How much does it cost?

From £2,799 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $3,781 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

Yes. The tour includes Standard Class rail travel from Athens to Levadia on Day 3, plus all coach travel and return flights from London Heathrow to Athens

Is this an escorted or independent tour?

Fully escorted. Great Rail Journeys provides a UK Tour Manager throughout, and most days include guided tours of archaeological sites with local guides

Which archaeological sites are visited?

The Acropolis in Athens (including the Parthenon), the Temple of Apollo and Oracle of Delphi, Olympia (Sanctuary of Zeus and Temple of Hera), Mycenae (Lion Gate and Tomb of Agamemnon), and Epidaurus (ancient theatre and Sanctuary of Asclepius)

What meals are included?

Breakfast each day and five dinners with one glass of wine, beer or soft drink included. Other dinners are at your own expense

When does this tour depart?

Great Rail Journeys offers five departures: May 2027, June 2027, September 2027, October 2026 and October 2027

Great Rail Journeys · Escorted tour

Treasures of Greece: Athens, Delphi & Olympia

Ten-day escorted tour of Athens, Delphi, Olympia and the Peloponnese

Treasures of Greece is a 10-day escorted tour operated by Great Rail Journeys that combines ancient history with coastal relaxation. Starting with a flight from London Heathrow, the tour spends two nights exploring Athens and the Acropolis, then moves to Delphi in the foothills of Mount Parnassus, where you visit the Temple of Apollo and the Oracle of Delphi at this UNESCO World Heritage site. From there, you travel to Olympia to explore the birthplace of the Olympic Games, including the Sanctuary of Zeus and the ancient stadium. A visit to Greece's oldest winery, Achaia Clauss, includes a cellar tour and tasting of Mavrodaphne wines. The itinerary concludes with three nights in the coastal town of Nafplion, with guided tours of Mycenae and the ancient theatre at Epidaurus, plus a free day to explore locally. A UK Tour Manager accompanies the group throughout, and accommodation spans four hotels ranging from 4 to 5-star properties. One rail journey from Athens to Levadia on Day 3 is included, with the remainder of transport by coach.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has risen £400 since 4 Jul, to £2,799.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

Single supplement is GBP 1,000 (USD 1,335), significantly higher than half the double-occupancy rate
Most evenings are structured with group dinners, though Days 2, 4, 6 and 8 offer leisure to dine independently

Day by day

Day 1overnight: Athens
Flying to Athens
We meet the Tour Manager at London Heathrow and board a flight to Athens, transferring to our central hotel near the Acropolis, with dinner at a local taverna.
Day 2overnight: Athens
Sightseeing and the Acropolis
A guided tour of Athens including entrance to the Acropolis - the Erechtheion, Propylaea and Parthenon - and the Acropolis Museum.
Day 3railovernight: Delphi
Athens to Delphi by rail
We travel by rail to Levadia and continue by coach to Delphi, checking in to our hotel for two nights with dinner together this evening.
Day 4overnight: Delphi
Delphi's archaeological sites
A guided tour of Delphi's archaeological sites including the Oracle of Delphi, the Temple of Apollo and the museum.
Day 5overnight: Olympia
Greece's oldest winery and to Olympia
We travel by coach towards Olympia, stopping at the historic Achaia Clauss winery for a tour and tasting, before checking in to our hotel for two nights.
Day 6overnight: Olympia
Exploring the origin of the Olympic Games
A guided tour of the Olympia archaeological site, including the Sanctuary of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the ancient stadium and the museum.
Day 7overnight: Nafplion
To Nafplion via Mycenae
We travel by coach to Nafplion, stopping to explore the ancient fortified city of Mycenae including the Lion Gate and Tomb of Agamemnon.
Day 8overnight: Nafplion
The ancient Greek city of Epidaurus
A guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Epidaurus, including its renowned ancient theatre and the Sanctuary of Asclepius.
Day 9overnight: Nafplion
A day at leisure in Nafplion
A free day to explore Nafplion's Venetian old town, the Palamidi or Bourtzi Fortresses, or relax on Arvanitia Beach, with a final dinner together.
Day 10
Homeward bound
We transfer by coach to Athens airport and board our flight back to London Heathrow.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 2Guided tour of the Acropolis including the Parthenon and Erechtheion, followed by entry to the Acropolis Museum
Day 4Explore Delphi's archaeological sites with a local guide, visiting the Oracle of Delphi and the Temple of Apollo at this UNESCO World Heritage site
Day 5Guided cellar tour and wine tasting at Achaia Clauss winery, sampling Mavrodaphne dessert wines from Greece's oldest winery
Day 6Visit Olympia's archaeological site including the Sanctuary of Zeus, Temple of Hera and ancient stadium, birthplace of the Olympic Games in 776 BC
Day 8Guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage theatre of Epidaurus, renowned for its remarkable acoustics, and the Sanctuary of Asclepius

Included

Tour Manager: expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish
Accommodation: 9 nights' 4 & 5-Star hotel accommodation
Transportation: Standard Class rail travel; all rail and coach travel throughout your tour
Flights: return flights from London Heathrow to Athens
Food & Drink: breakfast each day, 5 dinners; one glass of wine, beer or soft drink with dinner
Excursions & Entertainment: all guided tours and excursions

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance

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Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £2,799 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $3,781 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: Yes. The tour includes Standard Class rail travel from Athens to Levadia on Day 3, plus all coach travel and return flights from London Heathrow to Athens
Is this an escorted or independent tour?: Fully escorted. Great Rail Journeys provides a UK Tour Manager throughout, and most days include guided tours of archaeological sites with local guides
Which archaeological sites are visited?: The Acropolis in Athens (including the Parthenon), the Temple of Apollo and Oracle of Delphi, Olympia (Sanctuary of Zeus and Temple of Hera), Mycenae (Lion Gate and Tomb of Agamemnon), and Epidaurus (ancient theatre and Sanctuary of Asclepius)
What meals are included?: Breakfast each day and five dinners with one glass of wine, beer or soft drink included. Other dinners are at your own expense
When does this tour depart?: Great Rail Journeys offers five departures: May 2027, June 2027, September 2027, October 2026 and October 2027