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Highlights of Greece with Island Hopping

Summary:

Do you go geek for all things Greek? Nuts for an island paradise (or 4)? This trip combines 4 days of mainland exploring with 8 days of island hopping. From ancient architecture to the awesome Aegean. Home of magnificent monasteries to buzzing local islan...

Duration
14 Days
Cities
7
Next Departure
22-Apr-2025
Starting at
± EUR 2,853.00
Price per day
± EUR 204.00
Tour Type
Tour Type

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Operator
Contiki
Tour
Highlights of Greece with Island Hopping
Travel Style
Bus Tour
Participants
Tour for Young Adults
Age Group
18 - 35 Years
Categories
tour category: Fishingtour category: Boattour category: Sailingtour category: Walkingtour category: Safari

Summary

Do you go geek for all things Greek? Nuts for an island paradise (or 4)? This trip combines 4 days of mainland exploring with 8 days of island hopping. From ancient architecture to the awesome Aegean. Home of magnificent monasteries to buzzing local island nightlife. Throw in some sunbathing, volcano spotting, canal admiration, feta, olives and you’re onto something pretty Godly indeed.

Map: Highlights of Greece with Island Hopping (Contiki)

Short Itinerary / Route

Day 1
Start Athens
Day 2
Athens To Meteora
Day 3
Meteora To Delphi
Day 4
Delphi To Athens
Day 5
Athens To Mykonos
Day 6
Mykonos
Day 7
Mykonos To Paros
Day 8
Paros
Day 9
Paros To Santorini
Day 10
Santorini
Day 11
Santorini To Ios
Day 12
Ios
Day 13
Ios To Athens
Day 14
End Athens

Travel Cities (7): Athens, Delphi, Ios, Meteora, Mykonos, Paros, Santorini

Highlights

Dining Summary

  • 13 Breakfast (B)
  • 5 Dinner (D)

FAQs

  • London: What does a modular trip mean? A modular trip means fellow travellers will join and leave at various locations. There’ll be some goodbyes, sure, but there’ll also be plenty of hellos with new like-minded travellers.

Included Experience

  • Athens: See Athens’ old town with its winding flower-filled streets and array of tavernas to stop off for a beer and some olives.
  • Athens: Take an orientation in this ancient metropolis of treasures, myths and legends. See the city’s past and present.
  • Thermopylae: Get ready to be blown away by history when we visit the Hot Gates of Thermophylae . You'll also see the Spartan memorial here to honour the people who sacrificed their lives during the epic battle between the Spartans & the Persians.
  • Meteora: When you marvel at the awe-inspiring rock formations here, you'll understand why Meteora means "suspended from the heavens above". Today, you'll climb the charming mountain villages of Kastraki & Kalambaka and see how the monks live today in the captivating Byzantine Basilicas of Greece.
  • Delphi: Here’s your chance to finally talk to the Oracle! And immerse yourself in Ancient Greek spiritualism.
  • Delphi: Take some time to visit a long held family run Beekeeping business in Delphi and learn all about the benefits that bees bring to the environment. View the bees and discover how honey is produced in this tradition that dates all the way back from Ancient Greece.
  • Athens: Don't spend another second worrying about how you'll get around. We've got that covered with a private transfer from the hotel to the port.
  • Athens: All aboard! Time to sail from Athens to Mykonos, checking out that glittering sea view as we go. Includes reserved seating.
  • Mykonos: We'll set sail from marvellous Mykonos to perfect Paros, with reserved seating included.
  • Athens: Don't spend another second worrying about how you'll get around. We've got that covered with a private transfer from the hotel to the port.
  • Paros: We'll board the ferry in Paros and set sail for the sultry island of Santorini. With reserved seating included.
  • Athens: Don't spend another second worrying about how you'll get around. We've got that covered with a private transfer from the hotel to the port.
  • Santorini: Enjoy a day trip to Fira and bask in the golden sun as you walk through Santorini's iconic white houses and blue domes. This is the perfect photo op so make sure your phones and cameras are at the ready!
  • Santorini: We'll board the ferry in Santorini and set sail for inspiring Ios. Includes reserved seating (think of us as your Ferry Godmother.)
  • Athens: Don't spend another second worrying about how you'll get around. We've got that covered with a private transfer from the hotel to the port.
  • Ios: We'll board the ferry in Ios and head back to where we started: the lovely Athens. Includes reserved seating.
  • Athens: Don't spend another second worrying about how you'll get around Athens. We've got that covered with a private transfer from the port to the hotel.

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Highlights of Greece (11 Days)

Oh my Gods, it's Greece! From the ancient ruins of Athens to the glistening seas of the Aegean. Marvel at mythical architecture in the Greek capital, plus Meteora, Thermopylae and Delphi. Then take to the water like the true island hopper you are, explori...

Next Departure: 22-Apr-2025
Starting at: ± EUR 2,523.00

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