Best of Greece with Santorini Extension – April 9 to October 29, 2027 (11 Days) - From £1,675

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OVERVIEW
Walk in the very place western civilisation was born, as your travels reveal all the best of Greece highlights. From the other-worldly clifftop Meteora monasteries to walking the Sacred Way as the ancients once did in Delphi, this journey back in time will bring centuries of history to life.
EXPERIENCES
Archaeological Site of Mycenae: Walk through the Lion Gate past the royal beehive-tombs where Schliemann uncovered golden treasure, while hearing tales of Agamemnon from your Local Specialist.

Archaeological Site of Olympia: Join a Local Specialist to view the stadium of Olympia which hosted the ancient Olympic Games and Heraia, the women's games in honour of Hera. See the Temple of Zeus, athlete's gymnasium and the stone marker where the sprint began.

Athens: Delve into Athens with a Local Specialist. See the iconic highlights of this ancient city, from the Acropolis to the site of the first modern Olympics.

Corinth: Cross the amazing rock-cut channel dividing the Peloponnese from mainland Greece. Join a Local Specialist and gain insight into Corinth's eventful past.

Delphi: With your Local Specialist, walk to The Sacred Way once lined with offertory temples. See the reconstructed Athenian Treasury and pass the superb Polygonal Wall to reach the Temple of Apollo, where people once sought divine wisdom from the mysterious Oracle.

Meteora: With a Local Specialist, visit one of the remarkable centuries-old monasteries of Meteora, teetering on towers of rock and arguably the most spectacular place to visit in Greece.

Santorini: Enjoy an orientation of stunning Santorini upon arrival.

Thermopylae: See the Leonidas Monument dedicated to the brave warrior and his 300 Spartans.
DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES
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09/04/2027 19/04/2027 £3,208   Book
30/04/2027 10/05/2027 £3,208   Book
03/05/2027 13/05/2027 £3,208   Book
07/05/2027 17/05/2027 £3,208   Book
10/05/2027 20/05/2027 £3,208   Book
14/05/2027 24/05/2027 £3,208   Book
17/05/2027 27/05/2027 £3,208   Book
21/05/2027 31/05/2027 £3,208   Book
24/05/2027 03/06/2027 £3,433   Book
28/05/2027 07/06/2027 £3,433   Book
31/05/2027 10/06/2027 £3,433   Book
04/06/2027 14/06/2027 £3,433   Book
07/06/2027 17/06/2027 £3,433   Book
11/06/2027 21/06/2027 £3,433   Book
14/06/2027 24/06/2027 £3,433   Book
18/06/2027 28/06/2027 £3,433   Book
21/06/2027 01/07/2027 £3,433   Book
25/06/2027 05/07/2027 £3,433   Book
28/06/2027 08/07/2027 £3,433   Book
02/07/2027 12/07/2027 £3,433   Book
05/07/2027 15/07/2027 £3,433   Book
09/07/2027 19/07/2027 £3,433   Book
12/07/2027 22/07/2027 £3,433   Book
16/07/2027 26/07/2027 £3,433   Book
19/07/2027 29/07/2027 £3,433   Book
23/07/2027 02/08/2027 £3,433   Book
26/07/2027 05/08/2027 £3,433   Book
30/07/2027 09/08/2027 £3,433   Book
02/08/2027 12/08/2027 £3,433   Book
06/08/2027 16/08/2027 £3,433   Book
09/08/2027 19/08/2027 £3,433   Book
13/08/2027 23/08/2027 £3,433   Book
16/08/2027 26/08/2027 £3,433   Book
20/08/2027 30/08/2027 £3,433   Book
23/08/2027 02/09/2027 £3,433   Book
27/08/2027 06/09/2027 £3,433   Book
30/08/2027 09/09/2027 £3,433   Book
03/09/2027 13/09/2027 £3,433   Book
06/09/2027 16/09/2027 £3,433   Book
10/09/2027 20/09/2027 £3,433   Book
13/09/2027 23/09/2027 £3,433   Book
17/09/2027 27/09/2027 £3,433   Book
20/09/2027 30/09/2027 £3,433   Book
24/09/2027 04/10/2027 £3,208   Book
27/09/2027 07/10/2027 £3,208   Book
01/10/2027 11/10/2027 £3,208   Book
04/10/2027 14/10/2027 £3,208   Book
08/10/2027 18/10/2027 £3,208   Book
11/10/2027 21/10/2027 £3,208   Book
15/10/2027 25/10/2027 £3,208   Book
18/10/2027 28/10/2027 £3,208   Book
22/10/2027 01/11/2027 £3,208   Book
25/10/2027 04/11/2027 £3,208   Book
29/10/2027 08/11/2027 £3,208   Book
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ACCOMMODATION
DAY 1: Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre - Meals: Dinner
DAY 2: Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 3: Amalia Nafplio - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 4: Amalia Olympia - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5: Amalia Delphi - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 6: Amalia Kalambaka - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7: Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre - Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8: El Greco, Santorini Palace, Kallisti - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 9: El Greco, Santorini Palace, Kallisti - Meals: Breakfast
DAY 10: El Greco, Santorini Palace, Kallisti - Meals: Breakfast
WHAT'S INCLUDED
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Must-see sightseeing
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
  • Optional Experiences and free time
ITINERARY

