8 Day Majestic Greece Premium Small Group Tour
This tour is fully escorted by a dedicated tour leader who will accompany you throughout the tour. If your tour includes multiple countries, you will be met by a new tour leader in each country and any internal flights included will be unescorted.
This tour is categorised as 4 out of 5
Packed itinerary with maximum exploration: Embark on a whirlwind sightseeing tour with minimal downtime. This tour maximises your exploration, keeping you on the move and ticking off must-see locations. A good fitness level and mobility are required to keep pace with this action-packed adventure!
As a general requirement across all of our trips, you may be required to walk up and down stairs, get on and off transportation, handle your own luggage, and participate in all scheduled sightseeing that may be conducted on uneven ground and terrain. Any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability and where required, supporting documentation may be requested to ensure that we are comfortable that you will enjoy your trip.
Experience a superior level of comfort. Our Small Group tours have been crafted for Inspiring Vacations travellers exclusively, with personal and unique experiences in mind. Travel with no more than 26 people, allowing for a more personalised and immersive experience. Please see the Important Information on your selected tour for the exact group size.
✓ Small group tour, up to 24 guests only
✓ Incredible guided sightseeing including Athens Acropolis and Parthenon Temple, Delphi, Olympia, and Meteora
✓ Wine tasting at a local winery in Nemea
✓ 7 nights in comfortable and central 4-star accommodation
✓ Breakfast daily, 5 dinners (including 1 dinner with Greek folklore show, 1 traditional Greek taverna with complimentary wine and 1 dinner at a local family farm with traditional music)
✓ Fully escorted by a professional English-speaking tour guide
✓ Comfortable, dedicated transportation throughout
✓ Airport transfers
✓ In-depth sightseeing and entrance fees as per the itinerary
✓ Tipping at hotels and restaurants, taxes and porterage charges
✈ Needing international airfares to accompany your Inspiring Vacation? You will be able to access our flight portal after securing your package to add international airfares to your booking.
Travel with the experts for a carefully curated, value-packed discovery of the world's most iconic destinations. Our tours are bursting with must-see sights, rich experiences and quality inclusions, all at an unbeatable price. Bucket list dreams are ticked off on these all-encompassing journeys.
Upon your arrival at the airport, you will be transferred to your hotel by private transfer.
In the afternoon, gather in the hotel's Reception Desk area to meet your Tour Director for a welcoming meeting. This is also an opportunity to get acquainted with your fellow travellers.
Enjoy the rest of your day at your leisure and settle into your accommodation at the hotel.
Arrival airport transfers are included as part of your package. You will be met upon arrival at the airport and transferred to your hotel.
If Inspiring Vacations has not provided your international airfares, please ensure you provide your flight details via your Traveller Hub portal no later than 90 days prior to travel so that your transfers can be confirmed.
Please note: if you are arriving early and have made your own arrangements prior to your tour commencing, airport transfers will not be included. However, if you are purchasing pre-nights accommodation as part of your Inspiring Vacations package, airport transfers will still be provided to the starting hotel.
Embark on a captivating journey through ancient Greece with your expert guide as you delve into a comprehensive city tour of the birthplace of western civilization. Immerse yourself in the iconic sights, including the renowned Acropolis and the Parthenon Temple, tracing the footsteps of historical figures like Socrates and Plato. Along the way to the Acropolis, enjoy a scenic drive with photo stops featuring landmarks such as the Acropolis Museum, the Royal Palace, Temple of Zeus, and Agora and Hadrian’s Arch.
In the afternoon explore Athens at your own leisure before heading to a local restaurant for an authentic Greek culinary experience. A folklore show and complimentary house wine will complement your experience.
Following a delightful Greek breakfast, set off on a scenic journey toward Corinth. Explore this historically significant ancient city with your expert guide.
Continue the journey to the great Greek kingdom of Mycenae and its wonders, including the Beehive Tombs, the Lion Gate, and the renowned Agamemnon’s Royal Palace. The day's highlight awaits at Epidaurus, home to the ancient theatre and Sanctuary of Asclepius, whose snake-coiled staff remains the symbol of medicine to this day.
Moving on to Nafplion, a captivating Venetian town, prepare your taste buds for a wine-tasting adventure at a local winery in Nemea.
Return to Nafplion for dinner and a restful night at the hotel.
After breakfast embark on a city tour of Nafplion led by your expert guide. Explore the city's captivating highlights, while soaking in the medieval ambiance of the old town.
Enjoy a scenic drive through the Arcadia Mountains en route to ancient Olympia, the site of the inaugural Olympics in the 8th century BC. In the evening, enjoy a dinner hosted by a local family at their olive farm and vineyard. Traditional music and dances will complement your dinner.
Continue your journey into ancient history with your local expert and Travel Director. Uncover the fascinating mythology and remarkable sights, including the original Olympic Site, Temple of Hera, and Zeus. Traverse the picturesque coastline on your way to the lively city of Patras, the regional capital of Western Greece.
Travel inland to explore Delphi where you will spend the night.
Follow in the footsteps of ancient Greeks and uncover the impressive ruins of the Temple of Apollo and the statues of athletes commemorating him through the Pythian Games.
