Classical Greece, Spanish-speaking guide
Description
Discover the famous historical monuments of mainland Greece! With this eight-day tour, you will get to visit some of the country’s most interesting sites, such as the Acropolis, the birthplace of the Ancient Olympics, the archaeological site of Delphi, the Temple of Apollo and the UNESCO-listed World Heritage rock-tower monasteries of Meteora.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Epidaurus: Epidaurus is one of the world’s most important archaeological findings, reflecting the splendour of Greek culture through its imposing beauty. Visit the birthplace of Apollo's son and an ancient place of healing.
Mycenae: See ancient Greek remains and the tomb of Agamemnon.
Olympia: Birthday of the Olympic Games.
Delphi: At the foot of Mount Parnassos lies the Pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Delphi, which was the most famous Oracle of ancient Greece. Delphi is the second most important archaeological site in Greece (after the Acropolis in Athens) and a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site.
Meteora: In a region of almost inaccessible sandstone peaks, monks settled on these 'columns of the sky' from the 11th century onwards. Meteora is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Athens: Explore the Capital of Greece on your own, with plenty of time for shopping.
Included
TOUR GUIDE:
- Operated with Spanish-speaking local guide for the half-day Athens sightseeing tour (Day 2) and the 4 days roundtrip (Day 3, 4, 5, 6)
ACCOMMODATION:
- 7 nights' accommodation
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1-2 and 6-7 Athens:
Standard Hotel Category = Jason Inn Hotel or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Fresh Hotel or similar 4*
Day 3 Olympia:
Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Neda or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Amalia Olympia or similar 4*
Day 4 Delphi:
Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Hermes or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Amalia Delphi or similar 4*
Day 5 Kalambaka:
Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Orfeas or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Amalia Kalambaka or similar 4*
OPTIONAL EXTRA
Pre and post-night stay in Athens:
Standard Hotel Category = Jason Inn Hotel or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Fresh Hotel or similar 4*
MEALS:
- 7 breakfasts
- 3 dinners (Day 3, 4, 5)
TRANSPORT:
- Inbound/Outbound transfers from/to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or Piraeus port
- Shared air-conditioned transportation (Half-day 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:
- All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Athens city tour, Acropolis site and museum (Day 2); Theatre of Epidaurus, archaeological site & the Tomb of Agamemnon (Day 3); Archaeological site & Museum of Olympia (Day 4); Archaeological Site and the Museum of Delphi (Day 5); two monasteries at Meteora (Day 6)
OTHER:
- Meet & Greet
Excluded
- Flight tickets or visa fees
- Airport taxes for domestic and international flights
- Gratuities for driver and guide
- Optional tours (if any)
- Any pre and post-night stays
- Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme
- Overnight city tax for the hotel overnights effective from January 1st 2018. Clients will have to pay the TAX on the spot at the hotels
- Please note that the inbound airport Athens - City hotel transfers are included only as part of the package or if pre and post-night stay is booked as an extra. Otherwise, additional transfers should be purchased separately
Know before you go
Comfortable and light clothing is the most suitable for travelling in Greece. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sun glasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.