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Greek Explorer | Summer | 2027
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Length
11 Days
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Quality
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Starts in
Athens (Greece)
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Ends in
Athens (Greece)
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Available Tour Start Dates
MAY 16, 2027 to AUG 22, 2027
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Activity Level
No Rating Provided
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Language
English
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Guaranteed Date(s)
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Special Interest(s)
18-to-Thirtysomethings
Contiki tours are only available for 18- to 35-year olds., Small GroupThere is at least one season during which this tour is offered as a Small Group. Such seasons are noted as being Small Group within the related date range.
From
Pricing listed is per person, based on double occupancy, and is the least expensive price for at least one departure date of this tour. Price is for the tour only. Additional items, including but not limited to, airfare (unless noted otherwise), travel insurance, and more, are additional.
$2,640.00
Overview
Wanna see the ancient world IRL? This Greece tour packs it all into 11 sun-soaked days, including a jaw-dropping tour of Meteora's monasteries with those unreal cliff-top views. You'll roll from Athens to Nafplio via Olympia, Kalambaka, Corfu and more, ticking off acropolises, stadiums, gorges and next-level scenery. All with time for epic hikes, splashy water adventures, cooking classes, winery visits, and fresh farm-to-table meals to keep you fuelled between the big moments.
Visited During Tour
Athens (Greece) | Corfu (Greece) | Delphi (Greece) | Galaxidi (Greece) | Ionnina (Greece) | Kalambaka (Greece) | Meteora (Greece) | Nafplio / Nafplion (Greece) | Nemea (Greece) | Olympia (Greece) | Parga | Zagori (Greece)
Dates, Offers & Prices
Tour Itinerary
More Details
Dates, Offers & Prices
The following are Greek Explorer | Summer | 2027 tour dates available from Contiki. Select a bonus offer graphic to view its details, including its terms.
Tour Itinerary
Contiki Tour Code 574-2614
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1Start Athens
We’ll start out in Athens (where else?) Say hey to your Trip Manager and get to know your Contiki crew who’ll be your fav people in the world in 11 days’ time (trust us.) Our first activity is an Athens orientation walk, where we’ll explore the Plaka neighbourhood – famed for its cobbled streets, ancient monuments and saucy ceramics.
Accommodations: Arion Hotel (or similar) -
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2Athens
Welcome to your first full day in Athens. We’ll head out on an orientation walk and even visit the Acropolis. Afterwards, you’ll have free time to keep exploring, and we’d recommend popping into the nearby museums if you’re keen. Feeling peckish? You’ll have the option to join a Greek cooking class and learn how to make the classics you already know and love.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Arion Hotel (or similar) -
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3Athens to Galaxidi via Delphi
Rise and shine, Greek explorers! We’ll start with breakfast and then hit the road. Bucket lists at the ready, folks. We’re stopping off in Delphi, where you’ll have free time to explore the town or choose to visit the archaeological site at your own pace. Afterwards, we’ll enjoy a local lunch before continuing on our journey to Galaxidi. Oh, and you’ll also have the chance to get closer to local life with a beekeeping experience — a sweet little insight into one of the region’s oldest traditions. After views of Venetian fortresses on our journey, we’ll touch down in the magical Galaxidi. Once you get settled at tonight’s accom, we recommend a stroll down to the harbourside and sampling the local fish.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Europa Beach Hotel (or similar) -
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4Galaxidi to Kalambaka via Meteora
This morning we’ll eat breakfast and then set off for one VERY picturesque drive to Meteora. Meet Meteora, one of Greece’s truly breathtaking sites, where natural and man-made beauty come together like flowers in a vase. Mystical monasteries perched on enormous sandstone rocks. Seriously. You’ll think you’ve walked into a scene from Lord of the Rings. Tonight will probably be reserved for pics, pics and more pics.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Edelweiss Hotel (or similar) -
