Can you please confirm that this date is available for 2 travellers? Also, please see the requests of the travellers for the hotels: Santorini (Hotel Afrodyte Venus) Kalambaka - Superior double (but two twin beds) For the rest, it is stand hotel twin beds.

The hotel Aphrodite Venus or a similar property belongs to the Superior hotel category. If you prefer to book a Superior category the rate will be as follows: 2 Travelers x €1,387.00 = €2,774.00 with Discount €277.40, Total due €2,496.60

Is the guide French-speaking for this tour between 20 May and 10 June?

The tour has a French-speaking guide available only on Tuesdays.

When booking this tour, do you keep your room accommodations in Athens the entire time? So that you will not need to pack all of your belongings every few days?

We appreciate you sharing your travel plans with us and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. When you change the hotel accommodation it is essential to take all of your belongings from one hotel to another.

On the booking form, the extra section there is the hotel and port transfer to and from. Please confirm if I need to pay for this as extra as I read on the transport section the transfer is included so not sure if I need to select this as extra or not. Its a bit confusing.

We appreciate you sharing your travel plans with us and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Inbound/Outbound transfers from/to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (Athens International airport) or from/to Piraeus Port are included in your package. The extras you have seen are valid only in case you would like to book a Private transfer or any other additional service, such as Pre/Post Night accommodation.

Do you all require proof of covid vaccination to participate in tour?

According to the actual guidelines for the participation for the tours, clients need a vaccination certificate or a rapid test of 48 hours prior service date. We do not have any official announcement from the Government how it will be applied within next months.

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The Greek Gems: Athens, Delphi, Meteora and Santorini

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Gold Operator: Destination Services Greece
Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: Italian, French
Group Size 1 - 50
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Athens
Athens
Start point
Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος, Αττική Οδός, Spata-Loutsa, Attica, Greece (Pick up at Athens Airport)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Jason Inn), Hotel 4* (Hotel Ilisia)
Day 2
Athens to Delphi to Kalambaka
Athens to Delphi to Kalambaka
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Orfeas), Hotel 4* (Hotel Grand Meteora)
Included Activities
- Visit Delphi Archaeological Site
- Visit Temple of Apollo at Delphi
Optional Activities
- Short stop at Meteora Monasteries for souvenirs
Landmarks
Temple of Apollo
Delphi Archaeological Site
Meteora
Day 3
Kalambaka to Athens via Meteora
Kalambaka to Athens via Meteora
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Jason Inn), Hotel 4* (Hotel Ilisia)
Included Activities
- Tour of two Byzantine Monasteries at Meteora
Optional Activities
- Photo stop at Leonidas monument in Thermopylae
Landmarks
Meteora Monasteries
Monument of Leonidas
Thermopylae
Day 4
Athens
Athens
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Jason Inn), Hotel 4* (Hotel Ilisia)
Included Activities
- Athens City Tour (half-day sightseeing)
- Visit Acropolis complex including Propylae, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, and Erechtheion
- Tour Acropolis Museum
Landmarks
Panathinaiko Stadium
Acropolis
Parthenon
Erechtheion
Temple of Athena Nike
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Acropolis Museum
Hadrian's Arch
Zappeion
Parliament of Greece
Day 5
Athens to Santorini
Athens to Santorini
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Marybill), Hotel 4* (Hotel Afrodyte Venus)
Optional Activities
- Optional boat sunset tour in Santorini
Day 6
Santorini
Santorini
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Marybill), Hotel 4* (Hotel Afrodyte Venus)
Optional Activities
- Visit Akrotiri archaeological site
- Visit Canava vineyards and distillery
- Explore village of Oia for sunset viewing
- Dine at traditional local restaurants
Landmarks
Akrotiri
Oia
Day 7
Santorini to Athens
Santorini to Athens
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Hotel Jason Inn), Hotel 4* (Hotel Ilisia)
Day 8
Athens
Athens
End point
Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος, Αττική Οδός, Spata-Loutsa, Attica, Greece (Drop off at Athens Airport)
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Temple of Apollo
Delphi Archaeological Site
Meteora

