DepartureAthens

ReturnAthens

Min. travellers2

Booking periodNow till April 2026

Travel period02 Aug 2025 till 04 May 2026

Tour Highlights

Athens
Epidaurus
Mycenae
Byzantine Citadel of Mystra
Olympia
Meteora

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Athens, Greece

Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to start exploring the Greek capital with the help of the CosmosGO app. Later, meet your Tour Director.

Day 2 Athens

A day to discover Athens at leisure, visiting one of the museums or strolling through the Plaka district, or the opportunity to experience island life on the optional 3-island cruise, visiting Aegina, Poros, and Hydra in one day

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Day 3 Athens – Corinth – Nauplia

Join the included guided tour of Athens, featuring the highlights of this ancient capital with a visit to the Acropolis. Cross the Corinth canal, a project conceived in ancient Greece but only completed in 1893, and head for the coast to Nauplia.

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Day 4 Nauplia – Epidaurus – Mycenae – Sparta

This morning, journey into ethe Argolis to stop in Epidaurus, located in the hilly countryside dotted with pine trees and oleanders. In this magnificent setting, visit the ancient open-air theatre that can still seat 14,000 spectators. Later, enjoy the included excursion to the archaeological site and the museum of Mycenae, a city fortress cursed by the gods but rich in gold and warrior kings. Travel into the Peloponnese to Sparta, where history hangs between reality and legend.

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Day 5 Sparta – Mystra – Olympia

Enjoy the included visit of the medieval Byzantine citadel of Mystra, at one time known as the “Florence of the East.” Before arriving in Olympia, visit an olive oil museum.

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Day 6 Olympia – Patras – Delphi

Explore Olympia, where the athletes of antiquity performed in honour of the king of deities. Spend some free time in this pretty town, or learn more about the history of the Olympic Games on the optional archaeological site sightseeing tour. Later, drive north to Patras, the capital of the Peloponnese and the west coast’s largest port. Continue crossing the spectacular Rion- Antirion bridge through the picturesque fishing villages along the south coast of the mainland to legendary Delphi

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Day 7 DelphiI – Kalambaka

Enjoy free time in town or join the optional morning sightseeing tour of the archaeological site in Delphi, where the oracle of Apollo spoke. It was the site of the omphalos, the ‘navel of the world’. Blending harmoniously with the superb landscape and charged with sacred meaning, Delphi in the 6th century B.C. was indeed the religious centre and symbol of unity of the ancient Greek world. On to Kalambaka.

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Day 8 Kalambaka – Meteora – Athens

A short drive to Meteora, a cluster of spectacular Christian-Orthodox monasteries perched in an unforgettable manner on a set of rising rock formations. They were originally built by hermit monks living in caves carved into the rocks. Later, drive south to Athens.

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Day 9 Athens

A full day at leisure to explore the unseen parts of the city, do last-minute shopping, or maybe join the optional Greek dinner.

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Day 10 Depart Athens

Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning.

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What's included

Included

9 nights accommodation
Professional Tour Director
Headsets throughout the tour
Meal as per itinerary

Not included

International air ticket
Tipping
Airport transfer
Safety net protection

Your hotels

Maniatis

★★★

Sparta Paleologou Ave. 72-76 Sparta Greece

The modern Maniatis Hotel is situated in the center of Sparta. It houses a marble lobby with elegant seating areas and lounges, an a la carte restaurant and a breakfast area. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. The stylish rooms are warmly decorated with contemporary light-wood furnishings and soft soothing colors. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, fridge, hairdryer and wall-to-wall carpeting. All rooms have balconies with city view. The Ino Restaurant and the Milky Way breakfast area boast one of the tastiest buffet breakfasts in town. The up-market ¿eus Restaurant serves fine Greek and International dishes. Located in the city centre of Sparta, Maniatis Hotel provides a great starting point for excursions in Laconia, visits to the city's archaeological museum, art museum, the Greek Olive museum, and more.

Rex

★★★

Nauplia 21 Bouboulinas St. Nauplia Greece

Nestled in the heart of Nafplio, the charming Hotel Rex is just a stone's throw away from the picturesque port, ensuring a delightful and convenient stay. This cozy hotel boasts 42 well-appointed rooms and a welcoming cafeteria-bar, offering an inviting atmosphere to unwind and rejuvenate. Hotel Rex's prime location places guests within easy reach of the city's fascinating archaeological sites and museums, providing the perfect opportunity for effortless exploration of Nafplio's rich history.

Olympia Palace

★★★★

Olympia 2 P. Kondyli Street Olympia Greece

The Olympia Palace is a 3-storey building with 65 spacious rooms, indoor and outdoor restaurants, located in the town of Ancient Olympia.

Apollonia

★★★

Delphi Ifigenias And Andrea Syngrou 37-39 Delphi Greece

The Hotel Apollonia is 4 * accommodation with the majority of rooms overlooking the Corinthian Gulf, located in the village of Delphi.

Famissi Eden Resort Hotel

★★★★

Kalambaka Kalambaka Meteora Greece

Nestled at the base of the magnificent towering rocks of Meteora on the outskirts of Kalambaka, this welcoming property has an in-house restaurant offering both Mediterranean and International cuisine and a beautiful seasonal outdoor swimming pool open during the warmer summer months. Modern guest rooms are equipped with air-conditioning / heating and coffee / tea-making facilities.

Illisos

★★★★

Athens Kallirrois 72 Athens Greece

The hotel Illisos, situated just a few steps away from the historical and commercial center of Athens, is the perfect location for both business and tourism. It features a beautiful roof garden bar overlooking the Parthenon, as well as a restaurant serving Mediterranean and international cuisine. All elegant guestrooms are soundproofed and air-conditioned with satellite TV, radio, and a work desk. A fridge and mini-bar is also provided.