Accommodation

9 nights in Hotels, 1 night in

Guide

Expert Trip Manager & Trip Driver

Transport

Coach and Ferry

Hygieneprotocol

All guests travelling with Contiki through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. For guests travelling with Contiki from 1 January 2023, Covid-19 vaccinations and boosters are highly recommended, but no longer required. Please note that regardless of time of travel guests will need to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destination visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than above. It is guests’ responsibility to ensure that they comply at all times with these requirements. No refunds will be given if guests are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to their failure to comply with these requirements.

Meals

10 Breakfast (B) 3 Dinner (D)

Others

Athens: A locally guided tour of Athens, including entry to the legendary Acropolis. Delphi: One of Greece’s most important (and simply stunning) historical sites, with a guide on hand to answer all our questions. Temple of Apollo In Delphi: Apollo may be the God of music and harmony, but it’s you who’ll be singing his praises after this temple tour. Meteora: Dating as far back as the 14th century, these monasteries are mesmerising from the inside as well as out. Zagori: There’s no better place to check out the traditional villages in Greece than the Zagori region. And that’s what you’ll get to do today! Imposing hills, and beautiful forests, studded with little houses - there are 46 such villages for you to explore. Zagori: Today we’ll visit Ioannina and see the Monastery of Agios Panteleimon. Corfu: Grab a book. Hit the waves. Sip a drink. Soak the sunshine. Whatever you choose to do, you’re guaranteed to have a good time chilling on one of Corfu’s incredible beaches. Archaeological Site of Olympia: This is your chance to see the official birthplace of the Olympic Games IRL. With a local guide on hand to impart all their wisdom, we’ll check out the Olympic Stadium, the Temple of Hera and Zeus, plus much more. Archaeological Site of Mycenae: Stroll around the ancient city of Mycenae with an expert. Hear the myths and legends and see the Palace of Agamemnon. Corinth Canal: The world’s deepest canal is an epic sight. It was carved through the rock, as a link between the Aegean and Ionian Seas. 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.

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Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Others

Other activities and services are not included

Optional

Dinner Visit the Meteora Monasteries Rafting on the Voidomatis Zagori Hike Corfu Caique Cruise

Flights

International flights are not included

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Day 1 Day 1: Start Athens
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Start Athens

We’ll start out in Athens (where else?) Say hey to your Trip Manager and get to know your Contiki crew who’ll be your fav people in the world in 11 days’ time (trust us.) Our first activity is an Athens orientation walk, where we’ll explore the Plaka neighbourhood – famed for its cobbled streets, ancient monuments and saucy ceramics.
Day 2 Day 2: Athens
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Athens

Welcome to your first full day. To celebrate, we’ll up our sightseeing game, complete with a local guide to answer all your burning questions about ancient Greece. The jewel in today’s crown is the legendary Acropolis of Athens. With a free day to look forward to after our guided tour, you’ll have plenty of time to absorb its magic, and check out the nearby museum (which we highly recommend.) Peckish? Athens is renowned for its grilled meats and veggies, so do make sure you give them a try.
Day 3 Day 3: Athens To Galaxidi Via Delphi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Athens To Galaxidi Via Delphi

Rise and shine, Greek explorers! We’ll start with breakfast and then hit the road. Bucket lists at the ready, folks. We’re going to be doing some hardcore ticking on our stop-off at Delphi. You’ll see the site of Pythia, the Oracle of Delphi – once the intellectual and spiritual centre of the ancient classical world, now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Make sure you save some excitement for the Temple of Apollo, which dates back to the 4th century B.C. After marvelling at the ancient stadium, we’ll enjoy a local lunch and then continue on our journey to Galaxidi… light on our feet but with hearts throbbing from newfound historical lore. After views of Venetian fortresses on our journey, we’ll touch down in the magical Galaxidi. Once you get settled at tonight’s accom, we recommend a stroll down to the harbourside and sampling the local fish.
Day 4 Day 4: Galaxidi To Kalambaka Via Meteora
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Galaxidi To Kalambaka Via Meteora

