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Treasures of Greece: Athens, Delphi & Olympia

Ten-day escorted Greece tour: Athens, Delphi, Olympia, and the Peloponnese.

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Vacations By Rail operates this ten-day escorted tour through the heartland of classical Greece, starting in Athens and moving through the Peloponnese to reach six archaeological sites. The journey opens with two nights in the five-star Divani Palace Acropolis and a guided tour of the Acropolis and its museum, showing the Parthenon and the Erechtheion. A rail journey to Levadia on Day 3 leads by coach through Mount Parnassus foothills to Delphi, where two days of guided sightseeing cover the Oracle and Temple of Apollo. The tour then travels by coach to Olympia for a tour of the Sanctuary of Zeus, Temple of Hera and ancient stadium, stopping at Achaia Clauss winery, founded in 1861, for a cellar tour and Mavrodaphne wine tasting. A final leg reaches Nafplion on the coast, with guided visits to Mycenae's Lion Gate and Tomb of Agamemnon, and the theatre and Sanctuary of Asclepius at Epidaurus. A professional tour manager accompanies the group throughout, and most dinners are provided together at local tavernas. This tour suits history lovers and travellers seeking guided comfort with time to rest and explore.

What to know before you look closer

  • Activity level 3 means substantial walking at archaeological sites; travellers with mobility concerns should confirm accessibility details with the operator before booking.
  • Flights and airport transfers are not included; the tour meets at the Athens hotel and concludes with a group transfer to Athens airport on Day 10.
  • Five dinners are included; four dinners and some lunches are independent, offering flexibility but requiring additional cost and planning.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Athens

    Arrival in the Greek capital, Athens

    Transfer independently to the central five-star hotel in the shadow of the Acropolis. Meet the Tour Manager and group; dinner at a local taverna.

  2. Day 2overnight: Athens

    Sightseeing and the Acropolis

    Sightseeing tour of Athens with entrance to the Acropolis (Erechtheion, Propylaea gateway, Parthenon) and the Acropolis Museum. Evening free to dine independently.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Delphi

    Athens to Delphi by rail

    Rail journey to Levadia, then by coach to Delphi via the foothills of Mount Parnassus. Check in for two nights; dinner together at the hotel.

  4. Day 4overnight: Delphi

    Delphi's archaeological sites

    Guided tour of Delphi, including the Oracle of Delphi and the Temple of Apollo, plus the site museum. Evening free to dine independently.

  5. Day 5overnight: Olympia

    Greece's oldest winery and to Olympia

    Coach to Olympia, stopping at Achaia Clauss winery for a cellar tour and wine tasting. Check in to the hotel overlooking ancient Olympia for two nights; dinner together.

  6. Day 6overnight: Olympia

    Exploring the origin of the Olympic Games

    Guided tour of Olympia: the Sanctuary of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the ancient stadium and training grounds, plus the site museum. Evening free to dine independently.

  7. Day 7overnight: Nafplion

    To Nafplion via Mycenae

    Coach to Nafplion, stopping at Mycenae for a guided tour of the Lion Gate, the Tomb of Agamemnon and the Cyclopean walls. Check in to the hotel in Nafplion; dinner together.

  8. Day 8overnight: Nafplion

    The ancient Greek city of Epidaurus

    Guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Epidaurus: the ancient theatre and the Sanctuary of Asclepius. Evening free to dine independently in Nafplion.

  9. Day 9overnight: Nafplion

    A day at leisure in Nafplion

    Free day to explore Nafplion at your own pace: Palamidi Fortress, Bourtzi Fortress, the Archaeological Museum, or Arvanitia Beach. Final dinner together at a local taverna.

  10. Day 10

    Traveling home

    Vacation concludes after breakfast; a group transfer is scheduled to arrive in Athens at around 10:30 AM.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Guided sightseeing tour of Athens includes entry to the Acropolis, viewing the Erechtheion, Propylaea gateway and Parthenon, plus the Acropolis Museum.
  • Day 3Rail journey from Athens to Levadia followed by coach through the foothills of Mount Parnassus to Delphi.
  • Day 4Guided tour of Delphi includes the Oracle of Delphi and the Temple of Apollo, plus the site museum.
  • Day 5Cellar tour and wine tasting at Achaia Clauss, Greece's oldest winery founded in 1861, known for Mavrodaphne wines.
  • Day 6Guided tour of Olympia covers the Sanctuary of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the ancient stadium and training grounds, plus the site museum.

Included

  • Expertise of a Tour Manager from start to finish
  • 9 nights' 4 & 5-Star hotel accommodation
  • Standard Class rail travel
  • All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
  • Breakfast each day, 5 dinners
  • One glass of wine, beer or soft drink with dinner
  • All guided tours and excursions

Not included

  • Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
  • Flights and Airport transfers not included

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Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes. Standard Class rail travel from Athens to Levadia on Day 3 is included, along with all coach travel throughout the tour.
Is this tour escorted or independent?
This is a fully escorted tour led by a professional tour manager from start to finish, traveling among a group of like-minded travellers.
What is included in the price?
The package includes nine nights in four and five-star hotels, all rail and coach travel, breakfast each day, five dinners with one drink included per dinner, and all guided tours and excursions.
What is not included?
Flights, airport transfers, travel insurance, and four dinners are not included. Evening meals on Days 2, 4, 6 and 9 are independent.
Which cities does the tour visit?
The tour visits Athens (two nights), Delphi (two nights), Olympia (two nights), and Nafplion (three nights), with stops and guided tours in Mycenae and Epidaurus.
How much walking is involved?
The operator rates this tour Activity Level 3, indicating substantial walking at multiple archaeological sites including the Acropolis, Delphi, Olympia, Mycenae and Epidaurus.

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