In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic drive to the renowned site of Spartan defence led by King Leonidas during the Persian Wars. Drive inland Greece via the Pouramaki Pass, heading toward the charming village of Kalambaka where you will spend the night.
Continue the journey to the impressive monasteries of Meteora, suspended beside colossal rock formations. Explore this remarkable UNESCO World Heritage site alongside an expert local guide, delving into the Eastern Orthodox monasteries.
Following a scenic journey across the Greek mainland back to Athens, check into your hotel to freshen up before your farewell dinner. Gather with your fellow travellers and indulge in the delicious local cuisine at a traditional Greek taverna, complemented by complimentary house wine.
Your tour comes to an end today after breakfast. At the appropriate time, you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
Departure transfers are included as part of your package. You will be collected from your hotel at the appropriate time and transferred to the airport to meet your flight.
If Inspiring Vacations has not provided your international airfares, please ensure you provide your flight details via your Traveller Hub portal no later than 90 days prior to travel so that your transfers can be confirmed.
This product requires full payment upfront to secure your booking.
Once you have created your booking you will be directed to your invoice to choose your preferred payment method.
This is a land only package.
This package does not include international airfares. If you would like to add airfares to your booking our flight portal will be available via your Traveller Hub. The flight portal will allow you to search for all available airfares to your destination. The function works like most general flight search engines allowing you to select your preferred airline, book different cabin classes (eg. Business class) and view flight durations and transit times to your destination.
The flight portal will be available via your Traveller Hub once the following criteria has been met:
Visit our Flight Hub for more information on terms and conditions, amending your flights and information on luggage allowances.
Some of our packages will include airport transfers in either one or both directions when arriving or departing from your destination. To know if transfers are included please view the ‘inclusions’ section of your selected package. If airport transfers are stated, transfers will be included as advised.
If transfers are not included, we also offer the option to book your airport transfers using our online portal. Access to this portal is available through your Traveller Hub once your booking is confirmed. Transfers are readily available and do not need to be booked until your final hotel list has been confirmed. Once you have made a transfer booking, please refer to your confirmation email for all transfer details including a local contact number for the transfer company.
If you book pre and/or post-tour accommodation on your own arrangement, and the tour includes transfers, note that these will be forfeited. The transfers are only provided in line with the tour dates and pre and/or post-tour accommodation purchased through Inspiring Vacations when available.
It is the traveller's responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport. The passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from the intended date of return. Visas may be required for your destination. For further visa information, click here.
Fitness Requirements
While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity. These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers.
This particular tour is categorised as a “4”.
Lively: This is considered a fast-paced tour. In order to explore as much as possible, this tour may require early starts and long travel days. One to two nights at one destination is standard. While some free time may be scheduled, most sightseeing is included throughout this tour. You will be required to move about unassisted, including getting on and off vehicles, walking up and down stairs and some activities will be conducted on uneven or steep terrain. You will be required to handle your own luggage. To ensure this trip is right for you, any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability. If you have any form of walking aid, then this tour is not suitable.
Tipping
A friendly reminder that tipping is not included in your package. Tipping is not compulsory on your trip, but they can make a big difference to locals employed in the tourism industry. If you feel that your guide and driver have done an impeccable job, you can choose to give a gratuity, but this is entirely your decision.
Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences, but we can’t guarantee your request will be available at all properties.
Single travellers
When booking this tour, solo travellers will be presented with two options:
1 - Single Supplement
By paying an additional $2,995.00 per person, in addition to the twin-share price, you guarantee the privacy of your own room throughout the entire trip.
2- Shared Room with a known friend
If travelling together with a friend, you can opt to share your room with him/her and avoid paying a single supplement.
You and your friend can create a unique booking each. Creating a unique booking, gives each of you the flexibility of making different travel arrangements (such adding extra accommodation, flights, etc), make separate payments and have individual access to our Traveller’s Hub
During the purchase path, you will need to provide your friend’s booking ID (if known) or at a minimum, your friend’s full name
Triple Share
Not available.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is recommended to protect yourself against the unexpected. In addition to the support that a policy may provide, you may be asked to present a copy of your travel insurance documentation while traveling.
Group Size
2 - 24 Persons
Children
This tour is only available for adults from 18 of age.
Tour Style
To meet the needs of various types of travelers, we choose to operate various types of tours, and depending on your selected package will mean different services are provided throughout your trip. The following descriptions of each tour style we hope will ensure that each traveller has appropriate expectations before they start their travels:
All participants must be in good physical condition to fully engage in this journey. For the safety and welfare of yourself and fellow travellers, if you are feeling unwell prior to departure, we advise staying home and contacting us to arrange alternate plans.
Prior to selecting your trip, carefully review the itinerary to assess your ability to comfortably manage our travel style. Please be aware that if, based on evaluation by our leader or local representative, a participant is deemed unable to safely complete the itinerary, we retain the right to exclude them from all or part of the trip without reimbursement.
It is advisable to consult your physician for current medical travel advisories and any required vaccinations before embarking. We recommend carrying a first aid kit and any necessary medications in their original packaging, as they may not be readily available during travel. For those carrying medication, it's essential to check your government's foreign travel guidelines for local restrictions or regulations.
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