From CAD 6,180
Guarantee
Group Tour
Easy
Rating
(10 reviews)
Experience Overview
Embark on an odyssey through the antiquities of Greece. Explore the medieval Old Town on the 'Island of Roses' and pick your spot in Santorini for the best sunsets over the Aegean.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 9 Dinner (D)
- 12 Breakfast (B)
- 4 Lunch (L)
Be My Guest
- Olympia: Say "opa!" to a traditional Greek experience with the Karabelas family on their olive and wine farm. Join the family for dinner and dancing, and learn about their history on the land.
Dive into Culture
- Athens: Visit the Acropolis Museum containing remarkable antiquities giving visitors an insight into the lives of Athenians centuries ago.
Iconic Experience
- Athens: Delve into Athens with a Local Specialist. See the iconic highlights of this ancient city, from the Acropolis to the site of the first modern Olympics.
- Corinth: Cross the amazing rock-cut channel dividing the Peloponnese from mainland Greece. Join a Local Specialist and gain insight into Corinth's eventful past.
- Archaeological Site of Mycenae: Walk through the Lion Gate past the royal beehive-tombs where Schliemann uncovered golden treasure, while hearing tales of Agamemnon from your Local Specialist.
- Archaeological Site of Olympia: Join a Local Specialist to view the stadium of Olympia which hosted the ancient Olympic Games and Heraia, the women's games in honor of Hera. See the Temple of Zeus, athlete's gymnasium and the stone marker where the sprint began.
- Delphi: With your Local Specialist, walk to The Sacred Way once lined with offertory temples. See the reconstructed Athenian Treasury and pass the superb Polygonal Wall to reach the Temple of Apollo, where people once sought divine wisdom from the mysterious Oracle.
- Thermopylae: See the Leonidas Monument dedicated to the brave warrior and his 300 Spartans.
- Meteora: With a Local Specialist, visit one of the remarkable centuries-old monasteries of Meteora, teetering on towers of rock and arguably the most spectacular place to visit in Greece.
- Mykonos: View the Windmills of Kato Mili and wander the beautiful blue and white streets of Chora.
- Ephesus: Discover one of the world's finest ancient sites. Led by your Local Specialist, walk the Arcadian Way, see the Library of Celsus and Amphitheater and visit the House of the Virgin Mary.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Delphi: Meet passionate beekeeper Nikiforos at his honey farm for a taste of his special thyme honey, known to be one of the most nutritious in the world. See the bees thriving in their natural habitat and learn about their role in nature regeneration. This experience advances Global Goal 15: Life on Land. Traditionally a beekeeping area, Delphi has lost most of its beekeeping activity. The decline in bee populations has seen a significant loss of biodiversity. Thanks to their effort, Nikiforos and his family and rebuilding a local activity and directly contributing to regenerating the land.
Must-see Highlights
- Explore Athens, Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora and ancient Ephesus
- Visit the Acropolis and Museum in Athens, the ancient ruins in Corinth, the ancient theater at Epidaurus, the Olympic Stadium in Olympia, the home of the Oracle at Delphi, the incredible rock Monastery in Meteora, Mykonos, ancient Ephesus, Patmos, Rhodes, Crete and Santorini
- View the Parthenon, Royal Palace and Temple of Zeus in Athens, the Sanctuary of Asclepius at Epidaurus and the battle site at Thermopylae
- See the Corinth Canal, the Lion Gate and Agamemnon's Palace in Mycenae
Trafalgar Difference
- Delphi: Designed by renowned architect Nikos Valsamakis in 1965, the Amalia Hotel Delphi is a notable example of postwar Greek architecture. It integrates seamlessly with the Delphic landscape, with rooms arranged to follow the terrain.
