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Our cancellation policy is as follows: Up to 30th day prior to departure: Your 20% non-refundable deposit is saved on your file as Lifetime Deposit towards a future tour with G Adventures From 29th day to 3rd day prior to departure: 70% of travel fare becomes non-refundable: 50% cancellation fee + 20% Lifetime deposit From 2nd day prior to departure up to departure day or in case of no show : 95% of travel fare becomes non-refundable: 75% cancellation fee + 20% Lifetime Deposit Your Lifetime Deposit is the deposit amount you pay to confirm your tour initially which will stay on file for you to use as a new deposit for a future G Adventures tour when booked through TourRadar.

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Classic Mainland Greece: Athens to Istanbul

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From Athens to Istanbul

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Platinum Operator: G Adventures
Ancient Wonders: Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 10 - 16
Ages 12+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Athens
Athens
Accommodation
Hotel (Parnon Hotel Athens)
Included Activities
- Meet Your CEO and Group
Optional Activities
- Athens Bike Tour (35EUR per person)
- Syntagma (Constitution) Square Visit (Free)
- National Archaeological Museum Visit (12EUR per person)
- Ancient Agora Visit (20EUR per person)
- Acropolis Museum Visit
Day 2
Athens
Athens
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner of creations from cooking class)
Accommodation
Hotel (Parnon Hotel Athens)
Included Activities
- Tour of Shedia Home and a Beverage
- Athens Walking Tour
- Guided Visit of Acropolis and Parthenon
- Cooking Class Athens
Optional Activities
- National Archaeological Museum Visit (12EUR per person)
- Ancient Agora Visit (20EUR per person)
- Acropolis Museum Visit
Landmarks
Acropolis
Parthenon
Day 3
Athens to Kalampaka
Athens to Kalampaka
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Kosta Famissi)
Landmarks
Meteora
Day 4
Meteora
Meteora
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Kosta Famissi)
Optional Activities
- Guided Meteora Monasteries Hiking Tour
- Meteora Sunset Tour (30EUR per person)
- Natural History Museum of Meteora (7EUR per person)
Landmarks
Meteora
Day 5
Meteora to Delphi
Meteora to Delphi
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Acropole Delphi)
Included Activities
- Thermopylae and Information Center Visit
- Delphi Orientation Walk
- Ancient Delphi Tour
Landmarks
Thermopylae
Ancient Delphi
Mount Parnassos
Day 6
Delphi to Nafplio
Delphi to Nafplio
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Park Hotel Nafplio)
Included Activities
- Corinth Canal Visit
- Orientation Walk Nafplio
Optional Activities
- Bourtzi Castle (7EUR per person)
- Archaeology Museum (10EUR per person)
- War Museum (3EUR per person)
- Acronafplia Fortress Visit (Free)
- Palamidi Fortress Visit (20EUR per person)
- Tiryns Site Visit (10EUR per person)
Landmarks
Corinth Canal
Acronafplia
Day 7
Nafplio to Athens
Nafplio to Athens
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Parnon Hotel Athens)
Optional Activities
- Epidavros Visit (20EUR per person)
- Mycenae Site Visit (20EUR per person)
- Tiryns Site Visit (10EUR per person)
Landmarks
Epidavros
Mycenae
Tiryns
Day 8
Athens to Volos
Athens to Volos
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Meze plates at local taverns)
Accommodation
Hotel (Magnes Hotel Volos)
Included Activities
- Thermopylae and Information Center Visit
- Orientation Walk Volos
- Cultural Walk and Tavern Visits with Meze Plates
Landmarks
Thermopylae
Day 9
Volos
Volos
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Magnes Hotel Volos)
Included Activities
- Milies Visit
- Vizitsa Visit
- Pinakates Visit
- Kato Gatzea Visit
Landmarks
Milies
Vizitsa
Pinakates
Kato Gatzea
Day 10
Volos to Thessaloniki
Volos to Thessaloniki
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Queen Olga Hotel)
Included Activities
- Mt Olympus National Park
- Polycentric Museum of Aigai
- Orientation Walk Thessaloniki
Optional Activities
- Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki
- Nea Paralia
Landmarks
Mount Olympus National Park
Day 11
Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Queen Olga Hotel)
Optional Activities
- Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki
- Nea Paralia
- Walking Food Tour
Landmarks
Roman Forum
Day 12
Thessaloniki to Kavala
Thessaloniki to Kavala
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Nefeli Hotel Kavala)
Included Activities
- Orientation Walk Kavala
Day 13
Kavala to Istanbul
Kavala to Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (Hotel Centrum Istanbul)
Included Activities
- Alexandroupoli Walk
Day 14
Istanbul
Istanbul
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Acropolis
Parthenon

Landmarks
Meteora

Landmarks
Meteora

Landmarks
Thermopylae
Ancient Delphi
Mount Parnassos

Landmarks
Corinth Canal
Acronafplia

Landmarks
Epidavros
Mycenae
Tiryns

Landmarks
Thermopylae

Landmarks
Milies
Vizitsa
Pinakates
Kato Gatzea

Landmarks
Mount Olympus National Park

Landmarks
Roman Forum

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Parnon Hotel Athens
Hotel
Days 1, 2, 7
Hotel Kosta Famissi
Hotel
Days 3, 4
Hotel Acropole Delphi
Hotel
day 5
Park Hotel Nafplio
Hotel
day 6
Magnes Hotel Volos
Hotel
Days 8, 9
Queen Olga Hotel
Hotel
Days 10, 11
Nefeli Hotel Kavala
Hotel
day 12
Hotel Centrum Istanbul
Hotel
day 13

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Rating: 4.7(12,687 reviews)
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4.7

Philip
May 20th, 2026
Excellent small group tour. All around enjoyable, with very good itinerary, guide, and organization. Happy with it...
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Helen
May 10th, 2026
Great trip! Only being in Istanbul on Sunday we didn't get to do the grand bazaar so that was a let down.
jenny
April 27th, 2026
absolutely amazing tour with amazing people

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- G AdventuresOperator•Written December 2025
  Our cancellation policy is as follows:
  
  Up to 30th day prior to departure: Your 20% non-refundable deposit is saved on your file as Lifetime Deposit towards a future tour with G Adventures
  
  From 29th day to 3rd day prior to departure: 70% of travel fare becomes non-refundable: 50% cancellation fee + 20% Lifetime deposit
  
  From 2nd day prior to departure up to departure day or in case of no show : 95% of travel fare becomes non-refundable: 75% cancellation fee + 20% Lifetime Deposit
  
  Your Lifetime Deposit is the deposit amount you pay to confirm your tour initially which will stay on file for you to use as a new deposit for a future G Adventures tour when booked through TourRadar.
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  Alison
  Traveler•Written December 2025
  Does this policy apply to Absolute Turkey as well?
- G AdventuresOperator•Written December 2025
  Yes, it applies to Absolute Turkey.

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Classic Mainland Greece: Athens to Istanbul

Itinerary

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Optional Activities

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Optional Activities

Included Activities

Included Activities

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Optional Activities

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Included Activities

Included Activities

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Optional Activities

Included Activities

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