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'll have an opportunity to explore after being transferred to your hotel. This evening, join your Travel Director and travel companions for a light meal.

Join your Local Specialist for a guided morning sightseeing tour to the ancient complex that was once the 'Cradle of Western Civilisation'. Along our journey into antiquity, you'll have an opportunity to explore the Acropolis with its treasures and 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.

Depart Athens this morning, crossing the mighty Corinth Canal to the wild Peloponnesian Peninsula. Arriving in Corinth, 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 you'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 theatre 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, you'll dine in our hotel this evening.

Travel through the Arcadian mountains towards the Peloponnese and the historic site of Olympia. En route, visit a family-run honey farm for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Taste thyme-infused honey straight from the hive and learn how traditional practices are helping to protect the region’s biodiversity. Later, explore the birthplace of the Olympic Games, held here in 776 BC. This evening, enjoy a Be My Guest experience with the Karabelas family at their olive and wine estate. Enjoy homecooked food, traditional dancing and an evening of warm Greek hospitality.

Join a Local Specialist this morning to delve into centuries of history. You'll 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.

Tread in the footsteps of the ancient Greeks who once journeyed to Delphi to seek guidance from the most influential oracle in the classical world. Join your Local Specialist and walk the Sacred Way to the 4th-century Temple of Apollo. See the statues that honour the strength of athletes who competed in the Pythian Games, held in Apollo’s name. Later, enjoy a scenic drive to Thermopylae, where Leonidas and his Spartans famously held the line against the Persians. Continue across the fertile Thessaly plain, known as the breadbasket of Greece, before arriving in Kalambaka.

The UNESCO World Heritage monasteries of Meteora are your 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. After a scenic drive back to Athens, settle in for a final dinner with your travel companions to reminisce over an incredible journey through Greece.

Board a fast ferry to the idyllic island of Santorini, your home for three nights. Transfer to your hotel with an orientation on arrival and spend free time exploring. Comprising a small circular archipelago of volcanic islands in the southern Aegean Sea, Santorini is all that remains of an enormous volcanic explosion. The island's spectacular physical beauty coupled with its dynamic nightlife makes it one of Europe's most popular hotspots.

Santorini offers a wealth of exciting things to do. You might like to spend your time relaxing in the sun or wander down winding cobbled streets full of whitewashed houses. Admire breathtaking views across the caldera and witness a stunning sunset.

Spend the day exploring Santorini at your own pace. Wander through the charming streets of Fira, browse local boutiques, or relax on one of the island’s unique volcanic beaches. You could also visit a winery to sample Santorini’s famous Assyrtiko wines. Alternatively join one of our Optional Experiences, set sail on a catamaran cruise, gliding across the caldera and stopping for a swim in the Aegean. Or, board a caique to Nea Kameni, hike an active volcano, then unwind in the island’s hot springs before enjoying a casual dinner with wine on board as the sun sets over Oia.

Take a short flight back to Athens this morning. Say goodbye to Greece as your trip ends at Athens airport, please do not book flights prior to 13:00.
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