Welcome to a magical trip to Greece! We take you by the hand and lead you into the joyful celebration of Greek life through exploring, adventuring, tasting, and sharing the hidden corners of this magnificent place.
MYSTICAL MAINLAND
|8 Days, 11 Destinations |Starts from Athens
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Duration
8 days
Max Group Size
6
Tour Code
MM
Tour Type
Request as group tour
Departure Type
Guaranteed
Age Requirement
16 - 80 Ages
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
English
Physical level
easy
Athens
Pickup Time:
19:00
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Athens
Dropoff Time:
16:00
Activities
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Traveling in Greece does not only include amazing Greek food and wine, but it also unwraps unique experiences that make you escape from your comfort zone, create lifetime memories, and broaden your horizons.
As we dive into the extremes of our home country, you will be embraced with an endless source of surprise and fascination. Undoubtedly, Greece is much more than just the most beautiful country on earth. It is History, Culture, Nature, and a brand new way of living!
As you unwind among its best-kept secrets, this heaven will ignite an awakening and inspire you with a passion for nature and life.
Highlights
- Off-the-beaten-track itinerary
- Walk through history with our private guided tours
- Catch one of the best-kept secrets of Greece, Zagoria
- Taste Greece’s most celebrated wines in Metsovo
- Visit the navel of the world, Delphi
- Feel the energy of Meteora
Itinerary
Private transfer from the airport to your hotel upon request.
Meet us in the lobby of the Royal Olympic Hotel.
Let us welcome you with a gourmet dinner and breathtaking views of the Acropolis.
Pace level: 1
Experience the dazzling modernist Acropolis Museum and reveal layers of history dating back to the 6th century BC.
Have an in-depth private guided tour of the Acropolis Museum.
Witness the wonders of Ancient Greek architecture with a guided tour of the Acropolis.
Enjoy lunch with delicious Greek dishes in one of the best places downtown.
Head towards the Herodion built on the slopes of the Acropolis.
View the Temple of Olympian Zeus, one of the biggest temples ever built in Athens.
View the Panathenaic Stadium, an ancient stadium originally built in 338 BC.
Witness the Presidential Guards on duty in front of the Presidential Palace.
Explore the old city of Athens, Plaka, and stroll around its small streets. Free time for shopping.
Have an unforgettable dinner and experience Greek hospitality through an incredible meal.
Pace level: 3
Travel to the “Navel of the Earth”, Delphi, and visit the site of Athena Pronaia where the Tholos building is located.Have an in-depth private guided tour of the museum of Delphi.Have lunch with authentic home-cooked Greek meze at a local tavern with amazing views of Itea's olive grove.Discover the picturesque paved alleys of Arachova, a traditional village on the holy grounds of the mountain of Apollo.Taste "Formaela", the famous local cheese of Arachova. Free time for shopping.Enjoy a traditional dinner in Arachova.Pace level: 2
Up to the mountains, down to the olive groves of Itea with outstanding panoramic sea views – off to Nafpaktos. Explore the 15th century Venetian port of Nafpaktos.Taste amazing meze for food lovers by the seaside.Through the stunning new motorway of Ionia Odos – off to Ioannina.Enjoy a gourmet dinner next to the historic Castle of Ioannina.Pace level: 1
Catch one of the best-kept secrets of Greece, the beauty and wonder of Zagoria!Move on to its magical rivers and arched bridges.Enjoy dramatic views of Vikos Gorge, the deepest in the world.Have lunch at Kikitsa’s, tasting her delicious handmade pies locally known as “pites”.Visit the monastery of Agia Paraskevi founded in 1414 and share the wisdom and spirituality of its one and only monk, Helias. Uncover the hidden natural treasures of Zagoria.Explore scenic villages, proudly showcasing the architecture of stone, slate, and wood to complete the ambiance.End your day with a special dinner in Ioannina.Pace level: 2
Seize the day with a guided tour of the impressive Silversmithing Museum of Ioannina.Drive to Metsovo, up to the mountains of Pindus.Have a guided tour of Katogi Averoff winery, which makes some of Greece's most celebrated wines. Meat, cheese, and wine pairings in a modern atmosphere.Relive the atmosphere of centuries gone by with a visit to the "open" Folk Art museum of Metsovo.Enjoy a traditional dinner next to the fireplace.Pace level: 1
Drive to Meteora, which means suspended in space.
Witness pillars of rock, sculpted by prehistoric rivers and crowned by otherworldly monasteries, monuments to the power of faith.
Enjoy a delicious lunch with local dishes under the shade of Meteora hills.
Have a guided tour of two impressive Byzantine monasteries.
Feel the energy of the spiritual and natural wonder of the world.
Have a local dinner.
Pace level: 3
Drive to Thermopylae and visit the Memorial of Leonidas.Have a special lunch in a seaside restaurant before you return to Athens.End your trip in Athens. Private transfer to the airport upon request.Pace level: 1
Trip includes
Included
In Athens, our guests stay in the Royal Olympic Hotel for two nights, a modern 5-star hotel located in the heart of the city with unique views of the Acropolis and the Temple of the Olympian Zeus.In any other destination in Greece, our guests stay in traditional 4 or 5-star hotels.All rooms provided are twins, double, or triple and the tour price is room-based with a minimum of 2 people per room.TRAVELING SOLOFor solo travelers, there is a single supplement of €500.TRAVELING IN A GROUP:If you are three people, it is advisable to book a triple room. If you are a family of more than three people, you will be placed in one of the above room types or you will have the possibility to be upgraded to a family suite, depending on each hotel's or ship's availability. Please send us your request by the time of booking.
The guide is English-speaking and certified to offer private tours in museums and archaeological sites. The guide has excellent knowledge of Ancient and Modern Greek history and stays with the group throughout the whole trip.
Guiding Method
Fully guided
EnglishA traditional Greek breakfast made with local products is offered daily at your hotel. Lunch and dinner made of traditional Greek recipes are offered daily at high-end restaurants or in wineries and hotels privately. For more information, please see the daily description of our journeys. Although all our menus are plenty, extra dishes can be obtained at your own extra cost. Drinks are not included.
All our packages are covered by a Travel Insurance program that includes covers for common situations such as trip cancellation, travel delays, or the loss/delay of luggage and/or documents, as well as 24/7 medical assistance providing help in case of any emergency during the trip.
For our group’s transportation, we have the most modern fleet of minivans. Highly experienced staff perpetuates commitment to quality of service and safety in transportation. All minivans are fully air-conditioned, feature comfortable seats, and have large panoramic windows.
All museum tickets are included in our trip packages.
In case you decide to cancel or change your booking in any way (your chosen departure date, passenger’s name, etc), please note that a fee will be payable unless your request is sent 60 days before departure. Any request must be made in writing.
Days before Departure / Fee as per % of the paid amount
>60 0%
60 and >50 20%
50 and >40 40%
40 and >30 60%
30 and >20 80%
20 and >1 100%
Non-show 100%
Excluded
Kindly note that you always have the option to add our extra service of a private transfer from the airport to your hotel in Athens, or vice versa. If you do so, please add a note with your flight schedule and the code of your flight when you book one of our trip packages or email us at least two days before your arrival. Our private driver will be waiting for you at the arrivals gate, holding a placard with our company’s logo and your name. Please make sure to turn your phone on and use the Airport’s free Wi-Fi.
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