Greece: A journey through time.
One of the most complete packages to meet the history and culture of Greece through time.
Classic Greece: Athens & Mainland Highlights
- 7 Days, 6 Nights
- Double Occupancy
- All Year
- Greece
Details
Discover the timeless beauty, fascinating history and authentic flavours of Greece with this 8-day journey through Athens and mainland Greece. Begin in the vibrant capital, where ancient landmarks meet modern Mediterranean life. Enjoy a private guided tour of the iconic Acropolis and Parthenon, followed by Anastasia’s award-winning walking and food experience, featuring traditional Greek coffee, fresh seafood, ouzo, authentic taverna meze, local wine and artisan ice cream. Stay in a carefully selected 4- or 5-star hotel in central Athens and experience the city’s unique blend of history, culture and gastronomy.
Continue your adventure with a 4-day Classic Greece Highlights Tour in a small group, exploring some of the country’s most remarkable historical sites and landscapes. Discover the impressive Corinth Canal, the ancient theatre of Epidaurus, picturesque Nafplion, legendary Mycenae and Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Journey onwards to Delphi, once considered the centre of the ancient world, admire the spectacular monasteries and rock formations of Meteora, and visit historic Thermopylae. Travel in a luxury air-conditioned coach with a licensed English-speaking guide, enjoying included entrance fees and comfortable overnight stays in Olympia, Delphi and Kalabaka.
Throughout your journey, enjoy daily breakfast, selected dinners during the mainland tour, private airport transfers and convenient transportation between Athens and your guided tour. With carefully selected accommodation, authentic culinary experiences and 24/7 WhatsApp concierge support from our local team, every detail is designed to make your Greek holiday seamless and memorable. Available year-round for a minimum of 2 guests, this experience is the perfect way to discover the cultural treasures, ancient wonders and authentic hospitality of Greece.
$2975
Payment Terms
- 200$ deposit is required to secure your trip!
- Set up to 10 installments plan!
- 2 months before the trip, the total cost of the trip, a copy of all participants’ passports & your flight tickets are required.
What's Included in the trips?
Included
- 3 nights in Athens in 4-5* Hotel in Athens city center with daily breakfast
- 1 night in Olympia - Arty Grand Hotel, Amalia Olympia, Europa Olympia or similar - breakfast & dinner
- 1 night in Delphi - Amalia Delphi, Apollonia Delphi or similar - breakfast & dinner
- 1 night in Kalabaka - Divani Meteora, Amalia Meteora or similar - breakfast & dinner
- Airport Transfers
- Private transfers between your Athens hotel and the Classic Greece tour (Day 2 & Day 5)
- 4-Day Classic Greece Highlights Tour in a small group: Corinth Canal, Epidaurus, Nafplion, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora & Thermopylae - luxury air-conditioned coach, licensed English-speaking guide, headsets & all entrance fees
- Private Guided Acropolis Tour (1.5 hours) with entrance tickets
- Private Anastasia's Award-Winning Walking & Food Experience (4 hours): Greek coffee, seafood & ouzo, taverna meze feast with local wine, artisan ice cream
- All experiences are with English speaking professional guides on your activities
- Private transportation for scheduled activities
- 24/7 support & concierge services during your trip via whats app from our Local Team
Not Included
- Any applicable visas
- International flight
- Anything not mentioned
- Accommodation Tax (payable upon checkout)
- Travel Insurance
Note:
You will land and depart from Athens International Airport.
Monastery dress code:
- Ladies: skirt below the knee, shoulders covered
- Men: long trousers, no shorts
Single Occupancy Fee
Prices are calculated based on double occupancy, meaning two people sharing one room (with a friend, partner, or family member).
Solo travelers or guests requesting a private room will incur an adjusted rate. Please get in touch for a revised price quote.
Sample Itinerary
Please note this is a sample itinerary.
Your actual itinerary may vary based on your preferences and feedback.
Welcome to Athens: A Grand Beginning!
Your journey begins the moment you touch down at Athens International Airport (ATH). Bypass the stress of navigation as your private driver meets you and escorts you directly to your elegant hotel. This is your time to unwind, settle in, and relax. You’ll need the energy—the wonders of ancient Greece await you on your adventurous second day!.
Corinth Canal, Epidaurus & Mycenae
The legends begin. Gaze down the sheer walls of the Corinth Canal, test the perfect acoustics of Epidaurus’ ancient theatre and stroll Venetian Nafplion by the sea. Walk through Mycenae’s Lion Gate into the world of Agamemnon, then roll through the Peloponnese to Olympia.
