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Classical Greece

Overview

Discover the magnificent ruins of ancient Greece in their tranquil Mediterranean settings.

  • Collette Tours

From: $4,949

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  • Trip Length: 10 Days
  • Trip Starts: Athens, Greece
  • Trip Finishes: Athens, Greece

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Overview

Discover the magnificent ruins of ancient Greece in their tranquil Mediterranean settings.

Itinerary

Arrive in Athens, cradle of Democracy and capital city of Greece. Spend the day as you wish, exploring the city independently. This evening, celebrate the beginning of your Greek experience with a delightful welcome dinner.
Meals: Dinner

Enjoy a panoramic tour of the highlights in Athens showcasing the city’s ancient and glorious monuments, such as the Temple of Zeus, the Parliament, and the Olympic Stadium. Next, ascend the steep hill of the Acropolis. Greek for “highest city,” the Acropolis was the religious center of ancient Athens and is crowned by the Parthenon, considered the pinnacle of classical Greek architecture. This evening, perhaps you’ll choose to join an optional local food tour of Athens.
Meals: Breakfast

Travel north through central Greece to Thermopylae. Stop to see a monument dedicated to Leonidas who died defending Greece against the Persians. End your day at a family-owned taverna and savor a delicious meal with recipes passed down from generations.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, visit Metéora and enjoy guided tours of two remote monasteries* situated in a unique landscape of limestone rock “towers” that extend nearly 900 feet into the air. Over 600 years ago, Byzantine monks chose to build their monastic community perched atop these virtually inaccessible rocks. Continue on to charming Arachova, a popular ski resort town with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, explore the ancient city of Delphi, one of Greece’s most significant religious centers during Classical times. A local expert leads you through the Sanctuary of Apollo, the Doric Temple, the ancient theatre, and the Delphi Museum, home to an extraordinary collection of artifacts. It was here that the famed Oracle once offered prophecies that shaped the course of history. Continue your journey along the Gulf of Corinth and cross into the Peloponnese, arriving in the historic city of Olympia, a lasting symbol of ancient Greek achievement. This evening, broaden your knowledge of traditional Greek musical instruments and folkloric dances during a delightful Greek dance class.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Begin your day with a guided visit to ancient Olympia, including the sanctuary of Zeus, the Olympic Stadium – site of the first Olympic Games in 776 B.C. – and the museum. Next, visit a local farm in the countryside and meet the owners to gain insight into everyday rural life. Following your tour, enjoy a lunchtime tasting of local wines, olive oil, homemade jams, marmalades, and traditional sweets. Later, learn to prepare some of the region’s finest dishes as you take part in a Mediterranean cooking experience, followed by a traditional Greek dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy spectacular scenery as you cross the Arkadian Mountains en route to the picturesque seaside hotel in Tolo. En route, stop at a family-owned ouzo distillery producing Greece’s signature anise-flavored aperitif since 1869.
Meals: Breakfast

Today, it’s your choice! Journey to ancient Mycenae, once ruled by mythological King Agamemnon, commander-in-chief of the Greeks during the Trojan War. Explore the excavations during a guided visit featuring the Beehive Tombs and the Lion Gate -OR- linger in Nafplio and join a walking tour of Greece’s first capital city. Nafplio’s mix of Venetian and Neo-classical architectural influences make it Greece’s most elegant city.
Meals: Breakfast

This morning, make your way to Piraeus Port in Athens, getting a view of the Corinth Canal along the way. Then, board a quick hour long ferry to Aegina Island. One of the Saronic Islands, Aegina is inhabited year-round, offering a glimpse into Greek island life. Spend your afternoon on this island, famed for its pistachios and fresh seafood, however you wish. Perhaps you’ll soak up Aegina Town with its shops and local markets, or venture a little farther on your own by taxi to nearby archaeological sites. Gather with your fellow travelers to celebrate the end of a memorable trip over a farewell lunch before returning to Athens by ferry.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Your tour ends today.
Meals: Breakfast

