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The Greek Gems

8 Days Starting and ending in Athens, Greece

Visiting: Athens, Kalambaka, Santorini

Tour operator:

Destination Services Greece

Tour code:

27991

Guide Type:

Partially Guided

Physical rating:

VERY_EASY

Age range:

18-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Meat

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural, Gardens & Nature Tours, History, Photography

Activities:

Boat/Cruise Excursion, Sightseeing

From: $1554 $1480 Travel Club discount: -$74

NB: Prices correct on 21-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Discover the timeless beauty of Greece with "The Greek Gems" tour, a captivating journey through ancient history and stunning landscapes. Begin in Athens, exploring iconic sites like the Parthenon and the Acropolis Museum. Travel to Delphi, once considered the center of the world, and marvel at the Meteora monasteries perched atop towering rock formations. Continue to the enchanting island of Santorini, where you can visit the Akrotiri archaeological site, relax on lava islets, and witness the breathtaking Oia sunset. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, guided tours, and seamless transportation, including private transfers and hydro boat tickets, ensuring a memorable and enriching experience.

Highlights

Parthenon, dedicated to goddess Athena Parthenos, the patron of Athens
Acropolis Museum, housing ancient artifacts from the Parthenon and surrounding temples
Omphalos of Delphi, considered the center of the world in ancient Greece
Meteora monasteries, a UNESCO World Heritage site with historical monasteries on top of rock towers
Santorini's Akrotiri site, known as the Pompeii of Greece
Lava islets in Santorini, featuring an active volcano
Oia sunset in Santorini, renowned for its incredible beauty

Places You'll See

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Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival Athens

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Location: Athens

Accommodation Name: Hotel Acchilion or similar 3, Hotel Fresh or similar 4

On your arrival at Athens airport, you will be met and transferred to your selected hotel in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. The afternoon is free at leisure for exploring this never-sleeping city.

Overnight in Athens.

Day 2 : Athens – Delphi - Kalambaka (586 Km - 7 Hrs)

Location: Kalambaka

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

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

After a delicious breakfast, hop on board your luxury bus and enjoy a unique journey northwest to Delphi, arriving around noon. Famous for its theater, Temple of Apollo and ancient ruins, Delphi was considered the center of the earth and the universe and played a central role in the classical Greek world. Visit the archaeological site and the Temple of Apollo famous for its oracle. In the afternoon after lunch depart through Central Greece and the cities of Lamia (short stop), Trikala crossing the Thessalian plain, to Kalambaka (a small town built at the foot of the majestic grey rocks, and crowded by the Meteora Monasteries (short stop for souvenirs).

Overnight in Kalambaka.

Day 3 : Kalambaka – Athens (437 Km - 4 Hrs)

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Location: Athens

Accommodation Name: Hotel Acchilion or similar 3, Hotel Fresh or similar 4

Meals Included: Breakfast

Savor breakfast in your hotel and then travel to nearby UNESCO-listed Meteora for a tour of the cliff-top monasteries. Visit two different impressive Byzantine Monasteries built on top of rock towers and providing breathtaking views over the plain. The monasteries are perched on top of towers of sandstone, which for centuries provided totally inaccessible retreats for the monks. Meteora is considered one of the most beautiful and inspiring areas of mainland Greece, and its monasteries are one of the country's most unique attractions. Return to Athens passing by the heroic monument of Leonidas king of Sparta in Thermopylae (short stop for photos). Arrive in Athens in the early evening.

Overnight in Athens.

Day 4 : Athens City Tour

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Location: Athens

Accommodation Name: Hotel Acchilion or similar 3, Hotel Fresh or similar 4

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast at your hotel. From the Acropolis to Omonia Square, with the half-day sightseeing and Acropolis museum tour you'll see all the famous sites of ancient and modern Athens. Begin the tour with a photo stop at Panathinaiko Stadium where the first Olympic Games took place in 1896. It is the only stadium built out of white marble. Proceed, passing by Zappeion and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. You will then pass the Athens Trilogy which includes the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens, and the National Library. Continue passing by National Garden, Hadrian’s Arc, St. Paul’s Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Schliemann’s House (Numismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral, Old Parliament, Constitution Square, Russian Orthodox Church, and finally Acropolis (visit Propylae the gateway, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens). Stroll up to the UNESCO-listed site that served as the ancient citadel, and tour the buildings as you hear how they reflected Athens’ prosperity in the 5th century BC. Continue the expert-guided Athens tour with a pleasant short walk passing by Herodion and Dionysos Theater, in order to visit the Acropolis Museum. Avoid and skip the lines of the new museum. Main attractions such as votives, artefacts of everyday life, statues from the archaic period, Caryatids, and of course the Parthenon Hall with the metopes, the pediments and the frieze will impress you. Return to your hotel in Athens overnight.

Overnight in Athens.

Day 5 : Athens – Santorini (9 Hrs, By Ferry)

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Location: Santorini

Accommodation Name: Hotel Makarios or similar 3, Hotel Aegean Plaza or similar 4

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy a tasty breakfast at your hotel before transferring to the port of Piraeus to catch the high-speed ferry boat to Santorini. Arrive on the beautiful island of romance, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel for check-in. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, relaxing at the hotel, sunbathing, or exploring the paths of charming Santorini. You can end today´s adventure with an unforgettable optional boat sunset tour that will undoubtedly impress you.

Overnight in Santorini.

