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Classical Greece - Athens, Olympia, Meteora, & More

Deal number: 17169774

GLOBUS

This deal expires 01 Mar 2026

13 July 2026 (Set Departure)

Europe

9-day tour

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Deal number: 17169774

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Packed with value:

7 nights' 4-star accommodation

7 breakfasts & 4 dinners

Touring by private, air-conditioned motorcoach

FREE WiFi (where available)

Sightseeing & VIP access

Exclusive local favourites

Expert Tour Director & Local Guides

Flights & taxes, meals not specified, items of a personal nature, beverages, visas, tips and porters at the hotels, gratuities

Itinerary

Thought-provoking scenery and stories await in the land of powerful Sun Gods, ancient philosophers, and legendary Olympians. From the world-famous Acropolis in Athens to the sacred Temples of Olympia, and the mountainside excavations of Delphi to the monastery-topped rock formations of Meteora, you'll walk in the footsteps of Greece's most renowned and mystical figures - and dance in them, too. A toe-tapping, hands-on adventure, you'll also learn the secrets of Mediterranean cuisine and how to make traditional tzatziki cucumber dip. Don't forget to bring your appetite, too!

At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.
Wake-up in Athens for the start of your Greek Odyssey! Guided sightseeing is composed of an orientation drive to see Athens main landmarks, including Syntagma Square, the Temple of Zeus, and the Panathenaic Stadium, plus a visit to the iconic Acropolis. Enjoy free time this afternoon and evening to explore more.
Leave Athens and drive to Corinth, stop to take photos of the worlds deepest canal, and one of the most famous, the Corinth Canal, before joining a guided walking tour of the ancient city. Continue to Mycenae, according to legend the city walls were built by Cyclopes! Enjoy some free time for lunch before entering the excavations for a guided tour, including a visit to the museum. Reach Epidaurus for a guided visit to see the 2,300-year-old open-air auditorium. This evening, arrive at the seaside town of Nauplia.
Take a scenic drive across the Arkadian Mountains of the Peloponnese peninsula to reach Olympia, dedicated to Zeus, and birthplace of the Olympic Games. Join a guided walking tour of the archaeological site and visit the museum. This evening, Globus Local Favorite attend a cooking demonstration to learn how to make traditional Greek tzatziki.
Depart Olympia, drive by the busy seaport of Patras and cross the spectacular Rion-Antirion bridge. Journey along the coast to reach Delphi, considered by ancient Greeks to be the center of the world where the oracles of Apollo predicted the fate of many a man. Take a guided walking tour of the excavations and Archaeological Museum to discover more. This evening, step into the culture when you Globus Local Favorite learn how to dance the sirtaki while sipping a glass of ouzo, the traditional Greek spirit closely associated with friendship and laughter.
Drive north past Lamia and Trikala to reach Meteora, which can be translated as suspended in the air. Prepare to be inspired by the breathtaking views afforded by this UNESCO-listed area. Enjoy a fascinating guided visit to the Monastery of St. Stephen and the Holy Monastery of Varlaam, perched atop the vertical rock formations.
This morning, sit back and relax for a scenic drive. Stop at Thermopylae, learn about the famous battle and see the statue of the Spartan King, Leonidas. Continue to Athens and enjoy a leisurely afternoon and evening exploring.
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

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Deal number: 17169774

Classical Greece - Athens, Olympia, Meteora, & More

GLOBUS

13 July 2026 (Set Departure)

Europe

9-day tour

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