# 8-Day Greece Heritage Horizons Tour: Athens, Delphi, Meteora and Santorini

Tour in EU — Athens → Athens.
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## Key facts

- Type: multiday
- Country: EU
- Route: Athens → Athens
- Duration: 8.00 day
- Price from: $1,677.32
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- Operator: Tours4Fun Provider 6823

## Summary

• Athens: Discover the cradle of Western civilization, featuring the Acropolis, Parthenon, and world-class archaeological museums. • Delphi: Visit the legendary Sanctuary of Apollo, once considered the center of the ancient world, set beneath Mount Parnassus. • Meteora (Kalambaka): Explore UNESCO-listed monasteries dramatically perched atop towering rock formations with breathtaking valley views. • Santorini: Experience iconic white-washed villages, volcanic landscapes, and unforgettable sunsets in the Aegean Sea.

## Categories

Daily Departure, Free Airport Transfer, Daily breakfast, Select Meals Included, Affordable, Mediterranean Meal

## Itinerary

### Day 1: ATHENS - ARRIVAL

Arrive at Athens International Airport and transfer to your hotel for check in. The remainder of the day at leisure to enjoy your first taste of Athens and rest after your flight. Discover Plaka , the oldest district of Athens, located under the Acropolis, the only district where you may see the Greek capital as it was 100 years ago or enjoy a spot of shopping at Ermou, Kolonaki and Voukourestiou streets.

### Day 2: ATHENS - ATHENS CITY TOUR & ACROPOLIS MUSEUM

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and then we start your half day tour of Athens. At the end of your tour you will return to your hotel and the rest of the is at leisure. 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 on this comprehensive morning tour. Hear insightful commentary from your guide, and pass top Athens attractions including the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Greek Parliament building and Presidential Palace. Offering a perfect overview of the modern city, this guided half-day tour will help you get your bearings if this is your first visit to Athens. The Athens half-day tour, depart for 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 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 sightseeing and museum 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, artifacts of every day life, statues from archaic period, Caryatids, and of course the Parthenon hall with the metopes, the pediments and the frieze will impress you. Highlights: *Panoramic city tour of Athens city centre *Guided tour of Acropolis with professional guide *See top Athens attractions such as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Constitution Square and Panathenaic Stadium *Visit the Acropolis of Athens and see the world-famous Parthenon temple *Guided tour of the Acropolis Museum *See the Erecthion with Caryatids *Entrance Fees included

### Day 3: ATHENS - DELPHI - KALABAKA

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 ( Visit the Museum in Delphi is not included ). After the visit depart for Kalambaka, passing through picturesque villages and towns of Central Greece. Dinner and overnight.

### Day 4: KALABAKA - ATHENS

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. * Entrance to the monasteries: Appropriate clothing is required. Ladies should not wear short skirts and must have long sleeves. Men are not allowed to wear shorts.

### Day 5: ATHENS - SANTORINI

After a tasty breakfast, appreciating life like a Greek, we will pick you up at the agreed time, in one of our private vehicles , to drive you to the port, where you will continue on to your next destination, the island that is an inexhaustible source of inspiration, Santorini . As the ferry approaches the port, you will admire the capital city of Fira , with its white houses perched on the Cliffside and facing the volcano.

### Day 6: SANTORINI

After breakfast, take advantage of a free day to explore on your own or you can reach out to us so we way may suggest one of our many optional tours.

### Day 7: SANTORINI - ATHENS

At the appointed time, we will transfer you to the new port of Santorini, Athinios. There, you will board the ferry bound for Athens and the Port of Piraeus. Our driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Athens.

### Day 8: ATHENS - DEPARTURE

At the agreed time, our representative will transfer you to the Athens International airport , where you will board your flight back home. Having spent a few fantastic days with us, we hope to see you again soon to create new and extraordinary moments that will be lovingly etched in your memory. Have a nice trip! or as Greeks say: "Kalo taksidi!"

## Guide languages

English Live

## Links

- Yatra page: https://yatraforfun.com/tour/105284865-athens-delphi-meteora-santorini-8-day
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