Best of Greece with Santorini Extension

Best of Greece with Santorini Extension

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Best of Greece with Santorini Extension

11 Days Starting and ending in Athens, Greece

Visiting: Athens, Nafplion, Olympia, Delphi, Kalambaka, Meteora, Santorini

Tour operator:

Trafalgar

Tour code:

AGBSMZN19

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Medium

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

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Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Greece with the "Best of Greece with Santorini Extension" tour. This captivating adventure begins in Athens, where you'll explore iconic landmarks like the Acropolis and the Parthenon. Travel through history as you visit ancient sites in Corinth, Mycenae, and Olympia, and experience the warmth of Greek hospitality with a traditional dinner on a local olive and wine farm. Discover the mystical ruins of Delphi and the breathtaking monasteries of Meteora. The tour culminates with a serene escape to the stunning island of Santorini, where you can unwind amidst its volcanic landscapes and vibrant nightlife. With expert guides, luxury transportation, and cherry-picked accommodations, this tour offers a perfect blend of culture, history, and relaxation in one of the world's most enchanting destinations.

Highlights

  • Olympia: Experience a traditional Greek evening with the Karabelas family on their olive and wine farm, complete with dinner and dancing.

  • Athens: Visit the Acropolis Museum and explore the ancient city with a Local Specialist, including the Acropolis and the site of the first modern Olympics.

  • Corinth: Cross the impressive Corinth Canal and explore the ancient city with insights from a Local Specialist.

  • Archaeological Site of Mycenae: Walk through the Lion Gate and explore the royal beehive-tombs with tales of Agamemnon.

  • Delphi: Walk the Sacred Way to the Temple of Apollo and meet a beekeeper to taste thyme honey, contributing to local biodiversity.

  • Meteora: Visit the remarkable monasteries perched on rock towers with a Local Specialist.

  • Santorini: Enjoy an orientation of the stunning island and explore its dynamic nightlife and breathtaking views.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Welcome To Athens

Location: Athens

Accommodation: Divani Caravel

Accommodation Name: Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens

Meals Included: Dinner

Put the 'oh' in opa and embark on an unforgettable exploration of an ancient land of gods and goddesses, myths and legends. Your springboard to your spellbinding holiday is the vibrant capital of Athens, an effortless mix of ancient treasures and modern verve, which you will have an opportunity to explore after being transferred to your hotel. This evening, join your Travel Director and travel companions for a light meal.

Day 2: Explore Amazing Athens Dive Into Culture

Location: Athens

Accommodation: Divani Caravel

Accommodation Name: Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens

Meals Included: Breakfast

Join your Local Specialist for a guided morning sightseeing tour to the ancient complex that was once the 'Cradle of Western Civilization'. Along our journey into antiquity, we'll have an opportunity to explore the Acropolis with its treasures and admire the Parthenon, dedicated to the goddess Athena,the Royal Palace and the Temple of Zeus. Dive Into Culture and see remarkable displays of an ancient world during an included visit to the Acropolis Museum, and see Hadrian's Arch and the stadium where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy on your own. Stroll through the Plaka, people-watch in Syntagma Square or go in search of the city's tastiest souvlaki – the choice is yours.

Day 3: Journey To Corinth, Mycenae And Nafplion

Location: Nafplion

Accommodation: Amalia Nafplio

Accommodation Name: Amalia Nafplio

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We depart Athens this morning, crossing the mighty Corinth Canal to the wild Peloponnesian Peninsula. Arriving in Corinth, we join a Local Specialist to explore an ancient city that several empires fought over throughout the centuries. We continue to Mycenae, a mighty kingdom of Ancient Greece, where we'll see the Beehive Tombs (the Treasury of Atreus), the Lion Gate and the remains of Agamemnon's Royal Palace, in the company of a Local Specialist. Later, we'll travel to Epidaurus to visit the ancient theater and view the Sanctuary of Asclepius, the God of Medicine, whose snake-entwined staff remains the symbol of medicine to this day. Arriving in the Venetian town of Nafplion later, we'll dine in our hotel this evening.

Day 4: Continue To Ancient Olympia Connect With Locals

Location: Olympia

Accommodation: Amalia Olympia

Accommodation Name: Amalia Olympia

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

We traverse the Mountains of Arcadia to ancient Olympia, the site of the first Olympic Games held in 776 BC. This evening, we Connect With Locals joining the Karabelas family for dinner on their olive and wine farm at a Be My Guest experience featuring traditional dancing and characteristic Greek philoxenia.

Day 5: Onwards To Patras And Delphi

Location: Delphi

Accommodation: Amalia Delphi

Accommodation Name: Amalia Delphi

Meals Included: Breakfast

We join a Local Specialist this morning to delve into centuries of history. We'll visit the ancient Olympic site, the museum and the ruined remains of the Temples of Zeus and Hera. Leaving Olympia, we skirt the coastline north to Patras, crossing the Gulf of Corinth to mainland Greece before continuing to Delphi, where you may wish to try your hand at preparing some local dishes during an interactive cooking lesson.

