Highlights of Mainland Greece
Highlights of Mainland Greece
$1999
Highlights of Mainland Greece
8 Days Starting and ending in Athens, Greece
Visiting: Athens, Meteora, Delphi, Náfplio
Tour operator:
Tour code:
26125
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 16
Age range:
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Discover the "Highlights of Mainland Greece" on this immersive small group adventure tour. Begin your journey in Athens with a guided tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon, and savor traditional Greek cuisine in a cooking class. Wander through the historic streets of Nafplio, visit the ancient site of Delphi, and marvel at the engineering feat of the Corinth Canal. Explore the breathtaking monasteries of Meteora perched on towering cliffs, and delve into the rich history of Thermopylae. With comfortable hotel accommodations for seven nights and all transport between destinations included, this tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and culinary delights.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Athens
Location: Athens
Accommodation Name: hotel
Arrive at any time.
We recommend arriving a day or two early to fully explore this world-renowned city.
There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.
ACTIVITY: Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Day 2: Athens
Location: Athens
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Explore the city on a guided walking tour to the Parthenon and Acropolis with a refreshment stop at a local non-profit cafe, Shedia Home, along the way. Enjoy a free afternoon to immerse yourself deeper into this historical city; opt to visit the new Acropolis Museum, the Ancient Agora, or the National Archaeological Museum. Later in the evening attend a cooking class with a local chef and enjoy a dinner of your creations.
ACTIVITY: Immerse yourself in Athens' streets on this guided walking tour of the Plaka neighborhood. Oozing with energy, wander the cobblestone streets lined with shops and cafes as you learn about the incredible history of Athens and of the Greek empire. Finish the walk at the the monumental Acropolis.
ACTIVITY: Take time to relax at Shedia Home, a non-profit cafe providing purpose and employment to over 150 individuals experiencing homelessness in Athens. You'll enjoy a drink while one of Shedia's guides recounts the recent history of Greece's financial crisis which has made initiatives like Shedia even more important for those who have found themselves without work and shelter. Your stop here supports their programs - including the cafe, art program, and magazine - all dedicated to supporting the community.
ACTIVITY: Discover the most famous of Athens’ eight hills: the Acropolis, the ultimate architectural and artistic expression of the ancient Athenian spirit. Visit the Parthenon, built for the Goddess Athena in 447 BC. This Greek temple, despite the gradual state of ruin and damage sustained over time, still symbolizes the key ideals of harmony and balance that defined the Classical style of Greek architecture.
ACTIVITY: Enjoy a cooking class and dinner with a local chef who will share the secrets of Greek cuisine.
Day 3: Athens/Meteora
Location: Meteora
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Travel north from Athens by bus to Kalambaka, the perfect base for visiting the monasteries and the area of Meteora.
Perched on high cliffs there are monasteries built on immense natural pillars and make for a once-in-a-lifetime sight.
TRANSPORT: Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.
Day 4: Meteora
Location: Meteora
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Spend a full free day in the area. Head out and visit the mountain top monasteries on your own by bus or pre-book the Meteora Monasteries Hiking Tour to do it on foot with a local guide.
FREE TIME: FULL DAY Explore the Meteora area with free time today and if you're feeling adventurous, lace up your hiking boots and explore the local trails and monasteries on foot.
Day 5: Meteora/Delphi
Location: Delphi
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to the site of Thermopylae and Information Centre to learn of the famous battle that helped create the Greece we know today. Continue on to Delphi for an orientation walk before touring Ancient Delphi with a local guide. Spend the evening as you wish with free time.
Travel through mountain scenery around Mt Parnassos to Delphi.
Enjoy a visit to the ancient city of Delphi, then spend the evening exploring the charming little town or relaxing in a small café enjoying the views of the nearby valley.
TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private bus.
ACTIVITY: Explore the Thermopylae site and Information Center, dedicated to commemorating the historic Battle of Thermopylae, a pivotal event in ancient Greek history. Learn about how Spartan warriors defended against a Persian invasion at this site in 480 BC through exhibits featuring multimedia presentations and artifacts.
TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private bus.
ACTIVITY: Enjoy a brief orientation walk with your CEO, then enjoy a free evening in the ancient city of Delphi.
ACTIVITY: Visit the ancient city of Delphi, at the base of Mount Parnassos. The UNESCO World Heritage Site includes ancient buildings like treasuries, a stadium, a gymnasium, an altar, hippodrome and the Temple of Apollo.