Trip Inclusions

  • Acropolis
  • Metéora Monasteries
  • Aegina Island
  • Greek Farm Visit – Farming has been a core part of Greek culture since the ancient times. This was one of the main sources of income for the Ancient Greek economy. Now, farming still flourishes in Greece thanks to its most famous crop – olives. Although olives are the most popular crop, Greece also produces many other crops such as grapes, tomatoes, and cotton. You’ll be able to visit an authentic Greek farm and meet with the owners to learn about daily life in the countryside.
  • Cooking Class – In Olympia, learn how to cook some of the region’s best dishes as you roll up your sleeves and partake in a Mediterranean cooking experience, followed by a flavorful and traditional Greek lunch.
  • Greek Dance Class – The Greek dance class is an interactive, one hour Greek dance and music presentation on a variety of Greek dances and musical instruments. Guests will be able to participate in various traditional dances.
  • Experience the Delphi Museum with its priceless collection of ancient artifacts.
  • Broaden your knowledge of traditional Greek music with a delightful Greek dance class.
  • Come to know two breathtaking Byzantine monasteries in Metéora, built over 600 years ago.
  • Take the ferry to Aegina Island to explore the town or nearby sites however you wish.
  • Join a local expert to explore Athens and its famed sites.
  • Explore the grandeur of Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games.
  • View the Corinth Canal, one of the greatest engineering marvels of the 19th century.
  • Taste olive oil and homemade jams at a local farm in the Peloponnese countryside.
  • Visit a family-owned distillery producing <i>ouzo</i> since 1869.
  • Partake in a Mediterranean cooking experience followed by a traditional Greek dinner.

Dates & Pricing

  • Thursday

    05 Nov 2026

    Athens, Greece

    Sunday

    15 Nov 2026

    Athens, Greece

    Our Price

    AUD $4,949

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  • Thursday

    12 Nov 2026

    Athens, Greece

    Sunday

    22 Nov 2026

    Athens, Greece

    Our Price

    AUD $4,949

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  • Friday

    13 Nov 2026

    Athens, Greece

    Monday

    23 Nov 2026

    Athens, Greece

    Our Price

    AUD $4,949

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  • Saturday

    14 Nov 2026

    Athens, Greece

    Tuesday

    24 Nov 2026

    Athens, Greece

    Our Price

    AUD $4,949

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  • Saturday

    28 Nov 2026

    Athens, Greece

    Tuesday

    08 Dec 2026

    Athens, Greece

    Our Price

    AUD $4,949

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  • Thursday

    03 Dec 2026

    Athens, Greece

    Sunday

    13 Dec 2026

    Athens, Greece

    Our Price

    AUD $4,949

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  • Saturday

    05 Dec 2026

    Athens, Greece

    Tuesday

    15 Dec 2026

    Athens, Greece

    Our Price

    AUD $4,949

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  • Thursday

    28 Jan 2027

    Athens, Greece

    Sunday

    07 Feb 2027

    Athens, Greece

    Our Price

    AUD $5,149

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  • Thursday

    11 Feb 2027

    Athens, Greece

    Sunday

    21 Feb 2027

    Athens, Greece

    Our Price

    AUD $5,149

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  • Thursday

    18 Feb 2027

    Athens, Greece

    Sunday

    28 Feb 2027

    Athens, Greece

    Our Price

    AUD $5,149

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  • Thursday

    25 Feb 2027

    Athens, Greece

    Sunday

    07 Mar 2027

    Athens, Greece

    Our Price

    AUD $5,149

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  • Thursday

    04 Mar 2027

    Athens, Greece

    Sunday

    14 Mar 2027

    Athens, Greece

    Our Price

    AUD $5,149

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  • Thursday

    11 Mar 2027

    Athens, Greece

    Sunday

    21 Mar 2027

    Athens, Greece

    Our Price

    AUD $5,149

    Twin Share (Per Person)

  • Thursday

    18 Mar 2027

    Athens, Greece

    Sunday

    28 Mar 2027

    Athens, Greece

    Our Price

    AUD $5,149

    Twin Share (Per Person)

  • Thursday

    25 Mar 2027

    Athens, Greece

    Sunday

    04 Apr 2027

    Athens, Greece

    Our Price

    AUD $5,149

    Twin Share (Per Person)

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