Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll arrive at Athens airport or the Piraeus port where your guide meets you for the transfer to your hotel. After checking in, the afternoon is yours to wander around the city at your own pace and get a feel for the place.
- Start point
- Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος, Αττική Οδός, Spata-Loutsa, Αττικη, Greece (Pick up at Athens Airport or Piraeus Port, 00:00 - 23:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Fresh), Hotel (Hotel Ilisia)
- Day 2
Athens
Breakfast at your hotel comes first, then you'll join a guided city tour hitting major sites like the Panathenaic Stadium, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Parliament, and Constitution Square. From there you'll head up to the Acropolis to see the Parthenon, Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, and Erechtheion before touring the new Acropolis Museum. The rest of the day is free to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Fresh), Hotel (Hotel Ilisia)
Included Activities
- Athens city tour with expert guide
- Panathenaic Stadium visit
- Temple of Olympian Zeus
- Hadrian's Arch
- Parliament and Unknown Soldier memorial
- Academy, University, and National Library
- Constitution Square (Syntagma)
- Acropolis visit - Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion, Parthenon
- New Acropolis Museum visit
Optional Activities
- Half-day Cape Sounio excursion (not included, optional extra) - includes roundtrip shared transportation from/to hotel, shared professional English-speaking guide, entrance fee to Cape Sounio, ends at 19:30
Landmarks Panathenaic Stadium Temple of Olympian Zeus Hadrian's Arch Parliament of Greece Constitution Square (Syntagma) Propylaea Temple of Athena Nike Erechtheion Parthenon Acropolis Museum Temple of Poseidon - Day 3
Athens to Olympia
After breakfast you'll travel along the coastal road with a photo stop at the Corinth Canal. Next comes the Theatre of Epidaurus, then a short stop in Nauplion before exploring the Mycenae Archaeological Site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. You'll drive through central Peloponnese to Olympia, birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games, check in, and have dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel), Dinner (Dinner at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Europa)
Included Activities
- Corinth Canal sightseeing (short photo stop)
- Theatre of Epidaurus visit
- Nauplion visit (short stop)
- Mycenae Archaeological Site visit
- Tomb of Agamemnon visit
- Olympia sightseeing
Landmarks Corinth Canal Theatre of Epidaurus Nauplion Mycenae Archaeological Site Tomb of Agamemnon 
- Day 4
Olympia to Delphi
Breakfast at your hotel, then you'll visit the Olympia archaeological site including the sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium, and the archaeological museum. Later you'll drive through the plains of Ilia and Achaia and cross the impressive bridge spanning the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. You'll pass through small towns like Nafpactos and Itea before reaching Delphi for check-in and dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel), Dinner (Dinner at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Amalia Delphi)
Included Activities
- Olympia archaeological site visit
- Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus visit
- Ancient Stadium visit
- Olympia archaeological museum visit
Landmarks Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus Ancient Stadium of Olympia Olympia Archaeological Museum Rio-Antirrio Bridge Nafpactos Itea 
- Day 5
Delphi to Kalambaka
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll visit the Delphi archaeological site and museum. Then you'll head to Kalambaka, a small town at the base of the Meteora complex with its massive rock formations rising from the Thessaly plain. Check in and finish with dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel), Dinner (Dinner at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Amalia Kalambaka)
Included Activities
- Delphi archaeological site visit
- Delphi museum visit
Landmarks Delphi Archaeological Site Delphi Museum Meteora 
- Day 6
Kalambaka to Thessaloniki
You'll start with breakfast, then visit the Meteora monasteries sitting atop enormous rocks. Inside you'll see exquisite Byzantine art and religious artifacts. Leaving Kalambaka, you'll drive through Thessaly and the Valley of Tempi, passing beneath Mount Olympos before arriving in Thessaloniki, Greece's second largest city. Check in and have dinner at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel), Dinner (Dinner at the hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Hotel Palace)
Included Activities
- Meteora monasteries visit
- Byzantine art viewing at Meteora
Landmarks Meteora Valley of Tempi Mount Olympos - Day 7
Thessaloniki
After breakfast, you'll explore Thessaloniki and its Byzantine heritage with visits to the White Tower, Roman Forum, Ottoman Market, St. Demetrius' Church, and Byzantine Walls. A walking tour takes you through the ruins of the Palace and Arch of Galerius, plus the Rotunda with its Early-Christian mosaics. The rest of the day is free to wander the lively city center.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Hotel Palace)
Included Activities
- Thessaloniki city tour with expert guide
- White Tower visit
- Roman Forum visit
- Ottoman Market visit
- St. Demetrius' Church visit
- Byzantine Walls visit
- Palace and Arch of Galerius ruins visit
- Rotunda visit
Landmarks White Tower Roman Forum Ottoman Market St. Demetrius' Church Byzantine Walls Palace of Galerius Arch of Galerius Rotunda - Day 8
Thessaloniki Surrounding Sites
After breakfast, you'll explore historical Macedonia starting with picturesque Edessa and its famous waterfalls. You'll visit Naoussa to see Aristotle's School, then head to Vergina to tour the unique Museum in the Great Tumulus with royal Macedonian treasures. Next is Veria (Biblical Beroea) where you'll see Saint Paul's Bema and explore the old Jewish quarter and colorful market. Then you'll return to Thessaloniki for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel), Dinner (Dinner at your hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Grand Hotel Palace)
Included Activities
- Edessa Waterfalls visit
- Aristotle's School visit in Naoussa
- Vergina Museum visit
- Great Tumulus and Macedonian royal tombs
- Tomb of King Phillip II treasures viewing
- Veria visit
- Saint Paul's Bema visit
- Jewish neighbourhood and market area walk
Landmarks Edessa Waterfalls Aristotle's School Vergina Museum Saint Paul's Bema - Day 9
Thessaloniki to Athens
You'll have breakfast, then drive to Pella to see 4th century BC floor mosaics from ancient villas. After that, you'll visit the Archaeological Park of Dion at the foot of Mount Olympos. The drive south takes you through Thessaly, Lamia, and Thermopylae to see Leonidas' Monument, then through Thebes before returning to Athens in late afternoon. The rest of the day is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Fresh), Hotel (Hotel Ilisia)
Included Activities
- Pella archaeological site visit
- Floor mosaics viewing at Pella
- Pella Museum visit
- Archaeological Park of Dion visit
- Leonidas' Monument viewing at Thermopylae
Landmarks Pella Archaeological Site Pella Museum Archaeological Park of Dion Thermopylae Leonidas' Monument - Day 10
Athens Departure
Your final breakfast comes at the hotel before you say goodbye to Greece. At your designated time, you'll be transferred to Athens airport for your flight to your next destination.
- End point
- Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος, Αττική Οδός, Spata-Loutsa, Αττικη, Greece (Drop off at Athens Airport or Piraeus Port, 00:00 - 23:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at your hotel)
