Classical Greece & the Aegean Isles - 12 days
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Tour Overview
SEMI-INDEPENDENT TOUR: Travel across Greece on this 12-day tour starting and ending in Athens, combining classical sightseeing with a relaxed four-night Aegean cruise. The journey through the mainland introduces some of the country’s most important ancient centres, scenic landscapes and historic towns, before returning to Athens for guided sightseeing. The pace then shifts to the Aegean, with a four-night cruise calling at a mix of cosmopolitan islands and historic ports, creating a balanced blend of mainland heritage and island cruising.
Start
Athens
End
Athens
Destination
Athens
Days
12
Pace
Medium
Range
Handpicked
Max Group Size
Min 5 - Max 0
Min Age
5
Trip Code: CLGTAI
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Athens - Discover the landmarks of the Greek capital, including the Acropolis, Parthenon and Acropolis Museum, alongside panoramic views of the modern city
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Corinth Canal - View the dramatic canal cutting through the Isthmus of Corinth, an impressive 19th-century engineering achievement linking two seas
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Epidaurus - Experience the ancient theatre famed for its remarkable acoustics, part of the most important healing sanctuary of the classical world
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Mycenae - Explore the fortified Bronze Age citadel, home to the Lion’s Gate, Cyclopean walls and the monumental Tomb of Agamemnon
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Olympia - Visit the birthplace of the Olympic Games, including the Temple of Zeus, ancient stadium and archaeological museum
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Delphi - Walk the Sacred Way within the Sanctuary of Apollo and see the renowned Charioteer in the archaeological museum
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Meteora - Marvel at towering rock pillars crowned by historic monasteries, forming one of mainland Greece’s most striking landscapes
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Thermopylae - See the statue of King Leonidas marking the site of the legendary stand of the 300 Spartans
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Mykonos - Wander through whitewashed streets and past iconic windmills in one of the Aegean’s most distinctive island towns
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Rhodes - Step inside the medieval Old Town, a UNESCO-listed maze of fortifications, cobbled streets and historic squares
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Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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