Departures:
From
$790
AUD
Trip Style
Tour Leaders / Guides
You have someone local to show you around
Group Tour
Meet like-minded people and make new friends
Trip
Highlights
- Explore the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus
- Visit the archaeological site of Delphi
- Discover Meteora’s cliff-top monasteries
Trip
Inclusions
3 Nights Accommodation
3-star or 4-star hotels
Transport
Athens accommodation pick-up/drop-off transfers and transportation throughout the tour
Meals
3 Breakfasts, 3 dinners
Tour Leader / Guide
English-speaking guide
Extras
Entrance fees
What's Not Included
- Other meals/drinks
- Airport transfers in Athens
- Personal expenses
- Tips for guides
- Flight tickets
- Travel insurance
Trip
Itinerary
Hidden Dummy Content
Check-in from 11:00 am. Departure at 1:00 pm from the Split harbour as we cruise towards Stari Grad on the island of Hvar where records confirm that this is the sunniest Adriatic island. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore this unique town and its famous horseshoe-shaped bay. The famous Stari Grad Field (a plain) is the oldest in Croatia and the best-preserved example of the ancient Greek system of agriculture. Both the old town and this plain are part of the world heritage protected by UNESCO. Overnight in one of the ports of Stari Grad, main or ferry port (2 km away) depending on availability in port.
Meals: L
Day 1: Athens - Olympia, Greece
Athens – Epidaurus – Nafplio – Mycenae – Olympia
You will be picked up from your accommodation in Athens in the morning to begin your Ancient Greece adventure. Leave by the coastal road to the Corinth Canal, the connection in between the Gulf of Corinth and the Aegean Seato visit the stunning outdoor theater of Epidaurus, famous for its remarkable acoustics. Continue to the town of Nafplio to take some pictures, and on to Mycenae to visit the archaeological site and the famous Tomb of Agamemnon. Then depart for Olympia, the cradle of the Olympic Games, travelling through the ancient towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Dinner and overnight in Olympia.
Meals: D
Day 2: Olympia - Delphi, Greece
After breakfast, visit Olympia to see the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the Archaeological Museum. Drive through the beautiful plains of Eliad and Achaia and the picturesque towns of Nafpaktos (Lepanto) and Itea before arriving in Delphi for dinner and overnight.
Meals: B/D
Day 3: Delphi - Kalambaka, Greece
After breakfast, enjoy a full morning exploring the impressive archaeological site of Delphi, once considered the centre of the earth and universe. Today Delphi is famous for its theatre, Temple of Apollo and ancient ruins. Continue your travels on to Kalambaka, a small town at the foot of the astonishing Meteora cliffs. Dinner and overnight.
Meals: B/D
Day 4: Kalambaka - Athens, Greece
After breakfast, experience stunning views of Meteora’s unique cliff-top Byzantine monasteries. After the visit, begin your return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, and Thermopylae, where you will make a quick stop to visit Leonida’s Monument. Arrive in Athens early in the evening and get dropped off at your accommodation, where this amazing cultural adventure will come to an end.
Meals: B
