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Grecian Fables (13 destinations)

15 days
Start and end in Athens
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 40
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Athens

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Reception with wine)
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  2. Day 2

    Athens to Olympia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of the Parthenon and Acropolis with Local Expert
    • Visit Temple of Athena Nike (Temple of the Wingless Victory)
    • Explore the Erechtheion with its Porch of the Maidens caryatids
    • Travel along the Saronic Gulf and cross Corinth Canal
    • Guided exploration of Mycenae ruins with Local Expert
    • Walk through the Lion Gate at Mycenae
    • Visit royal beehive-tombs at Mycenae
    • Visit family-run pottery studio
    • Guided orientation of Nafplio
    Landmarks
    Parthenon
    Acropolis
    Temple of Athena Nike
    Erechtheion
    Corinth Canal
    Mycenae
    Lion Gate
    Nafplio
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  3. Day 3

    Olympia

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Highlight Dinner with regional specialties prepared by local chef)

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Ancient Olympia with Local Expert
    • Visit Temple of Zeus
    • Explore athletes gymnasium
    • Visit Ancient Stadium of Olympia
    • Cooking demonstration with local chef showcasing classic Greek cuisine
    • Highlight Dinner with regional specialties
    Landmarks
    Temple of Zeus
    Ancient Stadium of Olympia
  4. Day 4

    Olympia to Kalambaka

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cross Rio-Antirrio Bridge
    • Guided ascent of Sacred Way of Delphi with Local Expert
    • Visit Treasury of the Athenians at Delphi
    • Explore Polygonal Wall at Delphi
    • Visit Temple of Apollo at Delphi
    Landmarks
    Rio-Antirrio Bridge
    Temple of Apollo
    Delphi
  5. Day 5

    Meteora

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora with Local Expert
    • Visit one of the centuries-old monasteries of Meteora

    Optional Activities

    • Relaxed walk on nature trails
    • Visit Natural History Museum
    Landmarks
    Meteora
  6. Day 6

    Kalambaka to Athens

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Leonidas Monument at Thermopylae
    • Guided tour of Temple of Zeus in Athens
    • Visit Temple of Wingless Victory in Athens
    • Visit Hadrian's Arch in Athens
    Landmarks
    Thermopylae
    Leonidas Monument
    Temple of Olympian Zeus
    Hadrian's Arch
  7. Day 7

    Athens to Kusadasi (Embark Cruise)

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Mediterranean and international cuisine served on-board with complimentary drinks package)

    Included Activities

    • Board cruise ship
    • Cruise to Kusadasi
    Landmarks
    Kusadasi
  8. Day 8

    Kusadasi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Kusadasi
    • Guided visit to ancient ruins of Ephesus with Local Expert
    • Cruise to Rhodes
    Landmarks
    Kusadasi
    Ephesus
  9. Day 9

    Rhodes

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Rhodes old town with medieval walls

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Rhodes at own pace
    • Relax on golden beaches
    Landmarks
    Rhodes
  10. Day 10

    Crete

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Palace of Minos at Knossos with Local Expert

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Heraklion at leisure
    Landmarks
    Crete
    Palace of Minos
    Heraklion
  11. Day 11

    Santorini

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Cycladic village of Oia with Local Expert
    • Cruise to Milos

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Thira at leisure
    • Enjoy clifftop restaurants and cafés
    Landmarks
    Santorini
    Thira
    Oia
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  12. Day 12

    Milos

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Mykonos

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Milos island
    • Visit crystal waters and white cliffs
    Landmarks
    Milos
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  13. Day 13

    Mykonos

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Mykonos
    • Visit sugar cube houses and whitewashed windmills
    • Discover maze of walkways
    • Visit tavernas
    • Explore nightlife
    Landmarks
    Mykonos
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  14. Day 14

    Mykonos to Athens

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from port to hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion
    Landmarks
    Temple of Poseidon
    Cape Sounio
  15. Day 15

    Depart Athens

    Meals
    Breakfast

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    October 13th, 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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    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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