Grand Tour of Greece

Upon arrival in Athens, transfer to your Hotel by driver only. Later our representative will contact you to meet you at the Hotel at your convenience to give you an orientation and deliver your ferry tickets.

After breakfast, pickup from the hotel for your half day Athens morning City Tour. 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 House of Parliament, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Schliemann's House, the Athens 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, the Erechtheion. Remainder of the day at leisure to explore Plaka, the picturesque old part of the city, and why not, some shopping at Ermou street. Overnight in Athens.

After breakfast, depart Athens and stop briefly to see the Corinth Canal. Continue with a visit to the ancient Theatre of Epidaurus. Continue your drive and stop for a photo opportunity in the town of Nafplion. This picturesque little town, is dominated by the impressive Venetian Palamidi Castle, Admire the narrow little streets with the picturesque and well preserved classical buildings, from here you can also see the famous Bourtzi Island. Visit the archaeological site of, Mycenae including the Royal Tomb of Agamemnon with the famous Lion's Gate. Continue across the central Peloponnese to Olympia. Arrive on time for Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Olympia.

After breakfast tour Olympia. Visit to the original Olympic Stadium and the altar of the Olympic flame. The Temples of Hera and Zeus and the archeological Museum. Continue north and stop briefly at Patras. Then cross the bridge over the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. Pass the picturesque towns of Nafpaktos and Itea. Arrive to your Delphi Hotel on time for Dinner. Overnight in Delphi.

Breakfast at your Hotel. This morning drive to the slopes of Mount Parnasuss to visit the Archeological Site of Delphi. Later Depart to Kalambaka (Meteora). Arrive to your Kalambaka Hotel on time for dinner. Overnight in Kalambaka.

Breakfast at your Hotel. Tour of the one of the most amazing places in the world, the ageless Meteora Monasteries. Containing priceless historical and religious treasures, standing between earth and sky atop huge rocks. After your tour depart for Thessaloniki the second largest City in Greece. Drive through the Aliakmon River Valley, see Mount Olympus the home of the 12 Gods of Mythology and the Archeological Park of Dion. Upon arrival check in at your Hotel for Dinner and overnight. Overnight in Thessaloniki.

Breakfast at the Hotel. Enjoy a morning City Tour throughout this Ancient Byzantine Empire, second in population and prestige only to Constantinople. Feel the glorious Byzantine past by visiting some of the oldest and most unique Churches of the Christian World. Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy the lively City Center. Return to your Hotel for Dinner and overnight.

Breakfast at your Hotel. Depart in the morning for a unique approach to historical Macedonia. First stop at picturesque Edessa where we see the town's famous landmark, the Waterfalls. Then proceed to Naoussa, to a site of exceptional beauty and importance: Aristotle's School, the picturesque site where the great philosopher taught 'the doctrines of morals and politics' to Alexander the Great and the Macedonian youth. Then drive to Vergina (ancient Aigai), visit the unique Museum, created in the Great Tumulus covering the royal tombs of Macedonia. See the astonishing findings from the tomb of King Phillip II, Alexander's father, one of the greatest discoveries of the 20th century. A few miles away is Veria (Biblical Beroea) where you visit Saint Paul's Bema, and then stroll through the old Jewish neighborhood and the colourful market area. Return to Thessaloniki for Dinner and overnight.

Breakfast at your Hotel. After breakfast, drive to Pella, the capital of Alexander the Great. See the exquisite floor mosaics of the 4th century B.C. villas. Then proceed and visit the Archaeological Park of Dion (sacred city of the Macedonians, at the foot of mountain Olympos). After the visit start driving south and through Thessaly, Lamia, Thermopylae (see the Leonidas' Monument) and Thebes, arrive in Athens late in the afternoon. Overnight in Athens.

Today enjoy a Cruise to the Islands of Hydra, Poros and Aegina. In the morning we take you by bus, from Athens to Piraeus for your embarkation to the cruise boat. First stop is the Island of Hydra, a very unique Island where the only transportation allowed is boat or donkey's. Free time to walk or swim. Next is Poros, time at leisure for about 60 minutes to enjoy the views of this Picturesque Town. Lunch on board. Last Port of call the Island of Aegina, wander thru the narrow streets of this beautiful Town or perhaps join an optional tour to visit the Ancient Temple of Athena Aphaia. Return to Athens by late afternoon. Transfer back to your Hotel. Overnight in Athens.