Explore Greece in all of its modern, historical and mythical glory on this 10-Day, The Best of Greece tour. Visit some of the most thrilling sites as your vacation takes you from Athens to Nafplia, Sparta, Olympia, Delphi and Kalambaka. Witness such remarkable sites as incredible ruins and iconic landscapes. Taste incredible flavors, meet friendly locals while making memories and friendships to last a lifetime
Greece is a destination steeped in history and mystery with so much to see and understand you'll appreciate the guides accompanying you and providing valuable insights. Meander along the cobblestone streets of Athens' Plaka, shadowed by the Acropolis. Visit the shops, cafes and tavernas where you can try local specialties including Kolokithokeftedes, Moussaka, Galaktoboureko and anise-flavored Ouzo. Tour such incredible sites as the iconic Acropolis and medieval Byzantine CItadel of Mystra. In Mycenae explore both the museum and archaeological site. Discover the home of the first recorded Olympics in Olympia. Visit the incredible monastery cluster, perched high atop rocks, Meteora built by monks. The white-washed houses along flower-lined village streets, fascinating history, colorful lore, breathtaking views and delicious cuisine enjoyed on this vacation will see you leave knowing that you'll return on another Greek vacation.
10 Days • fr. $1,799
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to start exploring the Greek capital with the help of the CosmosGO app. Later, meet your Tour Director.
Illisos Hotel
A day to discover Athens at leisure, visiting one of the museums or strolling through the Plaka district, or purchase the opportunity to see island life from a small cruise ship on the optional 3-island cruise, visiting Aegina, Poros, and Hydra.
Breakfast
Illisos Hotel
Join the included guided tour of Athens, featuring the highlights of this ancient capital with a visit to the Acropolis. Next, cross the Corinth Canal and head for the coast to Nafplia.
Breakfast
Victoria Hotel
This morning, journey into the Argolis to stop in Epidaurus, located in the hilly countryside dotted with pine trees and oleanders. In this magnificent setting, visit the ancient open-air theater that can still seat 14,000 spectators.
Later enjoy the included excursion to the archaeological site and the Museum of Mycenae, a city fortress cursed by the gods but rich in gold and warrior kings.
Travel deep into the Peloponnese to Sparta, where history hangs between reality and legend.
Breakfast, Dinner
Maniatis Hotel
Enjoy the included visit of the medieval Byzantine Citadel of Mystra, at one time known as the “Florence of the East.” Before arriving in Olympia, visit an Olive Oil Museum.
Breakfast, Dinner
Olympia Palace
Explore Olympia, where the athletes of antiquity performed in honor of the king of deities. Spend some free time or purchase an opportunity to learn more about the history of the Olympic Games on the optional sightseeing tour.
Later, drive north to Patras, the capital of the Peloponnese and the west coast’s largest port.
Continue via the spectacular Rion-Antirion Bridge through the picturesque fishing villages along the south coast of the mainland to mystical Delphi.
Breakfast
Apollonia Hotel
Join the optional morning sightseeing tour of the archaeological site in Delphi. Once called the “Navel of the Earth”, Delphi was the greatest oracle of the ancient world, where people flocked to seek advice. Now, it’s one of the grandest sites in Greece.
Next you'll proceed on to Kalambaka.
Breakfast, Dinner
Orfeas Hotel
A short drive to Meteora, a cluster of spectacular Christian-Orthodox MONASTERIES perched in an unforgettable manner on a set of rising rock formations. They were originally built by hermit monks living in caves carved into the rocks.
Later, drive south to Athens.
Breakfast
Illisos Hotel
A full day at leisure to explore the unseen parts of the city, do last-minute shopping, or maybe join the optional Greek dinner.
Breakfast
Illisos Hotel
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast
All rates listed are per person based on double occupancy and are subject to change without notice. Your land package pricing will be confirmed and guaranteed once your deposit is received and applied to the booking, except where price increases may result from increases in government taxes or fees. Room configurations are subject to availability. Guests added to your party after the booking are priced at the prevailing rate at the time they are added.