Day 6 : Santorini

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Location: Santorini

Accommodation Name: Hotel Makarios or similar 3, Hotel Aegean Plaza or similar 4

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel. Today is for you to explore and discover the island of Santorini, on your own. Stroll the delightful alleys, and admire the white Cycladic houses lining the cliff tops. Perhaps, get in touch with history while visiting the Akrotiri site, known also as the Pompeii of Greece. Maybe visit Canava, admiring its vineyards and distillery. Then, indulge in the incredible local food. The number of great restaurants is impressive, and the traditional dishes promise to amaze your taste buds. Late in the afternoon, you can visit the fascinating, little village of Oia to watch a hypnotizing sunset.

Overnight in Santorini.

Day 7 : Santorini – Athens (5 Hrs, By Ferry)

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Location: Athens

Accommodation Name: Hotel Acchilion or similar 3, Hotel Fresh or similar 4

Meals Included: Breakfast

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the port of Santorini to take your high-speed ferry to Athens Piraeus port. Your boat trip lasts around 5hrs. Upon arrival at Piraeus port, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in.

Overnight in Athens.

Day 8 : Departure Athens

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Location: Athens

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast and check out, enjoy free time in Athens before your transfer to the airport.

What's Included

Tour Guide

Operated with local English-speaking guides on a shared basis during the activities on day 2, 3, and 4 (half-day).
Accommodation

7 nights' accommodation in selected hotels.
Meals

7 Breakfasts and 1 Dinner on day 2.
Transport

Air-conditioned shared transportation throughout the tour, inbound/outbound private transfers from/to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (Athens International airport) or from/to Piraeus Port, and hydro boat ticket on the economy seat for the route Piraeus to Santorini and back.
Entrance Fees and Activities

All monuments and visits as indicated: Delphi Archaeological Site excursion (Day 2); Meteora excursion (Day 3); Athens city tour (Day 4).
Other

Meet & Greet on day 1.

What's Not Included

Personal Expenditures

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

International and domestic flight tickets.
Airport Taxes

Airport taxes for domestic and international flights.
Gratuities

Gratuities for driver and guide.
Porterage

Airport and Hotel porterage.
Delphi Museum

Visit of Delphi museum.
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.

Requirements

Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Greece. 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 the optional tour Aphrodite Boat Sunset in Santorini Island on day 5 operates from May until October
Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the tour contents without prior notice
We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems, security reasons, or Corona restrictions.
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, 4 & 7 Athens

Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Acchilion or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Fresh or similar 4*

Day 2 Kalambaka

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

Day 5, 6 Santorini

Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Makarios or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Aegean Plaza or similar 4*

OPTIONAL EXTRA

Pre/ Post-night Athens

Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Acchilion or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Fresh or similar 4*

Mode of Transport

Travel in comfort with air-conditioned shared transportation throughout the tour, private transfers from Athens International Airport or Piraeus Port, and hydro boat tickets for the route between Piraeus and Santorini.

Accommodation

Enjoy 7 nights' accommodation with options in Athens, Kalambaka, and Santorini. Choose between standard 3-star hotels like Hotel Acchilion, Hotel Orfeas, and Hotel Makarios, or superior 4-star hotels such as Hotel Fresh, Hotel Divani, and Hotel Aegean Plaza.

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1, 3, 4 & 7 Athens

Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Acchilion or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Fresh or similar 4*

Day 2 Kalambaka

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

Day 5, 6 Santorini

Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Makarios or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Aegean Plaza or similar 4*

OPTIONAL EXTRA

Pre/ Post-night Athens

Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Acchilion or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Fresh or similar 4*

Check out our Q&As

What type of transportation is provided during the tour?

Travel in comfort with air-conditioned shared transportation throughout the tour, private transfers from Athens International Airport or Piraeus Port, and hydro boat tickets for the route between Piraeus and Santorini.
What kind of accommodation options are available?

Enjoy 7 nights' accommodation with options in Athens, Kalambaka, and Santorini. Choose between standard 3-star hotels like Hotel Acchilion, Hotel Orfeas, and Hotel Makarios, or superior 4-star hotels such as Hotel Fresh, Hotel Divani, and Hotel Aegean Plaza.
Are meals included in the tour package?

Yes, the tour includes 7 breakfasts and 1 dinner on day 2.
Are entrance fees to attractions included?

Yes, all monuments and visits as indicated in the itinerary are included. This includes the Delphi Archaeological Site excursion, Meteora excursion, and Athens city tour.
Is there a tour guide provided?

Yes, the tour is operated with local English-speaking guides on a shared basis during the activities on day 2, 3, and 4 (half-day).

What activities are planned for the day in Santorini?

You can explore and discover the island of Santorini on your own. Stroll the delightful alleys, admire the white Cycladic houses, visit the Akrotiri site, explore Canava vineyards and distillery, and enjoy the local food. You can also visit the village of Oia to watch a sunset.
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.
Are there any optional tours available?

Yes, there is an optional boat sunset tour in Santorini on day 5, which operates from May until October.
What happens if there are changes in local conditions during the tour?

Local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the tour contents without prior notice. The tour operator reserves the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems, security reasons, or Corona restrictions.
Is there a meet and greet service included?

Yes, there is a meet and greet service on day 1.
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 from travellers on this tour

Anita S.

Very good tour

30-May-2023

The Greek Gems tour was very good

Violeta

Loved Santorini

14-Jun-2023

Good trip exploring the main sights in mainland Greece. Loved and enjoy Santorini at the end of the trip, nice way to relax

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