Best of Greece
Best of Greece
Best of Greece
5 Days Starting and ending in Athens, Greece
Visiting: Athens, Kalambaka, Meteora
Tour operator:
Tour code:
247087
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
18-99
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
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Tour Overview
Discover the "Best of Greece" on this captivating tour that takes you through the heart of ancient and modern Greece. Begin your journey in Athens, the cradle of Western civilization, where you'll explore iconic landmarks like the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum. Travel to Delphi, the site of the most famous Oracle of ancient Greece, and immerse yourself in its rich history. Continue to the awe-inspiring Meteora, where you'll visit the breathtaking cliff-top monasteries, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With comfortable accommodations, guided tours, and seamless transfers, this tour offers an unforgettable cultural experience in Greece.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Athens
Location: Athens
Accommodation Name: Hotel Jason Inn or similar 3*, Hotel Fresh or similar 4*
Upon your arrival at Athens international airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Athens has an array of amazing hotels, and this package has the cream of the crop, and we know you will thoroughly enjoy your one night stay in Athens. Rest of the day free of leisure. Visit on your own the famous flea market in Plaka (old town of Athens).
Overnight in Athens.
Day 2 : Athens – Delphi – Kalambaka (420 Km – 9 Hrs)
Location: Kalambaka
Accommodation Name: Hotel Orfeas or similar 3*, Hotel Divani or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After a delicious breakfast, hop on board your luxury bus and enjoy a unique journey northwest to Delphi, arriving around noon. Famous for its theater, Temple of Apollo and ancient ruins, Delphi was considered the center of the earth and the universe and played a central role in the classical Greek world. Visit the archaeological site and the Temple of Apollo famous for its oracle. In the afternoon after lunch depart through Central Greece and the cities of Lamia (short stop), Trikala crossing the Thessalian plain, to Kalambaka (a small town built at the foot of the majestic grey rocks, and crowded by the Meteora Monasteries (short stop for souvenirs).
Overnight in Kalambaka.
Day 3 : Kalambaka – Meteora – Athens (355 Km – 9 Hrs)
Location: Meteora
Accommodation Name: Hotel Jason Inn or similar 3*, Hotel Fresh or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast
Savor breakfast in your hotel and then travel to nearby UNESCO-listed Meteora for a tour of the cliff-top monasteries. Visit two different impressive Byzantine Monasteries built on top of rock towers and providing breathtaking views over the plain. The monasteries are perched on top of towers of sandstone, which for centuries provided totally inaccessible retreats for the monks. Meteora is considered one of the most beautiful and inspiring areas of mainland Greece, and its monasteries are one of the country's most unique attractions. Return to Athens passing by the heroic monument of Leonidas king of Sparta in Thermopylae (short stop for photos). Arrive in Athens in the early evening.
Overnight in Athens.
Day 4 : Athens
Location: Athens
Accommodation Name: Hotel Jason Inn or similar 3*, Hotel Fresh or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, after the luscious breakfast at the hotel, you have the opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. From the Acropolis to Omonia Square, with the half-day sightseeing and Acropolis museum tour you'll see all the famous sites of ancient and modern Athens. Begin the tour with a photo stop at Panathinaiko Stadium where the first Olympic Games took place in 1896. It is the only stadium built out of white marble. Proceed, passing by Zappeion and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. You will then pass the Athens Trilogy which includes the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens, and the National Library. Continue passing by National Garden, Hadrian’s Arc, St. Paul’s Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Schliemann’s House (Numismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral, Old Parliament, Constitution Square, Russian Orthodox Church, and finally Acropolis (visit Propylae the gateway, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens). Stroll up to the UNESCO-listed site that served as the ancient citadel, and tour the buildings as you hear how they reflected Athens’ prosperity in the 5th century BC. Continue the expert-guided Athens tour with a pleasant short walk passing by Herodion and Dionysos Theater, in order to visit the Acropolis Museum. Avoid and skip the lines of the new museum. Main attractions such as votives, artefacts of everyday life, statues from the archaic period, Caryatids, and of course the Parthenon Hall with the metopes, the pediments and the frieze will impress you.
Overnight in Athens.
Day 5 : Departure Athens
Location: Athens
Meals Included: Breakfast
Wake up to your tasty breakfast in the hotel and enjoy your last day in this long-standing metropolis. At the indicated time, you will be transferred to the airport in Athens and you could take your flight to your following destination or you will be transferred to the port of Piraeus for your next island visit.
What's Included
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Tour Guide
Operated with English speaking local guides during the activities in Delphi (Day 2), Meteora (Day 3), and Athens (Day 4).
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Accommodation
4 nights' accommodation in selected hotel categories.
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Meals
4 breakfasts and 1 dinner (on day 2).