Trip Details
Product Code: 34503
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+
Supplier Code: 2.21A
Starts: Athens, Greece
Finishes: Athens, Greece
Duration: 13 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Easy
Includes
Whats Included
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 6180 (CAD 475 /day)
Itinerary
Put the 'oh' in opa and embark on an unforgettable exploration of an ancient land of gods and goddesses, myths and legends. Your springboard to your spellbinding holiday is the vibrant capital of Athens, an effortless mix of ancient treasures and modern verve, which you will have an opportunity to explore after being transferred to your hotel. This evening, join your Travel Director and travel companions for a light meal.
Accommodation: Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens City Center
Meals: Dinner
Join your Local Specialist for a guided morning sightseeing tour to the ancient complex that was once the 'Cradle of Western Civilization'. Along our journey into antiquity, we'll have an opportunity to explore the Acropolis with its treasures and admire the Parthenon, dedicated to the goddess Athena,the Royal Palace and the Temple of Zeus. Dive Into Culture and see remarkable displays of an ancient world during an included visit to the Acropolis Museum, and see Hadrian's Arch and the stadium where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy on your own. Stroll through the Plaka, people-watch in Syntagma Square or go in search of the city's tastiest souvlaki – the choice is yours.
Accommodation: Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens City Center
Meals: Breakfast
We depart Athens this morning, crossing the mighty Corinth Canal to the wild Peloponnesian Peninsula. Arriving in Corinth, we join a Local Specialist to explore an ancient city that several empires fought over throughout the centuries. We continue to Mycenae, a mighty kingdom of Ancient Greece, where we'll see the Beehive Tombs (the Treasury of Atreus), the Lion Gate and the remains of Agamemnon's Royal Palace, in the company of a Local Specialist. Later, we'll travel to Epidaurus to visit the ancient theater and view the Sanctuary of Asclepius, the God of Medicine, whose snake-entwined staff remains the symbol of medicine to this day. Arriving in the Venetian town of Nafplion later, we'll dine in our hotel this evening.
Accommodation: Amalia Nafplio
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
We traverse the Mountains of Arcadia to ancient Olympia, the site of the first Olympic Games held in 776 BC. This evening, we Connect With Locals joining the Karabelas family for dinner on their olive and wine farm at a Be My Guest experience featuring traditional dancing and characteristic Greek philoxenia.
Accommodation: Amalia Olympia
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
We join a Local Specialist this morning to delve into centuries of history. We'll visit the ancient Olympic site, the museum and the ruined remains of the Temples of Zeus and Hera. Leaving Olympia, we skirt the coastline north to Patras, crossing the Gulf of Corinth to mainland Greece before continuing to Delphi, where you may wish to try your hand at preparing some local dishes during an interactive cooking lesson.
Accommodation: Amalia Delphi
Meals: Breakfast
Tread in the footsteps of the ancient Greeks, who would descend on the sanctuary of Delphi to consult with the most important oracle in the classical world. Join your Local Specialist and walk the Sacred Way to the 4th-century Temple of Apollo. View the statues immortalizing the strength of the athletes who once competed in the Pythian Games, held in honor of Apollo and the Arts. Continue on to a family-ran honey farm for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Taste the rich thyme honey freshly collected from the hive and come up close to the unique biodiversity of the area. A scenic afternoon drive brings us to Thermopylae, famous for the heroic defense by Leonidas and his brave Spartans against the invading Persians. We cross the lush Thessaly region, traveling north through the 'breadbasket of Greece' towards Kalambaka.
Accommodation: Amalia Kalambaka
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
The UNESCO World Heritage monasteries of Meteora are your first stop today. Join a Local Specialist to visit two of the six Eastern Orthodox monasteries that cling impressively to immense, rounded rock towers overlooking the town. After a scenic drive back to Athens, settle in for a final dinner with your travel companions to reminisce over an incredible journey through Greece.
Accommodation: Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens City Center
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
We depart Athens, boarding our ship to cruise the azure waters of the Aegean, bound for Mykonos. Spend the evening getting lost in its labyrinthine lanes lined by white-washed cottages and tumbling cerise bougainvillea.
