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Go Local - Highlights of Greece

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Go Local - Highlights of Greece

8 Days Starting and ending in Athens, Greece

Visiting: Athens, Kalambaka

Tour operator:

Destination Services Greece

Tour code:

39201

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

20 - 40

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

18-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural, Foodie and Wine Tours, Gardens & Nature Tours, History, Ruins-Archaeology

Activities:

Sightseeing

From: $949 $904 Travel Club discount: -$45

NB: Prices correct on 19-Sep-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Greece with the "Go Local - Highlights of Greece" tour. This immersive experience takes you to some of the most iconic and culturally rich sites in Greece, including the ancient city of Mycenae, the breathtaking monasteries of Meteora, and the renowned Oracle of Delphi. Explore the vibrant streets of Athens, savor traditional Greek delicacies on a food tour, and marvel at the architectural splendor of Epidaurus. Enjoy comfortable accommodations in Athens and Kalambaka, with options ranging from 3-star to 4-star hotels. Travel in air-conditioned comfort and benefit from the expertise of local English-speaking guides. This tour promises a perfect blend of history, culture, and culinary delights.

Highlights

Epidaurus: Epidaurus is one of the most important archaeological findings reflecting the splendour of Greek culture through its imposing beauty.
Visit the birthplace of Apollo's son and an ancient place of healing.
Mycenae: See ancient Greek remains and the tomb of Agamemnon in Mycenae.
Meteora: Discover the secrets of the ancient monasteries of Meteora in Kalambaka.
Delphi: At the foot of Mount Parnassos, lies the Pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Delphi, which was the most famous Oracle of ancient Greece.
Delphi is the second-most important archaeological site in Greece (after the Acropolis in Athens) and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Food tour: Visit the Athens Central Market and stroll through off-the-beaten-path areas in the city.
Learn about the Mediterranean diet and sample Greek savouries and sweets.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival Athens

Location: Athens

Accommodation Name: Hotel Evita Asty or similar 3, Hotel Fresh or similar 4

On your arrival at Athens airport you will be greeted and taken to your Athens hotel in the comfort of an air-conditioned vehicle. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure, strolling the beautifully arranged streets of charming Athens. Perhaps enjoy a walk in the picturesque Plaka area, indulge in a tasty coffee at one of the inviting cafes in Agia Eirini Square, or adventure into a souvenir shopping session on Adrianou Street.

Overnight in Athens.

Day 2 : Athens

Location: Athens

Accommodation Name: Hotel Evita Asty or similar 3, Hotel Fresh or similar 4

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy the day exploring the Capital of Greece: Athens on your own.

Overnight in Athens

Day 3 : Athens – Canal Of Corinth – Mycenae – Nauplia - Epidaurus (250 Km - 3 Hrs)

Location: Athens

Accommodation Name: Hotel Evita Asty or similar 3, Hotel Fresh or similar 4

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast in the hotel. Explore the remains of the ancient city of Mycenae a major center of Greek civilization from 1600BC to 1100BC. Depart from Athens via the coastal National highway for the Corinth Canal (shortstop). Drive to Mycenae and visit the archaeological site, home to the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon. Visit the Palace, the Lionesses Gate and the tomb of Agamemnon. After lunch (not included), proceed through Argos to Nauplia the first capital of modern Greece with its Venetian fortress of Palamidi and the fortified islet of Bourtzi (shortstop). Continue to and visit the ancient theatre. The UNESCO’S world heritage listed monument is reputed to be the birthplace of Apollo's son Asclepius, the healer and was the most celebrated healing center of the classical world. Epidaurus is probably most famous for its theatre, one of the best-preserved classical Greek buildings and still used today due to its amazing acoustics. The tour returns to Athens in the late afternoon.

Overnight in Athens.

