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This is a suggested independent itinerary that you customize. Please select the best flights, hotels, trains, activities, transportation and number of nights in each destination to fit your needs.
Full Historic Greece by car!. Discover the capital city, Athens (the cradle of civilization and home of democracy). From there with a Rental Car drive along The Peloponnense Region (with its many famous archaeological sites, seaside places, gorgeous beaches, castles and ski centers), visiting: Olympia (the ancient Greek Sanctuary site dedicated to the worship of Zeus) and after that, Delphi (ancient religious Sanctuary dedicated to the Greek God Apollo. It is home to the world-famous Oracle of Delphi). Continue this trip driving to Kalambaka (a region full of impressive, massive rock formations and with one of the most important religious complexes in Greece: Meteora with its byzantine monasteries perched on top of steep rocks). Finally, visit Thessaloniki (renowned for its festivals, events and vibrant cultural life in general, and is considered to be Greece`s cultural capital). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
Athens (234)Thessaloniki (11)Delphi (10)Kalambaka (The Meteora) (10)Olympia (6)
Trip Summary
2 nights in Athens
Athens captures the heart of its visitors. It's the capital city, vibrant and exciting, worldly and chic, a city that attacks the senses. It offers art, culture, world-class museums, charming neighborhoods, exceptional food, lively people and glorious ancient gems such as the Acropolis and the iconic Parthenon. This city has it all and we promise you, it won't disappoint.
Explore the Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Nike, Hadrian's Gate, National Archaeological Museum, Greek Ancient Art Museum, Byzantine Museum, Temple of Poseidon, The Plaka, Syntagma Square, House of Parliament and so much more!
2 nights in Olympia
Olympia, was home to the first Olympic Games and was in use for over a thousand years. Here, the fittest and strongest ancient Greeks competed against one another to demonstrate their physical prowess and to pay tribute to their gods. The first Olympiad was held in 776 BC, and every four years afterward, ancient Greeks gathered to watch or compete in these athletic competitions.
Visit and explore the Archaeological Site of Olympia, Archaeological Museum, Temple of Zeus, Temple of Hera, Archimedes' Museum, The Garden Taverna, and so much more.
2 nights in Delphi
Delphi is a UNESCO world heritage site and one of the most famous sanctuaries of antiquity. It was home to the oracle that was consulted before any important political decisions of the time. You will see the ruins of the Temple of Apollo, who was worshipped onsite, the sanctuary of Athena Pronaia, the theatre, the stadium, and the archaeological museum.
Visit and explore The Sacred Way, Temple of Apollo, Polygonal Wall, Treasury of the Athenians, Theater, Stadion, Castalian Springs, The Tholos, Delphi Archaeological Museum, and so much more.
2 nights in Kalambaka (The Meteora)
The mountaintop monasteries at Meteora (meaning 'suspended in the air') are a marvel of human creativity. Located in the heart of the Greece, these iconic buildings perched on rocky cliffs have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988, and are among the most fascinating monasteries in the world. The monasteries that sit on top of these rocks make up the second most important monastic community in Greece, after Mount Athos in Halkidiki. Originally there were 24 monasteries, where today only six remain, and are still inhabited by 60 monks and nuns.
Visit and explore the Great Meteoron Monastery, Monastery of Varlaam, Monastery of Ayia Triada (Holy Trinity), Monastery of Ayios Nikolaos Anapafsas (St. Nicholas), Monastery of Rousanou (St. Barbara), Monastery of Ayios Stefanos (St. Stephen), Kalambaka Town Center, Kastraki Town Center, and so much more.
2 nights in Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki (also known as Salonica) offers the cosmopolitan culture and energy of a big city with the friendly ambience and charm of a smaller town. It's a wonderful destination to experience the real Greece without the crowds and congestion of Athens. This beautiful city has an impressive multi ethnic heritage, influenced by the diverse civilizations that have left their mark, including the Romans, Venetians, and Ottoman Turks. Visitors are awed by the ancient ruins, Byzantine churches, and the world-class archaeology museum, one of the best in Greece.