Accommodation: MV Celestyal Discovery
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Touch the Turkish coastline and visit the port of Kusadasi for a complimentary Shore Experience to the ancient city of Ephesus. We continue to Patmos later, where the Book of Revelations was written by St. John. Here, you could choose to visit the Cave of the Apocalypse and St. John's Monastery on an Optional Experience.
Accommodation: MV Celestyal Discovery
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arriving in Rhodes, you may wish to join an optional experience for an encounter with one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World today. Walk in the footsteps of the medieval knights who conquered this land. There’s time to explore it for yourself as you trace the thick stone walls, gates and cobblestone lanes of its capital before returning to your cruise.
Accommodation: MV Celestyal Discovery
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We sail to Heraklion on the island of Crete, where we have the opportunity to delve into the centuries-old culture and heritage of the Minoans at the Palace of Knossos. Our final stop today is the beautiful volcanic island of Santorini with its cliff-top villages, where you might consider an optional Shore Experience to the sun-kissed village of Oia.
Accommodation: MV Celestyal Discovery
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, disembark from your cruise ship and board a transfer to your hotel.
Accommodation: Divani Palace Acropolis
Meals: Breakfast
Transfers are provided to the airport for your return flight home.
Meals: Breakfast
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Tour Operator
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Reviews
Trusted Customer - Traveled, August 2024
The food, accommodation and tour guide were all good. I thought that the comfort and number of people on the tour bus could have been better as well as a little less time spent on the bus between overnight stays would have improved the overall experience for people in their 50’s, 60’s and 70’s.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/11/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, August 2024
Best of Greece with Trafalgar was wonderful. All of the hotels were outstanding, all of the food and sites were impressive. Our Tour Director, Stylianos was amazing. He went above and beyond to make sure everyone had an excellent time. His knowledge about each subject and area we toured was impressive. Our Driver Chris, also went over and above to accommodate the few group members that were not able to ambulate well on our tour. Between the two Stylianos and Chris our tour was wonderful. Thank you, Suzette!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/14/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, September 2024
Best tour of Greece. Outstanding tour leader. Extremely informative and responsive to questions. Very large tour group size. Covers all you would want to see of the Greek mainland. Intensive schedule.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/29/2024
Lynn Burnett - Traveled, September 2024
Excellent tour itinerary and guide. Itinerary was well planned. Hotels and food were good. Our tour guide was excellent. With a mobility issue, our guide and bus driver did everything possible to help with my needs. I’m looking forward to taking another tour with Trafalgar. ***************** was our guide and she is the best guide I’ve ever been with on a tour. Her love for her country is obvious and she was very knowledgeable about places we visited. The tour itself was well organized and we saw historic sites that were important to us and not tourist traps. Can’t wait to go back on another trip with Trafalgar.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/23/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, August 2024
Our tour director was knowledgeable and highly skilled in art and archeology . The sites visited in this itinerary were outstanding and presented an excellent overview of the ancient Greek civilization. The hotels were clean and the food throughout the tour was excellent and plentiful.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/02/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, August 2024
Greece, the dream tour! Excellent tour. The tour guide/conductor was very knowledgeable and patient with all the question many had. The driver of the coach was excellent and always made us feel safe on the road. Both the driver and the conductor went out of their way to make it a comfortable and memorable trip for us. Richmond Hill, Canada.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/07/2024
William Boone Iii - Traveled, August 2024
Greek history. Easy pace but walked a lot. Hotels were ok but needed updating. Tour was as advertised. Best tour guide ever. Knew archaeology and history. Knew about the Greek gods and tied everything together. Good bit of walking but worth it. Great tour if you like ancient history.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/15/2024
Steven Risse - Traveled, March 2022
The hotels were just average. They weren't up to what we felt were the Trafalgar standard.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/26/2022
Trusted Customer - Traveled, July 2024
The itinerary was great but a lot of time was spent on the bus. The restaurants we were taken to while on the bus were not that good.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/10/2024
Orean Lencola Sullivan-Verseveldt - Traveled, July 2024
Our trip was sponsored by my sister so I assume it went well.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/17/2024
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