Greece Discovery Tour
Greece Discovery Tour
$2330
Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating journey through Greece with the Greece Discovery Tour, where history and breathtaking landscapes await. Begin in Athens, exploring the iconic Parthenon and Acropolis, before venturing to the ancient city of Mycenae and the charming town of Nafplion. Discover the birthplace of the Olympic Games in Olympia and the mystical Oracle of Delphi. Experience the awe-inspiring monasteries of Meteora, perched atop towering rock formations. Conclude your adventure on the stunning island of Santorini, where you can relax on its beautiful beaches or explore the picturesque capital, Fira. Travel in comfort with air-conditioned vehicles and ferry transfers, and enjoy stays in luxurious 4-star accommodations. This cultural tour offers a perfect blend of sightseeing, history, and relaxation, providing an unforgettable Greek experience. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Athens
Location: Athens
Accommodation Name: Athenaeum Grand Hotel / The Golden Age of Athens (4 star)
Arrival in Athens. Our transfer will be waiting for you at the airport to take you to your hotel.
Day 2 : Athens
Location: Athens
Accommodation Name: Athenaeum Grand Hotel / The Golden Age of Athens (4 star)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Athens city tour starts from the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896. Continue and pass by the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma). On the Acropolis visit, the Architectural Masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally "the harmony between material and spirit", the monument that "puts order in the mind", the Parthenon.
Day 3 : Athens, Corinth Canal, Mycenae, Nafplion
Location: Athens, Corinth Canal, Mycenae, Nafplion
Accommodation Name: Hotel Europa (4 star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
You depart early in the morning and cross the Corinth Canal. Next stop will be a visit at the famous Mycenae, a UNESCO World Heritage site. See the home of Mythical Agamemnon, the Cyclopean walls, the Lions gate and the royal tombs. Depart for Nafplion, the first capital of Greece in Argolis, the picturesque town nestling at the foot of a cliff crowned by the mighty ramparts of the Palamidi Fortress.
Day 4 : Olympia, Delphi
Location: Olympia, Rio-Antirio Bridge, Delphi
Accommodation Name: Amalia Hotel Delphi (4 star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Early departure for Olympia, the birth place of the Olympic Games. Visit the archeological site of Ancient Olympia, Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the Archaeological Museum, with the impressive statue of Hermes of Praxiteles. In the afternoon the journey continues to the north, over the Rio-Antirio Bridge, and to Delphi.
Day 5 : Delphi, Kalambaka
Location: Delphi, Kalambaka
Accommodation Name: Grand Meteora Hotel (4 star)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Visit at Delphi, a place that was once characterized as the center of the ancient world. You can see the well preserved remains of Temple Apollo, the Castalian Spring and Temple of Athena, the Oracle of Delphi. Afterwards, you will proceed to the small picturesque city of Kalambaka, passing through beautiful villages and cities of Central Greece, all built according to the traditional local architecture.
Day 6 : Meteora, Athens
Location: Meteora, Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae, Athens
Accommodation Name: Athenaeum Grand Hotel / The Golden Age of Athens (4 star)
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast we will visit Meteora. Meteora has unique rock formations, rising high, stand ageless Christian Monasteries among striking scenery, perched on top of huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air. It is truly fascinating to visit the interior part of them, but also enjoy the amazing views. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae with a short stop to see across the road Leonida's Monument. Arrival in Athens early in the evening.
Day 7 : Athens to Santorini
Location: Athens, Santorini, Fira, Santorini
Accommodation Name: Rose Bay Hotel / Aegean Plaza Hotel (4 star)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Early morning departure today for the breathtaking Island of Santorini, where you can soak up the sun and relax on the beach or perhaps explore the picturesque capital, Fira.
Day 8 : Santorini
Location: Santorini
Accommodation Name: Rose Bay Hotel / Aegean Plaza Hotel (4 star)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you are free to explore Santorini at your own pace. Perhaps take an optional boat trip in the world's biggest volcanic crater above sea level. Visit the active volcano, swim in the warm thermal waters and take a therapeutic mud bath.
