Classical Greece

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Sunday Feb 22, 2026	Wednesday Mar 4, 2026	No Booking Fees! No Booking Fees! We do not charge booking fees on any Collette vacations. You're sure to enjoy an affordable Collette tour package when booking with us! Contact us for pricing and availability. Available for new bookings made starting 10/13/20. Subject to expire without advanced notice. Bonus Offers are not combinable, unless noted otherwise. Pricing may already reflect the application of any applicable promotions. Additional restrictions apply. Certain terms and conditions apply to each offer. Additional restrictions apply. We reserve the right to correct errors. Exclusive Rates on all Collette Tours! Exclusive Rates on all Collette Tours! Book any Collette Tour with us and you'll get the best deal possible! Contact us for pricing and availability. Available for new bookings made starting 12/15/23. Subject to expire without advanced notice. Bonus Offers are not combinable, unless noted otherwise. Pricing may already reflect the application of any applicable promotions. Additional restrictions apply. Certain terms and conditions apply to each offer. Additional restrictions apply. We reserve the right to correct errors.	$2,699.00	Yes (Departure #635-1-15974-3760)
Sunday Mar 8, 2026	Wednesday Mar 18, 2026	No Booking Fees! No Booking Fees! We do not charge booking fees on any Collette vacations. You're sure to enjoy an affordable Collette tour package when booking with us! Contact us for pricing and availability. Available for new bookings made starting 10/13/20. Subject to expire without advanced notice. Bonus Offers are not combinable, unless noted otherwise. Pricing may already reflect the application of any applicable promotions. Additional restrictions apply. Certain terms and conditions apply to each offer. Additional restrictions apply. We reserve the right to correct errors. Exclusive Rates on all Collette Tours! Exclusive Rates on all Collette Tours! Book any Collette Tour with us and you'll get the best deal possible! Contact us for pricing and availability. Available for new bookings made starting 12/15/23. Subject to expire without advanced notice. Bonus Offers are not combinable, unless noted otherwise. Pricing may already reflect the application of any applicable promotions. Additional restrictions apply. Certain terms and conditions apply to each offer. Additional restrictions apply. We reserve the right to correct errors.	$2,799.00	Yes (Departure #635-1-15974-3761)

Tour Itinerary

Collette Tour Code 635-1

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Collette Tour Code 635-1

Day
1
Overnight Flight

Discover the beauty and timeless wonder found only in Greece. This fascinating tour of Greece begins with an overnight flight.
Day
2
Athens, Greece

Arrive in Athens, cradle of Democracy and capital city of Greece. This evening, celebrate the beginning of your Greek experience with a delightful welcome dinner.
- Meals Included:
- Dinner
Day
3
Athens

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 Included:
- Breakfast
Day
4
Athens - Thermopylae - Kalambaka

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 Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day
5
Kalambaka - Metéora - Arachova

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 Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day
6
Arachova - Delphi - Olympia

This morning, tour the ancient city of Delphi, one of Greece’s most important religious centers during Classical times. A local expert guides you on a visit to the Sanctuary of Apollo, the Doric Temple, the ancient theatre, and the Delphi Museum with its priceless collection of ancient artifacts. It was here that the famous Oracle was consulted to foretell the destiny of mankind. Then travel along the Gulf of Corinth, crossing into the Peloponnese to the historic city of Olympia, a testament to the grandeur of ancient Greek civilization. Visit a local farm in the countryside and meet with the owners to learn about everyday life. Following the tour, enjoy a tasting of local wines, olive oil, homemade jams, marmalades, and sweets.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day
7
Olympia

This morning, enjoy a guided visit to ancient Olympia, including a tour of the sanctuary of Zeus, the Olympic Stadium – where the first Olympic Games were held in 776 B.C. – and the museum. Next, learn how to cook some of the region’s best dishes as you partake in a Mediterranean cooking experience followed by a traditional Greek lunch. This evening, broaden your knowledge of traditional Greek musical instruments and folkloric dances at a delightful Greek dance class.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day
8
Olympia - Tolo

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 Included:
- Breakfast
Day
9
Tolo - Nafplio - Tolo

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 Included:
- Breakfast
Day
10
Tolo - Athens

This morning, stop for a view of the Corinth Canal en route to Athens. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure in Greece’s capital. Perhaps you’ll browse the myriad shops of the Plaka, Athens’ historic district nestled at the foot of the Acropolis. Or, visit one of the city’s world-class museums such as the National Archeological Museum with its majestic bronze statue of Poseidon or the Benaki Museum, which houses Greek works of art from prehistorical to modern times. Celebrate the end of a memorable trip to Greece by gathering with your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day
11
Athens - Tour Ends

Your tour ends today.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Optional Activities:

Athens Local Food Tour
Location: Athens
Price: $129.00 per person

Experience Athens as a local! Join a local guide for a walking tour highlighting the cuisine of Athens. You'll make your way through three neighborhoods in the city, full of hidden gems that few travelers ever get to see. Be welcomed into several local restaurants and markets to sample some of the area’s best culinary specialties and wine. Your guide will explain the significance each dish serves to the culture and region. You'll learn about common grocery items found in the markets and the importance of spices used in Greek cooking. Along the way, view the traditional architecture and see historic artifacts from ancient Athens that were recently discovered. Duration approximately 3.5 hour(s). Transportation is included. A minimum of 10 passenger(s) is required to operate this option. This option does not operate on national and religious holidays when most venues are closed. As this is a walking tour, a comfortable pair of shoes is recommended.

