View allSofia was passionate about the history of ancient Greece, as were all the local guides we met along the way.
Anne, traveled in June
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- Gold Operator
- Ciconia Exclusive Journeys
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 4 - 24
- Age range 18 to 95
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Explore ancient Athens on a guided city tour
- Taste wines in Nemea's scenic vineyards
- Dine with locals and enjoy Greek folklore
- Visit the historic sites of Mycenae and Epidaurus
- Tour the mystical monasteries of Meteora
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Athens
- Day 2 Athens City Tour
- Day 3 Athens, Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplion
- Day 4 Nafplion, Olympia
- Day 5 Olympia, Patras, Delphi
- Day 6 Delphi, Thermopylae, Kalambaka
- Day 7 Kalambaka, Meteora, Athens
- Day 8 Athens
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
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Ciconia Exclusive Journeys
Number of tours
22
Age Range
18 to 80 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
95%
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- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
- Christy· December 28th, 2024Did the 8 day luxury tour of Greece and was the perfect trip!! Was a trip I will never forget and having booked through Ciconia and having everything done for me, guides to teach us the history of every ruin we visited, greatest history class I ever attended! Thank you for showing me everything on my bucket list and even more!!Show more
Ciconia Exclusive Journeys commented on this reviewHi Christy, thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that your 8-day luxury tour of Greece was unforgettable. It’s great to know that our expert guides made the history come alive and helped you tick off everything on your... Show moreTrip date: August 2024 - AMArna· October 16th, 2024Thoroughly organized. Great informative tour director and guides Hotels comfortable and cleanShow moreCiconia Exclusive Journeys commented on this reviewHi Arna, thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you found our Greece tour to be thoroughly organized and enjoyed the informative guidance from our tour director and guides. It's great to know you found the hotels comfortable... Show moreTrip date: October 2024
- ADArdeshir· September 24th, 2024Really excellent tour guide. Good hotels, but some didn’t provide tea and coffee in the room. Also, would strongly recommend that the Archaeological Museum be included in the tour. Overall, an excellent experience in a comfortable bus with an outstanding guide.Show moreTrip date: September 2024
- AAAndrew· September 23rd, 2024Superb experience. Good hotels, excellent attractions. Very knowledgeable guides and tour guide Sofia was amazing.Show moreCiconia Exclusive Journeys commented on this reviewHi Andrew, thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a superb experience and enjoyed the accommodations and attractions. It's fantastic to know that Sofia made such a positive impact with her knowledge and guidance.... Show moreTrip date: September 2024
- Anne· June 28th, 2024I cannot praise our guide, Sofia, highly enough, nor the local guides she organised at the various sites we visited. Sofia was passionate about the history of ancient Greece, as were all the local guides we met along the way. She also chose some wonderful hotels and restaurants.Show moreCiconia Exclusive Journeys commented on this reviewHi Anne, thank you for your wonderful review! We're so thrilled to hear that you had a great time on tour and will be sure to pass your kind feedback onto Sofia, we know she will really appreciate it! We hope to welcome you on another journey with us... Show moreTrip date: June 2024
- PHPaul· June 23rd, 2024Great selection of sites to visit and excellent local guides.Show moreCiconia Exclusive Journeys commented on this reviewHi Paul, thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your trip through Greece with us, and all of the sites and expert local guides along the way. We will be sure to pass your feedback onto the whole team involved and hope to see... Show moreTrip date: June 2024
- SHSue· May 29th, 2024Bus used was in no way luxurious. Seats were too small, others seats facing backwards - unacceptable Being told where you can have lunch is very restrictive, options should be provided - felt like we had to do as we were told, as if we were 3 year olds ???? Dumping travelers in dull/boring parts of town for the lunch break is completely unacceptable especially on a short trip eg Patras. You need to find a better location for this stop. Tour guide needs to provide information on the town you are staying at prior to arriving and ensure everyone knows. Tour guide needs to speak more clearly and perhaps slower as often found it difficult to understand her. SOPHIAShow moreCiconia Exclusive Journeys commented on this reviewHi Sue, thank you for your 4-star review! We are always looking for ways to improve our tours for future travellers, so we really appreciate your feedback and will be sure to take it on board. We hope you had a wonderful trip nonetheless and hope to see... Show moreTrip date: May 2024
- BBasak· June 26th, 2023What a fantastic trip! We got to see all the important and impressive sights of Greece in a short amount of time. Our guide, Katherina, was really knowledgeable and enthusiastic about her country. She shared lots of stories with us that made the history of Greece come alive. Most of our hotels were better than expected, except for a few in the mainland. However, the service we received everywhere was top-notch. Overall, the airport transfers, meals, optional activities, accommodations, guide service, and sightseeing were well-planned. We're definitely excited to join another Ciconia tour in the near future.Show moreCiconia Exclusive Journeys commented on this reviewHi Basak, thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear that you had a wonderful time in Greece and will be sure to pass your kind words onto your guide, we know that it is their passion and expertise that makes all the difference on tour!... Show moreTrip date: May 2023
