This 8-day Greek holiday itinerary will have you visiting the most important archaeological sites in mainland Greece and the Cycladic island of Santorini.
Start your trip in the capital of Greece before continuing to visit the ancient site of the Oracle of Delphi, a place that was once regarded as the centre of the world! Tour the monasteries of Meteora, complexes of Byzantine monasteries built on the peaks of the rocks and feel like you are between heaven and earth!
Finally, you will spend some time on one of the most romantic islands in Greece, Santorini, known for its cliffside panoramas and enchanting white-washed houses. Walk around the rocks of Caldera, visit the active volcano, swim in hot springs and see the best sunset of your life in Oia!This 8-day Greek holiday itinerary will have you visiting the most important archaeological sites in mainland Greece and the Cycladic island of Santorini.
Start your trip in the capital of Greece before continuing to visit the ancient site of the Oracle of Delphi, a place that was once regarded as the centre of the world! Tour the monasteries of Meteora, complexes of Byzantine monasteries built on the peaks of the rocks and feel like you are between heaven and earth!
Finally, you will spend some time on one of the most romantic islands in Greece, Santorini, known for its cliffside panoramas and enchanting white-washed houses. Walk around the rocks of Caldera, visit the active volcano, swim in hot springs and see the best sunset of your life in Oia!
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Itinerary
Day 1
Start Your Greek Holiday Itinerary
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Welcome to Greece! Upon arrival at Athens International Airport, a driver will be waiting to collect you at the arrivals hall and will transfer you to your hotel in the centre of Athens. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to relax after your trip or to spend some time exploring the capital. Soak up the culture and architecture that is present in every street.
Accommodation
Athens Cypria Hotel★3 star
Activities
AthensOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Athens International Airport to Athens
Destinations
Athens
Day 2
Athens City Tour
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After breakfast this morning, a driver will pick you up and take you sightseeing around Athens. You will see the most popular sites in Athens like the Acropolis, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Parthenon. Finally, you can stroll around the beautiful narrow streets of the area of Plaka to admire the Greek culture and architecture found here.
Accommodation
Athens Cypria Hotel★3 star
Activities
Athens City Tour
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Athens
Day 3
Archaeological Ruins of Delphi
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This morning your Greek holiday itinerary goes to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Delphi, which was once a sacred site in ancient Greece and home to the oracle of Delphi. Your tour will first stop at the village of Arachova, a popular winter resort in Greece. After, visit the archaeological ruins of Delphi and the Delphi museum to learn more about the interesting history of this place. You will have lunch at a traditional tavern in Arachova before departing for Meteora.
Accommodation
Dellas Boutique Hotel★3 star
Activities
Delphi Half-Day Tour
Transportations
Private Driver from Athens to Delphi
Private Driver from Delphi to Meteora
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Athens
Delphi
Kastraki, Trikala
Day 4
Monasteries in Meteora
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Today you will be visiting the complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries found in Meteora. Here you will visit the Holy Monastery of Great Meteora, built on a gigantic rock formation, and the great monastery of St. Stephan. After lunch in Kalambaka, you will return to Athens, stopping at Thermopiles to admire the statue of Leonidas. Your driver will drop you off at your hotel in the evening.
Accommodation
Athens Cypria Hotel★3 star
Activities
Meteora Monasteries Tour
Thermopylae
Transportations
Private Driver from Meteora to Athens
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Kastraki, Trikala
Decentralized Administration of Thessaly and Central Greece
Thermopylae
Athens
Day 5
Travel to Magical Island of Santorini
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Today is a travel day. You will wake up early to be transferred to Piraeus Harbour in Athens, where you will catch a 4.5-hour ferry to Santorini. Upon arrival at the port, a private driver will greet you and transfer you to your hotel. You have the rest of the day to relax or explore the beautiful volcanic island of Santorini. You can enjoy dinner at one of the cliffside restaurants with vistas of the Agean sea or walk around the narrow streets to do some shopping.
Accommodation
Rose Bay Hotel★4 star
Activities
SantoriniOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Athens to Piraeus port
Ferry from Athens to Thera
Private Driver from Όρμος Αθηνιού Θήρας to Thera
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Athens
Kamari
Thera
Day 6
Santorini Sunset Cruise
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This morning you have some free time to discover the beauty of Santorini as you wish. You can take a trip to southern Santorini, where you'll find charming traditional villages and beautiful black sand beaches. In the afternoon, you will embark on an exciting sunset cruise around the Santorini volcano, and you will get a chance to watch the sunset from your boat, as you sail across the Aegean Sea. This is sure to be the highlight of your trip!
Accommodation
Rose Bay Hotel★4 star
Activities
SantoriniOptional Activity
Southern SantoriniOptional Activity
Santorini Sunset Volcano Cruise
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Kamari
Thera
Decentralized Administration of the Aegean
Day 7
Last Day in Santorini and Journey Back to Athens
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You will have one last morning on this stunning island before departing back to Athens. You can explore Santorini as you wish. A suggestion is to hike the popular Caldera Trail between Fira to Oia, where you will be treated to breathtaking views along the way. At noon you'll head towards the port to catch a ferry back to Athens. The journey will take around five hours, and once you arrive, a driver will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel in the city centre.
Accommodation
Athens Cypria Hotel★3 star
Activities
SantoriniOptional Activity
Hike the Caldera TrailOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Thera to Όρμος Αθηνιού Θήρας
Ferry from Thera to Athens
Private Driver from Piraeus port to Athens
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Kamari
Thera
Decentralized Administration of the Aegean
Athens
Day 8
Departure From Athens
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It's time to bid farewell to Greece after a wonderful week of making memories! After breakfast at your hotel, a private car will be waiting to take you to the airport in time to catch your departing flight home.
Transportations
Private Driver from Athens to Athens International Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Athens
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What’s included?
7 nights accommodation
5 activities
7 breakfasts
Airport transfer
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entrance fees
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
Starting From
AU$ 7,256/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Greece in 8 days
4-star, 3-star accommodation
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