Day 9 : Santorini to Athens
Location: Santorini, Athens
Accommodation Name: Athenaeum Grand Hotel / The Golden Age of Athens (4 star)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today you will return back to main land, you will drive to port for your onward ferry to Athens. Upon arrival, you will drive to your hotel and the remainder of your day is free to explore.
Day 10 : Athens
Location: Athens
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer to the airport and our tour concludes
What's Included
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Meals
9 breakfasts, 0lunches, 3dinners -
Professional English-speaking tour guide on the Greek mainland
A professional English-speaking tour guide will accompany you on the Greek mainland.
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Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle on the Greek mainland
Transportation is provided in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle on the Greek mainland.
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Transportation by ferry within the Greek islands
Transportation by ferry is included for travel within the Greek islands.
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Transfers between ports and hotels
Transfers between ports and hotels are included.
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Ferry ticket - Athens to Santorini
A ferry ticket from Athens to Santorini is included.
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Ferry ticket - Santorini to Athens
A ferry ticket from Santorini to Athens is included.
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Tips except driver, guide and transfer staff
Tips are included except for the driver, guide, and transfer staff.
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Entrance fees
Entrance fees to various sites are included.
What's Not Included
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Visas, border or port taxes
Visas, border or port taxes are not included.
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Suggested optional activities
Suggested optional activities are not included.
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Tips - driver, guide and transfer staff
Tips for the driver, guide, and transfer staff are not included.
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Greece - Hotel Residence Tax
The Greece Hotel Residence Tax is not included.
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Compulsory Travel Insurance
Compulsory travel insurance is not included.
Meals
9 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 3 dinners
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicles on the Greek mainland, and enjoy ferry transportation between the Greek islands, including transfers between ports and hotels.
Accommodation
Stay in comfort at 4-star hotels including Athenaeum Grand Hotel, The Golden Age of Athens, Hotel Europa, Amalia Hotel Delphi, and Grand Meteora Hotel, with a relaxing stay at Rose Bay Hotel or Aegean Plaza Hotel in Santorini.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is provided during the Greece Discovery Tour?
The tour provides transportation in fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicles on the Greek mainland and includes ferry transportation between the Greek islands, with transfers between ports and hotels.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect on the Greece Discovery Tour?
You will stay in comfort at 4-star hotels including Athenaeum Grand Hotel, The Golden Age of Athens, Hotel Europa, Amalia Hotel Delphi, and Grand Meteora Hotel, with a relaxing stay at Rose Bay Hotel or Aegean Plaza Hotel in Santorini.
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Are entrance fees included in the Greece Discovery Tour?
Yes, entrance fees to various sites are included in the tour.
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Is there a tour guide provided during the Greece Discovery Tour?
Yes, a professional English-speaking tour guide will accompany you on the Greek mainland.
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Are meals included in the Greece Discovery Tour?
The tour includes 9 breakfasts and 3 dinners. No lunches are included.
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What is the policy on tips during the Greece Discovery Tour?
Tips are included except for the driver, guide, and transfer staff.
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What activities are available on the free day in Santorini?
On the free day in Santorini, you can explore the island at your own pace, take an optional boat trip in the world's biggest volcanic crater above sea level, visit the active volcano, swim in the warm thermal waters, and take a therapeutic mud bath.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for our latest Covid-19 policies, however, we adhere to recommended health & safety guidelines on all our tours.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Fez Travel has been in operation since 1997.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Please contact us as soon as possible and we will be able to let you know what is possible and any associated price changes.
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Low Deposit
Fez Travel requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 43 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of fez travel charges.
Up to 43 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.
At 28 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 13 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
Greece Discovery Tour
10 Days Starting and ending in Athens, Greece
Visiting: Athens, Corinth Canal, Mycenae, Nafplion, Olympia, Rio-Antirio Bridge, Delphi, Kalambaka, Meteora, Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae, Santorini, Fira Santorini ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
GRDI
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 20
Age range:
8-99
