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The Best of Greece
Explore Greece in all of its modern, historical and mythical glory on this 10-Day, The Best of Greece tour. Visit some of the most thrilling sites as your vacation takes you from Athens to Nafplia, Sparta, Olympia, Delphi and Kalambaka. Witness such remarkable sites as incredible ruins and iconic landscapes. Taste incredible flavors, meet friendly locals while making memories and friendships to last a lifetime
Greece is a destination steeped in history and mystery with so much to see and understand you'll appreciate the guides accompanying you and providing valuable insights. Meander along the cobblestone streets of Athens' Plaka, shadowed by the Acropolis. Visit the shops, cafes and tavernas where you can try local specialties including Kolokithokeftedes, Moussaka, Galaktoboureko and anise-flavored Ouzo. Tour such incredible sites as the iconic Acropolis and medieval Byzantine CItadel of Mystra. In Mycenae explore both the museum and archaeological site. Discover the home of the first recorded Olympics in Olympia. Visit the incredible monastery cluster, perched high atop rocks, Meteora built by monks. The white-washed houses along flower-lined village streets, fascinating history, colorful lore, breathtaking views and delicious cuisine enjoyed on this vacation will see you leave knowing that you'll return on another Greek vacation.
10 Days • fr. $1,829
Tour Includes
- 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
Not Included
- 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.
Meal Inclusions
Hotel Details
- 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.
Day 1
ARRIVE IN ATHENS, GREECE Location Information Description
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
Day 2
ATHENS Location Information Description
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.
Breakfast
Illisos Hotel
Day 3
ATHENS–CORINTH–NAUPLIA Location Information Description
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
Day 4
NAUPLIA–EPIDAURUS–MYCENAE–SPARTA Location Information Description
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.
Location Information Description
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.
Location Information Description
Sparta, Greece
Travel deep into the Peloponnese to Sparta, where history hangs between reality and legend.
Breakfast, Dinner
Maniatis Hotel
Day 5
SPARTA–MYSTRA–OLYMPIA Location Information Description
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
Day 6
OLYMPIA–PATRAS–DELPHI Location Information Description
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.
Location Information Description
Patras, Greece
Later, drive north to Patras, the capital of the Peloponnese and the west coast’s largest port.
Location Information Description
Delphi, Greece
Continue via the spectacular Rion-Antirion Bridge through the picturesque fishing villages along the south coast of the mainland to mystical Delphi.
Breakfast
Apollonia Hotel
Day 7
DELPHI–KALAMBAKA Location Information Description
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.
Location Information Description
Kalambaka, Greece
Next you'll proceed on to Kalambaka.
Breakfast, Dinner
Orfeas Hotel
Day 8
KALAMBAKA–METEORA–ATHENS Location Information Description
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.
Location Information Description
Athens, Greece
Later, drive south to Athens.
Breakfast
Illisos Hotel
Day 9
ATHENS Location Information Description
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.
Breakfast
Illisos Hotel
Day 10
ATHENS Location Information Description
Athens, Greece
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Breakfast
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Important Information
Cancellation Policy
- 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.
Terms and Conditions
- Land only “from price” is per person based on two people sharing a room together and does not include airfare unless expressly stated.
- All prices are in US Dollars.
- A $250 non-refundable, non-transferable, per-person, per-vacation deposit is required to reserve space for you, with some limited exceptions, as noted below. Payment of the deposit indicates you have read and accepted theseall Terms & Conditions. Your booking is not confirmed until the deposit payment is processed and you receive a confirmation invoice.
- Final payment is due 45 days prior to departure, with some limited exceptions, as noted below. Within the final payment date, payment in full is required at time of booking to reserve space. Reservations (land, cruise, and air) are canceled if final payment is not received by the due date. The payment policy may vary for group reservations.
- Additional deposits or payments are required for international air added to the start and/or end of your vacation and/or for intra-vacation air, as specified in the itinerary (“air-inclusive vacations”). Air-inclusive vacation pricing is guaranteed upon receipt of full land plus air deposit or land deposit plus full airfare price, depending on type of airfare purchased (Flex-Air or Instant Purchase Air).
- For complete terms and conditions please visit the Globus Terms & Conditions for more information.
