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The Greek Gems: Athens, Delphi, Meteora and Santorini, Spanish-speaking guide

Name: The Greek Gems: Athens, Delphi, Meteora and Santorini, Spanish-speaking guide
Brand: Elife Travel
Price: 1833.82 USD
Availability: InStock

Country:

Greece

Flight:

Not included

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Tour id:

229595

Operator:

Destination Services Greece
Length:

8 days
Group size:

50 pax
Age:

2 to 99
Difficulty:
Difficulty levels:
- Relaxing
- Easy
- Moderate
- Serious
- Heart-pumping

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Itinerary

Athens is one of the most historic cities in the world, among the oldest cities in Europe with a history of 3000 years. A fascinating town full of highlights and surprises. Visit the Acropolis museum and site and learn about Greek civilization. But remember that Athens is not just about antiquity; Athens will offer you plenty of opportunities to savour the best of the traditional Greek cuisine. Kalambaka is a picturesque town with narrow cobble-stoned streets and traditional houses, some of them built right next to the rocks and have a long tradition in the production of hand-made, wood-carved objects, but also in the making of religious icons that are painted by domestic artists. Some of the workshops are located outside the town’s centre. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit some of them. Crescent-shaped Santorini Island is the most precious gem of Cyclades islands. The island itself though hides several gems where with this tour, you are given the chance to explore, see and admire.

Tour program

Day 1

ARRIVAL ATHENS

Arrival at Athens airport where you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in. The afternoon is free at leisure for exploring this never-sleeping city. Overnight in Athens.

Start point

Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos (ATH) Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών Ελευθέριος Βενιζέλος, Αττική Οδός, Spata-Loutsa, Attica 190 04, Greece

Day 2

ATHENS – DELPHI – KALAMBAKA (586 km - 7 hrs)

After breakfast, you will leave in a northwest direction towards the province of Boetia. You will arrive in Delphi around noon. Famous for its theatre, the Temple of Apollo, and ancient ruins, Delphi was considered the center of the universe and the earth, and played a central role in the classical Greek world. Visit the archaeological site and the Temple of Apollo famous for its oracle. In the afternoon after lunch departure to central Greece and to the cities of Lamía (short stop), Tríkala crossing the Thessaly plain, to Kalambaka, a small city built at the foot of the majestic grey rocks, and crowned by the monasteries of Meteora (short stop to buy souvenirs). Overnight in Kalambaka.

Day 3

KALAMBAKA – ATHENS ( 437 km - 4 hrs)

Breakfast at your hotel. Morning departure to Meteora for a tour of the clifftop monasteries and visit two different monasteries built on top of rock towers, offering fantastic views of the plain. Meteora is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The monasteries are perched atop sandstone towers, which for centuries provided totally inaccessible retreats for monks. Meteora is considered one of the best areas of mainland Greece and its monasteries are one of the most unique attractions in the country. On your return you can optionally visit a factory of Byzantine-style icons. Return to Athens passing by the heroic monument of Leonidas of Sparta in Thermopyles (short stop for photos). After visit return to Athens in the evening. Overnight in Athens.

Day 4

ATHENS CITY TOUR

Breakfast at your hotel. Today participate at the Athens city tour which gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Discover the secrets of Athens, including its famous Acropolis on your sightseeing tour. The half-day tour of Athens begins with a photo stop at the Panathinaiko Stadium where the first Olympic Games took place in 1896. It is the only stadium built of white marble. We will continue, passing through the Zappeion and Temple of Olympian Zeus. You will then pass through the Athens Trilogy which includes the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens, and the National Library. Passing next, through the National Garden, Hadrian's Arch, St. Paul's Church, the Parliament, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Schliemann House (Numismatic Museum), the Catholic Cathedral, the old Parliament, Constitution Square, the Russian Orthodox Church, and finally the Acropolis (visit Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Parthenon, Erechtheum with its maiden porch). Your knowledgeable guide will continue your Athens sightseeing tour and museum tour with a leisurely stroll past the Theaters of Herod and Dionysus to visit the Acropolis museum. You will be impressed by the main attractions like votives, artefacts from everyday life, statues from the archaic period, Caryatids, and of course the Parthenon hall with the metopes, pediments and frieze. Overnight in Athens.

