TRIP NOTES Classical Greece & Idyllic Islands 12 Days | Athens to Santorini SEMI-INDEPENDENT TOUR: • Meteora - Admire the stunning, UNESCO- 20 - 45 persons. Guiding may be in an Discover Greece’s extreme beauty listed rock formations and clifftop additional language to English • on this 12-day tour travelling monasteries Guided sightseeing in Athens, Olympia, • Thermopylae - Relive the Spartans' Zakynthos, Delphi, and Meteora from ancient Athens uncovering famous last stand against the Persians on • Two ferry tickets - Kyllini - Zakynthos and centuries of civilization at the this narrow pass Praeus - Santorini astounding archaeological sites • Zakynthos - Explore the famous Navagio Acropolis, Olympia and Meteora; shipwreck beach and swim in the azure What's Not Included soaking up the gorgeous beaches blue waters at the Blue Caves • International flights and visas • of Zakynthos and the outstanding Santorini - Relax on one of Greece's most • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture beautiful islands, where whitewashed • A hotel tax of €3.00 per room per night scenery of the Peloponnese before villages perch on volcanic cliffs to be paid directly to the hotel at time discovering the magical island of • Nafplion - Stroll through the labyrinthine of check in. Please budget Euro 18, for Santorini. streets and discover the Venetian and the duration of the tour. See Trip Notes Turkish architecture additional info for details HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS What's Included COVID SAFE GUIDE Trip Highlights • 11 nights 3-4 star hotels • 11 breakfasts and 3 dinners • Athens - Discover one of the world's DETAILED ITINERARY • One arrival transfer on Day 1 (Athens) oldest cities, from the ancient Acropolis and one departure transfer on Day 12 and temple of Zeus to the modern Day 1 : Athens (Santorini) included per booking Panathenaic Stadium • Entrance fees for all included sites • Peloponnese - Cross the rocky peninsula • Services of an English-speaking tour at the heart of Greek history, home to guide for all Epidaurus, Mycenae, and the Corinth scheduled sightseeing Canal • Note: Touring is operated in conjunction • Olympia - Learn about the site of the with other tourist groups, not solely original Olympics, where the Statue of On The Go. You will join travellers who Zeus - an ancient Wonder of the World - booked through other operators for once stood sightseeing each day, some staying in • Delphi - Follow the Sacred Way in the different hotels, and spend your evenings Welcome to Athens! On arrival you will be footsteps of pilgrims who sought the at leisure. The group can vary in size from met at the airport and transferred to the hotel, oracle's advice at this holy sanctuary Classical Greece & Idyllic Islands - 12 Days updated on 29-09-2021 07:01:15 www.onthegotours.com This information has been compiled with care and good faith. They give an accurate illustration of the proposed arrangements for this holiday. Circumstances beyond our control such as changes in local conditions, inclement weather or other reasons could force us to make changes to UK 020 7371 1113 [email protected] this itinerary. Any costs shown are subject to change, though are an accurate reflection of costs at time of writing. Please also note that visa AUS 1300 855 684 [email protected] requirements are subject to change and are the responsibility of the traveller and not that of On The Go Tours. NZ 0800 44 77 69 CAN 1 866 890 7038 - 1 - USA 1 866 606 2960 SA 0800 990 311 TRIP NOTES Classical Greece & Idyllic Islands where you have the rest of the day at leisure. travelling on to Epidaurus, a hub of ancient Day 5 : Zakynthos island tour Overnight - Athens healing famous for its giant theatre. Day 2 : Athens & the This afternoon there's a brief stop in Nafplion, Acropolis a beautiful town filled with numerous Venetian and Turkish buildings nestled in a labyrinth of narrow streets. Then continue to Mycenae, one of the most famous archaeological sites in the country. The site includes the towering Cyclopean walls, the beehive tomb of Agamemnon and the famous Lion's Gate. This morning embark on a coach tour to the In the afternoon, cross the Peloponnese north-east part of Zakynthos and learn about Mountains to Olympia, where there's time to the history and mythology of the island en- freshen up or relax before dinner at the hotel. route. There's a brief stop at Alykes Hills Overnight - Olympia (B, D) Today explore the most important landmarks for the perfect photo opportunity with great and monuments of the historical city of Athens Day 4 : Ancient Olympia scenery overlooking the whole of the island, on a coach tour. You'll see the Panathenaic mainland Greece and the neighbouring island Stadium, home of the first modern Olympic of Kefalonia. Then arrive at a small fishing Games and other iconic landmarks