The 7-day Classical Greece Tour offers an engaging journey from the UK through the heart of ancient Greek history and culture. Travelers will visit iconic landmarks such as the Acropolis in Athens, Delphi, and ancient Olympia, along with other important historical cities and sites. The tour also includes stops at the Corinth Canal, the ruins of Mycenae, and the charming town of Nafplion. The journey then continues to Kalambaka, where visitors can explore the remarkable Meteora monasteries perched atop dramatic rock formations. This Greece tour is a rich blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, making it an excellent choice for travelers seeking an authentic Greek experience.
Arrival to Athens. A guide will meet you at the airport from Next Holiday Travel and transfer you to the hotel.
Overnight Athens: 4 stars.
The visit goes through the heart of Athens, starting from the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896. It would traverse some of the most famous sights, such as the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament Building, Memorial for the Unknown Soldier, Academy, University, National Library, and Constitution Square (Syntagma). At the Acropolis, marvel at the ages of Architectural Wonders of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, and Erechtheion, and conclude your experience here at the sacred Parthenon—a fusion of the physical and the spiritual, a true ambassador of how to light the soul with order.
Overnight Athens, 4 star breakfast
Setting out early in the morning, you will cross over the Corinth Canal, from which you will continue to the renowned Mycenae, named a UNESCO World Heritage site. The legendary home of Agamemnon with its imposing Cyclopean walls, the famous Lions Gate, and the royal tombs will be explored; Nafplion, which is in Argolis, was the first capital of Greece. The charming little town nestled at the foot of a cliff dominated by the mighty Palamidi Fortress would allow for a short exploration. The journey continues to the ancient theater of Epidaurus, which is especially famous for its extraordinary acoustics. In closing, you will visit Olympia and round off your expedition.
Overnight Olympia, 4-star, Breakfast, Dinner
Olympia is famous as the home of the Olympic Games. The archaeological site will introduce you to the Temple of Zeus and Temple of Hera, the Altar of the Olympic Flame, the Stadium, and the museum containing the magnificent Hermes of Praxiteles statue. Then, traveling north, you will cross the Rio-Antirio Bridge on your journey to Delphi.
Overnight in Delphi, 4 stars: breakfast, Dinner
Explore the archaeological site of Delphi, regarded by the ancients as the world's center, and visit the Museum where the famous statue of "The Bronze Charioteer" is housed. Following that, you will make your way to Kalambaka, a small town at the foot of Meteora.
Overnight in Kalambaka, 4 stars: breakfast, Dinner
Explore Meteora with several monasteries positioned on massive rocks that display beautiful views, housing historical and religious artifacts. Return to Athens through Trikala, Lamia, and Thermopylae, with a quick stop to see the statue of Leonidas before entering the Kammena Vourla region. You arrive in Athens in the evening.
Overnight Athens: 4 stars, breakfast.
After breakfast, our tour concludes, and you are transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
Breakfast
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