- FFeray· June 14th, 2023Greece is an amazing country with a rich history, culture, breathtaking nature, and delicious cuisine. I would like to express my gratitude to Ciconia for providing us with a fantastic experience during our Classic Greece tour. Our guide was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and friendly, and shared numerous captivating stories about Greece, greatly enhancing our understanding of the culture. We were accommodated in comfortable hotels, a combination of 5 and 4-star establishments, offering friendly service and excellent amenities. One of the highlights of the trip was the opportunity to make new friends. We are definitely looking forward to joining another Ciconia tour in the near future.Show moreCiconia Exclusive Journeys commented on this reviewHi Feray, thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad to hear that you had a wonderful time enjoying all of what Greece has to offer and making new life long friends on tour. We look forward to welcoming you on another adventure, wherever that may... Show moreTrip date: February 2023
- DVDenise· June 12th, 2023This trip was definitely not as advertised. From the beginning the communication was extremely poor. We hotel had a last minute change and the new hotel didn’t have any record of our reservation. This happened to the other people on our tour also. In fact until the tour director arrived we were starting to doubt there was even going to be a tour. The brochure likes to mention luxury a lot but this tour is not luxury, not the hotels, not the bus, certainly not any of the meals. The hotels were downgraded from the advertised hotel, for example the start & finish hotel was advertised as the Grand Hyatt but an email just before the trip commenced advised the hotel had changed to the Wyndham Grand, there is. Big difference between these hotels. This was a similar story at each destination with some of the substituted hotels being ok while others were just not good enough. The bus was not luxury with small seats and not much space between rows to allow for reclining. This was especially disappointing as each day we travelled for approx 4 hours with just the required stop after 2 hours at a roadside stop. Overall for what this tour cost and the lack of delivering what was advertised I would not recommend this trip,you should choose to travel with a different company. The standard that was delivered on this trip was available for half the cost with many other companies. Be careful.Show moreTrip date: May 2023
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What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- E
Eugen
Asked on January 17th, 2025What are the visa requirements for the Greece tour?
Ciconia Exclusive JourneysOperator•Written January 2025Visa requirements depend on your nationality. It is advised to check with the relevant embassy or consulate prior to travel.
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Carmen
Asked on October 20th, 2024How can I customize my tour experience?
- Ciconia Exclusive JourneysOperator•Written October 2024
Tour customization is possible by reaching out to us via the Ask a Question button. We will accommodate specific requests where feasible.
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Juan
Asked on June 23rd, 2024Can you find someone to share with me or do I have to pay the single supplement?
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Juan
Traveler•Written June 2024I don't want to pay the single supplement so am happy to share
- Ciconia Exclusive JourneysOperator•Written June 2024
Solo travellers are required to book with the single supplement as our tours do not operate on a shared room basis.
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Jonas
Asked on June 17th, 2024What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
- Ciconia Exclusive JourneysOperator•Written June 2024
Accommodations throughout the tour include various hotels as detailed in the itinerary. Accommodation details are provided prior to departure.
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Ary
Asked on April 26th, 2024What is the cancellation policy?
- Ciconia Exclusive JourneysOperator•Written April 2024
A non-refundable deposit is required at booking. Cancellation terms include the forfeiture of the deposit if the cancellation occurs within a specified period prior to departure.
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Frank
Asked on April 16th, 2024Interested the cost for a mainland Greece for a single
- Ciconia Exclusive JourneysOperator•Written April 2024
Classic Greece departing 18 July 2025 currently costs $4576 with the single supplement.
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Gary
Asked on March 29th, 2024Does tour include hotels that are included with the tour price and how many nights are paid for? Are there any meals included with this tour price and how many? Is there transportation every day and is it a bus or car, also is there a tour guide? Is there any beach access on this tour? How do we visit the monastery, do we walk up or drive up? I am scared of heights, will this be a problem for me?
- Ciconia Exclusive JourneysOperator•Written April 2024
Accommodations are included throughout the tour, from the first day until the last day. The last day's accommodations are not included, the group will be checking out of the hotel, ending the tour. 7 breakfasts and 5 dinners are included with the tour. Transportation is included, the group will travel via air conditioned coach. Beaches are not included in the itinerary. Monasteries in Meteora can be visited only by walking. If you're scared of heights, you may prefer to wait for the group below.
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Giacomo
Asked on March 17th, 2024Can you accommodate a dairy-free diet during the tour?
- Ciconia Exclusive JourneysOperator•Written March 2024
Your dietary requirements can be noted on your booking and accommodated during the tour. We recommend consulting your guide when sampling the local dishes.
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Nathali
Asked on March 14th, 2024How can I reach out in case of emergency?
- Ciconia Exclusive JourneysOperator•Written March 2024
You can reach out to us via the Ask a Question button. An emergency contact number will also be provided in your booking details.
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Kristin
Asked on February 26th, 2024Would like to inquire if shared room for solo traveler is available for this tour
- Ciconia Exclusive JourneysOperator•Written February 2024
Our tours do not operate on a shared room basis, solo travellers are required to book with the single supplement for a private room
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