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- Gold Operator
- Cosmos
- 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 42 - 50
- Age range 5 to 99
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Marvel at the Acropolis in Athens
- See the archeological site of Olympia
- Travel deep into the Peloponnese to Sparta
- Visit the medieval Byzantine Citadel of Mystra
- Enjoy a tasting at an Olive Oil Museum
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 ARRIVE IN ATHENS, GREECE
- Day 2 ATHENS
- Day 3 ATHENS–CORINTH–NAUPLIA
- Day 4 NAUPLIA–EPIDAURUS–MYCENAE–SPARTA
- Day 5 SPARTA–MYSTRA–OLYMPIA
- Day 6 OLYMPIA–PATRAS–DELPHI
- Day 7 DELPHI–KALAMBAKA
- Day 8 KALAMBAKA–METEORA–ATHENS
- Day 9 ATHENS
- Day 10 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
Where You'll Stay
Gallery Central
HotelDays 1, 2, 3, 8, 9Hotel Rex
HotelDays 3, 4Maniatis Hotel
HotelDays 4, 5Olympia Palace
HotelDays 5, 6Apollonia
HotelDays 6, 7Famissi Eden Resort Hotel
HotelDays 7, 8
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Operated by
Cosmos
Number of tours
210
Age Range
5 to 99 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
96%
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
- STScott· October 1st, 2024Great tours and guides. Friendly passengers also. Better than expectedShow more
Trip date: September 2024 
Stan· September 17th, 2024I found the itinerary very good and the choice of archaeological sites excellent. Hotel and food were hit and miss for those included with a wide range of quality. Site guides were very good .Show moreTrip date: September 2024- Jo-Ann· June 15th, 2024LllllllllllllllllllllllShow moreTrip date: May 2024
- ATauhedah· July 6th, 2023It was an amazing experienceShow moreTrip date: June 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- AMarie-Christine· June 16th, 2023Our tour guide, Korina, was absolutely wonderful. She was very knowledgeable about everything we visited and our trip was so much better because of her presence and contributions. It was like travelling with an old friend. Our driver, Vasilis, was also excellent and expertly navigated roads that I would have been terrified to drive on.Show moreTrip date: June 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- AAnonymous· May 28th, 2023Tour Director Korina was very friendly and thorough, driver Sotiris was so skilled and most helpful. Tour was what I expected, covering Greece's deep history and culture. This is the tour for everyone interested in learning as well as exploring.Show moreTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- ANancy· May 19th, 2023Trip was well organized. Tour director was excellent! Accommodations really nice. Impressed with everything as a first time customer.Show moreTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- AKimberley· May 19th, 2023Excellent guide (Atonis) Excellent driver (Spiros) Great bus, early visits to sites was ideal. Some of the accomodation was a bit 'ratty' especially in Kalambaka. My room had black mould! (Hotel Famissi Eden) but the Moxy in Athens was greatShow moreTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- AMary· May 18th, 2023Well organized, informative, and fun.Show moreTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Cosmos
- ALynn· May 10th, 2023The tour director is an excellent tour guide.Show moreTrip date: April 2023Review collected by Cosmos
Dates & Availability
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- From Saturday5 Jul, 2025To Monday14 Jul, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:NZ $3,259
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- Instant ConfirmationFrom Saturday30 Aug, 2025To Monday8 Sep, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:NZ $3,339
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- Instant Confirmation-3%From Saturday11 Apr, 2026To Monday20 Apr, 2026EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$3,299NZ $3,199
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- Instant Confirmation-3%From Saturday2 May, 2026To Monday11 May, 2026EnglishMultiple Room TypesFrom:$3,429NZ $3,329
What our customers ask about this tour
The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.- T
Teresa
Asked on March 13th, 2025Is there a cancellation policy for the tour?
CosmosOperator•Written March 2025Cancellations involve a fee, typically a percentage of the tour cost, which varies depending on the timing of the cancellation relative to the departure date.
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Louis
Asked on February 9th, 2025What happens if there are changes or updates to my travel packet?
- CosmosOperator•Written February 2025
Updated travel packets are sent electronically, and it's advised to check your spam or junk folders if you haven't received updated information.
- K
Katrina
Asked on February 1st, 2025What are the check-in and check-out times at the hotels?
- CosmosOperator•Written February 2025
Hotel check-in times are usually around 3 PM, and you will coordinate your transfer time to the final hotel with the front desk staff.
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Hamza
Asked on December 12th, 2024How do I complete the guest acknowledgement process?
- CosmosOperator•Written December 2024
Guests are required to acknowledge their reservation, a process that can be completed online through the travel packet instructions.
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Eva
Asked on October 25th, 2024What is the process for managing my booking online?
- CosmosOperator•Written October 2024
You can manage your booking by linking your booking number on the website, accepting terms and conditions, and then, you can add or edit traveler details, passport information, and more.
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Line
Asked on September 29th, 2024How many monasteries will we visit during the Meteora tour, and what are their names?
- CosmosOperator•Written October 2024
We visit two monasteries during the Meteora tour, which are Vaarlam and St. Stevens. Note that Vaarlam is not open on Fridays.
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Melany
Asked on September 22nd, 2024How can I ensure my room bookings reflect the correct details?
- CosmosOperator•Written September 2024
Please ensure that the names and titles on your reservation match those on your travel identification to avoid any issues.
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Maaike
Asked on September 22nd, 2024How do I add special accommodations for disabled guests on the tour?
- CosmosOperator•Written September 2024
Please inform us immediately if any adjustments or special accommodations are required for disabled guests.
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Aaron
Asked on July 5th, 2024Want to know if this tour allows time to visit and explore the city of Corinth. It lists Corinth as a city to visit, but on the itinerary, it simply references crossing the Corinth canal and doesn't say anything about visiting the actual city.
- CosmosOperator•Written July 2024
At this time, the information available about the tour is as listed on our website. There may not be a scheduled stop at Corinth city. I will need to verify this detail with our operations team to confirm.
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Roberto
Asked on June 6th, 2024Are meals included in the tour, and if so, which ones?
- CosmosOperator•Written June 2024
Breakfast is included daily during the tour, with a total of 3 dinners also included.
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