Day 5

ATHENS – SANTORINI (6 hrs, by ferry)

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel and then depart to your next destination. Early transfer from the hotel to Piraeus port to take the high-speed ferry to Santorini. Arrive in Santorini where you will be met and assisted by our representative. Transfer to your hotel for check-in and settlement. Overnight in Santorini.

Day 6

SANTORINI

Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel. Today is for you to explore and discover the island of Santorini, on your own. Overnight in Santorini.

Day 7

SANTORINI - ATHENS (6 hrs, by ferry)

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the port of Santorini to take your high-speed ferry to Athens Piraeus port. Your boat trip last around 5hrs. Upon arrival at Piraeus port, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Overnight in Athens.

Day 8

DEPARTURE ATHENS

After breakfast and check out, enjoy free time in Athens before your transfer to the airport.

End point

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation fee of 30% is charged if cancelled 30 days or less before the event

Cancellation fee of 50% is charged if cancelled 14 days or less before the event

Cancellation fee of 100% is charged if cancelled 7 days or less before the event

Tour Details

Accommodation

7 nights' accommodation

Day 1, 3, 4, 7 Athens:

Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Jason Inn or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Fresh or similar 4*

Day 2 Kalambaka:

Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Orfeas or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Amalia Kalambaka or similar 4*

Day 5-6 Santorini:

Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Kamari Beach or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Aegean Plaza or similar 4*

OPTIONAL EXTRA:

Pre/Post-Night in Athens:

Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Jason Inn or similar 3*
Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Fresh or similar 4*

Transport

Air-conditioned shared transportation throughout the tour (Day 2, 3, 4)

Inbound/Outbound private transfers from/to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or Piraeus Port

Hydro boat ticket on the economy seat for the route Piraeus to Santorini and back (Day 5, 7)

Inbound/Outbound private transfers between Santorini Port and the hotel

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Flights

International flights are not included

Additional Services

Pre/Post-Night in Athens:

All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Delphi site (Day 2); two Meteora monasteries (Day 3); Athens city tour, Acropolis site and Acropolis Museum (Day 4)

Meet & Greet

Additional Services

Visa fees

Visit of Delphi Museum

International and domestic flight tickets

Airport taxes for domestic and international flights

Gratuities for driver and guide

Airport and Hotel porterage

Optional tours: Aphrodite Boat Sunset tour in Santorini island in English

Please note that the inbound airport Athens – City Hotel transfers are included only as part of the package or pre and post-night stay is booked as an extra. Otherwise, additional transfers should be purchased separately

Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme

Climate Change Resilience Fee. Clients will have to pay the Fee on the spot at the hotels.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Please note the optional tour Aphrodite Boat Sunset in Santorini Island operates from May until October

Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the tour contents without prior notice

Hotel early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms are subject to availability and are not guaranteed

The distances and travel times described in the itinerary may vary

No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed

Please note the clients will have to pay the TAX on the spot at the hotels

In many hotels in Greece, the triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room

Please note that the inbound airport Athens - City hotel transfers are included only as part of the package and if pre and post-night stay is booked as an extra. Otherwise additional transfers should be purchased separately.

Meals

7 Breakfasts

1 Dinner (Day 2)

Guide

Operated with Spanish-speaking local guides during the activities (Day 2, 3, 4)

Good to know

Currency

€

Euro

Greece

Customer reviews

Operator

4.1

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Can I change or cancel my reservation?

Yes, changes or cancellations are possible, however penalties may apply depending on the time before the tour starts.

What documents are required to participate in the tour?

You will need a passport with a valid visa (if required) to visit countries along the tour route.