Travel Type
Tours
Duration
8 Days/7 Nights
Country
Greece
 

This package gives you the opportunity to get the best out of cosmopolitan Athens and traditional central Greece along with a first acquaintance with the life of the Greek islanders. Experience the vibrant city of Athens and its unique sites. Heave your anchor for a mini cruise to the picturesque islands of Hydra, Poros and Aegina. Then enjoy mainlands diverse and majestic natural environment, traditional villages and dramatic settings. Experience a first-hand feel at some of the most spectacular ancient sites that embody the rich Greek history, including Epidavros, Mycenae, the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus where one of the seven wonders of the ancient world was hosted, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, and last but not least the astonishing rock formations of majestic Meteora.

Inclusions

– 7-night accommodation
– 11 meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
– Shared Half day Athens sightseeing tour, including Acropolis Site and New Acropolis Museum – Daily: English only / bilingually, including English
– Classical Tour of Greece including Meteora, with a professional guide (English only or bilingually, including English)
– Full Day cruise to the Saronic Gulf islands of Hydra, Poros and Aegina
– Entrance fees during guided sightseeing tours
– Transfers as per the itinerary

Exclusions

Flights – Optional excursions – Personal expenses – Meals and drinks unless indicated in the itinerary – Gratuities – Hotel taxes (paid locally at the hotel) – Travel Insurance – Any item not mentioned in the Inclusions.

Additional Information

REGARDING THE 4-DAY CLASSICAL TOUR:

This tour operates on Day 4 bilingually, including English, on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays from April to June / September to October; English only on Thursdays from July to August.
Please ensure your arrival on Day 1 is on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday, or Saturday. Arrivals on any other day, may either change the order of the itinerary or require an additional night in Athens.

1

DAY 1 ARRIVAL IN ATHENS

On arrival you will be met by our assistant and transferred to your hotel by our minibus or taxi driver. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Athens.

Accommodation : Athens for 3 nights

2

DAY 2 ATHENS

After breakfast you will be met at your hotel (or close by), in order to start the morning with a half-day Athens sightseeing tour, including the Acropolis Museum. Overnight in Athens.

Meals : Breakfast

3

DAY 3 ONE DAY CRUISE (HYDRA / POROS / AEGINA)

At 07:30 am, transfer by motor coach from Athens’ city center to Piraeus port to embark on the small cruise ship to start the full day cruise to the 3 beautiful Sardonic islands of Hydra, Poros, and Aegina (situated near Athens). Enjoy lunch on board before returning to Piraeus port in the evening and transferring back to your hotel in Athens.

Meals : Breakfast

4

DAY 4 MYCENAE - EPIDAURUS - NAFPLION – OLYMPIA (Mondays/Tuesdays/Thursdays/Saturdays)

Early in the morning, departure for the 4-day Classical Tour of Mainland Greece. Today you will visit ancient Mycenae and the Epidaurus theatre, famous for its acoustics. After a short stop at Nafplion, depart for Olympia by driving through central Peloponnesus. Dinner and overnight in Olympia.

Meals : Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation : Olympia for 1 night

5

DAY 5 DEPHI

In the morning, visit the sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the ancient stadium, and the archaeological museum. Drive through the plains of Ilia and Achaia and over the magnificent cable bridge of Rio-Antirio before arriving in Delphi. Dinner and overnight in Delphi.

Meals : Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation : Delphi for 1 night

6

DAY 6 DELPHI - KALAMBAKA

In the morning visit the archaeological site and the museum in Delphi. Depart for Kalambaka, a small town situated at the foot of the astonishing rock formations of Meteora. Dinner and overnight in Kalambaka.

Meals : Breakfast, Dinner

7

DAY 7 METEORA - ATHENS

This morning, you will visit Meteora. Amidst striking scenery, perched on huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand ageless monasteries where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art. Return to Athens for an overnight stay.

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Athens for 1 night

8

DAY 8 DEPARTURE FROM ATHENS

After breakfast you will be met by an assistant at your hotel and transferred to the airport by minibus or taxi for your departure flight.

Meals : Breakfast

HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR

BRONZE:
Athens – Jason Inn 3*
Olympia – Olympic Village 3*
Delphi – Hermes 3*
Kalambaka – Orfeas 3*

SILVER:
Athens – Melia Athens 4*
Olympia – Europa 3* plus
Delphi – Amalia 4*
Kalambaka – Grand Meteora 4*

GOLD:
Athens – Grand Hyatt 5*
Olympia – Europa 3* plus
Delphi – Amalia 4*
Kalambaka – Grand Meteora 4*

Rates in CA$, per person, starting at,
Departures 2026
Bronze Package (3* Hotels)
arrivals on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, or Saturdays
Double OccupancySingle Occupancy
September 1 – October 3122503065
 
Departures 2026 – 2027
Silver Package (4* Hotels)
arrivals on Mondays, Wednesdays,  Fridays, or Saturdays
Double OccupancySingle Occupancy
September 1 – October 3127603945
 
Supplement
Gold Package (5* Hotels)On request

Product Code: H

Rates in CA$, per person, starting at,
Departures 2026 – 2027
Bronze Package (3* Hotels)
arrivals on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, or Saturdays
Double OccupancySingle Occupancy
November 1, 2026 – March 24, 202722102985
March 25 – October 31, 202723753350
 
Departures 2026 – 2027
Silver Package (4* Hotels)
arrivals on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, or Saturdays
Double OccupancySingle Occupancy
November 1, 2026 – March 24, 202723403160
March 25 – October 31, 202728754235
 
Supplement
Gold Package (5* Hotels)On request

Product Code: H

**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.

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Historical Mainland and Glimpse of Greek Islands – detailed itinerary
Historical Mainland and Glimpse of Greek Islands – Detailed itinerary