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Best of Greece (Santorini Extension, Base A L L)

11 days
Start and end in Athens
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 48
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Athens

    Meals
    Dinner (Light meal with Travel Director and travel companions)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore ancient treasures and modern attractions in Athens
  2. Day 2

    Athens

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre)

    Included Activities

    • Guided morning sightseeing tour of ancient Athens with Local Specialist
    • Explore the Acropolis with its treasures and the Parthenon
    • Visit the Acropolis Museum
    • See Hadrian's Arch
    • Visit the stadium where the first modern Olympics took place in 1896

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through the Plaka
    • People-watch in Syntagma Square
    • Search for the city's tastiest souvlaki
    Landmarks
    Acropolis
    Parthenon
    Acropolis Museum
    Hadrian's Arch
    Panathenaic Stadium
    Royal Palace
    Temple of Zeus
    Plaka
    Syntagma Square
  3. Day 3

    Athens to Corinth - Mycenae - Nafplion

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Amalia Nafplio)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of ancient Corinth with Local Specialist
    • Visit Mycenae - see the Beehive Tombs (Treasury of Atreus), Lion Gate, and remains of Agamemnon's Royal Palace with Local Specialist
    • Visit ancient theatre at Epidaurus
    • View Sanctuary of Asclepius at Epidaurus
    Landmarks
    Corinth Canal
    Archaeological Site of Corinth
    Archaeological Site of Mycenae
    Lion Gate
    Treasury of Atreus (Beehive Tomb)
    Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
    Sanctuary of Asclepius
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  4. Day 4

    Nafplion - Olympia

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Amalia Olympia)

    Included Activities

    • Visit family-run honey farm for MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience
    • Taste thyme-infused honey from the hive
    • Learn about traditional beekeeping and biodiversity protection
    • Explore the ancient athletic grounds of Olympia where the Olympic Games began in 776 BC
    • Walk among the ruins of temples dedicated to Zeus and Hera
    • Visit the original Olympic stadium

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the quiet village centre of Olympia
    • Visit a local taverna
    • Relax at your hotel
    Landmarks
    Ancient Olympia
    Temple of Zeus at Olympia
    Temple of Hera at Olympia
    Olympic Stadium
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  5. Day 5

    Olympia to Patras to Delphi

    Meals
    Lunch (Homecooked meal at Karabelas family olive and wine estate)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Amalia Delphi)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of ancient Olympic site with Local Specialist
    • Visit Olympic museum
    • View ruins of Temples of Zeus and Hera
    • Be My Guest experience at Karabelas family olive and wine estate - homecooked meal and traditional dancing included

    Optional Activities

    • Interactive cooking lesson in Delphi - prepare local dishes
    Landmarks
    Archaeological Site of Olympia
    Temple of Zeus
    Temple of Hera
    Olympic Stadium
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  6. Day 6

    Delphi to Thermopylae to Kalambaka

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Amalia Kalambaka)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk along the Sacred Way with Local Specialist
    • Visit 4th-century Temple of Apollo
    • View statues of Pythian Games athletes
    • Visit Thermopylae - see the Leonidas Monument
    Landmarks
    Temple of Apollo
    Sacred Way
    Thermopylae
    Leonidas Monument
  7. Day 7

    Kalambaka to Meteora to Athens

    Meals
    Dinner (Final dinner with travel companions in Athens)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Divani Caravel, Radisson Blu Park, Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre)

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to two of the six Meteora Eastern Orthodox monasteries with Local Specialist
    • View UNESCO World Heritage site of Meteora
    Landmarks
    Meteora
  8. Day 8

    Athens - Santorini

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (El Greco, Santorini Palace, Kallisti)

    Included Activities

    • Fast ferry to Santorini
    • Hotel orientation on arrival

    Optional Activities

    • Explore the volcanic island
    Landmarks
    Santorini
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  9. Day 9

    Santorini

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (El Greco, Santorini Palace, Kallisti)

    Optional Activities

    • Relax in the sun
    • Wander down winding cobbled streets with whitewashed houses
    • Admire views across the caldera
    • Witness a stunning sunset
    Landmarks
    Santorini Caldera
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  10. Day 10

    Santorini

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (El Greco, Santorini Palace, Kallisti)

    Optional Activities

    • Wander through the charming streets of Fira
    • Browse local boutiques
    • Relax on one of the island's unique volcanic beaches
    • Visit a winery to sample Santorini's famous Assyrtiko wines
    • Catamaran cruise across the caldera with swim in the Aegean
    • Caique to Nea Kameni to hike an active volcano
    • Unwind in the island's hot springs
    • Casual dinner with wine on board as the sun sets over Oia
    Landmarks
    Fira
    Nea Kameni
    Oia
  11. Day 11

