS Guided sightseeing to see the highlights of Naxos with its cobblestone alleys and Venetian castles. [LF] Taste the famous citrus spoon dessert at a local kafenio (cafè).

Day 11: Naxos

Location: Naxos

Meals Included: Breakfast

NAXOS Day at Leisure

Day 12: Naxos,Paros

Location: Naxos, Paros

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Take a short ride on a high speed ferry to the island of Paros.PAROS Guided sightseeing of the highlights features a visit to the Panagia Ekatontapiliani the “Church of a Hundred Doors”. This evening enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

Day 13: Paros,Athens

Location: Paros, Athens

Meals Included: Breakfast

Return to Athens by ferry. ATHENS Later today enjoy free time in the city.

Day 14: Athens

Location: Athens

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

Meals

Welcome drink in Athens; full buffet breakfast daily; 6 three-course dinners

UNESCO Sites

Acropolis Athens|Archeological Site of Delphi|Archeological Site of Olympia|Meteora

Accommodation

Athens:Zafolia
Athens:Stanley Hotel
Nauplia:Amalia Nauplia
Olympia:Amalia Olympia
Olympia:Europa
Delphi:Amalia Delphi
Meteora Area:Amalia Kalambaka
Heraklion:Galaxy Hotel Iraklio
Naxos:Naxos Palace
Paros:Narges

Check out our Q&As

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    For over 90 years.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.

Reviews of this operator

Lisset  

Great Value for your Money

19-Dec-2022

This is my second time travelling with Globus, would have been my third if not for COVID. The way they plan everything is super organized, the tour managers are very caring and knowledgeable. We always enjoy all the site visits planned for each trip. They start by picking you up from the airport and from then on everything is taken care of up until the last day of your trip, even dropping you off at the airport not matter the time of day or night. The hotels at every city are always great and centrally located so you can walk around during your free time or plan your own visits to different sites.

Joan Cupp (Google Reviewer)  

My go-to escorted travel Co My...

01-Mar-2024

My go-to escorted travel Co My 4th trip with Globus and the did not disappoint. The sales deals they offer make it affordable for me to travel. All of the guides are well versed in the history of the area you travel in.

David R  

What a wonderful trip, thanks Globus

10-Jan-2023

Globus is my favorite travel agency. I tried others, but always come back to Globus. It is a 100% stress free one-stop shop. Easy booking with flight, hotel, transportation and travel insurance all in one place. Great customer service at reasonable prices. Lots of information prepared for the trip to handle travel logistics. I planned and booked my trip within 24 hours. Highly recommended to everyon

Alexander Wright  

Great guide, accommodations, and tours.

28-Dec-2022

We had a fantastic guide, with a great mix of free time and guided tours.

CTRTeach 11  

Globus exceeded my expectations!

20-Dec-2022

This is my first Globus tour. I was pleasantly surprised with the depth and quality. The hotels were top notch, and the cruise on the Nile exceeded my expectations. The cabins were roomy and comfortable, and the food was very good.

Nancy Arias  

The experience was amazing!!

30-Dec-2022

The trip was amazing. Our tour guide was so kind and very knowledgeable. I needed to attend a very important meeting via zoom. She was very understanding and accommodating to my needs and made it happen. I was very grateful! Our driver was by far the best driver I’ve ever encountered! I was beyond impressed with our guide, driver and trip!! I will definitely be back for another adventure!!

Irish Beth Maddock (Google Reviewer)  

Did the Globus Highlands and...

30-Sep-2023

Did the Globus Highlands and Islands Scottish Tour with Ian and Allister. What a trip!! With his sharp wit, immense knowledge and fun humour, Ian absolutely brought Scotland to vivid life with his many tales, informative quips and total, utter passion for history. Was spellbound. Am so VERY thankful I had the opportunity to be on Ian's last bus tour before retiring with Globus. In addition, to being so hard working and helpful, with Allister our driver, I cannot tell you how safe and secure I felt in his capable driving hands. He had some very awkward traffic and interesting roads to navigate with our large bus, (especially on the islands and up north) but he handled it all expertly and without a hitch. So much so, I was able to relax and enjoy the journey. All in all, with our tour, you could tell both these kind men cared very much for those of us who needed the extra help and advice. Made my bucket list trip to Scotland so memorable and wonderful. Thank you Ian and Allister! Globus is truly fortunate to have you both.

Lynda Bailey (Google Reviewer)  

I really enjoyed my Cosmos...

11-Jun-2024

I really enjoyed my Cosmos tour to Italy last September. However I was totally disappointed by two major things which completely changed the atmosphere of the holiday for me. One was the 'last minute' rearrangement of one of our hotels which then put us well outside of Florence on a trading estate for two nights instead of walking distance from the city walls. That completely blocked any plans or ideas of enjoying Florence in the evening. My biggest disappointment was the terrible travel arrangements and associated advice about travelling through Heathrow Cosmos put in place for me and for which they refused to be accountable despite the fact that they had made the ticket booking on my behalf and I had asked them for appropriate check in advice at all key points before I travelled. As a result I was put on standby when I should never have been (even the BA departure staff were shocked at this) and separated from my luggage which travelled on a later flight. I spent over 6 hrs of my first day in Rome in the airport waiting for my luggage and subsequent transfer to my hotel, without any assistance from Cosmos or BA airside staff. When I complained after my holiday, Cosmos would not take any responsibility at all for the fact that I lost the first day of my holiday and approx. 50% of the time I was due to spend in Rome, preferring to blame BA who in turn were uncontactable about my complaint. Very poor customer service indeed.

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    Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

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