Day 4 : Athens – Delphi – Kalambaka (420 Km - 5.5 Hrs)

Location: Kalambaka

Accommodation Name: Hotel Orfeas or similar 3, Hotel Amalia or similar 4

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After breakfast, leave for Delphi via Thebes, Levadia and the picturesque village of Arachova, on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, arrive in Delphi and visit the Archaeological Site. After the visit depart for Kalambaka, passing through picturesque villages and towns of Central Greece. Proceed to Kalambaka for dinner and overnight.

Overnight in Kalambaka.

Day 5 : Kalambaka - Athens (355 Km - 4.5 Hrs)

Location: Athens

Accommodation Name: Hotel Evita Asty or similar 3, Hotel Fresh or similar 4

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at your hotel. Visit Meteora and enjoy a unique and most impressive scenery with ageless Monasteries, containing priceless historical and religious treasures, standing between earth and sky atop huge rocks. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae (short stop to see across the road the Leonida's Monument), arrive in Athens early in the evening.

Overnight in Athens.

Day 6 : Athens/ Food Tour – Optional Tour

Location: Athens

Accommodation Name: Hotel Evita Asty or similar 3, Hotel Fresh or similar 4

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast in the hotel. Get ready to bite into a sweet, cream-filled, crunchy filo layered pie called bougatsa, fork into perfectly fried doughnut balls drenched in honey called loukoumades, and savor a satisfying meld of flavors from warm pita bread filled with seasoned grilled meat, fresh veggies and a traditional sauce called gyros. In between, you’ll taste Feta cheese, Greek olives, and sip Greek wines. This neighborhood walk revolves around sampling Greece’s traditional food.

Athens Central Market and More: Our Tour guide will lead you through the bustling Athens Central Market, a historic food market unlike any other in Europe. Here, colorful and fragrant food stalls set the stage among animated food sellers, fishmongers and butchers whelping for sales as locals bargain them down.

Experience the Tastes of Greece: You’ll also walk the city’s quaint spice street, browse through mom-and-pop specialty shops selling local wine, olive oil, cheese or olives, and sample what’s behind the glass counters at family-run delicatessens. The aromas of fresh, out-of-the-oven savory pies, the tempting displays of Greek pastries and sips of Greece’s strong and tasteful spirits round out the food tour.

Discover Athenian Food Culture: In between each bite, you’ll gain insight into Greece’s fascinating food culture, the evolution of the country’s cuisine and the healthy nature of locally produced, organic ingredients.

Overnight in Athens.

Day 7 : Athens: Day At Leisure

Location: Athens

Accommodation Name: Hotel Evita Asty or similar 3, Hotel Fresh or similar 4

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at your hotel. Today is at your own leisure. Enjoy your free day in Athens, exploring the hidden corners of this amazing vibrant capital.

Overnight in Athens.

Day 8 : Departure Athens

Location: Athens

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Athens airport to continue with your travelling arrangements.

Breakfast included.

What's Included

Tour Guide

Operated with qualified local English speaking guides on a shared basis on Day 3-5.
Accommodation

7 nights' accommodation in the selected hotel category.
Meals

7 breakfasts and 1 dinner.
Transport

Air-conditioned shared transportation on Days 3-5 of the tour.
Airport Transfers

Inbound/Outbound transfers from/to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (Athens International airport).
Entrance Fees and Activities

All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary: Entrance fees for the Delphi Site and Museum, Epidaurus, Mycenae and Meteora.
Meet & Greet

Meet & Greet on arrival at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

What's Not Included

Personal Expenditures

Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme.
Flight Tickets and Visa Fees

Flight tickets or visa fees.
Airport Taxes

Airport taxes for domestic and international flights.
Gratuities

Gratuities for driver and guide.
Optional Tours

Optional tours.
Overnight City Tax

Overnight city tax for the hotel overnights effective from January 1st 2018.

Clients will have to pay the TAX on the spot at the hotels.
Climate Change Resilience Fee

Climate Change Resilience Fee effective from December 12th 2023.

