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15-Day Greece Sightseeing Tour: Corinth, Dephi, Kalambaka, Santorini, Mykonos, Athens | Greek Island Hopping

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What you'll experience

Highlights

  • 15 days, 1 country and 10 cities
  • See the Corinth Canal, the Lion Gate and Agamemnon's Palace at Mycenae
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • High-speed ferry from Mykonos to Athens
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)

15 days

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 1

    Day 1 — Welcome to Athens

    Put the 'oh' in opa and embark on an unforgettable exploration of an ancient land of gods and goddesses, myths and legends. Your springboard to your spellbinding holiday is the vibrant capital of Athens, an effortless mix of ancient treasures and modern verve, which you will have an opportunity to explore after being transferred to your hotel. This evening, join your Travel Director and travel companions for a Light Meal.

    Arrival Transfer: Depart the airport at 11:00, 16:00
    Meet your Travel Director at 18:30

    Meals: B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Divani Caravel/Radisson Blu Park Hotel Athens/Crowne Plaza Athens City Center (Your hotel will be dependent on your departure date)
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    Day 2 — Explore Amazing Athens

    Join your Local Specialist for a guided morning sightseeing tour to the ancient complex that was once the 'Cradle of Western Civilization'. Along this journey into antiquity, we'll have an opportunity to explore the Acropolis with its treasures. We'll admire the Parthenon, dedicated to the goddess Athena, the Royal Palace and the Temple of Zeus. Dive Into Culture and see remarkable displays of an ancient world during an included visit to the Acropolis Museum, and see Hadrian's Arch and the stadium where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy on your own. Stroll through the Plaka, people-watch in Syntagma Square or go in search of the city's tastiest souvlaki – the choice is yours.
    Included experiences: Discover remarkable antiques at the Acropolis Museum, Athens City Tour
    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Divani Caravel/Radisson Blu Park Hotel Athens/Crowne Plaza Athens City Center (Your hotel will be dependent on your departure date)
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    Day 3 — Journey to Corinth, Mycenae and Nafplion

    Depart Athens this morning, crossing the mighty Corinth Canal to the wild Peloponnesian Peninsula. Arriving in Corinth, we join a Local Specialist to explore an ancient city that several empires fought over throughout the centuries. Continue to Mycenae, a mighty kingdom of Ancient Greece, where we'll see the Beehive Tombs, (the Treasury of Atreus), the Lion Gate and the remains of Agamemnon's Royal Palace, in the company of a Local Specialist. Later, travel to Epidaurus to visit the ancient theater and view the Sanctuary of Asclepius, the God of Medicine, whose snake-entwined staff remains the symbol of medicine to this day. Arriving in the Venetian town of Nafplion later, dine in our hotel this evening.
    Included experiences: Corinth Visit, Mycenae City Tour
    Mycenae

    Mycenae

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Amalia Hotel Nafplio
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    Day 4 — Continue to Ancient Olympia

    Traverse the Mountains of Arcadia to ancient Olympia, the site of the first Olympic Games held in 776 BC. This evening, Connect With Locals joining the Karabelas family for dinner on their olive and wine farm at a Be My Guest experience featuring traditional dancing and characteristic Greek philoxenia.
    Included experiences: Dine and Dance with the Karabelas Family on their Olive and Wine Farm
    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Amalia Hotel Olympia
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    Day 5 — Onwards to Patras and Dephi

    Join a Local Specialist this morning to delve into centuries of history. Visit the ancient Olympic site, the museum and the ruined remains of the Temples of Zeus and Hera. Leaving Olympia, skirt the coastline north to Patras, crossing the Gulf of Corinth to mainland Greece before continuing to Delphi, where you may wish to try your hand at preparing some local dishes during an interactive cooking lesson.
    Included experiences: Explore the Ancient Site of Olympia, Amalia Hotel
    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Amalia Hotel Delphi
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    Day 6 — Off to Thermopylae and Kalambaka

