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Grecian Fables (75 destinations)

15 days
Start and end in Athens
5.0 (1 review)

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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 40
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Arrival in Athens

    Arrival in Athens
    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Reception dinner with wine)
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  3. Day 2

    Corinth Canal - Mycenae - Nafplio - Olympia

    Corinth Canal - Mycenae - Nafplio - Olympia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, and Erechtheion on the Acropolis with a Local Expert
    • Pass through the Corinth Canal
    • Explore Mycenae including the Lion Gate, royal beehive-tombs, and Cyclopean stone walls
    • Visit a family-run pottery studio
    • Orientation of Nafplio
    Landmarks
    Parthenon
    Temple of Athena Nike
    Erechtheion
    Corinth Canal
    Mycenae
    Lion Gate
    Nafplio
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  4. Day 3

    Olympia

    Olympia
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Authentic Greek flavours following cooking demonstration with a local chef)

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Temple of Zeus
    • Explore the athletes' gymnasium
    • Visit the stadium of Olympia with photo opportunity at the starting line
    • Cooking demonstration and dinner with a local chef
    Landmarks
    Temple of Zeus
    Stadium of Olympia
    Ancient Olympia
  5. Day 4

    Rio-Antirrio Bridge - Delphi - Kalambaka

    Rio-Antirrio Bridge - Delphi - Kalambaka
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cross the Rio-Antirrio Bridge
    • Ascend the Sacred Way of Delphi with a Local Expert
    • See the Treasury of the Athenians and Polygonal Wall
    • Visit the Temple of Apollo
    • Orientation of Kalambaka
    Landmarks
    Rio-Antirrio Bridge
    Temple of Apollo
    Treasury of the Athenians
    Polygonal Wall
    Delphi
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  6. Day 5

    Meteora

    Meteora
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit a monastery at Meteora UNESCO World Heritage Site with a Local Expert
    • View the Peneios Valley

    Optional Activities

    • Leisurely walks on nature trails
    • Visit the Natural History Museum
    Landmarks
    Meteora
    Peneios Valley
  7. Day 6

    Athens

    Athens
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner in true Greek style with wine)

    Included Activities

    • See the Leonidas Monument at Thermopylae
    • View the Temple of Zeus in Athens
    • View the Temple of Wingless Victory in Athens
    • See Hadrian's Arch in Athens
    Landmarks
    Leonidas Monument
    Thermopylae
    Temple of Olympian Zeus
    Hadrian's Arch
  8. Day 7

    Mykonos (Cruise Embarkation)

    Mykonos (Cruise Embarkation)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Mediterranean cuisine on board with complimentary drinks package)

    Included Activities

    • Board cruise ship in Athens
    • Sailing to Mykonos
    Landmarks
    Mykonos
  9. Day 8

    Mykonos

    Mykonos
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Mykonos independently
    • Visit sugar cube houses and whitewashed windmills
    • Discover local tavernas and nightlife
    Landmarks
    Mykonos
  10. Day 9

    Santorini

    Santorini
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Arrive and explore Milos

    Optional Activities

    • Venture through Milos independently
    Landmarks
    Milos
    Santorini
  11. Day 10

    Santorini

    Santorini
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Cycladic village of Oia with a Local Expert

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Thira independently
    • Dine at clifftop restaurants
    • Enjoy amazing sunsets
    Landmarks
    Santorini
    Thira
    Oia
  12. Day 11

    Santorini

    Santorini
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Relax on the cruise ship
    • Enjoy vessel's facilities including outdoor pool, fitness centre, beauty salon, casino, bars and restaurants
    • Explore more of Santorini
    Landmarks
    Santorini
  13. Day 12

    Crete

    Crete
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Palace of Knossos with a guided visit

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Heraklion independently
    Landmarks
    Crete
    Heraklion
    Palace of Knossos
  14. Day 13

    Athens

    Athens
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Kusadasi
    • Visit the ancient ruins of Ephesus with a Local Expert
    Landmarks
    Kusadasi
    Ephesus
  15. Day 14

    Athens

    Athens
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from cruise ship to hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Relax at leisure
    • Shop in local markets
    • Optional experience to the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion
    Landmarks
    Temple of Poseidon
    Cape Sounion
  16. Day 15

    Departure from Athens

    Departure from Athens
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Tom5.0October 2019
    We enjoyed our tour very much. We had two excellent guides, Hara (land) and David (cruise). Both knew their stuff,...
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    Traveled in September 2019
    Reply from: Insight Vacations
    Your comments relating to the Grecian Fables trip were great to read. At Insight Vacations, we love connecting worlds, and one of the best ways to do that is through our passionate Coach Drivers, Travel Directors and tailored itineraries. With that in mind, we are delighted to read that you enjoyed our hand-picked destinations and activities and also, we are elated that you were able to see so many great Greek sights.
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