Classical GreeceClassical Greece

Day 1 - Arrive Athens (2 nights)On arrival at Athens airport you are met and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, enjoy a welcome drink with our Tour Director. 

Day 2 - Athens sightseeing & at leisureToday's morning sightseeing tour includes the Acropolis and the Parthenon. We'll also see the Agora, Acropolis Museum, the Temple of Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, and the stadium built for the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. The rest of the day is at your leisure. (Buffet Breakfast)

Day 3 - Athens – NaupliaWe drive to the bridge across the Corinth Canal. Then we visit the remains of the ancient city of Corinth, en route to Mycenae, to see the Beehive Tombs, the Treasury of Atreus, Lion Gate and remains of Agamemnon's Royal Palace. On to the Sanctuary of Aesculapius, God of Medicine, to visit the amphitheatre. Finally, we arrive in Nauplia. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 4 - Nauplia – OlympiaToday we drive through the Mountains of Arcadia to Olympia, where the first Olympic Games were held in 776 B.C. Next we stroll around the ancient Olympic Stadium and the Temples of Zeus and Hera on our visit of this Archaeological site. Tonight we dine at our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) 

Day 5 - Olympia – DelphiThis morning we head to Patras for a ferry across the Gulf of Corinth to mainland Greece. Then on to Delphi on the slopes of mighty Mount Parnassus, home of the Oracle. We walk the Sacred Way to the Sanctuary of Apollo and visit this ancient Archaeological site. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) 

Day 6 - Delphi – KalambakaToday's drive takes us over the Pourmaraki Pass to Lamia, and on via Trikala to Kalambaka. Then, we take a trip to the incredible monasteries of Meteora, perched on giant rocks above the town. We will visit two monasteries to admire the beautiful Byzantine frescoes and the views. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 7 - Kalambaka – AthensThis morning we enjoy a scenic drive along the coast to Thermopylae, site of the famous battle between the Spartans and Persians. We return to Athens for our final night in this fascinating city. (Buffet Breakfast) 

Day 8 - AthensThis morning time to bid farewell to new-found friends as we transfer you to Athens Airport for your return flight home. Or why not join either the 3 or 7-day Aegean cruise? (Buffet Breakfast)

Tour Highlights

* Athens

* Corinth

* Mycenae

* Epidaurus

* Olympia

* Delphi

* Meteora

* Thermopylae

Tour Highlights

The incredible monasteries of Meteora

Classical Greece – Included Services & CostClassical Greece – Included Services & Cost

Airport transfersArrival and departure transfers in Athens are Included to the price.

Sightseeing Highlights

•Athens: Sightseeing featuring the Acropolis and Parthenon. Plus views of the Agora, Acropolis Museum, Royal Palace, Temple of Zeus, Hadrian's Arch and the Olympic stadium.

•Corinth: Cross the Corinth Canal and visit the ancient remains.

•Mycenae: See the Treasury of Atreus, Beehive Tombs, Lion Gate and Agamemnon's Palace.

•Epidaurus: See the amphitheatre.

•Olympia: Visit the Olympic Stadium and this Archeological site.

•Delphi: Visit the home of the Oracle.

•Meteora: Visit two of the incredible rock monasteries.

•Thermopylae: View the battle site.

•Scenic drives through the rugged Mountains of Arcadia, scenic route from Mount Parnassus to Giona and along the coastal highway to Thermopylae.

Dining Highlights

•A welcome drink with your

Tour Director in Athens

•7 Buffet breakfasts

•4 three-course dinners

First Class Travel Highlights

•Top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.

•Chauffeur driven on luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats.

•Ferry across the Gulf of Corinth.

•You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.

•All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.