    Santorini - Athens

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  • H
    March 31st, 2024
    Nikos was fantastic!
    Traveled in March 2024
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for choosing Trafalgar. Our Travel Directors are experienced professionals with extensive regional knowledge. We appreciate your trust in us as your travel companions.
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  • V
    March 30th, 2024
    The Best of Greece was an excellent tour: a good mix of antiquity sites, cultural activities and scenery. Our bus...
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    Traveled in March 2024
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. At Trafalgar, we are committed to providing our travellers with an itinerary that balances guided exploration and personal time. We are pleased to hear that our On The Road Team helped to make your guided vacation more enjoyable. Once again, thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.
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  • M
    November 4th, 2023
    The tour guide was excellent. The driver, Achilles was awesome. The plan of the tour was well thought out.
    Traveled in October 2023
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for sharing your wonderful review during your time in Greece. We hope you were able to immerse yourself in the very place where Western civilisation was born, and during this journey, you went back in time when centuries of history came to life. We thank you for your kind comments regarding our Travel Director and Coach Driver. We recognise that no one knows how to create a better experience for our guests than our dedicated Travel Directors, and we are elated that their professionalism shined throughout your trip and helped you and all our valuable guests in making it such a memorable trip. Our coach drivers also have intense training on making the safety and reliability their top priority to ensure our travellers are safe. Having a safe and reliable driver makes a big difference in the enjoyment of a trip. That said, we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again; until then, we remain committed to our guests.
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  • D
    October 10th, 2023
    Great tour directors. Also experienced drivers and good excursions. The cruise ship could use some upgrading. Our...
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    Traveled in September 2023
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for taking the time to review during your time in Greece. We're delighted you enjoyed your time with us and that our On Road Team made your experience so special. We appreciate your comments regarding the cruise comments, and we apologise that the bathrooms were not up to standard during the island inland Optional Experience. Your comments allow us to identify areas where we can improve our itineraries and enhance the overall experience for all our travellers. We appreciate your support, and we hope to hear from you again in the future.
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  • C
    September 12th, 2023
    We loved the tour of Greece. Our TD was informative and took care of every detail. Excellent tour.
    Traveled in August 2023
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    We are incredibly grateful you left a positive review regarding your trip to Greece. We're thrilled to read how much you enjoyed the Greece itinerary, and we are happy to know that our professional and personable Travel Director accompanied you with your needs. Your valuable feedback allows us to continue evolving and maintaining the impeccable service and standards we are known for. We hope to see you again soon on your next trip.
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  • D
    July 22nd, 2023
    Wonderful trip! It was well organized and we met a lot of terrific people.
    Traveled in July 2023
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    We are always delighted to learn that our valuable guests have returned home from our guided trips with happy memories, and we hope that you will explore more exciting travel experiences with us.
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  • Best of Greece (Santorini Extension, Base A L L) reviewer 7
    June 27th, 2023
    Very prompt replies to my queries. Helpful in adding additional services and hotel stays
    Traveled in June 2023
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for taking the time to review your Trafalgar experience, and we hope you have returned home with many fantastic memories of your Greek adventure.
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  • R
    June 1st, 2022
    Even though the tour group was a very large group, the tour travel director and well being director did and excellent...
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    Traveled in May 2022
  • J
    October 19th, 2019
    All aspects of the tour were very good to excellent. My only lament is that there was not more time allowed for the...
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    Traveled in September 2019
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Exploring so many captivating destinations in a snapshot of time can be quite an adventure, and we always strive to include the perfect amount of time at each location for some in-depth discovery. However, we take our guests' feedback very seriously here at Trafalgar. Therefore, please rest assured that your suggestion for the time spent in Athens has been noted, and shared with our Operations Team for their consideration on future departures. Despite this, we are very happy to learn that you enjoyed your complete experience with us on the Best of Greece guided holiday, and we hope that we will have the pleasure of sharing our passion for travel with you again soon.,
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  • Best of Greece (Santorini Extension, Base A L L) reviewer 10
    September 28th, 2019
    The guide chose to entertain us with his voice rather than explaining very much about the sites that we visited. He...
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    Traveled in September 2019
    Reply from: Trafalgar
    Thank you for taking the time to share your review of the Best of Greece guided holiday. At Trafalgar, we are fully aware of the important role that our Travel Directors play in the success of our trips, and as such, all of our representatives have received thorough training to be able to manage our departures with the highest level of professionalism. Therefore, we regret to learn of your disappointment with this aspect of your trip, and we would like to confirm that your concerns have been raised to our Operations Department for their review. On another note, our Contracting Team puts considerable effort into selecting our hotels to ensure that we offer comfortable, well-located accommodation at great value. It should be noted that hotel standards in varying countries may differ from what our guests are accustomed to in their home nations. As such, the size and character of some hotel rooms can vary, however, the condition of each establishment should still be in line with our high standards. Nevertheless, your concerns will be investigated accordingly to help us make the necessary improvements to our guests’ experience. Despite the above, we still hope that you have taken lots of memorable highlights from your time away with us.
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Greece. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Greece. Ideally 2 months before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before September 3rd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 3rd, 2026, a minimum payment of $200 is required to confirm your booking with Trafalgar. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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