Greece: Athens, Delphi & Meteora
7 Days
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$3,698
10 Days
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$4,698
per person, double occupancy
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Add an ExtensionEven with 5,000 years of history, Greece never stops surprising.
Standing trailside above Delphi’s Temple of Apollo, with the sweep of Mount Parnassus as a backdrop, there’s no better stage for appreciating the ancient Greeks’ dramatic flair. Fortunately, your guides are experts at weaving history, myth, and tradition into a captivating mosaic that brings these places to life. You’ve experienced this while surveying the Peloponnese Peninsula from Acrocorinth’s fortress gates and riding the rails through the magnificent Vouraikos gorge. Soon you’ll be strolling through green forest and massive sandstone pillars to the dizzyingly perched medieval monasteries of Meteora. Greece isn’t just antiquities, however—you’ve savored its vibrant culture during a visit with a local chef at his restaurant in Kalavrita and a private wine tasting in Polydroso. Yiamas!
Highlights
- Hike among the medieval monasteries of Meteora, the astonishing UNESCO World Heritage site of sacred sanctuaries perched on towering sandstone pillars.
- Explore the archaeological site of Delphi, taking in its ancient ruins and magnificent mountain setting.
- Indulge in the freshest seafood in Galaxidi, once a thriving maritime community, then stroll cobbled streets past pretty 19th-century sea captains’ stone houses.
- Follow footpaths in and around Acrocorinth, one of the finest surviving fortifications in Greece, and gaze upon panoramas of the Isthmus of Corinth.
Accommodations
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2021 Pre-Tour Extension - Athens
- Two nights at Electra Palace Hotel, Athens
- Small group airport and hotel transfers
- Two breakfasts
2 Nights From $448
per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $448
Begin your adventure by departing from a convenient gateway city in the United States or Canada. Spend your first night aloft.
Upon your arrival in Athens, a representative holding a Country Walkers sign meets you as you exit the baggage-claim area. A complimentary small-group transfer will be provided to your city center hotel. The remainder of the day is at your leisure; all meals today are on your own.
If you are going to be delayed meeting our transfer representative for more than 15 minutes due to delayed or lost luggage, please contact Allianz Global Assistance to advise of your delay, and they will contact our transfer service on your behalf. Our drivers are generally able to wait for up to 45 minutes from the time your flight lands, after which you would be responsible for your own transfer.
Please note: If you arrive at your hotel prior to check-in time, your room may not be available; you may store your luggage with the reception desk.
Country Walkers provides City Information containing recommendations about what to see and do in Athens during your stay.
Accommodation: Electra Palace Hotel, Athens
You awake today to splendid views of the Acropolis from your hotel. After breakfast, set out to explore the city’s iconic sites, perhaps starting at the heights of the Parthenon, Athens’ universal symbol of the classical spirit shimmering a golden hue in the Mediterranean sun. Visit the iconic Doric temple to Athena; the Erechtheion, dedicated to Athena and Poseidon; and the Temple of Athena Nike, the site’s earliest Ionic temple. Later, learn more about the ancients and their architectural and sculptural wonders at the new Acropolis Museum, where you enjoy endless insight into the city’s archaeological treasures as expansive windows provide views of the breathtaking site itself.
Finish your exploration by winding through the city’s renowned Plaka district, where cafés and shops line cobbled streets and charming tavernas invite you in for delicious Greek cuisine.
Accommodation: Electra Palace Hotel, Athens
Included Meals: Breakfast
Discover more of Athens today. You might peruse the priceless holdings of the National Archaeological Museum—a vast repository of exquisite sculptures, jewelry, pottery, and other artifacts of Greek art and history. Or stroll the quiet green space of the Agora, the heart of ancient Athens’ social, commercial, and political life. As you explore, imagine Socrates here sharing his philosophy to all who would listen, or St. Paul spreading the word about Christianity in 49 AD. While here, visit the Temple of Hephaistos, once surrounded by metallurgy shops and one of Greece’s best-preserved Doric temples. Or browse the museum that’s housed in a two-story portico built in the 2nd century BCE.
Complete the day, while pausing to rest your feet, at one of the popular wine bars or cafés that dot the city. Consult the hotel concierge for recommendations on where to dine this evening.
Accommodation: Electra Palace Hotel, Athens
Included Meals: Breakfast

2021 Post-Tour Extension - Santorini
- Three nights at four-star Santorini Palace Hotel on Santorini
- One night at Hotel Sofitel Athens Airport, Athens
- Small-group airport and hotel transfers
- Round-trip flight Athens/Santorini
- Four breakfasts and one lunch
- Small-group guided Caldera walking tour
4 Nights From $2098
per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: From $948
After breakfast, transfer to the Athens airport for a short flight to Santorini, a vision of dazzling white villages perched on steep slopes overlooking the azure Aegean Sea. This stunning island of the Cyclades archipelago is actually the crescent-shaped rim of a sunken caldera formed after a massive volcanic eruption about 3,600 years ago.
Upon arrival, you transfer to your hotel, a beautiful resort perched above the main town of Thíra. The remainder of the day is at leisure, perhaps to stroll into Thíra, where narrow warrens lead to white-washed houses, balconies overflowing with bougainvillea and staggering views of the Aegean Sea from a 1,300-foot caldera rim.
Accommodation: Santorini Palace Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, depart with your guide and small group on a walking tour along the rim of Santorini’s stunning caldera. Your hike begins outside Thíra, weaving past white-washed houses and blue-domed churches. Astonishing views of the island’s cliffs and the turquoise sea accompany you at every step. As you explore, your guide regales you with local lore and mythological tales that unfolded in this godly setting. At walk’s end, settle in at a local taverna for a delicious meze-style lunch featuring small plates of fresh, local fare—perhaps feta cheese, kalamata olives, fava beans, or eggplant salad.
Afterward, return to your hotel for an afternoon and evening of independent exploration. There’ll be time to relax or swim in the pool and enjoy cocktails on the terrace, the glorious Aegean your dining room.
Accommodation: Santorini Palace Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
You have another day to experience the many pleasures of Santorini. The island hosts 36 varieties of grape in its volcanic soils and produces lovely white wines. Perhaps you will visit a winery today to sample some of them firsthand. Or explore the remains of Akrotiri. This Minoan settlement was frozen in time by the volcanic eruption that formed the island. Like Pompeii, it provides a fascinating snapshot of an ancient civilization. Your resort’s concierge can also help you arrange a catamaran sail, a boat tour to nearby hot springs and more.
Accommodation: Santorini Palace Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, you transfer to the Santorini Airport for the short flight to Athens International Airport. Flight schedules back home require you to stay overnight, so we have reserved the Hotel Sofitel Athens Airport for you, the only hotel at the airport and an easy walk from the terminal. Spend the afternoon and evening poolside, indulge in a spa treatment or sauna, or head back into Athens for more independent exploration.
Accommodation: Sofitel Athens Airport Hotel
Included Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy breakfast before making your way independently to your terminal at Athens International Airport for your international flight home. Please review check in times carefully to ensure prompt arrival at Athens International Airport.
Included Meals: Breakfast
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