Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll arrive in Athens and get a hotel transfer sorted right away. In the afternoon, you'll meet with your tour representative who'll give you a briefing on the trip and fill you in on how the city actually works day-to-day. The rest of the day is open, so you can relax at your hotel or start wandering around Athens on your own terms.
- Start point
- Athens Ben Epps Airport (AHN), 1010 Ben Epps Dr, Athens, Georgia 30605, United States (Athens AIRPORT)
- Day 2
Athens
Hop on an open-top double-decker bus with your 48-hour pass and ride the different colored lines (Orange, Blue, Yellow, or Green) to see major sites like the Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the Athenian Riviera. You can get off and on whenever you want. By evening, a guided walk takes you through the historic neighborhoods of Anafiotika, Thisseo, Monastiraki, and Plaka so you get a real sense of the city's character.
Included Activities
- Hop-on-Hop-off Tourist Bus (48-hour pass) - Orange Line tour including Acropolis, Parthenon, Plaka, Thisseo, Monastiraki, Adrian's Gate, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hellenic Parliament, Ermou Street, Panathenaic Stadium, National Library, and National Archaeological Museum
- Hop-on-Hop-off Tourist Bus (48-hour pass) - Blue Line tour of Piraeus ports including Pasalimani, Turcolimano, yacht marina, and Mikrolimano
- Hop-on-Hop-off Tourist Bus (48-hour pass) - Yellow Line tour of Athenian Riviera including Stavros Niarchos Foundation, Marina Alimou, Glyfada, Marina Flisvou, and Aghios Kosmas beaches
- Hop-on-Hop-off Tourist Bus (48-hour pass) - Green Line tour of Vouliagmeni including Kavouri Oceanis beach, Vouliagmeni Lake thermal spa, Allied Forces Cemetery, and Byzantine Museum
- Hop-on-Hop-off Tourist Bus (48-hour pass) - Train of Happiness (Piraeus) tour including Municipal Theater, Nautical Museum, Pasalimani port, and Korai Square
- Evening walking tour through Monastiraki, Plaka, and Anafiotika with English-speaking guide
Landmarks Acropolis Parthenon Adrian's Gate Temple of Olympian Zeus Hellenic Parliament Panathenaic Stadium National Library National Archaeological Museum Acropolis Museum Plaka Monastiraki Anafiotika Thisseo Ermou Street Pasalimani Port Turcolimano Mikrolimano Stavros Niarchos Foundation Marina Alimou Glyfada Marina Flisvou Aghios Kosmas Beach Kavouri Oceanis Beach Vouliagmeni Lake Allied Forces Cemetery Byzantine Museum Municipal Theater of Piraeus Nautical Museum Korai Square - Day 3
Athens
You have the day completely free to explore Athens however you want, or there's an optional full-day cruise to three islands in the Saronic Gulf if that interests you. The cruise visits Aegina (known for its pistachios), Poros with its scenic setting, and Hydra which has no cars and beautiful stone mansions instead. If you go, lunch with traditional Greek music and dancing happens on board, plus transfers to and from the port are included.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board with traditional Greek music and dance)
Optional Activities
- Full-day cruise to Saronic Gulf islands (Aegina, Poros, and Hydra) with lunch and traditional Greek music and dance on board - includes port transfers
Landmarks Aegina Island Poros Island Hydra Island - Day 4
Athens to Kalambaka (Meteora)
You'll board a train from Larissa station in central Athens heading to Kalambaka, and the route takes you through some nice Greek countryside. Your driver picks you up at Kalambaka station and gets you to your hotel. In the afternoon, a sunset tour begins at one of the six active Meteora monasteries (either Agios Stefanos or Roussanou), then you'll check out the Byzantine church of the Virgin Mary in old Kalambaka, wander through the ancient hermitages at Badovas, and finish by climbing up the Meteora rocks for sunset views.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train journey from Larissa station, Athens to Kalambaka station
- Sunset tour of Meteora including visit to one of six operating monasteries (Agios Stefanos or Roussanou)
- Visit to Byzantine church of the Virgin Mary in old Kalambaka
- Exploration of ancient hermitages at Badovas
- Climb to the top of Meteora rocks for sunset experience
Landmarks Meteora Monasteries Agios Stefanos Monastery Roussanou Monastery Byzantine Church of the Virgin Mary Badovas Hermitages - Day 5
Kalambaka to Athens
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll explore Meteora with someone who knows the history well, including which monastery was built first and why the monks chose these steep rocks for their communities. You'll get great panoramic views and plenty of time to take photos. At 17:15 you board the train back to Athens, arriving at 21:30. Your driver meets you at Larissa station and takes you back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Morning tour of Meteora with panoramic views and photography opportunities
- Train journey from Kalambaka to Larissa station, Athens
Landmarks Meteora Monasteries - Day 6
Athens Departure
Your driver will pick you up at the agreed time and take you to Athens Airport for your international flight home or to wherever you're heading next.
- End point
- Athens Ben Epps Airport (AHN), 1010 Ben Epps Dr, Athens, Georgia 30605, United States (Athens AIRPORT)