Requirements

Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Athens. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sun glasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

Please Note

Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the tour contents without prior notice
Hotel early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms are subject to availability and are not guaranteed.
The distances and travel times described in the itinerary may vary.
No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed
Please note the clients will have to pay the TAX on the spot at the hotels
Please note that the inbound airport Athens - City hotel transfers are included only as part of the package and if pre and post-night stay is booked as an extra. Otherwise additional transfers should be purchased separately.

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1-3, 5-7 Athens

Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Evita Asty or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Fresh or similar 4*

Day 4 Kalambaka

Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Orfeas or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Amalia or similar 4*

OPTIONAL EXTRA:

Pre/Post-Night in Athens:

Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Evita Asty or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Fresh or similar 4*

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1-3, 5-7 Athens

Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Evita Asty or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Fresh or similar 4*

Day 4 Kalambaka

Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Orfeas or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Amalia or similar 4*

OPTIONAL EXTRA:

Pre/Post-Night in Athens:

Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Evita Asty or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Fresh or similar 4*

Mode of Transport

Travel in comfort with air-conditioned shared transportation on Days 3-5, including inbound and outbound transfers from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.

Accommodation

Enjoy 7 nights' accommodation in Athens and Kalambaka, with options ranging from 3-star hotels like Hotel Evita Asty and Hotel Orfeas to 4-star hotels like Hotel Fresh and Hotel Amalia.

Check out our Q&As

What type of transportation is provided during the tour?

Travel in comfort with air-conditioned shared transportation on Days 3-5, including inbound and outbound transfers from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
What kind of accommodation is included in the tour?

Enjoy 7 nights' accommodation in Athens and Kalambaka, with options ranging from 3-star hotels like Hotel Evita Asty and Hotel Orfeas to 4-star hotels like Hotel Fresh and Hotel Amalia.
Are meals included in the tour package?

Yes, the tour includes 7 breakfasts and 1 dinner.
Are entrance fees to attractions included?

Yes, all entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary are included, such as entrance fees for the Delphi Site and Museum, Epidaurus, Mycenae, and Meteora.
Is there a food tour included in the itinerary?

Yes, there is a food tour in Athens where you will visit the Athens Central Market, sample traditional Greek foods like bougatsa, loukoumades, gyros, Feta cheese, Greek olives, and sip Greek wines.

What should I wear when visiting temples or religious sites?

Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts, or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious, or official buildings.
Is there a meet and greet service at the airport?

Yes, there is a Meet & Greet service on arrival at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Are there any additional fees not included in the tour price?

Yes, additional fees not included are personal expenditures, drinks and meals not stated in the program, flight tickets, visa fees, airport taxes, gratuities, optional tours, overnight city tax, and the Climate Change Resilience Fee effective from December 12th, 2023.
Can I book extra nights at the hotel before or after the tour?

Yes, you can book pre/post-night stays in Athens at the same hotels used during the tour, such as Hotel Evita Asty or Hotel Fresh.
What does the price include?

What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.
Do you offer any travel insurance?

We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure.
Are Visa fees included in the price?

No, visa fees are not included
Are flights included in the tour?

No, they are not included
What documents will I receive before I travel?

Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers
Is there any option for solo traveller?

Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.
When are there specific hotel names confirmed?

Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client´s arrival

Reviews of this operator

Indra

Best Tpur Operator for Greece

06-Jul-2023

The best Tour Operator. The planning and timing by the agency was great. Accommodation was also good. The package was reasonable. Thanks to Destination Services Greece

Giovanni B.

Great

27-Jul-2022

Very committed service with proper follow-up. Service provided as per their schedule with a hassle free journey... thanks to ITS tours and travels for providing services

Duran

Excellent company

15-Jun-2022

Based on their very positive reviews, we booked with Destination Services Greece. I found the service and response of this travel agency to be excellent. Easily 5-stars. My emails were promptly responded to, and everyone showed up when they were supposed to.

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