    Tread in the footsteps of the ancient Greeks, who would descend on the sanctuary of Delphi to consult with the most important oracle in the classical world. Join your Local Specialist and walk the Sacred Way to the 4th-century Temple of Apollo. View the statues immortalizing the strength of the athletes who once competed in the Pythian Games, held in honor of Apollo and the Arts. Continue on to a family-ran honey farm for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Taste the rich thyme honey freshly collected from the hive and come up close to the unique biodiversity of the area. A scenic afternoon drive brings us to Thermopylae, famous for the heroic defense by Leonidas and his brave Spartans against the invading Persians. We cross the lush Thessaly region, traveling north through the 'breadbasket of Greece' towards Kalambaka.
    Included experiences: Delphi City Tour, See the Leonidas Monument in Thermopylae, Honey Tasting in Delphi
    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Amalia Hotel Kalambaka
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    Day 7 — Kalambaka - Meteora - Athens

    Admire Meteora and Return to Athens
    The UNESCO World Heritage monasteries of Meteora are our first stop today. Join a Local Specialist to visit two of the six Eastern Orthodox monasteries that cling impressively to immense, rounded rock towers overlooking the town. A scenic drive returns us to Athens, where we'll enjoy dinner with our travel companions and reminisce over an incredible journey through Greece.
    Included experiences: Visit Monasteries of Meteora

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Included(Regional Dinner)Stay: Radisson Blu Park Hotel Athens/Divani Caravel/Crowne Plaza Athens City Center
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    Day 8 — Cruise to Santorini

    Depart Athens and cruise to Santorini, where you'll spend the next three days exploring the island's dramatic beauty. Stroll through the volcanic island's quaint clifftop towns. Blue-domed whitewashed facades cling dramatically to the multi-colored cliffs providing a spectacular backdrop for exquisite sunsets. Join your companions this evening for a memorable meal of Greek cuisine.
     
    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: El Greco Resort & Spa Santorini/Santorini Palace /Kallisti Hotel
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    Day 9 — Santorini Your Way

    Santorini Your Way
    View the magnificent caldera, see the island's ancient ruins or ramble through the winding streets of Fira and Oia - today is yours to enjoy a leisurely exploration of this beautiful island on your own. Indulge in a day of sunbathing and relaxation on one of its many beaches or shop up a storm at its boutique stores.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: El Greco Resort & Spa Santorini/Santorini Palace /Kallisti Hotel
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    Day 10 — Enjoy Sunny Santorini

    Enjoy Sunny Santorini
    Toast to the spellbinding beauty of Santorini with another full day at leisure to relax and soak up the island's atmosphere. Wander through whitewashed streets, unwind on a volcanic beach or visit a local winery to learn about the island's unique winemaking traditions and sample its distinctive wines. For those looking to explore more, join an Optional Experience. You could set sail on a catamaran cruise, gliding across the caldera and stopping for a swim in the Aegean's crystal-clear waters. Alternatively, opt to board a caique and cruise to Nea Kameni, where you can hike an active volcano, soak in the hot springs, and enjoy a casual dinner with wine as the sun sets over Oia. This evening, an Optional Experience takes you to a traditional Greek wedding celebration—enjoy authentic food, wine, music and dancing, and even smash a few plates in true Greek style.

    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: El Greco Resort & Spa Santorini/Santorini Palace /Kallisti Hotel
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    Day 11 — Cruise to Mykonos

    Take a short ferry transfer to Mykonos - its characteristic hillside windmills overlook the beautiful bay and stand as an enduring greeting to all who arrive. Enjoy an orientation before spending the rest of your day getting lost amidst the island's labyrinthine lanes, lined with whitewashed cottages and tumbling cerise bougainvillea. Take to the playground of the rich and famous and perhaps experience the island's vibrant nightlife.
    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Rhenia Mykonos Hotel & Bungalows/Vienoula's Garden/Adonis Hotel
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    Day 12 — Admire Mykonos

    Set your watch to island time and enjoy a glorious day soaking up the laid-back vibe of Mykonos. Spend your day relaxing on its beautiful beaches, sip champagne in the picturesque Little Venice waterside, or visit some of its historical treasures, including the 17th-century Church of the Paraportiani, the Archaeological Museum and the Aegean Maritime Museum.
    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Rhenia Mykonos Hotel & Bungalows/Vienoula's Garden/Adonis Hotel
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    Day 13 — Marvel at Mykonos