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Transport
Arrival transfer from Athens International airport or from Piraeus port to the hotel on a shared basis, departure transfer from the hotel to Athens International airport or to Piraeus port on a shared basis, and air-conditioned transportation throughout the program as per itinerary on a shared basis.
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Entrance Fees and Activities
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary: Archaeological site of Delphi on day 2; two Meteora monasteries on day 3; sightseeing tour in Athens (including Acropolis and Acropolis Museum entrance fees) on day 4.
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Other
Meet & Greet on day 1.
What's Not Included
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Airfares and Airport Taxes
Any airfares or airport taxes, supplements for which are quoted separately if applicable.
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Flights
International nor domestic flights.
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Delphi Museum Visit
Delphi Museum visit is not included.
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Personal Expenses
Expenses of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic
on-alcoholic beverages, video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, any insurance etc. -
Unmentioned Visits
Any visit not mentioned in the programme.
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Optional Tours and Activities
Optional tours and activities are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance, any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
Please Note
- Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the tour contents without prior notice
- Hotel early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms are subject to availability and are not guaranteed.
- The distances and travel times described in the itinerary may vary.
- No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed
- Optional “Night out in Athens tour” is available in English and it includes: shared transportation, dinner in a typical Greek tavern with live music and Greek folk dances
- Due to certain restrictions in the visiting hours of the new Acropolis museum the order of the program can be changed.
- Please note that the inbound airport Athens - City hotel transfers are included only as part of the package and if pre and post-night stay is booked as an extra. Otherwise additional transfers should be purchased separately.
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1, 3, 4 Athens:
- Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Jason Inn or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Fresh or similar 4*
Day 2 Kalambaka:
- Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Orfeas or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Divani or similar 4*
OPTIONAL EXTRA:
Pre-/Post- night in Athens:
- Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Jason Inn or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Fresh or similar 4*
Mode of Transport
Travel in comfort with air-conditioned transportation throughout the program, including shared arrival and departure transfers from Athens International airport or Piraeus port to your hotel.
Accommodation
Enjoy 4 nights of accommodation with options ranging from standard 3-star hotels like Hotel Jason Inn in Athens and Hotel Orfeas in Kalambaka, to superior 4-star hotels such as Hotel Fresh in Athens and Hotel Divani in Kalambaka.
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1, 3, 4 Athens:
- Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Jason Inn or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Fresh or similar 4*
Day 2 Kalambaka:
- Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Orfeas or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Divani or similar 4*
OPTIONAL EXTRA:
Pre-/Post- night in Athens:
- Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Jason Inn or similar 3*
- Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Fresh or similar 4*
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes air-conditioned transportation throughout the program on a shared basis. Arrival and departure transfers from Athens International airport or Piraeus port to the hotel and vice versa are also included.
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Are there any meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour package includes 4 breakfasts and 1 dinner on day 2.
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What kind of accommodation options are available?
Accommodation options include standard and superior hotel categories. In Athens, the standard option is Hotel Jason Inn or similar 3*, and the superior option is Hotel Fresh or similar 4*. In Kalambaka, the standard option is Hotel Orfeas or similar 3*, and the superior option is Hotel Divani or similar 4*.
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Will there be a tour guide during the activities?
Yes, the tour is operated with English-speaking local guides during the activities in Delphi (Day 2), Meteora (Day 3), and Athens (Day 4).
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Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour?
Yes, all entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary are included. This includes the Archaeological site of Delphi on day 2, two Meteora monasteries on day 3, and the sightseeing tour in Athens (including Acropolis and Acropolis Museum entrance fees) on day 4.
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Is there an option for additional nights in Athens?
Yes, there is an optional extra for pre-/post-night stays in Athens. The standard hotel category is Hotel Jason Inn or similar 3*, and the superior hotel category is Hotel Fresh or similar 4*.
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What activities are planned for the day in Athens?
In Athens, you will have a half-day sightseeing and Acropolis museum tour. This includes a photo stop at Panathinaiko Stadium, passing by Zappeion and the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and visiting the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum.
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What is the itinerary for the visit to Meteora?
On the day visiting Meteora, you will tour the cliff-top monasteries, visiting two different impressive Byzantine Monasteries built on top of rock towers. The tour also includes a stop at the heroic monument of Leonidas king of Sparta in Thermopylae.
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What does the price include?
What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.
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Do you offer any travel insurance?
We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure.
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Are Visa fees included in the price?
No, visa fees are not included
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Are flights included in the tour?
No, they are not included
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers
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Is there any option for solo traveller?
Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.
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When are there specific hotel names confirmed?
Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client´s arrival
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Low Deposit
Destination Services Greece requires a minimum deposit of 30% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 35 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of destination services greece charges.
Up to 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.