Riviera Travel Classic Greece

– Return flights and transfers
– 7nts in 3 / 4* accommodation
– Selected meals: Daily breakfast and 2 dinners
– Programme of daily tours and visits
– Services of an expert tour manager
– Checked luggage

– Explore Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games
– Marvel at the ancient theatre of Epidaurus
– Stay in the charming seaside town of Nafplion

Day 1 – Arrival in Athens
Fly to Athens. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay

Day 2 – Acropolis
This morning, take a short tour of Athens before heading to the Acropolis, seeing the marvellous Parthenon and the Acropolis Museum. After, explore the old district of Plaka, home to plenty of welcoming tavernas to choose from for lunch. In the afternoon, leave Athens and drive through Thebes to Mount Parnassus.

Day 3 – Delphi
Today, explore the monuments of Delphi, one of the most important places in Ancient Greece. Discover the sacred sanctuary and its treasuries and the museum, which has some of the finest exhibits in the country. In the afternoon, drive through the countryside and cross the Rio bridge that spans the Gulf of Corinth, before arriving in Olympia.

Day 4 – Olympia
Enjoy a fascinating tour of ancient Olympia in the morning, learning more about the site, with a visit to the excellent museum here. Later in the day, drive to the coast, where you’ll arrive in the seaside town of Nafplion.

Day 5 – Mycenae & Epidaurus
In the morning, visit Epidaurus, whose sanctuary of Asclepios was one of the important centres of medicine in the classical world. You’ll also find a magnificent ancient theatre here. Then, visit Mycenae, entering the citadel through its magnificent 3,300 year old Lion Gate.

Day 6 – Free day
Today is free for you to enjoy the charming town of Nafplion. Alternatively, join an optional trip to the islands of Spetses and Hydra.

Day 7 – Athens
Say goodbye to Nafplion and head bac to Athens. The afternoon is at leisure.

Day 8 – Return home
At the appropriate time, transfer back to the airport for your flight home.

This Signature Tour includes everything from the Classic Tour as well as the following:

Day 3:
– After a day of exploring Delphi, enjoy local aperitifs and appetisers with your fellow travellers.
Day 5:
– Visit a renowned winery in the Valley of Nemea where you’ll sample some wines and dine on delicious local dishes
Day 6:
– Enjoy dinner in Athens’ Plaka district, visiting a menu of Greek classics.

Plus, enjoy the more exclusive atmosphere of travelling in a small group of 25 or fewer guests.

For dates and prices, please enquire or call 0800 707 6229

Hotel Divani Palace, Athens
The four-star Divani Palace Acropolis Hotel in Athens is superbly located, nestling in a quiet residential district just below the rock of the Acropolis, only a few minutes’ stroll from the new Acropolis Museum and the Plaka district, with its atmospheric tavernas and traditional shops.

The Acropole, Delphi
This family run hotel has a small reception area and breakfast room, whilst the evening meal is taken at the nearby popular Epikouros Taverna overlooking the spectacular valley below.

Hotel Europa, Olympia
The three-star superior Hotel Europa Olympia is beautifully situated on a quiet hillside above the small modern village of Olympia, with wonderful views of the Arcadian mountains.

Amphitryon Hotel, Nafplion
The four-star Amphitryon Hotel is well located right on the waterfront promenade just a five-minute stroll from the centre of Nafplion and overlooking the photogenic Bourtzi Castle in the middle of the bay.

Fact file

• Currency: Euro
• Flight time: Approx. 3 hrs 35 mins
• Language: Greek
• Time zone: GMT+2
• Country: Greece

Visa Information
UK Citizens do not require a visa to enter Greece however must have a valid passport.

*All transfer times are approximate and dependent on traffic.