7-Nights Highlights of Mainland Greece - Classic

Highlights of Mainland Greece
History and culture, vibrant sights and sounds, mouth-watering food – like seriously, what more could you ask for in a trip to Greece? On this eight-day odyssey, wander around the iconic Acropolis and gaze at the Parthenon dominating the skyline, follow ancient footsteps along the beautiful cobblestone streets of Nafplio, and marvel at the sanctuary of Apollo, surrounded by statues, where offerings and rituals took place in years gone by. Your senses will thank you as you explore this historic centre of civilization.

Highlights
Experience traditional cuisine with a cooking class in Athens, Admire the ancient Acropolis and the Parthenon, Wander through the historic streets of Nafplio and visit Ancient Delphi

Accomodation
On this trip you can expect to stay in small family-run hotels or pensions (with the exception of the start and finish hotels, which are often larger city hotels), which will vary a little in standard and facilities: some may not have elevators, air-conditioning or English-speaking staff, but most importantly all are locally-run, with some traditional character, and in excellent central locations to give you maximum time for exploring the sights. You can expect to find clean, safe, simple accommodation in convenient locations. Note that most accommodation in Europe does not have air conditioning units in rooms. Air conditioning is not routinely installed in European homes and workplaces. However, nearly all hotels will provide a standing or desk fan for your room on hot nights. If you do not already have one in your room, please ask your CEO to organize one for you with reception.

Group Leader
This G Adventures group trip is accompanied by one of our Chief Experience Officers (CEOs). The aim of the CEO is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting - we think it's the best of both worlds. It is important to note that in Europe, all guiding is based around local guides all of whom are licensed to work only in a particular city. As such, our leaders are able to provide orientation walks which will show you the layout of each town and city as well as the location of local services such as post offices and laundromats, but are unable to legally share historical facts and figures in public places. If you wish to take a guided city tour in any location where this is not already included in the itinerary, your CEO will do their best to help you arrange this and pay locally.

Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12

Meals Included
7 breakfasts, 1 dinner

What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Tour of Shedia Home and a Beverage, Athens
Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Foodie Moment: Cooking Class Athens, Athens.
Athens orientation walk. Guided tour of the Acropolis and Parthenon. Acropolis and Parthenon entrance fees. Visit the site of Thermopylae Information Center. Guided tour of Ancient Delphi. Visit the Corinth Canal. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities