Athens & Ancient Greece

Highlights


History comes alive on your guided visits to many of Greece's ancient sites. In addition to the Acropolis and Olympia, you'll also visit the ruins in Mycenae, dating from 1,350 to 1,200 BC and described in Homer’s epic poem, “The Iliad.” In ancient Greece, people traveled to Delphi to seek the wisdom of the Oracle. Learn about the Oracle, tour the excavations, and visit the Archaeological Museum. From picturesque fishing villages to ancient historic sights, the Greek Escape has it all!

Package Includes

  • Round trip flights New York-Athens, Athens-New York
    Other departure cities are available. Ask our representative for selection and prices
  • Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
  • 5 nights accommodations
    • 3 nights Athens
    • 1 night Olympia
    • 1 night Delphi
  • Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
  • Hotel porterage
  • All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates†
  • 7 meals: 5 breakfasts, 2 dinners
  • Sightseeing per itinerary in a modern air-conditioned motor coach
  • Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
  • Services of a local guide in Athens
  • Entrance fees per itinerary
  • †Transfers are available for purchase for land-only or on alternative flight dates

Special Features

  • Visit the Acropolis Museum, a modern museum housing ancient relics from the Acropolis
  • Visit Olympia, the birthplace of the first Olympic Games
  • Tour the archaeological sites of Delphi and the Temple of Apollo

Is This Trip Right For You?
This tour is partially escorted with independent time allotted in select destinations that allow the flexibility to explore on your own. Affordable optional sightseeing excursions are available to enhance your vacation. This program is moderately active. Walking is done over cobbled streets, uneven surfaces, stairs, steps, and significant slopes. Expect most of the sightseeing to require two to three hours of walking. Many historical cities have specific driving regulations, with set drop off and pick up points, that result in extra walking to and from the sights. For more information, click here.

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04 May 2024 10 May 2024 1435.00 Land Only
2485.00 With Air
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11 May 2024 17 May 2024 1435.00 Land Only
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18 May 2024 24 May 2024 1435.00 Land Only
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25 May 2024 31 May 2024 1435.00 Land Only
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08 Jun 2024 14 Jun 2024 1435.00 Land Only
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24 Aug 2024 30 Aug 2024 1435.00 Land Only
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31 Aug 2024 06 Sep 2024 1435.00 Land Only
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07 Sep 2024 13 Sep 2024 1435.00 Land Only
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21 Sep 2024 27 Sep 2024 1435.00 Land Only
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28 Sep 2024 04 Oct 2024 1435.00 Land Only
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05 Oct 2024 11 Oct 2024 1365.00 Land Only
2145.00 With Air
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12 Oct 2024 18 Oct 2024 1365.00 Land Only
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19 Oct 2024 25 Oct 2024 1365.00 Land Only
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26 Oct 2024 01 Nov 2024 1365.00 Land Only
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02 Nov 2024 08 Nov 2024 1365.00 Land Only
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07 Nov 2024 13 Nov 2024 1365.00 Land Only
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14 Nov 2024 20 Nov 2024 1365.00 Land Only
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16 Nov 2024 22 Nov 2024 1365.00 Land Only
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23 Nov 2024 29 Nov 2024 1365.00 Land Only
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28 Nov 2024 04 Dec 2024 1365.00 Land Only
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Itinerary


- Depart for Greece
Board your flight to Greece.

- Arrive in Athens
Arrive in Athens, the classical capital of Greece; transfer to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure to discover the ancient wonders of this city known as the cradle of Western Civilization and the birthplace of democracy.

- Athens City Tour
This morning is at leisure, or join the optional guided tour of the Acropolis. This architectural masterpiece was built during the Golden Age of Athens and today is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  After lunch on your own, join the Tour Manager for a walk through the lively Plaka area, the oldest section of Athens, a neighborhood of charming restaurants, shops, and sidewalk cafes. Continue by bus to Syntagma Square. Upon arrival, you might catch a glimpse of the colorfully-costumed Evzone guards, outfitted in the traditional Greek style. Tonight, consider joining the optional dinner in Athens. Begin the evening with a panoramic drive through illuminated Athens. Continue to the lively Plaka area under the Acropolis and enjoy a 3-course traditional Greek dinner, including wine and live music at a typical Greek taverna. (B)

Optional: Acropolis Archaeological Site Walking Tour (AM)

Optional: Dinner in Athens (PM)

- Sightseeing en route to Olympia
Depart Athens via the scenic coastal road to the mighty Corinth Canal, dividing the Peloponnese from mainland Greece. Continue via Nauplion to Mycenae, the heartland of Greek mythology. Visit the Acropolis of Mycenae and the Tomb of Atreus, built around 1250 B.C. From here, drive through the Central Peloponnese Peninsula, whose major cities in classical times were Corinth and Sparta. Continue to Olympia, the birthplace of the first Olympic Games. (B, D)

- Tour the Olympia Archaeological Site
Morning visit to the archaeological site of Olympia, including the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, and the ancient stadium where the Olympic Games were first held in 776 B.C.  At the Archaeological Museum view astonishing Greek works of art such as the Nike of Paionios and terracotta statues dating back to the 5th century B.C. Visit a local store, where you will have a chance to taste local olive oil and spices. Then, drive north through the plains of Eliad and Achaia, crossing the Corinth Strait via a cabled bridge from Rion to Antirion. Pass the town of Nafpaktos en route to Delphi, home of the ruins of the Tholos Temple. (B, D)

- Archaeological Tour of Delphi
Tour the excavated site of Delphi and the archaeological museum, perched on the slopes of Mount Parnassos, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Considered one of the most important places in Greek history, its stunning setting and ancient ruins are truly inspirational. Walk the Sacred Way to the imposing 4th century B.C. Temple of Apollo, the site of the most important oracle in the classical world. Afterward, travel south and arrive in Athens in the late afternoon. The rest of the evening is at leisure to further discover Athens on your own. (B)

- Depart Greece
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight. (B)

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