including village and board a boat to travel around the the Zappeion, the temple of Olympian Zeus, north shores of the island, arriving at Navagio and Hadrian’s wall. Then enjoy a guided beach, the most photographed beach in the tour of the fascinating Acropolis Museum, world, before the crowds. The boat then recently voted one of the best museums in continues to the famous “Blue Caves” (subject the world, and visit the iconic Acropolis itself to weather conditions), one of the islands where you'll see the temple of Athena Nike most famous natural attractions. Take a dip and the spectacular Parthenon. Spend the in the caves rich waters which appear to turn afternoon at leisure, you have the option Olympia - Zakynthos. This morning enjoy a everything below the water blue. On your to return to the hotel by coach after the guided tour of the archaeological site of way back to the port look out for dolphins tour or independently explore the area and ancient Olympia, home of the original Olympic and sea-turtles before stopping at the sea- make your own way back to the hotel. Games. Highlights include the Temple of spa of Xingia, a small sandy beach with From the Acropolis you can stroll down to Zeus, the Palestra and Phidias’s Workshop. turquoise waters containing traces of Sulphur the charming old neighbourhood of Plaka Then continue to one of the richest museums and collagen. Enjoy a swim that will leave you and shop for souvenirs on Ermou Street. in Greece, home to the impressive Hermes of feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Return to Overnight - Athens (B) Praxitelis statue. your hotel for an afternoon at leisure. In the afternoon say farewell to the group Please note: this excursion is subject to Day 3 : Epidaurus & Mycenae and transfer to the port of Kyllini to travel weather conditions. Should this tour not by ferry to the island of Zakynthos, one of operate clients should request a refund for the most popular islands on the Ionian Sea. this day with On The Go once the tour has After checking into our hotel the rest of the finished. Overnight - Zakynthos (B) afternoon is free for you to explore. Please note: you will not be escorted by a Day 6 : Zakynthos guide to the island of Zakynthos. Overnight - Zakynthos (B) Athens - Epidaurus - Mycenae - Olympia. This morning bid farewell to Athens and travel to the Peloponnese, home to many of Greece’s greatest archaeological sites. First stop is the impressive Corinth Canal which separates the Greek mainland from the Peloponnese before Classical Greece & Idyllic Islands - 12 Days updated on 29-09-2021 07:01:15 www.onthegotours.com This information has been compiled with care and good faith. They give an accurate illustration of the proposed arrangements for this holiday. Circumstances beyond our control such as changes in local conditions, inclement weather or other reasons could force us to make changes to UK 020 7371 1113 [email protected] this itinerary. Any costs shown are subject to change, though are an accurate reflection of costs at time of writing. Please also note that visa AUS 1300 855 684 [email protected] requirements are subject to change and are the responsibility of the traveller and not that of On The Go Tours. NZ 0800 44 77 69 CAN 1 866 890 7038 - 2 - USA 1 866 606 2960 SA 0800 990 311 TRIP NOTES Classical Greece & Idyllic Islands Zakynthos - Delphi. This morning there's free Kalambaka - Meteora - Athens. After breakfast Day 12 : Santorini time to enjoy the town of Zakynthos before visit the extraordinary Meteora World Your tour of Greece ends today. Spend the your transfer to Kyllini port where you will Heritage Site, where Byzantine monasteries morning at leisure before an included transfer board the ferry back to the mainland. From are perched on top of towering rock to Santorini airport for your onward flight.(B) here continue your tour of mainland Greece. formations. Marvel at the surreal landscape It's a scenic drive around Oatras and over the and explore two of the Orthodox monasteries, HOTELS Rio-Antirio bridge to the picturesque town of which provided a sacred retreat for monks Delphi in time for dinner at the hotel. Watch over centuries. From Meteora it's a long drive Highlighted below are some of the hotels the sunset over the Gulf of Corinth and soak back to Athens with a stop en route at which we frequently use on this tour, though up the incredible views of Delphi's dramatic Thermopylae, where King Leonidas and 300 we reserve the right to substitute these landscape. Overnight - Delphi (B, D) Spartans made a famous last stand against hotels to ones of a similar standard. the Persians in 480 BC. Upon arrival bid Please refer to your Tour Voucher for your Day 7 : Delphi & the Temple farewell to your fellow travellers and spend confirmed arrival hotel and further arrival of Apollo the evening at leisure.