Visit and discover the Ano Poli (The Upper town or Old Town), Ladadika District, Archaeological Museum, Museum of Byzantine Culture, Roman Rotunda (Saint George's Church), the markets, the White Tower: Relic of the Byzantine-Era Ramparts, Church of Saint Demetrius, Arch of Galerius, and so much more.
<b>Greece</b> is THE land of ancient sites and architectural treasures: the Acropolis in Athens, the amphitheater of Epidaurus, the reconstructed palace at Knossos, the belly button of the cosmos at Delphi, fallen columns galore on the sacred island of Delos, and frescoed Minoan palaces on Crete. But don't expect a visit there to be a sober study of the ancient world, the Greek propensity for partying dates back to Dionysus. Then there are 1400 islands to explore. Greece is much more than what you were taught at school or the predictable summer image of glorious sunsets and sandy beaches.
Athens captures the heart of its visitors. It's the capital city, vibrant and exciting, worldly and chic, a city that attacks the senses. It offers art, culture, world-class museums, charming neighborhoods, exceptional food, lively people and glorious ancient gems such as the Acropolis and the iconic Parthenon. This city has it all and we promise you, it won't disappoint.
Explore the Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Nike, Hadrian's Gate, National Archaeological Museum, Greek Ancient Art Museum, Byzantine Museum, Temple of Poseidon, The Plaka, Syntagma Square, House of Parliament and so much more!
Olympia, was home to the first Olympic Games and was in use for over a thousand years. Here, the fittest and strongest ancient Greeks competed against one another to demonstrate their physical prowess and to pay tribute to their gods. The first Olympiad was held in 776 BC, and every four years afterward, ancient Greeks gathered to watch or compete in these athletic competitions.
Visit and explore the Archaeological Site of Olympia, Archaeological Museum, Temple of Zeus, Temple of Hera, Archimedes' Museum, The Garden Taverna, and so much more.
Delphi is a UNESCO world heritage site and one of the most famous sanctuaries of antiquity. It was home to the oracle that was consulted before any important political decisions of the time. You will see the ruins of the Temple of Apollo, who was worshipped onsite, the sanctuary of Athena Pronaia, the theatre, the stadium, and the archaeological museum.
Visit and explore The Sacred Way, Temple of Apollo, Polygonal Wall, Treasury of the Athenians, Theater, Stadion, Castalian Springs, The Tholos, Delphi Archaeological Museum, and so much more.
The mountaintop monasteries at Meteora (meaning 'suspended in the air') are a marvel of human creativity. Located in the heart of the Greece, these iconic buildings perched on rocky cliffs have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1988, and are among the most fascinating monasteries in the world. The monasteries that sit on top of these rocks make up the second most important monastic community in Greece, after Mount Athos in Halkidiki. Originally there were 24 monasteries, where today only six remain, and are still inhabited by 60 monks and nuns.
Visit and explore the Great Meteoron Monastery, Monastery of Varlaam, Monastery of Ayia Triada (Holy Trinity), Monastery of Ayios Nikolaos Anapafsas (St. Nicholas), Monastery of Rousanou (St. Barbara), Monastery of Ayios Stefanos (St. Stephen), Kalambaka Town Center, Kastraki Town Center, and so much more.
Thessaloniki (also known as Salonica) offers the cosmopolitan culture and energy of a big city with the friendly ambience and charm of a smaller town. It's a wonderful destination to experience the real Greece without the crowds and congestion of Athens. This beautiful city has an impressive multi ethnic heritage, influenced by the diverse civilizations that have left their mark, including the Romans, Venetians, and Ottoman Turks. Visitors are awed by the ancient ruins, Byzantine churches, and the world-class archaeology museum, one of the best in Greece.
Visit and discover the Ano Poli (The Upper town or Old Town), Ladadika District, Archaeological Museum, Museum of Byzantine Culture, Roman Rotunda (Saint George's Church), the markets, the White Tower: Relic of the Byzantine-Era Ramparts, Church of Saint Demetrius, Arch of Galerius, and so much more.