Day 6: Off To Thermopylae And Kalambaka

Location: Kalambaka

Accommodation: Amalia Kalambaka

Accommodation Name: Amalia Kalambaka

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Tread in the footsteps of the ancient Greeks, who would descend on the sanctuary of Delphi to consult with the most important oracle in the classical world. Join your Local Specialist and walk the Sacred Way to the 4th-century Temple of Apollo. View the statues immortalising the strength of the athletes who once competed in the Pythian Games, held in honor of Apollo and the Arts. Continue on to a family-ran honey farm for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Taste the rich thyme honey freshly collected from the hive and come up close to the unique biodiversity of the area. A scenic afternoon drive brings us to Thermopylae, famous for the heroic defense by Leonidas and his brave Spartans against the invading Persians. We cross the lush Thessaly region, traveling north through the 'breadbasket of Greece' towards Kalambaka.

Day 7: Admire Meteora And Return To Athens

Location: Meteora

Accommodation: Divani Palace Acropolis

Accommodation Name: Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

The UNESCO World Heritage monasteries of Meteora are our first stop today. Join a Local Specialist to visit two of the six Eastern Orthodox monasteries that cling impressively to immense, rounded rock towers overlooking the town. A scenic drive returns us to Athens, where we'll enjoy a rousing Farewell Dinner with our travel companions and reminisce over an incredible journey through Greece.

Day 8: Cruise To Sunny Santorini

Location: Santorini

Accommodation: El Greco

Accommodation Name: El Greco, Santorini Palace, Kallisti

Meals Included: Breakfast

Board a fast ferry to the idyllic island of Santorini, your home for three nights. Transfer to your hotel with an orientation on arrival and spend free time exploring. Comprising a small circular archipelago of volcanic islands in the southern Aegean Sea, Santorini is all that remains of an enormous volcanic explosion. The island's spectacular physical beauty coupled with its dynamic nightlife makes it one of Europe's most popular hotspots.

Day 9: Discover Stunning Santorini

Location: Santorini

Accommodation: El Greco

Accommodation Name: El Greco, Santorini Palace, Kallisti

Meals Included: Breakfast

Santorini offers a wealth of exciting things to do. You might like to spend your time relaxing in the sun or wander down winding cobbled streets full of whitewashed houses. Admire breathtaking views across the caldera and witness a stunning sunset.

Day 10: Santorini Your Way

Location: Santorini

Accommodation: El Greco

Accommodation Name: El Greco, Santorini Palace, Kallisti

Meals Included: Breakfast

Santorini makes some of the Greek islands' best wines so perhaps take a tour of a winery and taste some for yourself. Consider a ride in a caique to the volcanic island of Nea Kamini to swim in the hot springs. Embrace the magic of Santorini.

Day 11: Fly To Athens And Journey Home

Location: Athens

Meals Included: Breakfast

Take a short flight back to Athens this morning. Say goodbye to Greece as you continue your flight home from Athens airport.

What's Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

    The tour includes the services of an expert Travel Director and a professional Driver.

  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

    Accommodation is provided in cherry-picked hotels that are tried and trusted.

  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities

    All porterage and restaurant gratuities are included in the tour package.

  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

    The tour covers all hotel tips, charges, and local taxes.

  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

    Daily breakfast and up to half of your evening meals are included.

  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras

    The tour includes must-see sightseeing and surprise extras.

  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

    Audio headsets are provided for flexible sightseeing.

  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation

    Transportation is provided by a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation such as rail journeys.

  • Optional Experiences and free time

    The tour offers optional experiences and free time for personal exploration.

  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

    If necessary, hotels of similar standard and location may be used.

What's Not Included

  • Flights

    International airfare is not included in the tour package.

  • Airport Transfers

    Airport transfers may be included when you make your flight arrangements, but are not guaranteed.

Mode of Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys).

Accommodation

Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted. Specific accommodation details can be found in the itinerary under each day.

Check out our Q&As

  • What unique cultural experiences are included in the tour?

    The tour includes a traditional Greek experience with the Karabelas family on their olive and wine farm in Olympia, where you will join them for dinner and dancing. Additionally, in Delphi, you will visit a family-run honey farm to taste thyme honey and learn about beekeeping.

  • What kind of transportation is used during the tour?

    The tour uses a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries, and there are also alternative transportation options such as rail journeys.

  • Are there any special dining experiences included in the tour?

    Yes, the tour includes a Be My Guest experience with the Karabelas family in Olympia, where you will enjoy a traditional dinner with local dancing. There is also a Farewell Dinner in Athens to reminisce over the journey.

  • What kind of accommodation can I expect on this tour?

    The tour features cherry-picked hotels that are tried and trusted. Specific accommodation details are provided in the itinerary for each day.

  • What are some of the key historical sites visited on this tour?

    The tour visits several key historical sites including the Acropolis and Museum in Athens, the ancient ruins in Corinth, the ancient theater at Epidaurus, the Olympic Stadium in Olympia, the home of the Oracle at Delphi, and the rock monasteries in Meteora.

  • Is there any free time during the tour to explore on my own?

    Yes, there is free time included in the tour, such as in Athens where you can explore the Plaka or Syntagma Square, and in Santorini where you can relax or explore the island at your leisure.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1947

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

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