GreeceMeteora and Mythical Islands
- 16 days
- 14 nights
- 23 meals
Create your own mythological odyssey by blending ancient heritage with modern Greek life. Let the Greece of the past unfold before your eyes, from the Acropolis to the Theatre of Epidaurus, while Meteora sweeps you into a suspended world where monasteries seem to defy gravity atop towering cliffs. Complete the picture with the stunning Cyclades, washed in blue and white, and you’ll have all the ingredients for an unforgettable getaway!
Cities on itinerary:
Athens, Nafplio, Kalambaka, Mykonos, Santorini, Heraklion, Chania
- Moderate
- CAA-Quebec host
Highlights:
- Classic tour of Meteora
- Free day in the Cyclades
- Tour of an olive oil factory
- The Palace of Knossos
Itinerary
- Day 1: Montreal – Athens
Flight to Athens.
- Day 2: Athens
Airport pickup and transfer to hotel. Welcome lunch with wine. Free time. Acropolian Spirit Boutique Hotel 4* (L)
- Day 3: Athens
Go on a guided tour of the city, followed by a cooking class and a meal. Visit the Acropolis in the afternoon and spend some free time in Plaka. (B-L)
- Day 4: Athens – Delphi – Kalambaka (400km)
Set off for Thebes and Livadia. Stop for photos at the mountain village of Arachova, with its spectacular views. Continue to Delphi to see its famous archaeological complex, including the sanctuary of Apollo dating back to the 5th century B.C. Visit the Delphi Archaeological Museum. Arrive in Kalambaka, a town nestled at the foot of the spectacular Meteora rock formations. Antoniadis Hotel 4* (B-D)
- Day 5: Kalambaka – Meteora – Thermopylae – Athens (345km)
Depart for a visit to virtually inaccessible monasteries, perched atop pillars of rock. Return to Athens with a stop at Thermopylae to admire the statue of Leonidas. Arrive in Athens at the end of the day. Athenian Callirhoe Exclusive Hotel 4* (B)
- Day 6: Athens – Corinth – Epidaurus – Nafplio (177km)
Leave Athens en route to the Peloponnese, with a photo stop along the way to admire the spectacular Corinth Canal. Visit Epidaurus, including the amphitheatre famous for its acoustics. Continue to Nafplio, the first capital of modern Greece. Amalia Hotel Nafplio 4* (B-D)
- Day 7: Nafplio – Mycenae – Nemea – Nafplio (50km)
Take a guided tour of the legendary citadel of Mycenae, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Continue to the wine region of Nemea for a tour and tasting at the Palivos estate. Return to the charming port town of Nafplio and enjoy free time. (B-D)
- Day 8: Nafplio – Rafina – Mykonos (165km)
Explore on foot the village of Nafplio, former capital of modern Greece. Head to the port in Rafina and take the ferry to Mykonos. Dionysos Luxury Hotel Mykonos 4* (B)
- Day 9: Mykonos
Spend the day as you please on this charming island with its streets full of flowers and its gleaming white villages. (B)
- Day 10: Mykonos – Santorini
Transfer to the port and take the ferry to Santorini, a volcanic island that ranks among the most striking in the Cyclades archipelago. Check in at the hotel and enjoy a welcome dinner. The Majestic Santorini Hotel 5* (B-D)
- Day 11: Santorini
Visit Pyrgos and Oia, two authentic Greek villages with some of the most stunning views of the Aegean Sea. Explore the island and spend time on Perissa and Perivolas, two beautiful black sand beaches. (B)
- Day 12: Santorini
Day at leisure. (B)
- Day 13: Santorini – Heraklion
Spend the morning as you please. Transfer to the port in the afternoon and take the ferry to Heraklion. Check into the hotel. Ibis Styles Heraklion Central Hotel 4* (B-D)
- Day 14: Heraklion – Chania (145km)
Visit the Palace of Knossos in the morning. Travel to Chania by way of Rethymnon, one of the most well-preserved cities of ancient Crete. Check into the hotel. Morum City hotel 4* (B-D)
- Day 15: Chania
In the morning, go on a tour of an olive oil factory and taste the oils, then visit the old town, with free time for shopping or exploring. Farewell dinner with wine. (B-D)
- Day 16: Chania – Athens – Montreal
Transfer to the airport, flight to Athens, and return flight to Montreal. (B)
Inclusions
Montréal – Athens round-trip flight
Transportation by tour bus
16 nights in 3* & 4* accommodations
Ferry(ies)
Tours, excursions, and activities listed in the itinerary
Vol intérieur La Canée – Athènes
Service of a French-speaking host guide and local guides
Handling of one suitcase per person
Travel guidebook & explore gift
Applicable taxes
Travel insurance
Tips and personal expenses
Anything not listed in the “Price includes” section
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