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Discover the best of classical Greece on this five-day journey starting and ending in Athens. Settle into the capital before diving into its highlights on a guided city tour, from the Acropolis and Parthenon to the Acropolis Museum and lively Plaka. You’ll venture beyond the city on full-day excursions to legendary Delphi, once the heart of the ancient world, and into the Peloponnese to see the Corinth Canal, mighty Mycenae and the elegant seaside town of Nafplio. With expert guides, included meals on excursions and time to explore at your own pace, this tour offers a well-rounded taste of Greece’s history, culture and scenery.
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Tour Overview
Duration
5 daysHotel Rating
3-4 star hotelsStarts
AthensEnds
AthensMinimum Age
5 years oldMaximum Age
Tours have upper age limits for several reasons, such as but not limited to: tour pace, activity level, and accommodation standards. If you fall outside of this age limit, we do have lots of other tours in Greece that are suitable for all ages!
Arrival Transfer
Yes - one transfer per bookingDeparture Transfer
Yes - one transfer per bookingTour Guide
Services of English-speaking local guides for included sightseeingCountry
GreeceMeals Included
Breakfast: 4, Lunch: 2Passengers
€973.25
Tour Style
Group Size
Min 1 / Max Semi-Independent
Trip Type
Group Tours
Range
This tour is operated by our trusted local partner and has been handpicked by us to deliver you an unforgettable trip.
Guiding Style
This tour includes scheduled sightseeing with expert guides in key destinations as per the Inclusions, as well as transportation (either with a driver or public transport), plus of course your accommodation. There is no single tour guide or tour leader throughout the trip. You’ll have support where it counts, and more freedom in between. Our cruise tours also fall into this category where you will be looked after by a crew. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
Tour Pace
A balanced pace, with a mix of free time and visits to multiple locations, allowing for both relaxation and exploration. Generally doesn't visit more than one or two destinations per day.
Physical Rating
A moderate amount of walking is required during sightseeing, with some free time, offering a balance between activity and relaxation. As a general rule, you should be able to walk 2-kilometres without stopping.
Tour Guide
Services of English-speaking local guides for included sightseeingGroup Size
Min 1 / Max Semi-IndependentRange
This tour is operated by our trusted local partner and has been handpicked by us to deliver you an unforgettable trip.
Guiding Style
This tour includes scheduled sightseeing with expert guides in key destinations as per the Inclusions, as well as transportation (either with a driver or public transport), plus of course your accommodation. There is no single tour guide or tour leader throughout the trip. You’ll have support where it counts, and more freedom in between. Our cruise tours also fall into this category where you will be looked after by a crew. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
Tour Pace
A balanced pace, with a mix of free time and visits to multiple locations, allowing for both relaxation and exploration. Generally doesn't visit more than one or two destinations per day.
Physical Rating
A moderate amount of walking is required during sightseeing, with some free time, offering a balance between activity and relaxation. As a general rule, you should be able to walk 2-kilometres without stopping.
Trip Type
Group ToursTour Highlights
Included
Not Included
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Athens
On arrival at Athens Airport, we are met by our local representative and transferred to our hotel in Athens. The remainder of the day is at leisure to relax after the journey or begin exploring the city independently.
Day 2 - Classical Athens City Tour
This morning, we enjoy a panoramic city tour introducing us to Athens’ most significant landmarks. We pass the Panathinaikon Stadium, site of the first modern Olympic Games, the Zappeion, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch. Our drive continues through Syntagma Square, with views of the Parliament and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, before passing Schliemann’s House, the Academy, the University, the National Library and the Old Parliament.
We then visit the Acropolis, exploring the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Parthenon and the Erechtheion. Our experience continues at the Acropolis Museum, home to remarkable finds from the sacred hill, including the original Caryatides.
The afternoon is at leisure - you may wish to wander through Plaka and the historic centre at your own pace.
Itinerary alterations - please note:Depending on the arrival day and dates of travel, the order of excursions may be different.
Day 3 - Delphi Excursion
Athens - Delphi - Athens. We depart this morning for a full-day excursion to Delphi. Set on the slopes of Mount Parnassos with views over ancient olive groves and the Corinthian Gulf, Delphi was considered the most sacred place in the ancient Greek world.
We explore the Sanctuary of Apollo, walk along the Sacred Way and see the Temple of Apollo, once home to the oracle Pythia. In the afternoon, we return to Athens.
Day 4 - Peloponnese Highlights
Athens - Corinth - Mycenae - Nafplio - Athens. Today we travel into the Peloponnese on a full-day tour. Our first stop is the Corinth Canal, an impressive engineering feat linking the Aegean and Ionian seas. We continue to Mycenae, described by Homer as ‘rich in gold’, where we see the Cyclopean walls, the Lion’s Gate and the Tomb of Agamemnon.
We then visit the elegant town of Nafplio, once Greece’s first capital, dominated by the Venetian fortress of Palamidi. On a walking tour, we explore the old town’s narrow cobbled streets, neo-classical buildings and seafront promenade, with views towards the fortified islet of Bourtzi, before returning to Athens.
Day 5 - Departure
At the scheduled time, we are transferred to Athens Airport for our departure flight.
Tour Reviews
Extras and add-ons
If you'd like to add extras or add-ons to your booking, you can do this easily during checkout. Just review the available options and select any additional services or upgrades you'd like before completing your purchase.
Hotels
The hotels listed below are examples which we frequently use on this tour. Alternative hotels of a similar standard may be used instead.
Prices & Dates
'Double/Twin' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to anyone wanting the privacy of their own room. 'Triple' prices are per person when there are 3 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Shared' prices are for solo travellers who are happy to share with another solo traveller of the same sex in a twin room - a single room will be provided at no additional cost if there are no suitable travellers to share with.
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