Oh My Goddess!: Greece By Design
Oh My Goddess!: Greece By Design
Oh My Goddess!: Greece By Design
8 Days Starting and ending in Athens, Greece
Visiting: Arrive In Athens, Athens, Delphi, Itea, Excursion To Galaxidi, Volos, Thermopylae, Europe
Tour operator:
Tour code:
FG-2025
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on an odyssey of epic proportions on this 8-day vacation in Greece. How will you unleash your inner god or goddess? Sailing on sapphire waters? Exploring ancient treasures? Mixing it up with the locals or stirring up Greek specialties? With complimentary YourChoice Excursions, you choose when, where, and how to say, “Opa!”Why This Tour is Epic from A to Zeus: •An immersive Greek odyssey on land and sea. •A flexible itinerary that offers oceans of legendary sights and myth-breaking stories. •Included YourChoice Excursions in Athens and Volos. •You Odyssey It!
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Athens
Location: Arrive In Athens
Welcome to Athens! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink at your hotel.
ARRIVE IN ATHENS Welcome to Athens! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink at your hotel.ATHENS-STREET-SCENE.jpg
Day 2: Athens
Location: Athens
Meals Included: Breakfast
ATHENS ATHENS Orientation tour. YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:
Day 3: Athens,Delphi,Itea
Location: Athens, Delphi, Itea
Meals Included: Breakfast
DELPHI Guided visit to the excavations and Archaeological Museum.ITEA Free time this evening.
ATHENS–DELPHI–ITEA DELPHI Guided visit to the excavations and Archaeological Museum.ITEA Free time this evening. (B)DELPHI-TEMPLE.jpg
Day 4: Itea,Excursion To Galaxidi
Location: Itea, Excursion To Galaxidi
Meals Included: Breakfast
GALAXIDI Olive-oil tasting with local specialties. Free time.
ITEA–EXCURSION TO GALAXIDI GALAXIDI Olive-oil tasting with local specialties. Free time. (B)GALAXIDI.jpg
Day 5: Itea,Volos
Location: Itea, Volos
Meals Included: Breakfast
VOLOS Orientation and free time.
ITEA–VOLOS VOLOS Orientation and free time. (B)VOLOS-SHIP-REPLICA.jpg
Day 6: Volos
Location: Volos
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
VOLOS VOLOS YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:
Day 7: Volos,Thermopylae,Athens
Location: Volos, Thermopylae, Athens
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
THERMOPYLAE Visit the battle site.ATHENS Farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
VOLOS–THERMOPYLAE–ATHENS THERMOPYLAE Visit the battle site.ATHENS Farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)THERMOPYLAE.jpg
Day 8: Athens
Location: Athens
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast in the morning.
ATHENS Your vacation ends with breakfast in the morning. (B)ATHENS-CAFE.jpg
What's Included
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Accommodation
Stay at Zafolia in Athens, Hotel Nafsika Palace in Itea, and Domotel Xenia Volos in Volos.
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Meals
Daily breakfast, one lunch, and one dinner are included.
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Welcome Drink
A welcome drink in Athens is included.
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Guided Tours
Guided visits to the Acropolis Museum, The Parthenon, the Erectheion Caryatids, Delphi excavations, and Archaeological Museum.
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Excursions
Excursions to Cape Sounion, Aegina Island, and Galaxidi with olive-oil tasting.
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Orientation Tours
Orientation tours in Athens and Volos.
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YourChoice Excursions
Choice of activities in Athens and Volos, including guided tours, bike rides, cooking classes, and scenic walks.
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Farewell Dinner
Farewell dinner at a local restaurant in Athens.
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UNESCO Sites
Visit to the Acropolis in Athens.
What's Not Included
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International Flights
International flights to and from Greece are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary are not included.
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Gratuities
Gratuities for guides, drivers, and hotel staff are not included.
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Visa Fees
Visa fees, if applicable, are not included.
Meals
Breakfast Daily, welcome drink in Athens 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
UNESCO Sites
Acropolis Athens|Archeological Site of Delphi
Accommodation
Athens:ZafoliaItea:Hotel Nafsika PalaceVolos:Domotel Xenia Volos
Mode of Transport
No specific transport details provided.
Notes
This tour requires walking on uneven terrain, especially at archaeological sites, which may pose a challenge to guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs.
Check out our Q&As
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What activities are available on Day 2 in Athens?
On Day 2 in Athens, you have the option to choose from three activities: a guided tour of The Acropolis Museum, The Parthenon, and the Erectheion Caryatids; a visit to Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon on the Attica Peninsula; or a cruise to Aegina Island, where you can explore the Monastery of A.g. Nektarios and the picturesque capital of Aegina Town.
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What can I expect during the visit to Delphi on Day 3?
During the visit to Delphi on Day 3, you will have a guided tour of the excavations and the Archaeological Museum. In the evening, you will have free time in Itea.
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What is included in the excursion to Galaxidi on Day 4?
The excursion to Galaxidi on Day 4 includes an olive-oil tasting with local specialties and free time to explore the area.
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What are the options for activities in Volos on Day 6?
On Day 6 in Volos, you can choose from three activities: a leisurely half-day bike ride in the port city of Volos with a Local Guide, including lunch with local specialties; a visit to a local farm in Mount Pelion to learn to cook local specialties with an expert chef and enjoy your creations; or a walk along the scenic Centaur's Path in the charming village lanes of Pelion, followed by a lunch of light, local specialties.
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What is planned for the visit to Thermopylae on Day 7?
On Day 7, you will visit the battle site of Thermopylae. In the evening, you will have a farewell dinner at a local restaurant in Athens.
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How does the tour end on Day 8?
The tour ends on Day 8 with breakfast in the morning in Athens.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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Cancellation Policy
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Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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