Spotlight on Greece | 2025
Spotlight on Greece | 2025
$1249
Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating journey through Greece with the "Spotlight on Greece | 2025" tour, perfect for history enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. Begin your exploration in Athens, where ancient treasures and vibrant culture await. Discover the iconic Parthenon and Acropolis before venturing to the breathtaking cliffs of Meteora, home to mystical monasteries. Experience the historical significance of Thermopylae and the Spartan memorial. Continue to Delphi, a sacred site with a lively bar scene, where you can sample ouzo and learn about beekeeping traditions. Conclude your adventure at the Sanctuary of Apollo, absorbing the beauty of Mt. Parnassus. This small group tour offers a unique blend of history, archaeology, and sightseeing, ensuring an unforgettable Greek experience. Please note that international flights, travel insurance, personal expenses, optional activities, and lunches are not included, allowing you the freedom to tailor your journey. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Start Athens
Location: Athens
Accommodation Name: Arion Hotel (or similar)
Welcome to Athens, Greek adventurers! The clock starts now on uncovering this ancient country and all its quirks. We're calling it now, that this trip is THE ancient history lovers dream. Settle in to your hotel before catching up with the crew and get right into the Greek way of life.
Day 2: Athens to Meteora
Location: Athens, Thermopylae, Meteora
Accommodation Name: Edelweiss Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Not a second of today will go to waste. Europe’s oldest city will unfold itself this morning as we take to the Parthenon and the Acropolis with the knowledge of a local. Then, it's off to the rocky cliffs of Meteora. Get ready to be blown away by history when we visit the Hot Gates of Thermopylae . You'll also see the Spartan memorial here to honour the people who sacrificed their lives during the epic battle between the Spartans & the Persians. Meet Meteora, one of Greece’s truly breathtaking sites, where natural and man-made beauty come together like flowers in a vase. Mystical monasteries perched on enormous sandstone rocks. Seriously. You’ll think you’ve walked into a scene from Lord of the Rings.
Day 3: Meteora to Delphi
Location: Meteora, Delphi
Accommodation Name: Parnassos Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning in Meteora is reserved for exploring a couple of monasteries on the dramatic cliffs. Then, we'll make our way to another historical hotspot. Hop on! The sacred lands of Delphi will be ours this afternoon, again allowing us the chance to uncover world history right here in Greece. Despite being a place of monumental importance, it happens to have a cute little bar scene, and is a great place to sample the national drink of ouzo.
Day 4: Delphi to Athens
Location: Delphi, Athens
Meals Included: Breakfast
Through the limestone columns of the Sanctuary of Apollo, we continue tapping into what was once the centre of the universe for Ancient Greeks. The remains of this Doric style building stands tall with it's remaining 6 (out of an original 15) pillars, and is the perfect spot to absorb the last bit of beauty that is the slopes of Mt. Parnassus before we jump on the trail back to Athens. Oh, and if you wanna discover the ancient Greek practice of how honey is produced, join us for an intriguing beekeeping experience! Well there you have it, the true scope of Greece's magnificence filed neatly into four incredible days. Walk away with a wealth of new knowledge and a new posse of friends, eager to get involved in yet another Contiki adventure
What's Included
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Athens Old Town Tour
See Athens’ old town with its winding flower-filled streets and array of tavernas.
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Athens Orientation
Take an orientation in this ancient metropolis of treasures, myths, and legends.
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Thermopylae Visit
Visit the Hot Gates of Thermopylae and see the Spartan memorial.
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Meteora Exploration
Climb the charming mountain villages of Kastraki & Kalambaka and see the captivating Byzantine Basilicas.
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Delphi Beekeeping Experience
Visit a family-run beekeeping business in Delphi and learn about honey production.
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Delphi Oracle Experience
Talk to the Oracle and immerse yourself in Ancient Greek spiritualism.
