Day 1: Athens

Upon arrival transfer to a hotel of your choice. Free day to enjoy the city of Athens. If the weather permits, we propose one of our optional tours such as our Full day Athens City Tour with lunch and visit to Cape Sounion  or the Athens by Night Tour .

Day 2: Athens – Half-day City tour 

Breakfast at hotel and depart for our hald day city tours. Explore  the Constitution Square (Syntagma), the Parliament House, the Monument to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University and the National Library. On your way to the Acropolis you will see the Hadrian’s Arch, the Temple of Olympian Zeus and you can stop for photos at the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first modern Olympic Games took place in 1896. At the Acropolis we will visit the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: the Propylaeum, the temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheum and, finally, the Parthenon “harmony between matter and spirit”, the monument that “brings order in the mind.” Duration of the visit is approximately 3 hours, transfer to the hotel and accommodation.

Day 3: Athens – Delphi – Kalabaka, Meteora

After breakfast, pick up from the hotel for a 2-day excursion to Delphi and Meteora to explore some of the most famous sites on the Greek peninsula. Passing through the spectacular sites of Boeotia, Thebes and Levadia, our first stop is Delphi, the center of the earth and the universe for the ancient Greeks. Famous for its theater, the Temple of Apollo and its ancient ruins, Delphi was considered the navel of the world and played a very important role in the classical Greek world. We will visit the archaeological site and the Temple of Apollo, famous for its oracle. In the afternoon, we leave for Kalabaka, crossing the Thessaly plain in central Greece through the towns of Lamia (short stop) and Trikala. Kalabaka is a small town built at the foot of the majestic gray rocks of Meteora, just below the Monasteries (short stop for souvenirs). Overnight in Kalabaka.

Day 4: Delphi – Kalabaka, Meteora

Morning departure for Meteora, on a cliff-monastery excursion, visiting two different Byzantine monasteries, built on rock towers and offering fantastic views of the plain. Meteora is included in the list of UNESCO’s world heritage monuments. The monasteries sit atop sandstone towers, which provided monks with completely inaccessible retreats for centuries. Meteora is considered one of the most beautiful areas of the Greek mainland and its group of monasteries is one of the country’s most unique attractions. On our way back from the monasteries, there is an optional visit to a Byzantine-style icon factory. We return to Athens passing by the heroic monument of Leonidas, the king of Sparta at Thermopylae (short stop for photos). Return to Athens late in the afternoon and overnight.

Day 5: Athens – Optional SIC tour in Mycenae & Epidaurus

Day at your leisure to explore the city of Athens on your own by getting to know its daily life or join one of our optional tours such as Full-day Argolis tour with visit to Mycenae and Epidaurus and lunch. Return to hotel and overnight in Athens.

Day 6: Athens

Free day to explore the city of Athens through the picturesque streets of Plaka and Monastiraki. Stroll through the flea market in the Monastiraki area or go shopping on Ermou Street, the main street of Athens for shopping.
We suggest an afternoon walk on the Athens Riviera for an afternoon coffee, where you can visit the Flisvos marina or the Glyfada area. After some rest, a night in the Athenian bars in the city center is the perfect end to a wonderful day.
We suggest a visit to the Kolonaki area to the chic bars or Karitsi Square if you want to experience the alternative form of nightlife. Return to hotel and overnight in Athens.

Day 7: Athens – Return Flight

Breakfast at the hotel and free morning for some last-minute shopping or a stroll down the streets of Athens. Depending on your international departure flight, transfer to Athens International Airport.

Included:

• 5 overnights stay in Athens on BB basis
• 1 overnight stay in Kalabaka on  HB basis
• SIC Half-day Athens city tour with visits to Parthenon and the Acropolis museum
• Official and professional guide
• SIC 2-day circuit to Classical Greece
• Entrance fees to all archaeological sites as mentioned above
• Private transfers in Athens from/to airport with professional driver
• VAT

Not Included:

• City taxes payable on the spot
• International and domestic flights
• Optional tours
• Tips
• Personal expenses
• Whatever not mentioned as included.

Rates upon request.

*All our trips are suitable for individual travelers or groups and adjustable according to your specific needs*