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Legendary Greece

Legendary Greece

9 day tour from Athens roundtrip
Tour Operator
Globus
Departures
May 31, 2025 – Sep 27, 2025
Prices From
$3,799
Dates & Prices
Small groups translate to great experiences on this Small Group Discovery tour of Greece! Discover the highlights of Athens with a stop at the Panathenaic Stadium, a first venue of the modern Olympics games, and ponder the state of the world like an ancient philosopher at the Acropolis overlooking Athens. Embark on a train ride on the highest mountain railway in Greece, then set your sights high in Olympia—the site of the first Olympic games. Explore the ancient military city of Sparta and hear the stories of legend and lore. And from a Greek honey farm to olive groves, wine cellars, and const

Tour Itinerary

Day 1
ARRIVE IN ATHENS, GREECE
Your Small Group Discovery Begins! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. (D)
Day 2
ATHENS
Marvels & Myths Discover the highlights of “the Classic City” during your included Guided Sightseeing. Stop at the Panathenaic Stadium, one of the venues of the first modern Olympics games, before visiting the Acropolis, located on a hill overlooking Athens. (B) TOUR HIGHLIGHT WHAT’S IN A NAME? Legend says that both Athena and Poseidon competed to have this city named after them. The god who gave its inhabitants the best gift would be the patron. Athena came out the victor when she planted an olive tree on the site where the acropolis now stands; a sign of peace and prosperity, so the city bec
Day 3
ATHENS–CORINTH–DIAKOPTO–KALAVRYTA–OLYMPIA
Heroes, Gods & Men Leave Athens and head for the Peloponnese peninsula, where heroic myths and legends of Hercules, the Argonauts, and Helen of Troy were born. Enjoy time en-route for a photo stop at the world’s deepest (and one of the most famous) canals, the Corinth Canal. Continue to Diakopto to board the Odontotis rack railway for a dramatic journey along the Vairaikos Canyon to the mountain town of Kalavryta. Later today, arrive in Olympia. (B,D) TOUR HIGHLIGHT EPIC RIDE All aboard for an unforgettable historic train ride on the highest mountain railway in Greece. Built over 120 years ago
Day 4
OLYMPIA–KALAMATA
Ancient Wonders Start the day with a guided walking tour of the archaeological site of Olympia, birthplace of the ancient Olympic games and the site of the Temple of Hera, from where the Olympic torch is lit. After this captivating visit, discover the sweeter side of Olympia with a [LOCAL FAVORITE] visit to a honey farm. (B) LOCAL FAVORITE SMALL GROUP EXCLUSIVE Since the times of ancient Greece, honey has been a core ingredient of Greek gastronomy. According to myth, bees were the messengers of the gods, and their honey brought with it special powers and healing properties. Your small group en

What's Included

Meals
8 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners

Hotels

Athens | Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre
Superior First-Class
Athens, Greece
Michalacopoulou Street 50
Free WiFi
The Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre is a modern 193 room property, in the heart of Athens' commercial district offering Free Wi-Fi access. The hotel has a choice of dining options including the roof garden restaurant where during summer months, guests can dine under starry skies whilst enjoying a spectacular view of Lycabettus hill. The perfect place to unwind is at the roof-top bar where snacks and drinks can be taken al-fresco in the summer by the refreshing outdoor dipping pool. The lively lobby bar serves drinks and fruity cocktails year round and other leisure facilities include a gym and sauna.
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Itinerary Dates & Prices

Start Date
May 31, 2025
End Date
Jun 08, 2025
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$4,499
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Jul 12, 2025
End Date
Jul 20, 2025
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$3,799
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Start Date
Sep 27, 2025
End Date
Oct 05, 2025
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$4,499
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