Athens & Meteora Explorer
7 Days
from
$2,702
to
$2,814
per person*
Highlights:
Greece
(Athens, Kalambaka)
Trip Start/End:
Athens
/
Athens
After discovering the legendary ancient Acropolis in Athens, visit Delphi, one of the most important archaeological sites of Greece and visit the site of the Sanctuary of Apollo, Pythios and Delphi museum. Learn about the fascinating history and mythology of ancient Greece throughout your adventure with your own dedicated English speaking guide. Get a sense of the colorful landscapes of Central Greece as you pass through traditional towns, ancient sites and varying landscapes. Home to the famous Oracle of Delphi, the mountain Sanctuary of Apollo, Pythios was the holiest site in Ancient Greece. It was believed to be the center of the world marked by the sacred Omphalos stone. Meteora is located in a particularly stunning setting and boasts ageless monasteries and cultural sites containing priceless historical and religious treasures that stand between the earth and sky atop of huge rocks. Return to Athens via traditional and quaint Greek towns and villages such as Trikala, Lamia and Thermopylae and stop at Leonida’s Monument before arriving back to Athens.
Overview
| Day | Activities | Hotel |
- Day 1
- Athens
| - Transfer - Private - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
- Welcome Package
- Self-Guided - Afternoon at leisure
| Athenian Callirhoe (4*)
Standard (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 2
- Athens
| - Private - 1/2 Day City Tour with the New Acropolis Museum - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
- Optional: Athens by night (with Dinner)
| Athenian Callirhoe (4*)
Standard (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 3
- Athens
| - Private - Corinth, Mycenae and Epidaurus Tour (8hrs) - Vehicle/Guide/Driver
- Optional: Athens by night (with Dinner)
| Athenian Callirhoe (4*)
Standard (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 4
- Athens - Delphi - Kalambaka
| - 2 day Driver and Guide service
- via picturesque villages, visit of Santuary of Apollo & Delphi Museum
- Lunch (not included)
- Approx. 4.5hrs (via Lamia)
- Dinner (not included)
| Divani Meteora (4*)
Standard (B,D)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 5
- Kalambaka - Athens
| - via Meteora - visit of Monasteries & Leonidas Monument in Thermopylae (full day)
- Lunch (included)
- Dinner (not included)
| Athenian Callirhoe (4*)
Standard (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
Alt: Plaka (3*) (standard)
|
- Day 6
- Athens
| - At Leisure
- Lunch (included)
- Optional: Athens by night (with Dinner)
| Athenian Callirhoe (4*)
Standard (B)1 DBL (2 Adults)
|
- Day 7
- Athens
| - Transfer - Private - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
| Depart (Int`l Airport)
|
| B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive |
Trip Itinerary
Athens
The Athenia Callirhoe Exterior
Day 1: Athens
Enjoy your private airport transfer today.
A welcome package with your vouchers, a city map, ferry tickets (if relevant) and any other touristic information that you may find useful will be waiting for you upon your arrival at your first hotel on your trip.
Enjoy an afternoon at leisure as you relax at your hotel or enjoy the city sites.
Accommodation: Athenian Callirhoe (4*) A unique 4 star superior Boutique Hotel in the heart of Athens City where style and comfort are happily coupled to offer a pleasant stay with the finest accommodation and delightful culinary experiences.
You will discover a distinctive building with elegant urban interior design, enjoy the very best in luxury and service, and entice yourself with our creative Mediterranean and International cuisine while being spoiled with the 'little things' a guest needs to make one feel at home.
Temple of Olympian Zeus
Zea
Day 2: Athens
This private tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Your expert guide takes you to see the centre of the city, Constitution Square (Syntagma), the House of Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier, and the National Library. Driving down Herod Atticus Street, you will see the Evzones in their picturesque uniform and the Presidential Palace. On your way to the Acropolis, you will see the Hadrian's Arch, visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus and you will make a short stop at the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in 1896. On the Acropolis, visit the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion, and finally, the Parthenon. You will complete your visit with the Museum of Acropolis. Entrance fees to the New Acropolis Museum is included.
This enchanting evening tour commences with a scenic drive to Piraeus, 'the place over the passage', inhabited since the 26th century BC. Visit its natural harbors, such as lively Zea with its busy yacht marina and tiny Mikrolimano, one of the most picturesque corners of Piraeus. Journey to Plaka, the charming historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture. The ideal atmosphere for your traditional dinner, enjoy the rest of your evening in a vibrant Greek tavern alive with traditional folk music and dancers.
Accommodation: Athenian Callirhoe (4*) 
Mycenae, Lion's Gate
Day 3: Athens
Enjoy a private tour with expert guide to Corinth, Mycenae and Epidaurus. Start your tour with a trip towards the Corinth Canal in the Peloponese region where you have the first stop. Visit the Epidaurus Theatre, famous for its perfect acoustics, where great classical works are still performed here to this day. After lunch ( not included) we go towards Mycenae, to visit the prehistoric Acropolis with its Lions Gate and the Agamemnon's Tomb. Visit the Mycenae's Museum before returning to Athens. Entrance fees are included in the tour price.
This enchanting evening tour commences with a scenic drive to Piraeus, 'the place over the passage', inhabited since the 26th century BC. Visit its natural harbors, such as lively Zea with its busy yacht marina and tiny Mikrolimano, one of the most picturesque corners of Piraeus. Journey to Plaka, the charming historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture. The ideal atmosphere for your traditional dinner, enjoy the rest of your evening in a vibrant Greek tavern alive with traditional folk music and dancers.
