7 Nights and 6 Days - Greece: Beyond the Islands

7 Nights and 6 Days - Greece: Beyond the Islands

Greece

Immerse yourself in the history and culture of ancient Greece on this 7 day journey – an experience like no other. Visit archaeological sites, temples, ruins and monuments. Explore the Ancient city of Athens, one of Europe’s most historic and cultural cities. Head to Olympia, the birthplace of Olympics. Pay a visit to Meteora to explore its spectacular clifftop monasteries. Saving the best for the last is a trip to Delphi, home to 4th century BC Temple of Apollo and the legendary Oracle. 



Highlights

6 nights hotel accommodation

City tour of Athens

Visit the Acropolis and the new Acropolis museum in Athens 

Explore sites, tour the ruins and visit the museum in ancient Olympia

Tour Delphi and visit site of 4th century BC Temple of Apollo and home to the legendary Oracle.

Be charmed with the stunning rock formations of Meteora and the six amazing monasteries

Comprehensive sightseeing as outlined in the itinerary 

Daily breakfast and many meals

Entrance fees to museums and sites as outlined in the program

Properties

LOCATIONNUMBER OF NIGHTSACCOMMODATION
Athens3Acropolian Spirit Hotel
Olympia2Amalia Hotel
Delphi1Amalia Hotel
Meteora1Amalia Hotel



 

1 : Experience

Day 1: Arrive in Athens

Welcome to Athens! Upon arrival, you will be met by a Sky Vacations ambassador and transferred to your hotel where the balance of the day is yours to explore the city.

Day 2: Athens City Tour

After breakfast at the hotel, depart on an exciting day of sightseeing. Highlights of your tour includes a drive through the city where you will see important monuments such as the stadium built for the first modern Olympic Games (1896), Hadrian’s Arch, Constitution Square and much more. You’ll also visit the ancient Acropolis and the breathtaking Acropolis Museum. 

Day 3: Olympia

Today you depart Athens for ancient Olympia. On the way, you will pass the famous Corinth Canal, see the ancient city of Mycenae, Epidaurus which was the most important healing center in the classical world and is home to the most famous of ancient theaters. You’ll also see the charming seaport town of Nafplion before arriving to Olympia. 

Day 4: Delphi

Your day begins with an exciting visit to Ancient Olympia, founded in the 8th Century BC. Famous the world over as home to the Olympic Games, you ‘ll have time to explore the site, tour the ruins and visit the museum. From Olympia you’ll head to beautiful Nafpaktos situated on the Gulf of Corinth before arriving to Delphi. 

Day 5: Meteora

Departing your hotel after breakfast, your first stop is Delphi, site of the 4th century BC Temple of Apollo and home to the legendary Oracle. Explore this extensive mountainside archeological complex before heading to Meteora. 

Day 6: Athens

Your tour today highlights the stunning rock formations of Meteora and the six amazing monasteries built right in the cliffs. This is unlike anything in the world! Following your visit to Meteora you’ll head back to Athens for a final overnight. 

Day 7: Farewell Greece

Today your private transfer will take you to the Athens Airport for your onward journey.