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5Kalambaka to Zagori
Today we’re off to the mountains as we continue fattening up our insta feeds. Zagori averages about 4 inhabitants per square kilometre, so it’ll feel like a proper dose of zen. You’ll have free time to wander the riverbanks and take in the stone villages and mountain air at your own pace. Next, you can choose to head out on an optional hike from Vitsa to Kipoi (with a Local Guide, of couse), following old footpaths past the Vitsa Steps, the Misios Bridge, and those iconic arched stone bridges. Best part? You’ll finish with a relaxed glass of tsipouro and a good chat.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodations: Zagori Philoxenia Hotel (or similar) -
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6Zagori
Home to stone villages, epic caves and traditional monasteries. There's plenty in Zagori to keep you wide-eyed with wonder... especially Vikos Canyon, which might be one of the best views on planet Earth. Feeling adventurous? You’ll be able to jump on a beginner-friendly rafting trip down the Voidomatis River, floating through Vikos Aoos National Park past plane trees, the old monastery ruins, and under the Klidonia stone bridge. Then you’ll have the rest of the day to roam however you like.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Zagori Philoxenia Hotel (or similar) -
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7Zagori to Corfu via Ioannina
Zo long, Zagori. It’s been delightful… truly. En-route to Corfu, we’ll stop off at Ioannina to admire Lake Pamvotis and learn all about the fascinating history surrounding the Agios Panteleimon monastery. (His Dark Materials fans, this is your moment…) Ferry good. We’ll travel on the water to Corfu, where you'll have a free evening to relax and wander to your heart’s content.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Karda Bungalows (or similar) -
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8Corfu
Today, you’re be free to soak up this sun-kissed island however you like. Keen on checking out water sports by the sea? You have the option to hop on a RIB boat tour from Paleokastritsa, zipping along Corfu’s northwest coast, finishing off with a stop at the Mavromatis Kumquat Factory for tastings of Corfu’s signature sweet stuff.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Karda Bungalows (or similar) -
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9Corfu to Olympia via Parga
We’ll take a ‘marathon’ journey to a destination that’s worthy of at least a silver medal. (Wink wink nudge nudge.) On route we'll stop in the picturesque village of Parga, the perfect place to grab lunch. Yup, we're off to Olympia - the birthplace of the Greek Olympics.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Neda Hotel (or similar) -
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10Olympia to Nafplion
Today is yours to explore. Wander Olympia in your free time, check out the ancient sights at your own pace, and soak up the energy of one of Greece’s most iconic spots. Hungry? You can opt into a farm-to-table lunch just 10 minutes from Olympia, with a homemade meal fresh from the land and a glass of red. Not joining? No stress — you’ll have free time in Olympia to grab lunch and do your own thing. Next, we'll head to Nafplion, the first capital of modern Greece, where you’ll have free time to stroll the waterfront, take in the neoclassical streets, and settle into that laid-back, seaside-town pace.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodations: Nafplia Hotel (or similar) -
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11Nafplion to Athens via Nemea
You’ll wake up to waterfront views and neoclassical streets that look way fancier than they feel. It’ll be grand, sure, but still super easygoing. On the way to Athens, you’ll stop in Nemea for a winery tour and guided tasting at family-run Palivou Estate, including a walk through the vines and a peek into the barrel cellar. This afternoon, you’ll arrive in Athens. Then you're free to do just what you please. One last wander? One last souvenir? Your call.
- Meals Included:
- Breakfast
More Details
Contiki is informing us of the following additional details regarding their Greek Explorer | Summer | 2027 tour:
Travelers Notes
* START/END TIMES: Trip starts in Athens at 18:00 and ends in Athens at 18:00. * POST RECOMMENDED: It is not recommended to book flights departing on the last day of the trip. Post night is recommended in Athens.*GROUND HANDLER: This trip is operated on behalf of Contiki by our trusted third party supplier, SIVA Travel, and led by one of our own wonderful Contiki Trip Managers.
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