Best of Greece

Tour OperatorTrafalgar ToursLogo Trafalgar
Starting atUSD 2,595
Average rate per dayUSD 324
Tour TypeGroup Tours
Travel StyleBus Tours
Duration8 days
CountriesGreece
Next Departure06-Nov-2026
Starting atUSD 2,595USD 324 / Day

Overview

Travel Style
Bus Tours
Travel Quality
Comfortable Travel, Luxury Tour
Activities
tour category: Walkingtour category: Cookingtour category: Expert Guide
Map: Best of Greece (Trafalgar)

Summary

Walk in the very place western civilisation was born, as your travels reveal all the best of Greece highlights. From the other-worldly clifftop Meteora monasteries to walking the Sacred Way as the ancients once did in Delphi, this journey back in time will bring centuries of history to life.

Day 1
Welcome To Athens
Day 2
Explore Amazing Athens
Day 3
Journey To Corinth, Mycenae And Nafplion
Day 4
Continue To Ancient Olympia
Day 5
Onwards To Patras And Delphi
Day 6
Off To Thermopylae And Kalambaka
Day 7
Admire Meteora And Return To Athens
Day 8
Farewell Athens

Travel Cities (4): Athens, Delphi, Meteora, Olympia

What are some of the highlights?

Be My Guest

Olympia: Say "opa!" to a traditional Greek experience with the Karabelas family on their olive and wine farm. Join the family for lunch and dancing, and learn about their history on the land.

Dining Summary

  • 4 Dinner (D)
  • 7 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Lunch (L)

How You'll Travel

  • Deluxe coach travel
  • Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
  • 4-star stays

Iconic Experience

  • Athens: Visit the Acropolis Museum containing remarkable antiquities giving visitors an insight into the lives of Athenians centuries ago.
  • Athens: Delve into Athens with a Local Specialist. See the iconic highlights of this ancient city, from the Acropolis to the site of the first modern Olympics.
  • Corinth: Cross the amazing rock-cut channel dividing the Peloponnese from mainland Greece. Join a Local Specialist and gain insight into Corinth's eventful past.
  • Archaeological Site of Mycenae: Walk through the Lion Gate past the royal beehive-tombs where Schliemann uncovered golden treasure, while hearing tales of Agamemnon from your Local Specialist.
  • Archaeological Site of Olympia: Join a Local Specialist to view the stadium of Olympia which hosted the ancient Olympic Games and Heraia, the women's games in honour of Hera. See the Temple of Zeus, athlete's gymnasium and the stone marker where the sprint began.
  • Delphi: With your Local Specialist, walk to The Sacred Way once lined with offertory temples. See the reconstructed Athenian Treasury and pass the superb Polygonal Wall to reach the Temple of Apollo, where people once sought divine wisdom from the mysterious Oracle.
  • Thermopylae: See the Leonidas Monument dedicated to the brave warrior and his 300 Spartans.
  • Meteora: With a Local Specialist, visit one of the remarkable centuries-old monasteries of Meteora, teetering on towers of rock and arguably the most spectacular place to visit in Greece.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

Nafplion: Visit Axion Esti, a family-run organic beekeeping facility in Argos. Meet Sophia and Anthony and learn how their passion for bees has grown into an award-winning operation. Suit up to see the hives up close, explore the museum, and sample local honey while discovering the importance of pollinators to the ecosystem. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.

Must-see Highlights

  • Explore Athens, Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora 
  • Visit the Acropolis and Museum in Athens, ancient ruins in Corinth, ancient theatre at Epidaurus, Olympic Stadium in Olympia, home of the Oracle at Delphi and the incredible rock monasteries in Meteora
  • View the Parthenon, Royal Palace and Temple of Zeus in Athens, the Sanctuary of Asclepius at Epidaurus and the battle site at Thermopylae
  • See the Corinth Canal, the Lion Gate and Agamemnon's Palace in Mycenae

Trafalgar Difference

Delphi: Designed by renowned architect Nikos Valsamakis in 1965, the Amalia Hotel Delphi is a notable example of postwar Greek architecture. It integrates seamlessly with the Delphic landscape, with rooms arranged to follow the terrain.

What is included in the price?

Whats Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised

What does this tour / travel package consist of?

 

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Group Tours

This is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

What associations is this organisation a member of? What Financial Protection is available?

Membership: IATA Membership: WTTC Membership: TTC Membership: ABTA Membership: TreadRight


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