Classic Greece
- Tour Operator:
- Encounters Travel
- Max group size:
- 20
- Age range:
- 5 to 99
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 91346
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Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1: Arrive in Athens, transfer to hotel
- Day 2: Athens, city tour
- Day 3: Mycenae, Palamidi fortress & Nafplion
- Day 4: Olympia, drive to Delphi
- Day 5: Tour of Delphi, then through Central Greece to Kalambaka
- Day 6: Clifftop monasteries of Meteora. Return to Athens
- Day 7: Athens, transfer to airport
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Flights
- Insurance
Where You'll Stay
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryGood
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodGood
Timothy· January 2nd, 2020Horrible tour. Bait and switch for our first day which required threats to get what was promised and then the second best stop was closed and not an emergency closure but one which was scheduled but tour did not bother to check so we got to see one of... Show more
Encounters Travel commented on this reviewDear Timothy, Thank you for your post-tour feedback. I'm very sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy the tour. We have already been in contact with you directly via the TourRadar console, and have offered a significant refund for the issue encountered at... Show moreTrip date: December 2019- SASusana· December 2nd, 2019Very organized the transfer pick up was friendly. Hotel accommodations were excellent. Our driver is well experienced and drive safe. Tour guide is okay and enjoy the great adventures in Greece.Encounters Travel commented on this reviewThanks for taking the time to get back to us with your feedback. We are happy you enjoyed our Classic Greece tour and we hope that you'll join us again in the future!Trip date: November 2019
- POPaul· November 26th, 2019We had a great experience and enjoyed all the activities and site we went to. Thanks for a great time!Encounters Travel commented on this reviewThanks for taking the time to get back to us with your feedback. We are happy you enjoyed our Classic Greece tour and we hope that you'll join us again in the future!Trip date: November 2019
- VLVeena· April 24th, 2018We were not given accurate information by Encounters Travel. While this was being resolved, my parents experienced harassment and threats to their safety. Even once it had been resolved they continued to be harassed despite the agreement they had... Show moreTrip date: April 2018
- SSShanthi· April 10th, 2018The tour was very good and covered most of the sights that I wanted to see. The City tour on day 2 was only for half day and I took the option to visit Cape Sounio with the tour company (not part of the overall tour). It was well worth a visit to see... Show moreEncounters Travel commented on this reviewDear Shanthi, Thanks for taking the time to get back to us with this feedback and for your fantastic review, we very much appreciate your 5-star rating! Thank you also for your tips on the itinerary and the additional day trip on day 2. We do... Show moreTrip date: March 2018
- SSShanthi· April 5th, 2018The tour was compact and very well organised. The locations were ideal and beautiful with lovely hotels (Hotel Europa, Olympia and Amalia Hotel in Delphi).Encounters Travel commented on this reviewHi Shanthi, thanks for taking the time to get back to us with your feedback. We are happy you enjoyed our Classic Greece tour and we hope that you'll join us again in the future!
Trip date: March 2018 - MLMarianne· March 5th, 2018Our trip to Greece was very well organized. The tour guide Matthew worked very hard, and we were picked up at the airport and sent back without a hitch. When we got to the hotel, a tour rep Effie came to greet us and explain every part of the tour as... Show moreEncounters Travel commented on this reviewHi Marianne, thanks for taking the time to get back to us with your feedback. We are happy you enjoyed our Classic Greece tour and we hope that you'll join us again in the future!Trip date: February 2018
- FBFrancis· September 29th, 2017We were a family of six. My 3 sons whose ages ranged from 17 to 22, my mum 73, my husband and me in a wheelchair. You would think that's a tricky bunch to please. But everyone on the team, Effie, Cassandra and our driver went out of their way to make... Show moreEncounters Travel commented on this reviewHi Francis, thanks for taking the time to get back to us with your feedback. We are happy you enjoyed our Classic Greece tour and we hope that you'll join us again in the future!Trip date: September 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions
- I'm wondering how much time is spent on a bus and how much time is spent walking/hiking?
The majority of this tour is spent sightseeing with your tour guide,we really can't give you exact number of hours as this will depend on the group dynamics and how much free time is requested at each of the places being visited.
- How much time is spent on a bus?
These are the approximate driving durations for each day of the tour, however please do bear in mind that these are only approximate and local conditions could result in these being different whilst on the ground.
Day 1 - Very little, just the airport transfer - max. 1 hour.
Day 2 - Again, very little on this day as this day is spend in Athens.
Day 3 - Athens to Olympia takes around 4 hours, however this will be broken up with various stops throughout the day.
Day 4 - Olympia to Delphi takes approximately 3.5 hours.
Day 5 - The journey from Delphi back to Athens normally takes around 2.5 hours.
Day 6 - Airport Transfer only, around 1 hour. - What is the maximum capacity of the tour?
Our Greece small-group tours run with a maximum of 26 travellers, and a minimum of 2.
- Can you also arrange flights?
TourRadar is an online booking portal for group tours only, we are not a travel agency so we cannot arrange flights for you, we reccommend using skyscanner.com or kayak.com to find the best possible price for international flights.
- Is a departure transfer available?
Yes, you can be provided with a departure transfer on the final day at anytime.
- What time does the tour end? To book my flight accordingly.
It appears that the last day of the tour is the departure day, whereby you will depart the tour after breakfast and be transferred back to the airport.
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