Best of Greece - Standard Class Hotels

On arrival transfer to hotel.

Morning tour of Athens giving you the opportunity to observe the contrasts that make it such an intriguing city. Visit Constitution Square, Temple of Zeus, Olympic Stadium, Acropolis & Acropolis Museum. Fill the rest of your day with a visit to Plaka, the old historical neighbourhood of Athens. Located under the Acropolis and stretches almost to Syntagma, most of the streets have been closed to automobile traffic and the area is filled with places to shop, eat or where you can just discover a little more about the city. (B)

Start your four day coach tour of mainland. In the morning the tour will depart to Mycenae via Corinth Canal. Explore the archaeological site of Mycenae and the kingdom of King Agamemnon. In the second millennium BC, Mycenae was one of the major centres of Greek civilisation, a military stronghold which dominated much of southern Greece In the afternoon continue to Epidaurus and visit one of the best preserved and acoustically superb amphitheatres. Overnight in Olympia. (B, D)

See Olympia where Ancient Olympic Games were held. The Olympic Games were held every four years throughout Classical Antiquity, from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD.[2] The first Olympic Games were in honour of Zeus. Visit the Sanctuary of Zeus, the Museum and Stadium. Drive through Patra, the capital of Peloponnese, to Rio and cross the bridge to Ontario. Pass picturesque Nafpaktos before reaching Delphi. Delphi was once revered as the centre of the earth. Now it is both an archaeological site and a modern town in the valley of Phocis. (B, D)

In the morning visit the archaeological site, and the Museum of Delphi featuring the bronze statue of the Charioteer amongst many other ancient treasures.In myths dating to the classical period of Ancient Greece (510-323 BC), the site of Delphi was believed to be determined by Zeus when he sought to find the centre of his “Grandmother Earth”. Drive through the Central Greek towns to Kalambaka. Kalambaka, a small town built at the foot of majestic grey rocks and crowned by the Meteora Monasteries. (B, D)

Visit the breathtaking Monasteries of Meteora amazingly perched on monolithic rocks. Opportunity to see exquisite treasures of Byzantine Art inside two visited Monasteries. Afternoon return to Athens for overnight. (B)

Morning transfer to Piraeus pier for high-speed ferry to Santorini, one of the most ruggedly beautiful and dramatic places on earth. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The remaining of the day at leisure. Optional evening cruise to watch the sun set over this amazing island. Swim and enjoy a BBQ. (B)

Day at leisure in majestic and romantic Santorini. Go to the beach or wonder through the cobbled streets on the Caldera side of the island, for one of the most magnificent and awe-inspiring views on the planet. (B)

An optional visit to Oia, famous for its breathtaking sunset or cruise to see the volcanic rocks and swim in Hot Springs. Those who wish to explore the island we recommend a trip to the beach of Kamari, famous for its black sand. (B)

Transfer from hotel to Santorini port or airport. (B)