Breakfast & dinner included · Overnight: Olympia
Olympia & the road to Delphi
Stand on the original Olympic track, among the temples of Zeus and Hera, where athletes competed nearly 2,800 years ago, then explore the treasures of the Olympia Museum. Cross the soaring Rio-Antirrio Bridge and follow the coast past Nafpaktos to Delphi, the ancient ‘navel of the world’.
Breakfast & dinner included · Overnight: Delphi
Delphi & the rocks of Meteora
Climb the Sacred Way to the Temple of Apollo, where kings came to consult the Oracle, with Mount Parnassus towering above. After the Delphi Museum, head north to Kalabaka as giant rock pillars rise from the plain — your first glimpse of Meteora.
Breakfast & dinner included · Overnight: Kalabaka
Meteora, Thermopylae & Athens
Explore monasteries perched on sheer towers of rock, a UNESCO site that seems suspended between heaven and earth. Heading back to Athens, stop at Thermopylae, where Leonidas and his 300 Spartans made their legendary stand. The evening is yours.
Breakfast included · Overnight: Athens
The Acropolis & a taste of Athens
Beat the crowds with an early guided visit to the Acropolis (1.5 hours). Enter by the Theatre of Dionysus, the birthplace of Western drama, pass through the Propylaea and stand before the Parthenon and the Caryatids of the Erechtheion.
Then descend into Plaka for Anastasia’s award-winning walking & food experience (4 hours): velvety Greek coffee in a locals’ square, ultra-fresh squid, octopus and sardines with ice-cold ouzo beside Roman ruins, a taverna meze feast of moussaka, gyros and tzatziki with local wine, and an artisan ice cream to finish.
Breakfast & lunch included · Overnight: Athens
Goodbyes
One last Greek breakfast, then your private driver takes you to Athens Airport for your flight home, with memories of ancient kings, sacred sanctuaries and long, sun-soaked lunches. Kalo taxidi!
Breakfast included
Travel Plan & Logistics
Accommodations
We will provide you with a list of accommodation options based on your budget and any preferences you provide to us once your trip is confirmed – this gives you the opportunity to select the hotel that best suits your taste.
Dates of travel
The best time to visit Greece for summer vacations is from 1st of April to the end of Oct with temperature between 75-95 °F
Flights
Flights are not included. However, we do provide assistance with finding the right flights for your dates.
Please email us at info@jovacations.com, with your preferred dates and state of departure and we will send over some options.
Why Visit Athens, Santorini & Crete?
Start your adventure in Athens, the historical heart of Greece. Take a guided City Tour to explore iconic landmarks like the Acropolis, Kalimarmaro, and enjoy the Changing of the Guard ceremony.
In Santorini, discover the island’s charm with a Wine Tasting & Island Tour, followed by a stunning Sunset Boat Cruise where you’ll swim, snorkel, and dine on board while taking in breathtaking volcanic views.
Continue to Crete, where history meets nature. Stroll through the flower-adorned streets of Chania on a Walking Tour, and relax on the famous Elafonisi Beach with its unique coral-red sand. End your journey with a Culinary Food Tour of Chania’s villages, where you’ll sample authentic Cretan flavors, including olive oil, local cheeses, and raki.
2 months before the trip starts
- The total cost must be paid by all the participants.
- Sign the waiver
- Send us a copy of all participants’ passports
- Send us the flight tickets of all the participants
Need Help?
- +30 697 7071562
- Info@jovacations.com
Cancellation Policy
Payments and Refunds
All deposits are non-refundable.
Cancellations 60+ Days Out: If you cancel your booking 60 days or more before the trip start date, you are entitled to a refund of all amounts paid toward the trip, excluding the non-refundable deposit and any applicable bank transaction fees.
Cancellations by Client
The deposit is non-refundable.
Payments made after your deposit:
- 60 days or more before the trip starts: free cancellation & refund, excluding the per-person deposit & bank transaction fees.
- 60-0 days before the trip starts, 100% cancellation fees apply.
Amendments and Transfers
Clients may transfer payments to a future trip or another participant before the payment due date, but this involves administrative fees. Amendments or cancellations made less than 60 days prior are subject to additional conditions.
Travel Insurance and Unused Services
Clients are responsible for obtaining travel insurance to cover cancellations, trip interruptions, or other unforeseen events. Missed or unused services are not refundable.
For full details, please visit the Terms and Conditions page.