Day 6: Delphi/Náfplio
Location: Náfplio
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Travel Nafplio with a stop at the Corinth Canal on the way. Take part in a brief orientation walk then spend the evening exploring the cobblestone streets with free time. Opt to climb the Acronafplia to take in the views.
Described as one of Greece's prettiest towns, the narrow pedestrian streets of old town are begging to be strolled upon.
TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private bus.
ACTIVITY: Take a quick break at the Corinth Canal, a marvel of engineering, connecting the Gulf of Corinth to the Saronic Gulf in Greece.
TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
ACTIVITY: Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.
FREE TIME: Lose yourself in the narrow pedestrian streets of the old town and explore the many sights, sounds, and smells it has to offer.
Day 7: Náfplio/Athens
Location: Náfplio
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy free time to explore Napflio and the surrounding areas. Choose to visit Epidavros, as well as the nearby site of Mycenae then transfer in the late afternoon to Athens for the night.
There is a wealth of ancient sites to explore within easy reach of Nafplio on a free day such as Epidavros, which is highly regarded as one of the most renowned of Greek ancient sites. Or choose to visit the famous Mycenae, also close by, with its spectacular treasury and ruins, or for another lesser-known Mycenean site visit Tiryns, just in the suburbs of Nafplio itself.
FREE TIME: Head out and explore the city or nearby landmarks.
TRANSPORT: Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Day 8: Athens
Location: Athens
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Depart at any time.
What's Included
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G for Good Moment
Tour of Shedia Home and a Beverage in Athens.
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Welcome Moment
Meet Your CEO and Group.
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Foodie Moment
Cooking Class in Athens.
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Athens Orientation Walk
Explore Athens with a guided orientation walk.
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Guided Tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon
Experience a guided tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon.
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Acropolis and Parthenon Entrance Fees
Entrance fees to the Acropolis and Parthenon are included.
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Visit to Thermopylae Information Center
Learn about the historic Battle of Thermopylae at the Information Center.
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Guided Tour of Ancient Delphi
Explore Ancient Delphi with a local guide.
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Visit to the Corinth Canal
Take a quick break at the Corinth Canal.
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All Transport Between Destinations
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities is provided.
What's Not Included
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Meals Not Included
Generally, meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options.
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Single Supplement
Solo travelers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip.
Some Independent trips may require solo travelers to pay the single trip price.
Accommodation
Enjoy comfortable stays in hotels for 7 nights throughout your journey in Greece.
Transport
Taxi, private bus, train, walking
Group Size
Max 16, avg 12
Solo Travellers
We believe solo travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and solo travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Meals
Eating is a big part of traveling. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. The above information applies to G Adventures group trips. For Independent trips please check the itinerary for details of meals included. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
Mode of Transport
Travel conveniently by taxi, private bus, train, and on foot between destinations and activities.
Meals Included
7 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 7 nights of accommodation in hotels.
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Are there any meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour includes 7 breakfasts and 1 dinner.
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What is the maximum group size for this tour?
The maximum group size for this tour is 16 people, with an average group size of 12.
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Is there a single supplement for solo travelers?
No, solo travelers are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip, and there is no single supplement.
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What types of transport are used during the tour?
The tour uses a variety of transport methods including taxi, private bus, train, and walking.
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What activities are included in the tour?
The tour includes a guided tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon, a visit to the site of Thermopylae Information Center, a guided tour of Ancient Delphi, a visit to the Corinth Canal, and all transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
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Is there any free time during the tour?
Yes, there are several opportunities for free time during the tour, including a full free day in Meteora, free afternoons in Athens, and free time to explore Nafplio and the surrounding areas.
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What is the starting and ending location of the tour?
The tour starts and ends in Athens.
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Are there any special moments or unique experiences included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes a 'G for Good Moment' with a tour of Shedia Home and a beverage in Athens, a 'Welcome Moment' to meet your CEO and group, and a 'Foodie Moment' with a cooking class in Athens.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
G Adventures was established in 1990
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Most of our trips do not have a single supplement. This means that the accommodation is on a twin share basis and, if travelling on your own, you will be sharing a room with another G Adventures traveller of the same sex. Some tours have an optional single supplement. An optional service that may be available is called "My Own Room". This service allows solo travellers to request their own room.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
It's extremely difficult if not impossible to join a tour after it has begun. It is possible to leave a tour early however you will be responsible for your own arrangements from the moment you decide to leave the tour. You would also be responsible for all costs associated with joining a tour late or leaving one early. If you feel this may be necessary, please consult us before you book.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
https://www.gadventures.com/travel-with-confidence/
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
https://www.gadventures.com/about-us/core-values/
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of g adventures charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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