This morning we’ll eat breakfast and then set off for one VERY picturesque drive to Meteora. Meet Meteora, one of Greece’s truly breathtaking sites, where natural and man-made beauty come together like flowers in a vase. Mystical monasteries perched on enormous sandstone rocks. Seriously. You’ll think you’ve walked into a scene from Lord of the Rings. Tonight will probably be reserved for pics, pics and more pics.
Day 5 Day 5: Kalambaka To Zagori
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Kalambaka To Zagori

Today we’re off to the mountains as we continue fattening up our insta feeds. Zagori averages about 4 inhabitants per square kilo – so basically it’s tranquil AF and you’ll experience some serious zen here. This afternoon, you’re free to hike the riverbanks and continue taking in this area’s natural beauty at your own pace.
Day 6 Day 6: Zagori
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Zagori

Home to stone villages, epic caves and traditional monasteries. There’s plenty in Zagori to keep you wide-eyed with wonder... especially Vikos Canyon, which might be one of the best views on planet Earth. Good thing you’ve got all day to explore however you like, right?
Day 7 Day 7: Zagori To Corfu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Zagori To Corfu

Zo long, Zagori. It’s been delightful… truly. En-route to Corfu, we’ll stop off at Ioannina to admire Lake Pamvotis and learn all about the fascinating history surrounding the Agios Panteleimon monastery. (His Dark Materials fans, this is your moment…) Ferry good. We’ll travel on the water to Corfu, where you’ll have a free evening to relax and wander to your heart’s content.
Day 8 Day 8: Corfu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Corfu

Today you’re free to soak up this sun-kissed island however you like. Whether you’re going all out for the historic fortresses and palaces, or you’re just kicking back by the beach, it’s completely your call.
Day 9 Day 9: Corfu To Olympia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Corfu To Olympia

We’ll take a ‘marathon’ journey to a destination that’s worthy of at least a silver medal. (Wink wink nudge nudge.) Yup, today we’re off to Olympia – the birthplace of the Olympic Games.
Day 10 Day 10: Olympia To Nafplion
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Olympia To Nafplion

Relax. Today, we’re doing ’em all. The temple of Zeus, once home to one of the 7 wonders of the world. The gymnasium where the athletes trained. The Nymphaeum. The Stadium. We’ll also visit the nearby museum, whose standout works include the Hermes statue and the Nike of Victory. (Nope, not deliveries and nope, not the sports brand – but you’ll soon see how both brands got their name.) Set off to Nafplion, the first capital city of modern Greece. The city itself is a pleasure to walk around with great views to the waterfront and some lovely neoclassical buildings which manage to maintain the grand feel of this city. Nafplion is one of the most beautiful and historical towns of Greece.
Day 11 Day 11: Nafplion To Athens
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Nafplion To Athens

Expect great waterfront views and regal neoclassical buildings that will inspire pure awe. The atmosphere here is larger than life and grander-than-grand, but somehow still super relaxed at the same time. Gosh, how do we do it? Between Napfilion and Athens, we’ll be stopping off at the famous Mycenae site for a guided tour. With a mind full of memz and a belly full of breakfast, we’ll bid farewell to Nafplio and head back to Athens – where you’re free to do whatever you like. Next adventure, anyone?

11 days tour

Greek Explorer (11 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip Greek Explorer (11 Days)

Day 1: Start Athens

Day 2: Athens

Day 3: Athens To Galaxidi Via Delphi

Day 4: Galaxidi To Kalambaka Via Meteora

Day 5: Kalambaka To Zagori

Day 6: Zagori

Day 7: Zagori To Corfu

Day 8: Corfu

Day 9: Corfu To Olympia

Day 10: Olympia To Nafplion

Day 11: Nafplion To Athens

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