Jewels of Greece | 5 days / 4 nights
5 day tour to the mythical sights of Athens, Meteora and Delphi. Not only in places but also in myhts you will take a tour.
Tailor-made program. It is possible to amend days/nights and add local tours or cruises upon request.
Please note, that all program changes must take place before any bookings.
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Short Description of Services included in this Greek tour
Day 1 | Arrival to Athens – Transfer to your hotel – Free Day-Hotel
Day 2 | Athens sightseeing-Hotel
Day 3 | Athens – Delphi – Kalampaka-Hotel
Day 4 | Kalampaka – Meteora – Athens-Hotel
Day 5 | Athens – Transfer to the port or the airport
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Transfers: All transfers are private with a taxi or a minivan with English speaking driver
Hotels: On chosen category (Tourist Class 3*, First Class 4* or Superior Class 5*) Bed and Breakfast.
Tours are served on a group basis
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Itinerary
- Day 1. Arrival / Athens
- Arrival at the Athens airport, welcome assistance and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Athens.
- Day 2. City tour / Athens
- The day is dedicated to exploring the city of Athens.
We begin with a panoramic tour to the most important monuments and landmarks of the city including the Panathinaikon stadium, the Zappeion, the temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Syntagma square, the Parliament, the tomb of the unknown soldier, Schliemann's house, the Academy, the University, the National Library, and the old Parliament. Next, we head for our guided visit to the Acropolis, including the Propylae, the temple of Athena Nike, the Parthenon, and the Erechtheion. Later, we continue with a guided visit to the Acropolis museum voted one of the best museums in the world.
Afternoon at leisure to explore Plaka, the picturesque old part of the city, and why not, some shopping at Ermou street. - Day 3. Delphi / Kalambaka
- After our breakfast we depart northwards towards Delphi, which used to be the most sacred place in the world and a pilgrimage center for many centuries in antiquity. You will admire the Sanctuary of Apollo, walk the Sacred way, and visit the temple of Apollo, home of Pythia (the oracle). In the afternoon, and after a short break for lunch (not included), we will be crossing the mountains of central Greece to arrive in Kalambaka for dinner and overnight.
- Day 4. Meteora / Athens
- This morning we will be visiting Meteora. Amazing rock formations, like towers of sandstone, stand ageless, and have provided sacred retreat for monks over the centuries. A number of monasteries are hidden on top of Meteora. The view over the plain is breathtaking. Meteora is considered among the most beautiful areas of mainland Greece and belongs to Unesco's list of world heritage monuments. After our visit, we will take the road back to Athens. On the way, we will make a short stop at Thermopylae, to admire the statue of Leonidas king of Sparta. Overnight in Athens.
- Day 5. Departure
- Breakfast and at the appropriate time, transfer to the airport or the port.
Apart from the transfer to the port or the airport, no other service is included in the final day of the trip. This is the end of this trip. Kindly,
Let us know if you need any extra travel services to arrange your return to your home country or, in order to continue your trip to any other destination.
We suggest to continue your trip to the Greek Islands. Ask us for a program.
Schedule
- From 01/04/2024 to 30/10/2024
Daily except Thursday and Friday
The tour will not be operated on public holidays - From 01/11/2023 to 31/03/2024
Every Monday and Tuesday
The tour will not be operated on public holidays - For departures within Christmas Week, New Year’s Week, and Greek Orthodox Easter Week, please ask as itineraries may not be available or may be altered.
Please contact us for the dates of departure and availability
Prices
All Prices are per person in Euro
| Tourist Class 3* | ||||
| Arrival Dates | Single | Double/ Twin | Triple | Child |
| 09/04 – 20/10 | € 650 | € 550 | € 450 | € 350 |
| 21/10 – 31/10 | € 600 | € 500 | € 400 | € 300 |
| First Class 4* | ||||
| Arrival Dates | Single | Double/ Twin | Triple | Child |
| 09/04 – 30/04 | € 750 | € 600 | € 500 | € 350 |
| 01/05 – 30/06 | € 780 | € 650 | € 550 | € 350 |
| 01/07 – 31/08 | € 800 | € 700 | € 600 | € 350 |
| 01/09 – 29/10 | € 850 | € 750 | € 700 | € 350 |
| Superior Class 5* | ||||
| Arrival Dates | Single | Double/ Twin | Triple | Child |
| 01/04 – 27/04 | € 950 | € 700 | € 600 | € 350 |
| 28/04 – 30/06 | € 1000 | € 750 | € 650 | € 350 |
| 01/07 – 31/07 | € 1050 | € 800 | € 700 | € 350 |
| 01/08 – 28/08 | € 1100 | € 850 | € 750 | € 350 |
| 29/08 – 29/10 | € 1150 | € 900 | € 800 | € 350 |
Included
- Accommodation on BB, 3 nights in Athens
- Athens city tour with Acropolis and Acropolis museum, on SIC, including English speaking guide.
- The 2-day Delphi-Meteora tour on SIC, on half-board basis (breakfast and dinner)
- All transfers
- Meet & Greet service for tour briefing and orientation, by an English speaking representative
- All entrance/admission fees to sites and museums
- All taxes
Not Included
- An “overnight stay” tax is applicable to all accommodations in Greece. This tax, is charged on a per room per night basis and amounts to € 0,50 for 1*-2* hotels, € 1,50 for 3* hotels, € 3,00 for 4* hotels, and € 4,00 for 5* hotels. This tax is NOT included in our rates and should be paid locally on the spot by the clients.
- Any meals other than those mentioned above
- Any drinks during included meals
- Any tips
- Any porterage at hotels.
- All personal expenses
- Everything that is not specifically mentioned in the "Included" section
Hotel Class Options | Please consult our hotel list to see the hotels that are included in each class
TOURIST CLASS hotels are mostly 3* hotels. Occasionally there may be a superior 2* which however would be a carefully selected hotel that has either made a very recent renovation or is of a standard equal to a 3* hotel.
FIRST CLASS hotels are mostly standard 4* hotels. Occasionally there may be a superior 3* hotel which however would be a carefully selected hotel that has either made a very recent renovation or is of a standard equal to 4*
SUPERIOR CLASS hotels are either superior 4* hotels or 5* hotels. For the superior 4* hotels, the rooms our prices are based on, are usually the superior ones (not the standard ones). For the 5* hotels the rooms will be the standard ones.
Any special request for an upgrade is accepted upon hotel availability or with extra cost.
Notes
- During winter months (November to March), the day-cruise operates subject to minimum participation, and may occasionally be canceled.
- Entrance/admission fees to various sites and museums are set by the Greek government, and in case of change, prices will be adjusted accordingly. Currently included entrance fees are based on rates valid as of November 1st, 2019.
- The above rates include VAT (13% for transportation & meals, and 24% for all other services). In case of a change in VAT, prices will be adjusted accordingly.
In order to forward us your reservation request and for further information and assistance,
please, contact us at 0030 6974 823355 or at [email protected] or fill out the following form.
GreeceTours.com – Seretis Travel Ike.
Email [email protected]
Athens Office
61 Panepistimiou Ave. (El. Venizelou Ave), Omonoia Sqr., 10564, Athens
Tel +30 210 3241776, +30 210 3251295
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