Accommodation: Athenian Callirhoe (4*) 
Kalambaka
Divani Meteora Hotel
Day 4: Athens - Delphi - Kalambaka
You will have a dedicated private driver and English speaking Guide with you for the next two days.
Leave Athens today for Delphi via Thebes, a city known for its acres of cotton fields in the modern days. The Greek myths say that the powerful hero Hercules, son of the god Zeus, was born here. Continuing along, you'll pass through Levadia and the picturesque village of Arachova,on the slopes of Mount Parnassus which is an extremely beautiful and traditional town, filled with stunning views, quaint houses, and small cobble-stoned roads. Soon you will arrive in Delphi. Here you will get to visit the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios. Home to the famous Oracle of Delphi, this mountain sanctuary was the holiest site in Ancient Greece. It was believed to be the center of the world, marked by the sacred Omphalos stone. Then visit the museum which displays some of the finest works of art in Greece as it chronicles the history and importance of Delphi from the 15th century BC to the 4th century AD.
Leave Delphi this afternoon for an interesting trip through Central Greece and the town of Lamia to Kalambaka, your destination for the day. Lamai has a large castle dating from the early Middle Ages. The castle serves as an archeological museum and has an interesting collection of classical and Hellenistic artifacts.
Accommodation: Divani Meteora (4*) Surrounded by the majestic, towering rocks known as Meteora, in the charming village of Kalambaka, lies the Divani Meteora Hotel (4*). With a design that is modern, yet harmoniously blending with the adjacent natural splendour, the completely renovated hotel offers a remarkable window to the stark beauty of Meteora. As one of the Divani Collection, the Divani Meteora Hotel affords guests the opportunity to enjoy traditional Greek hospitality, in a contemporary setting. The hotel has 165 air-conditioned and well equipped rooms.
Day 5: Kalambaka - Athens
Visit Meteora ,with its particularly impressive scenery, and ageless monasteries containing priceless historical and religious treasures which stands suspended between earth
and sky, on top of granite rocks. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae where you will visit Leonidas monument, before arriving in Athens in the early evening.
Accommodation: Athenian Callirhoe (4*) Day 6: Athens
Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.
This enchanting evening tour commences with a scenic drive to Piraeus, 'the place over the passage', inhabited since the 26th century BC. Visit its natural harbors, such as lively Zea with its busy yacht marina and tiny Mikrolimano, one of the most picturesque corners of Piraeus. Journey to Plaka, the charming historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture. The ideal atmosphere for your traditional dinner, enjoy the rest of your evening in a vibrant Greek tavern alive with traditional folk music and dancers.
Accommodation: Athenian Callirhoe (4*) Day 7: Athens
Enjoy your private airport transfer today.
Accommodation: Depart (Int`l Airport)
Accommodations
- The Athenia Callirhoe Exterior
Athenian Callirhoe (4*) - Athens
A unique 4 star superior Boutique Hotel in the heart of Athens City where style and comfort are happily coupled to offer a pleasant stay with the finest accommodation and delightful culinary experiences.
You will discover a distinctive building with elegant urban interior design, enjoy the very best in luxury and service, and entice yourself with our creative Mediterranean and International cuisine while being spoiled with the 'little things' a guest needs to make one feel at home.
- Divani Meteora Hotel
Divani Meteora (4*) - Kalambaka
Surrounded by the majestic, towering rocks known as Meteora, in the charming village of Kalambaka, lies the Divani Meteora Hotel (4*). With a design that is modern, yet harmoniously blending with the adjacent natural splendour, the completely renovated hotel offers a remarkable window to the stark beauty of Meteora. As one of the Divani Collection, the Divani Meteora Hotel affords guests the opportunity to enjoy traditional Greek hospitality, in a contemporary setting. The hotel has 165 air-conditioned and well equipped rooms.
Travel Info
Travel tips of Greece
VISA/PASSPORT
Greece is a party to the Schengen agreement. As such, U.S. and Canadian citizens may enter Greece for up to 90 days for tourist or business purposes without a visa. The passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay.
Citizens of other countries may require a visa. Please ask your Sales Advisor. These requirements change often and therefore it is best that you check with the Embassy of Greece for the most up to date visa information.
HEALTH
Health insurance is recommended. Medical facilities are good quality. We recommend that you see a health-care provider who specializes in Travel Medicine. The doctor or health-care provider will determine what vaccinations and medication you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities. For more information on travel requirements, visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/greece.aspx
COUNTRY INFO
Capital: Athens.
Government: Republic.
Language: Greek (Ellenika). Most people connected with tourism and those of a younger generation will speak some English, French, German or Italian.
Religion: 98% Greek Orthodox, with Muslim, Roman Catholic and Jewish minorities.
Time: GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October).
Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50Hz. Round two-pin plugs are used.
Telephone: Country code +30, (plus 210 for Athens, 2310 for Thessaloniki and 2810 for Heraklion)
Mobile Telephone: Roaming agreements exist with most international mobile phone companies. Coverage is excellent.
Internet: Cafes are available in the main cities, including Athens, Thessaloniki and the islands of Crete, Kos, Mykonos and Rhodes.
What's Included:
- Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services
What's not Included:
- Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $350). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of 30% of program price. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program price.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
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