Highlights of Mainland Greece

8 Days
From CAD 2,489 Was CAD 2,929
Best Rate
Guarantee
Trip Type
Small Group
Activity Level
Average

Rating


(3 reviews)

Experience Overview

History and culture, vibrant sights and sounds, mouth-watering food – like seriously, what more could you ask for in a trip to Greece? On this eight-day odyssey, wander around the iconic Acropolis and gaze at the Parthenon dominating the skyline, follow ancient footsteps along the beautiful cobblestone streets of Nafplio, and marvel at the sanctuary of Apollo, surrounded by statues, where offerings and rituals took place in years gone by. Your senses will thank you as you explore this historic centre of civilization.

Highlights

  • Experience traditional cuisine with a cooking class in Athens
  • Admire the ancient Acropolis and the Parthenon
  • Wander through the historic streets of Nafplio and visit Ancient Delphi

Trip Details

Product CodeProduct Code: 8577

Tour TypeTour Type: Small Group

AccommodationAccommodation: Budget

TransportTransport: Taxi, private bus, train, walking

Guide LanguageGuide Language: English

Travel StylesTravel Styles: Budget

Supplier CodeSupplier Code: EGAA

StartStarts: Athens, Greece

FinishFinishes: Athens, Greece

DurationDuration: 8 days

DeparturesDepartures: Guaranteed

Physical RatingPhysical rating: Average

Includes

Activities

  • Your G for Good Moment: Tour of Shedia Home and a Beverage, Athens Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Foodie Moment: Cooking Class Athens, Athens
  • Athens orientation walk
  • Guided tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon
  • Acropolis and Parthenon entrance fees
  • Visit the site of Thermopylae Information Center
  • Guided tour of Ancient Delphi
  • Visit the Corinth Canal
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodation

  • Hotels (7 nts).
  • 7 breakfasts, 1 dinner

Transport

  • Taxi, private bus, train, walking

Group Leader

  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

Price

Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 2489 (CAD 311 /day)

Itinerary

1

Day 1: Athens

Arrive at any time.
We recommend arriving a day or two early to fully explore this world-renowned city.

There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.

2

Day 2: Athens

Explore the city on a guided walking tour to the Parthenon and Acropolis with a refreshment stop at a local non-profit cafe, Shedia Home, along the way. Enjoy a free afternoon to immerse yourself deeper into this historical city; opt to visit the new Acropolis Museum, the Ancient Agora, or the National Archaeological Museum. Later in the evening attend a cooking class with a local chef and enjoy a dinner of your creations.

3

Day 3: Athens/Meteora

Travel north from Athens by bus and train to Kalampaka, the perfect base for visiting the monasteries and the area of Meteora.
Perched on high cliffs there are monasteries built on immense natural pillars and make for a once-in-a-lifetime sight.

4

Day 4: Meteora

Spend a full free day in the area. Head out and visit the mountain top monasteries on your own by bus or pre-book the Meteora Monasteries Hiking Tour to do it on foot with a local guide.

5

Day 5: Meteora/Delphi

After breakfast, transfer to the site of Thermopylae and Information Centre to learn of the famous battle that helped create the Greece we know today. Continue on to Delphi for an orientation walk before touring Ancient Delphi with a local guide. Spend the evening as you wish with free time.
Travel through mountain scenery around Mt Parnassos to Delphi.

Enjoy a visit to the ancient city of Delphi, then spend the evening exploring the charming little town or relaxing in a small café enjoying the views of the nearby valley.

6

Day 6: Delphi/Náfplio

Travel Nafplio with a stop at the Corinth Canal on the way. Take part in a brief orientation walk then spend the evening exploring the cobblestone streets with free time. Opt to climb the Acronafplia to take in the views.
Described as one of Greece's prettiest towns, the narrow pedestrian streets of old town are begging to be strolled upon.

7

Day 7: Náfplio/Athens

Enjoy free time to explore Napflio and the surrounding areas. Choose to visit Epidavros, as well as the nearby site of Mycenae then transfer in the late afternoon to Athens for the night.
There is a wealth of ancient sites to explore within easy reach of Nafplio on a free day such as Epidavros, which is highly regarded as one of the most renowned of Greek ancient sites. Or choose to visit the famous Mycenae, also close by, with its spectacular treasury and ruins, or for another lesser-known Mycenean site visit Tiryns, just in the suburbs of Nafplio itself.

8

Day 8: Athens

Depart at any time.

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Tour Operator

G Adventures

G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.

In Business Since 1990

Reviews

 

Stephanie   -  Traveled, August 2024

Absolutely brilliant, could not fault it!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 09/01/2024

 

Brigitte   -  Traveled, May 2024

Well organized, boat in good condition and the particioant fun. We dis some sailing, some mitoring deownding on the wins. The skipper Leo was willing to share and teach and we helped with a few of the tasks. We ankered in some remote beaches which was a wonderful experience.

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 05/30/2024

 

Sarah   -  Traveled, August 2024

Wonderful trip with wonderful crew!

Source: Tour operator   Submitted: 08/11/2024

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