Day 1 - ARRIVE IN ATHENS Welcome to Athens! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink at your hotel.
Day 2 - ATHENS ATHENS Orientation tour. YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:GAZE: Antiques & Antiquities in AthensA guided tour of The Acropolis Museum, The Parthenon, and the Erectheion Caryatids brings Athens' great architectural history to life!FLOAT: See, Sea & OdysseyAegina Island took its name from a nymph of Greek mythology. According to legend, Zeus fell in love with the daughter of the river god Asopos, and brought her to this stunning island. Cruise to the island in the heart of the Saronic Gulf, near the islands of Poros and Agistri to revel in a great number of sights and natural beauty. See the Monastery of A.g. Nektarios. Explore the picturesque capital of Aegina Town at the center of the island. Boasting elegant Neoclassical buildings, narrow alleys, and a bustling seafront promenade, Aegina Town is the stuff of legend for a perfectly relaxing day!(B)
Day 3 - ATHENS–DELPHI–ITEA DELPHI Guided visit to the excavations and Archaeological Museum.ITEA Free time this evening. (B)
Day 4 - ITEA–EXCURSION TO GALAXIDI GALAXIDI Olive-oil tasting with local specialties. Free time. (B)
Day 5 - ITEA–VOLOS VOLOS Orientation and free time. (B)
Day 6 - VOLOS VOLOS YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:DELVE: A Stroll through TimeDiscover the charming coastal city of Volos on a guided walking tour and hear how it has evolved through time from its rich mythology to its industrial impact in the 19th century. See the marina and some of the city's most iconic buildings before enjoying a fascinating visit to the city's museum. Then, enjoy a light lunch of traditional specialties with a taste of local Ouzo.TASTE: Stir-Up Greek Specialties Visit a local farm in Mount Pelion and learn to cook local specialties with an expert chef and enjoy your creations amid stunning scenery.(B,L)
Day 7 - VOLOS–THERMOPYLAE–ATHENS THERMOPYLAE Visit the battle site.ATHENS Farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)
Day 8 - ATHENS Your vacation ends with breakfast in the morning. (B)
Supplier Globus
Duration 8 days
Globus Tours Greece offers a trip of epic proportions on an escorted vacation through the highlights of Athens, Delphi, Volos and more! Book today!