Tour Extensions:

Pre-tour Hotel

Crowne Plaza Athens City Center
Price: $115.00 per person

Post-tour Hotel

Crowne Plaza Athens City Center
Price: $115.00 per person

Tour extensions are 1-night in length, unless noted otherwise.

Accommodations

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Crowne Plaza City Center

Day 2 to 3
Location: 50 Michalakopoulou, Athens, 11528, Greece

Grand Meteora Hotel

Day 4
Location: Kastraki, Kalambaka, 42200, Greece

Domotel Anemolia Mountain Resort

Day 5
Location: Arachova, Arachova, 320 04, Greece

Europa Hotel

Day 6 to 7
Location: Drouva 1, Olympia, 27065, Greece

King Minos Hotel

Day 8 to 9
Location: 6 Miaouli, Tolo, 21056, Greece

Crowne Plaza City Center

Day 10
Location: 50 Michalakopoulou, Athens, 11528, Greece

More Details

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Highlights

Athens

Athens

A place where democracy was born and the birthplace of the Olympics; happens to be the largest city located in one of the most historic countries and is also the capital of Greece. Located in Athens is one of the 7 wonders of the modern world, Acropolis of Athens, the Holy Rock which dates back to 5 BC. Athens is recognized as a global city for its strategic location and its modernistic views in finance, commerce, media, entertainment, arts, international trade, culture, education, and tourism.
The Acropolis and Parthenon

The Acropolis and Parthenon
Metéora

Metéora

Meteora, located in Thessaly and Kalampaka, is a city under the rock of towers. The most famous attraction is the monasteries on the top of the rock towers. Today, the Orthodoxy has been continually practiced uninterrupted for over 600 years by the monasteries on top of the Meteora rocks: Holy Monastery of the Great Meteoro, the Varlaam Monastery, the Saint Stephen Monastery, the Holy Trinity Monastery, the Saint Nicolas Anapafsas Monastery, and the Roussano Monastery.
Delphi

Delphi

The place where heaven meets earth. It is said that the Pythia, the priestess serving as the oracle in the pre-classical Greek world, resided in Delphi. Delphi is the setting for many Greek myths and serves as a major site for the worship of Apollo because of his accomplishment of slaying Phython, a dragon protecting the navel of Earth. Delphi is both an archaeological site and a modern town in Greece. Delphi’s deep history is a large attraction for tourists.
Olympia

Olympia

The birthplace of the Olympics, which was held in honor of Zeus. Olympia is a sanctuary of ancient Greece in Elis on the Peloponnese peninsula, also nicknamed the “Vallyey of Gods.” Overtime the site was buried under sedimentary deposits, from what is thought to have been a flood. It wasn’t until 1766 when it was re-discovered. The first excavation took place in 1829. Today the Olympic flame of the modern Olympic Games is lit by the reflection of sunlight in a parabolic mirror in front of the Temple of Hera. Visitors can walk through the ruins of the area where athletes trained in the ancient stadium as well as visit the museum that houses sculptures of decoration of the temple of Zeus, which happens to be one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Visitors can also take part in activities, such as walking along the promenade, and outdoor sports like biking, rafting, kayaking, and kite surfing.
Greek Farm Visit

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

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

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.
Choice on Tour: Nafplio Walking Tour or Mycenae Archaeological Tour

Choice on Tour: Nafplio Walking Tour or Mycenae Archaeological Tour

Today you have the choice between 2 activities. Your first option is to visit ancient Mycenae, an archaic city 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. Your second choice is to linger in Nafplio, and join a walking tour of Greece’s first capital city. During your tour, enjoy views of the island fortress of Bourtzi, which the Venetians fortified in the 17th century to protect the town’s harbor. Nafplio’s mix of Venetian and Neo-classical architectural influences make it Greece’s most elegant city. Nafplio Walking Tour Activity Level: 2 Travelers should expect about 90 minutes walking tour at a leisurely pace on mostly flat, but cobblestoned surface. When operating, the tour of Nafplio will include also a visit to the Bourtzi fortress. Mycenae Archaeological Tour Activity Level: 3 Travelers should expect a 1 hour bus transfer from the hotel to Mycenae, followed by a 90 minute archeological tour of the excavation site. The excavation site is located uphill vs. bus drop off point. As common in excavation sites, Travelers should expect some uneven surfaces, unpaved areas with loose stones/gravel.

Must Sees

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.

Meals Included: 16 (9 Breakfasts; 1 Lunch; 6 Dinners)

Cultural Experiences

Come to know two breathtaking Byzantine monasteries in Metéora, built over 600 years ago.
Experience the Delphi Museum with its priceless collection of ancient artifacts.
Broaden your knowledge of traditional Greek music with a delightful Greek dance class.

Culinary Experiences

Taste olive oil and homemade jams at a local farm in the Peloponnese countryside.
Partake in a Mediterranean cooking experience followed by a traditional Greek lunch.
Visit a family-owned distillery producing ouzo since 1869.

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