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Mainland Greece Discovery

Trip Type: Explorer

8 Days
| 1 - 12 People

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NZD $3,365.00 /Person
Get lost in bustling cities filled with ancient treasures on this eight-day adventure through mainland Greece. Take a guided tour through the Oracle of …
Mainland Greece Discovery

Get lost in bustling cities filled with ancient treasures on this eight-day adventure through mainland Greece. Take a guided tour through the Oracle of Delphi in the Sanctuary of Apollo and explore the UNESCO World Heritage site, Meteora, where centuries-old monasteries are built on top of sandstone rock pillars and taste different types of olives, oils and tapenade on your way to Delphi Valley. Walk to the top of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Acropolis, visit NAOMI, an NGO workshop supporting refugees with skill training, and unwind in the evening with a sip of ouzo and traditional dishes.

Itinerary

Day 1: Athens

Day 2: Athens / Thessaloniki

Day 3: Thessaloniki

Day 4: Kalambaka

Day 5: Meteora / Kalambaka

Day 6: Delphi

Day 7: Athens

Day 8: Athens

Trip Inclusions

Meals

7 breakfasts and 0 dinners are included

Transport

Train, Public bus, Private vehicle, Taxi

Accomodation

Hotel (7 nights)

Included Activities

  • Athens - Acropolis Archaeological Site Visit with Local Guide
  • Thessaloniki - NAOMI Ecumenical Workshop for Refugees visit
  • Meteora - Monastery Visits
  • Delphi - Archaeological Site & Museum guided tour
  • Delphi - local lunch & olive oil tasting with a view of Delphi Valley
Trip Highlights
  • Discover ancient ruins in Athens, including the Acropolis – a UNESCO World Heritage site of an ancient citadel with the iconic Parthenon temple, dedicated to the goddess Athena.
  • Visit the home of the Oracle of Delphi in the Sanctuary of Apollo. Take a guided tour through the archeological sites, see numerous monuments, temples and the reconstructed Athenian Treasury and learn about the myths and stories of the region.
  • Climb the stairs to the top of Meteora and discover the UNESCO World Heritage-listed 14th-century monasteries are perched on a series of ancient rock pinnacles.
  • Indulge in the many flavours of Greek cuisine like moussaka (layered eggplant or potato, meat and a creamy sauce) or grilled lamb and tzatziki during dinner at a traditional taverna as Rembetika music floats around you.
  • See some of the best sites Greece with curated activities and plenty of free time. Maybe visit the Panathinaiko Stadium that housed the first Olympic games in Athens or walk along the waterfront to the White Tower in Thessaloniki.
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Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: ZMSW
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Athens, Greece
Trip Ends: Athens, Greece
Countries Visited: Greece

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Destination Details

Greece
| 8 Days
| 1 - 12 People