Compare Absolutely Greek by Eskapas vs Greece, Beyond The Islands by Sky Vacations
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| Duration | 8 days | 7 days |
| Price From | $ 1,450 | $ 1,795 |
| Price Per Day | $ 181 | $ 256 |
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| Trip Style | Group tour | Private guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Premium | Luxury |
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| Flights & Transport | Internal airfare and ground transport included | Airfare included |
| Activities | N/A |
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Daily breakfast and many meals |
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Mythology, History, Mediterranean art, generous sun … Absolutely Greek is the perfect tour in Greece that offers the perfect cocktail for a successful holiday! This package provides the ideal opportunity to experience vastly diverse aspects of Greece. The cosmopolitan city of Athens, the more traditional parts of the mainland and of course the Greek islands. Start your journey from Athens, where ancient ruins lie next to contemporary buildings and stand in awe at marvelous coming together of two eras that are millennia apart. Heave your anchors for a mini cruise to the picturesque islands of Hydra, Poros and Aegina where you will traverse the local trails leading to secluded sandy beaches. Travel through mainland’s vivid natural environment sprinkled with graphic villages which encompass true Greek hospitality. Immerse yourself in the rich history, including Epidaurus, Mycenae and the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus. Finally, you will bear witness to one of the world’s most unique geological formations when you visit Meteora, where you can see monasteries hanging on for dear life on the cliff sides raising up from the valley. Make the smart choice and book now! |
Immerse yourself in the history and culture of ancient Greece on this 7 day journey – an experience like no other. Visit archaeological sites, temples, ruins and monuments. Explore the Ancient city of Athens, one of Europe’s most historic and cultural cities. Head to Olympia, the birthplace of Olympics. Pay a visit to Meteora to explore its spectacular clifftop monasteries. Saving the best for the last is a trip to Delphi, home to 4th century BC Temple of Apollo and the legendary Oracle.
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Day 1: Athens Arrival
On arrival you will be met by our assistant and transferred to your hotel Cenral 3*** or similar tourist class hotel. Transfer will be made by our minibus or taxi driver. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 2: Athens Half Day Sightseeing Tour
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast we meet you at your hotel or close by, in order to start the morning Half Day Athens Sightseeing Tour. (with the new Acropolis Museum) Return at 13:30 Overnight: Athens
Day 3: Saronic Gulf Island Cruise: Hydra to Poros to Aegin
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
07.30 a.m. Transfer by motor coach from Athens center to Piraeus port to embark on the cruise ship in order to start the full day cruise to the 3 beautiful Islands of Hydra – Poros - Aegina, which are nearby Athens (lunch on board is included). Return to Piraeus port at 7.15 p.m. and transfer back to your hotel in Athens. Overnight: Athens
Day 4: Athens to Epidaurus to Nafplion to Olympia
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Early in the morning, departure for visiting ancient Mycenae and Epidaurus theatre, famous for its acoustics. After a short stop at Nafplion depart for Olympia through the central Peloponnesus.
Overnight: Olympia
Day 5: Olympia to Delphi
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
In the morning visit the sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the ancient stadium and the archaeological museum. Drive on through the plains of Ilia and Achaia and over the magnificent cable stayed bridge of Rio-Antirio. Arrive in Delphi.
Overnight: Delphi
Day 6: Delphi to Meteora to Kalambaka
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
In the morning visit the archaeological site and the museum. Depart for Kalambaka, a small town situated at the foot of the astonishing rock formations of Meteora. Overnight: Kalambaka
Day 7: Kalambaka to Athens
Meals: Breakfast
Visit Meteora. Amidst striking scenery, perched on huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand ageless monasteries where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art. Return to Athens for overnight stay. Overnight: Athens
Day 8: Departure from Athens
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast you will be met by our assistant at your hotel and transferred to the airport by our minibus or taxi driver for your departure flight. Overnight: - Optionally you can extend pre/post stay.
Day 1: Arrive in Athens
Welcome to Athens! Upon arrival, you will be met by a Sky Vacations ambassador and transferred to your hotel where the balance of the day is yours to explore the city.
Day 2: Athens City Tour
After breakfast at the hotel, depart on an exciting day of sightseeing. Highlights of your tour includes a drive through the city where you will see important monuments such as the stadium built for the first modern Olympic Games (1896), Hadrian’s Arch, Constitution Square and much more. You’ll also visit the ancient Acropolis and the breathtaking Acropolis Museum.
Day 3: Olympia
Today you depart Athens for ancient Olympia. On the way, you will pass the famous Corinth Canal, see the ancient city of Mycenae, Epidaurus which was the most important healing center in the classical world and is home to the most famous of ancient theaters. You’ll also see the charming seaport town of Nafplion before arriving to Olympia.
Day 4: Delphi
Your day begins with an exciting visit to Ancient Olympia, founded in the 8th Century BC. Famous the world over as home to the Olympic Games, you ‘ll have time to explore the site, tour the ruins and visit the museum. From Olympia you’ll head to beautiful Nafpaktos situated on the Gulf of Corinth before arriving to Delphi.
Day 5: Meteora
Departing your hotel after breakfast, your first stop is Delphi, site of the 4th century BC Temple of Apollo and home to the legendary Oracle. Explore this extensive mountainside archeological complex before heading to Meteora.
Day 6: Athens
Your tour today highlights the stunning rock formations of Meteora and the six amazing monasteries built right in the cliffs. This is unlike anything in the world! Following your visit to Meteora you’ll head back to Athens for a final overnight.
Day 7: Farewell Greece
Today your private transfer will take you to the Athens Airport for your onward journey.
