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Grecian Fables (Eclectic, 15 Days)

15 days
Start and end in Athens
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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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. Day 1

    Athens

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome Reception with dinner and wine
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  2. Day 2

    Athens to Kalambaka

    Meals
    Dinner (Delicious dinner from a fresh, seasonal menu)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Temple of Olympian Zeus
    • Visit Arch of Hadrian
    • Guided tour of Acropolis with Local Expert
    • Visit Parthenon
    • Visit Temple of Athena Nike
    • Visit Porch of the Maidens on Erechtheion
    • Visit Thermopylae and Leonidas Monument
    Landmarks
    Temple of Olympian Zeus
    Arch of Hadrian
    Acropolis
    Parthenon
    Temple of Athena Nike
    Erechtheion
    Thermopylae
    Leonidas Monument
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  3. Day 3

    Kalambaka

    Included Activities

    • Visit UNESCO World Heritage Site of Meteora
    • Visit one of the Meteora monasteries
    • Guided exploration with Local Expert

    Optional Activities

    • Nature trail walks
    • Visit Natural History Museum
    Landmarks
    Meteora
  4. Day 4

    Kalambaka to Olympia

    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Stop at foothills of Mount Parnassus
    • Walk the Sacred Way of Delphi with Local Expert
    • View Treasury of the Athenians
    • View Polygonal Wall
    • Visit Temple of Apollo
    Landmarks
    Mount Parnassus
    Sacred Way of Delphi
    Treasury of the Athenians
    Polygonal Wall
    Temple of Apollo
  5. Day 5

    Olympia

    Meals
    Dinner (Highlight Dinner featuring Greek regional specialities)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Temple of Zeus
    • Explore athletes' gymnasium
    • Visit Ancient Stadium of Olympia
    • Photo opportunity at starting line
    • Cooking demonstration with local chef featuring classic Greek cuisine
    • Highlight Dinner
    Landmarks
    Temple of Zeus
    Ancient Stadium of Olympia
  6. Day 6

    Olympia to Athens

    Meals
    Dinner (Hearty dinner in true Greek style with wine and good cheer)

    Included Activities

    • Visit ruined city of Mycenae with Local Expert
    • Walk through Lion Gate
    • Visit royal beehive-tombs
    • View Cyclopean stones of city walls
    • Visit family-run pottery studio and meet artisans
    • Visit Nafplio
    • Pass Corinth Canal
    Landmarks
    Mycenae
    Lion Gate
    Nafplio
    Corinth Canal
    Saronic Gulf
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  7. Day 7

    Athens to Istanbul (Cruise)

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Mediterranean and international cuisine)

    Included Activities

    • Board cruise ship
    • Sail toward Istanbul
  8. Day 8

    Istanbul

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise along the Bosphorus
    • Pass Dolmabahce Palace
    • Pass Ciragan Palace
    Landmarks
    Bosphorus
    Dolmabahce Palace
    Ciragan Palace
  9. Day 9

    Istanbul

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Istanbul streets
    • View palaces
    • View churches with colorful mosaics

    Optional Activities

    • Taste local treats such as Turkish delight and baklava
  10. Day 10

    Kavala

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit ruins of ancient city of Philippi
    Landmarks
    Kavala
    Philippi
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  11. Day 11

    Thessaloniki

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walk along waterfront
    • Visit Aristotelous Square and cafes
    • View Arch of Galerius
    Landmarks
    Aristotelous Square
    Arch of Galerius
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  12. Day 12

    Volos

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Volos harbor
    • Dine at picturesque waterfront restaurants
    Landmarks
    Volos
  13. Day 13

    Santorini

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore Thira
    • Visit Cycladic village of Oia with Local Expert
    Landmarks
    Santorini
    Thira
    Oia
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  14. Day 14

    Athens

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Celebration Dinner in true Greek style at a local restaurant)

    Optional Activities

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

    Athens

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