Landmarks
Meteora Monasteries
Monument of Leonidas
Thermopylae

Landmarks
Panathinaiko Stadium
Acropolis
Parthenon
Erechtheion
Temple of Athena Nike
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Acropolis Museum
Hadrian's Arch
Zappeion
Parliament of Greece

Landmarks
Akrotiri
Oia

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Where You'll Stay

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Hotel Ilisia
Hotel 4*
Days 1, 3, 4, 7
Hotel Jason Inn
Hotel 3*
Days 1, 3, 4, 7
Hotel Grand Meteora
Hotel 4*
day 2
Hotel Orfeas
Hotel 3*
day 2
Hotel Marybill
Hotel 3*
Days 5, 6
Hotel Afrodyte Venus
Hotel 4*
Days 5, 6

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4.4
Guide
4.6
Accommodation
4.2
Food
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Tour Operator
4.1

Ankita4.0•July 2023
The Greek Gems tour was very good however the communication between the tour company and customer could be better.
Traveled in June 2023
Vanessa4.0•May 2023
Good trip exploring the main sights in mainland Greece. The hotels were good but the one in Athens on the return trip...
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Reply from: Destination Services Greece
Thank you Vanessa for your review and feedback! Regarding the accommodation in Athens we will take notice for future tours to update it and offer a better service. Hope to see you soon in Greece!
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anthony5.0
excellent, will use destinationservices greece again
Traveled in August 2018
Lisa4.5
Many thanks for the tour!
Traveled in June 2018
Em4.5
better if the Santorini bit was at the end of the tour but all in all this was an immensely enjoyable holiday
Traveled in August 2018

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Jennifer
Asked on March 7th, 2026
Can you please confirm that this date is available for 2 travellers? Also, please see the requests of the travellers for the hotels: Santorini (Hotel Afrodyte Venus) Kalambaka - Superior double (but two twin beds) For the rest, it is stand hotel twin beds.
Accommodation
Price / Availability
- Destination Services GreeceOperator•Written March 2026
  The hotel Aphrodite Venus or a similar property belongs to the Superior hotel category. If you prefer to book a Superior category the rate will be as follows: 2 Travelers x €1,387.00 = €2,774.00 with Discount €277.40, Total due €2,496.60
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Pauline
Asked on April 6th, 2025
Is the guide French-speaking for this tour between 20 May and 10 June?
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- Destination Services GreeceOperator•Written April 2025
  The tour has a French-speaking guide available only on Tuesdays.
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  Pauline
  Traveler•Written April 2025
  Can you confirm if the tour guide is French-speaking for the Tuesday 27 May departure?
- Destination Services GreeceOperator•Written April 2025
  Yes, if you choose this program on Tuesday (May 27th), there is a French-speaking guide available.
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Sandy
Asked on December 8th, 2022
When booking this tour, do you keep your room accommodations in Athens the entire time? So that you will not need to pack all of your belongings every few days?
Accommodation
- Destination Services GreeceOperator•Written December 2022
  We appreciate you sharing your travel plans with us and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. When you change the hotel accommodation it is essential to take all of your belongings from one hotel to another.
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Patrick
Asked on September 23rd, 2022
On the booking form, the extra section there is the hotel and port transfer to and from. Please confirm if I need to pay for this as extra as I read on the transport section the transfer is included so not sure if I need to select this as extra or not. Its a bit confusing.
Price / Availability
Transport
- Destination Services GreeceOperator•Written September 2022
  We appreciate you sharing your travel plans with us and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Inbound/Outbound transfers from/to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (Athens International airport) or from/to Piraeus Port are included in your package. The extras you have seen are valid only in case you would like to book a Private transfer or any other additional service, such as Pre/Post Night accommodation.
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Victor
Asked on February 23rd, 2022
Do you all require proof of covid vaccination to participate in tour?
Tour Details
- Destination Services GreeceOperator•Written February 2022
  According to the actual guidelines for the participation for the tours, clients need a vaccination certificate or a rapid test of 48 hours prior service date. We do not have any official announcement from the Government how it will be applied within next months.

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The Greek Gems: Athens, Delphi, Meteora and Santorini

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Athens

Athens to Delphi to Kalambaka

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Kalambaka to Athens via Meteora

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Athens

Included Activities

Athens to Santorini

Optional Activities

Santorini

Optional Activities

Santorini to Athens

Athens

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