What's Not Included
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International Flights
International airfare to and from Greece is not included, allowing travelers flexibility in choosing their flights.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included but is highly recommended for all participants to cover any unforeseen circumstances.
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Personal Expenses
Expenses for personal nature such as souvenirs, laundry, and drinks outside of meals are not covered.
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Optional Activities
Any optional activities outside the itinerary, such as additional tours or experiences, are not included.
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Lunches
Lunches are not included, giving you the freedom to explore and choose from local eateries.
Dining Summary
- 3 Breakfast (B)
- 2 Dinner (D)
Included Experience
- Athens: See Athens’ old town with its winding flower-filled streets and array of tavernas to stop off for a beer and some olives.
- Athens: Take an orientation in this ancient metropolis of treasures, myths and legends. See the city’s past and present.
- Thermopylae: Get ready to be blown away by history when we visit the Hot Gates of Thermophylae . You'll also see the Spartan memorial here to honour the people who sacrificed their lives during the epic battle between the Spartans & the Persians.
- Meteora: When you marvel at the awe-inspiring rock formations here, you'll understand why Meteora means "suspended from the heavens above". Today, you'll climb the charming mountain villages of Kastraki & Kalambaka and see how the monks live today in the captivating Byzantine Basilicas of Greece.
- Delphi: Take some time to visit a long held family run Beekeeping business in Delphi and learn all about the benefits that bees bring to the environment. View the bees and discover how honey is produced in this tradition that dates all the way back from Ancient Greece.
- Delphi: Here’s your chance to finally talk to the Oracle! And immerse yourself in Ancient Greek spiritualism.
Mode of Transport
Travel through Greece with ease, starting and ending in Athens, as you journey to Meteora and Delphi, experiencing the country's rich history and breathtaking landscapes along the way.
Accommodation
Stay in comfort at the Arion Hotel in Athens, Edelweiss Hotel in Meteora, and Parnassos Hotel in Delphi, or similar accommodations, offering a cozy retreat after a day of exploring Greece's historical wonders.
Check out our Q&As
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What historical sites will we visit during the tour?
During the tour, you will visit several historical sites including the Parthenon and the Acropolis in Athens, the Hot Gates of Thermopylae, the monasteries of Meteora, and the Sanctuary of Apollo in Delphi.
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Are international flights included in the tour package?
No, international flights to and from Greece are not included in the tour package. This allows travelers the flexibility to choose their own flights.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
Travel insurance is not included in the tour package, but it is highly recommended for all participants to cover any unforeseen circumstances.
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What meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes 3 breakfasts and 2 dinners. Lunches are not included, giving you the freedom to explore and choose from local eateries.
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Will there be any opportunities to learn about local culture or traditions?
Yes, in Delphi, you will have the opportunity to visit a family-run beekeeping business and learn about the benefits that bees bring to the environment and how honey is produced, a tradition dating back to Ancient Greece.
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What is the starting and ending point of the tour?
The tour starts and ends in Athens, Greece.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
In 1961, a guy called John Anderson founded Contiki in New Zealand. Whilst later bought by The Travel Corporation, the tour company had already been using the name ‘Contiki’ since its inception.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Contiki trips are designed & operated exclusively for those aged 18-35 years. Your travelling companions will be like-minded adventurers within that age range. The age range is adhered to strictly.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® is our commitment to protect people, wildlife and the incredible planet we all share. Powered by The TreadRight Foundation, a non-profit organisation and Contiki’s guiding hand when it comes to making travel matter.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
All documentation will be sent via email around 21 days prior to your trip departure. You can also access information on your trip by signing up to My Contiki via the top right icon of the homepage.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Contiki allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform contiki, 60 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Contiki requires a minimum deposit of 200 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of contiki charges.
Up to 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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Terms and Conditions
Spotlight on Greece | 2025
4 Days Starting and ending in Athens, Greece
Visiting: Athens, Thermopylae, Meteora, Delphi
Tour operator:
Tour code:
BBSGP20
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
18-35
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
