The Best of Greece

GUIDED SIGHTSEEING of the Mycenae archaeological site
VISIT the Acropolis
GUIDED TOUR of the medieval Byzantine Citadel of Mystra
VISIT Meteora - Christian-Orthodox Monasteries perched atop a rock formation
EXPLORE Olympia
TOUR Delphi, greatest oracle of the ancient world
VISIT multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites
STROLL through the Plaka in Athens
TOUR an olive oil museum
CROSS Rion-Antirion Bridge, one of the world's largest cable bridges
GUIDED TOUR Museum of Mycenae
Headsets throughout the tour
Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi

Gratuities are included for services during the land stay of your vacation, except on Cosmos Lite vacations and unless otherwise noted above. This includes wait staff at included meals, and porterage at hotels for one suitcase per person. Gratuities for your Tour Director, Local Hosts®, Local Guides, driver, and ship’s crew are not included in the vacation price (unless otherwise noted in pricing details) and are discretionary. Gratuities are not included on Cosmos Lite vacations and are discretionary.
All items of a personal nature (room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, special food requests, etc.) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the client.
All rates exclude airfare unless expressly noted.

Buffet breakfasts daily; 3 dinners

Illisos Hotel in Athens, Greece (4 nights)
Victoria Hotel in Nauplia/Nafplio, Greece (1 night)
Maniatis Hotel in Sparta, Greece (1 night)
Olympia Palace in Olympia, Greece (1 night)
Hotel Apollonia in Delphi, Greece (1 night)
Hotel Orfeas in Kalambaka, Greece (1 night)
The hotels listed are intended to be used on all departures however Cosmos reserves the right to substitute other hotels than those listed. If a change becomes necessary for any reason, the hotel substituted will be of equivalent quality to those listed. No refunds are provided for hotel changes and full cancellation penalties apply.

ARRIVE IN ATHENS, GREECE Destination Title

Athens, Greece

Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to start exploring the Greek capital with the help of the CosmosGO app. Later, meet your Tour Director.

Illisos Hotel

ATHENS Destination Title

Athens, Greece

A day to discover Athens at leisure, visiting one of the museums or strolling through the Plaka district, or purchase the opportunity to see island life from a small cruise ship on the optional 3-island cruise, visiting Aegina, Poros, and Hydra.

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Illisos Hotel

ATHENS–CORINTH–NAUPLIA Destination Title

Nafplion, Greece

Join the included guided tour of Athens, featuring the highlights of this ancient capital with a visit to the Acropolis. Next, cross the Corinth Canal and head for the coast to Nafplia.

Breakfast

Victoria Hotel

NAUPLIA–EPIDAURUS–MYCENAE–SPARTA Destination Title

Epidaurus, Greece

This morning, journey into the Argolis to stop in Epidaurus, located in the hilly countryside dotted with pine trees and oleanders. In this magnificent setting, visit the ancient open-air theater that can still seat 14,000 spectators.

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Mycenae, Greece

Later enjoy the included excursion to the archaeological site and the Museum of Mycenae, a city fortress cursed by the gods but rich in gold and warrior kings.

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Sparta, Greece

Travel deep into the Peloponnese to Sparta, where history hangs between reality and legend.

Breakfast, Dinner

Maniatis Hotel

SPARTA–MYSTRA–OLYMPIA Destination Title

Olympia, Greece

Enjoy the included visit of the medieval Byzantine Citadel of Mystra, at one time known as the “Florence of the East.” Before arriving in Olympia, visit an Olive Oil Museum.

Breakfast, Dinner

Olympia Palace

OLYMPIA–PATRAS–DELPHI Destination Title

Olympia, Greece

Explore Olympia, where the athletes of antiquity performed in honor of the king of deities. Spend some free time or purchase an opportunity to learn more about the history of the Olympic Games on the optional sightseeing tour.

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Patras, Greece

Later, drive north to Patras, the capital of the Peloponnese and the west coast’s largest port.

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Delphi, Greece

Continue via the spectacular Rion-Antirion Bridge through the picturesque fishing villages along the south coast of the mainland to mystical Delphi.

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Apollonia Hotel

DELPHI–KALAMBAKA Destination Title

Delphi, Greece

Join the optional morning sightseeing tour of the archaeological site in Delphi. Once called the “Navel of the Earth”, Delphi was the greatest oracle of the ancient world, where people flocked to seek advice. Now, it’s one of the grandest sites in Greece.

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Kalambaka, Greece

Next you'll proceed on to Kalambaka.

Breakfast, Dinner

Orfeas Hotel

KALAMBAKA–METEORA–ATHENS Destination Title

METEORA, Greece

A short drive to Meteora, a cluster of spectacular Christian-Orthodox MONASTERIES perched in an unforgettable manner on a set of rising rock formations. They were originally built by hermit monks living in caves carved into the rocks.

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Athens, Greece

Later, drive south to Athens.

Breakfast

Illisos Hotel

ATHENS Destination Title

Athens, Greece

A full day at leisure to explore the unseen parts of the city, do last-minute shopping, or maybe join the optional Greek dinner.

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Illisos Hotel

ATHENS Destination Title

Athens, Greece

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

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All rates listed are per person based on double occupancy and are subject to change without notice. Your land package pricing will be confirmed and guaranteed once your deposit is received and applied to the booking, except where price increases may result from increases in government taxes or fees. Room configurations are subject to availability. Guests added to your party after the booking are priced at the prevailing rate at the time they are added.

ALL guests must carefully verify the existing identification requirements for their particular travel situation DIRECTLY WITH THEIR LOCAL CONSULATES OR EMBASSIES or with a visa service, as these requirements may change. Guests without proper documentation may be denied entry and will not be entitled to a refund

45-22 days prior to commencement of services: 20% of total price*
21-8 days prior to commencement of services: 30% of total price*
7-1 days prior to commencement of services: 50% of total price*
On departure day and later: 100% of total price*
*Total price does not include any Instant Purchase Air or Instant Purchase Air service fees, which are non-refundable after 24 hours from purchase. Intra-vacation air is non-refundable after final payment.
Cancellation fees may also apply to any additional services, including extra night accommodations, independently supplied services, and optional excursions reserved prior to, during, and after the tour. If flight changes, including, but not limited to, flight cancellations or name changes, are requested after full land and air deposits are received, revision fees, change fees, or airline cancellation fees will apply.
In many instances, airline revision or change fees can be up to $300, but in some instances may be up to 100% of the ticket price. Cancellation penalties will be quoted at time of cancellation.
All cancellations must be received in writing prior to tour departure. The cancellation policy will apply according to the date that the cancellation notification is received. The MINIMUM cancellation penalty is the deposit amount.
The purchase to trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.

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