    Kick back and enjoy another idyllic day in beautiful surrounds. Indulge in local seafood flavors, enjoy a leisurely swim in the calm waters of the Aegean or consider a trip to see the mythical sanctuary of Delos, believed by the ancients to be the birthplace of Artemis and Apollo.
    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: IncludedStay: Rhenia Mykonos Hotel & Bungalows/Vienoula's Garden/Adonis Hotel
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    Day 14 — Cruise to Athens

    Return to Athens, via a high-speed ferry. After being transferred to your hotel, you have free time for some last-minute souvenir shopping or sightseeing.
    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: ExcludedStay: Radisson Blu Park Hotel Athens/Divani Caravel/Crowne Plaza Athens City Center
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    Day 15 — Farewell Athens

    Say a fond farewell to Greece and your newfound friends as you are transferred to the airport for the flight home. 
    Meals: B: Included, L: Excluded, D: Excluded

What's included

Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • 14 nights accommodation
  • 14 Breakfasts, 1 Be My Guest, 5 Dinners, 1 Regional Dinner

Not included

  • Any personal expenses

Cancellation policy

When you cancelRefund
0–3 days before0%
4–31 days before20%
32–62 days before50%
63+ days before200%
Read the full cancellation terms
• Air ticket (either before/after trip or included within trip): $75.00/person plus airline charges.
• Airlines change prices and routes from time to time. All air routings are in the sole control of the airline and are subject to change at any time.
• Special events and activities may incur additional penalty.

Important info

Special notes
  • Passports with a minimum of 6 months validity after return date are required and are at your expense.
  • Please contact the consulate/embassy and family doctor for further details on medical vaccinations that may be required for specific countries.
  • Non-US citizens please check if visas are needed with your nearest consulate.
  • Day 1 is the start date and first hotel night included with the journey. Please arrange flights to arrive on or before Day 1.
  • Guests arriving on Day 1 should arrive at least two hours before the last complimentary airport transfer time.
  • To give ample time for check-in and security, we recommend arriving at the airport 3 hours prior to your flight departure. 
  • Occasionally the itinerary may be altered due to sailing conditions on the Aegean Sea, ferry schedules, religious holidays or unforeseen circumstances.
  • Port taxes, service charges, a drinks package & crew gratuities are included. 
  • Due to limited motorcoach capacity, a single bag is allowed with dimensions not exceeding 30"x18"x10" (76x46x25cm) and weight not exceeding 50 lbs./23kg. Carry-on/hand luggage is restricted to one piece per person, not exceeding 12"x11"x6" (30x28x14cm) to fit under your coach seat or in the small overhead compartment. Carry-ons with telescopic handles and wheels will not fit in the overhead compartments or under seats and therefore, cannot be accepted as carry-on luggage. Carry-on/hand luggage handling is the responsibility of each guest and must be taken on and off the coach by you each day of the guided vacation.
  • Please be advised that stricter luggage allowances may be in place for other methods of transportation such as safari vehicles, flights and cruises. Please confirm with your local sales representative or online reservation agent.
  • Our affiliated entities shall not be liable for loss or damage to luggage or any guest's belongings, unless our negligent actions or omissions cause the loss or damage. Guests should immediately report lost items to the Travel Director who will assist in completing a lost property form that can be used for an insurance claim. Trafalgar cannot assist in locating lost items after the guest disembarks or completes the Trafalgar vacation.
  • All guests must be in possession of a machine-readable passport valid for 6 months after their trip return date along with applicable visas. Due to government imposed security/ immigration measures, passport and emergency contact information is required for all guests prior to the release of travel documents.
  • Cruise accommodation is priced on two guests sharing a twin cabin. A limited number of single cabins are available at an extra cost. On Nile cruises triple rooms may not be available.
  • Some cruise lines require guests to complete mandatory forms 30 days prior to the cruise departure. 
Pricing notes (children, single supplement)
* Children must be between 5-17 years old 
* Adult: 18+

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