Classical Tour
from $674

Coach Tour3 Days ex Athens

Operates on Mon Tue Sat and these Thu:11/04 25/04 16/05 23/05 30/05 13/06 27/06 11/0725/07 08/08 22/08 12/09 19/09 26/09 03/10 & 17/10Journey back into the time of Homer with this itinerary taking in some of the most famous sites of classical history and legend. See where the Olympic Games were founded and held for over 12 centuries and consult the famed Oracle of Delphi - all in an easy three day journey.

Highlights

  • Visit the home of the Olympic Games in Olympia.
  • Drive along the beautiful Saronic Gulf coastal road.
  • Follow in the footsteps of heroes and legends from the works of Homer.
  • Itinerary
  • Accommodation
  • Important Information

Day 1: Athens – Olympia (D)

This morning you will be collected from your hotel for a three day tour to some of Greece's wonderful classical sights.

Follow the coastal road along the Saronic Gulf. Make a brief stop at the Corinth Canal and then continue to Epidaurus. Visit the 4th century B.C. theatre with its remarkable acoustics. Continue to Nauplia for a short stop. Then onto Mycenae the Homeric city of Atreidae. Visit the archaeological site and the tomb of Agamemnon. Then depart for Olympia through the central Peloponnese, passing the towns of Megalopolis and Tripolis. Arrive in Olympia the cradle of the Olympic Games.

Day 2: Olympia – Delphi (B D)

After breakfast visit the archaeological site with the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the ancient stadium, and the Archaeological Museum of Olympia. Then drive on through the plains of Eliad and Achaia to the magnificent bridge which crosses the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. Pass the picturesque towns of Nafpaktos (Lepanto) and Itea, then continue to Delphi.

Day 3: Delphi – Athens (B)

After breakfast visit the archaeological site of Delphi. The oracle of Delphi was visited by royalty, heroes, and common people who desired answers or a glimpse of their future. Alexander the Great his father Philip, Socrates, the Athenians, and Spartans have all sought the advice of the Oracle, the City Treasuries, the delicate 5th Century statue of the Charioteer, and other priceless art treasures discovered nearby. Depart Delphi and drive through the village of Arachova renowned for its colorful rugs and carpets. Continue back to Athens via Levadia and Thebes. You will arrive in Athens about 7.00pm to continue with your own arrangements.

TOUR INCLUSIONS:

  • Transportation by air-conditioned coach
  • Tourist Class hotels with private facilities
  • Meals and Sightseeing as specified in itinerary
  • Professional guides
  • Greece Travel Notes – issued by Innovative Travel
  • Entrance fees

TOUR EXCLUSIONS:

  • International airfares
  • Optional tours and excursions
  • Port Taxes and fuel surcharges
  • Porterage
  • Tipping/Gratuities (please refer to tour notes for a recommended guideline)
  • Personal Expenses
  • Departure taxes
  • Hotel charges for minibar or any extra charges
  • Visas (unless specified)
  • Any other services not clearly mentioned in the inclusions above

Accommodation based on the below or similar:

Olympia

Budget Class - Hotel Antonios

Superior Tourist Class - Hotel Arty Grand

Delphi

Budget Class - Hotel Hermes

Superior Tourist Class - Hotel Amalia Delphi

** NEW HOTEL TAX**The Greek government has recently approved a new law (Law 4389 / 27-05-2016 article 53 Accommodation Taxation) that will be in force and effective as of 01.01.2018 regarding a tax for all Tourists staying in any kind of Hotel, Apartment, Villa, etc. in any destination in Greece. This tax will be applied locally and payable at checkin or checkout depending on your hotel. The tax is a fixed Euro amount based on the property rating.

**FERRIES**All ferry schedules may be subject to change, due to local conditions (including weather) and/or possible port congestion and the final requirements of the ferry companies. The cancellation or non operation of the ferries is a decision of the shipping company and the Ministry of Shipping. This is outside the control of our operators and Innovative Travel who confirm ferries in good faith.

If certain classes of ferries are not operating for any reason, the next best option will be used whether an alternate ferries or flights. Example: If Hydrofoils are non-operational for any reason, clients booked on them may have to use alternative regular ferries in a first class seat. If there are any additional charges these will be advised by the local operator and will be at the clients expense.

Greek Island ferries are usually quite large, offering restaurant/cafeteria/bar facilities, though normally no swimming facilities. Porters are rarely available at ferry ports, so your luggage should be only as much as you can carry.

Ferry Rhodes / Marmaris: Unlike standard ferries connections between Greek Islands, the ferry between Rhodes and Marmaris is an international one. Our local operator in Rhodes will provide you with a voucher that you will exchange at the port where you will have to queue to receive your boarding pass and pay the Greece departure tax.

Connecting to International Flights from the Islands. We suggest client do not depart from Athens on the same day as they embark on ferries from the Cyclades or beyond. If departures are scheduled for this day we suggest flying directly into Athens airport.

*** FERRY TICKETS***The majority of ferry tickets are paper tickets. A handling fee is included in the price of the tickets when purchased with other arrangements in Athens. If clients are not using the service of our local representative in Athens a delivery and additional handling fee may be charged. ( This applies particularly when an island hopping programme begins on the islands). Ferry tickets are non-refundable and non-changeable once issued. All tickets are issued locally in Greece.

Ferry schedules in Greece are constantly changing. Final ferry tickets are generally issued 2 weeks prior departure. To avoid client disappointment tickets are purchased on the best available scheduled departure at that time. If a client wants to make changes after tickets are purchased a change fees will apply payable locally and clients will be responsible for collecting the tickets from the ferry terminal on the day of departure. Final embarkation timings will be confirmed to clients by our representative in Greece.

The local Greece representatives are available to assist clients in case of emergencies or cancellations of ferries. They will also assist to make changes to a booking – any additions or changes to service may incur charges. These charges will be advised and are the responsibility of the clients and must be paid locally.

*** TRANSFERS***Transfers are supplied by drivers and are not guided. Some drivers may only have a basic command of English.

*** THE ISLANDS***Traditionally the Greek Islands main travel season is from May to October. For clients arriving in April and towards the end of the season, many facilities and hotels may not be operational. The infrastructure on Santorini and Mykonos is well developed the other islands accommodation including Naxos and Paros have less developed infrastructure with accommodation generally a slightly lower standard. This is compensated for by atmosphere and charm.

**DOUBLE BEDS**Please note we have requested a double bedded room/cabin but cannot guarantee one will be available. In Greece/Turkey double room/cabin are very limited. Please ask on check-in with the hotel/cruise boat to see what is available.

*** CRUISE DEPARTURES FROM ATHENS ***We suggest that a pre nights accommodation and an arrival transfer are booked, from your Athens Hotel to the port, to connect with the correct ferry/cruise. Due to the size and congestion at the port it can be difficult to find the correct terminal and the cruise departure point often changes without prior notice. The local operator will be informed of these details to avoid potential problems.

*** CABIN ALLOCATION ON CRUISES ***Celestial Cruise Cabin numbers are confirmed generally 2 weeks prior to cruise departures. This may vary from the cabin allocated at the time of confirmation of the booking.*** CRETE SELF DRIVE ***The standard of the rental vehicles in Crete is generally lower than that of Central Europe and New Zealand. These cars are late model manual vehicles as opposed to new cars. They are well serviced, and reliable. Automatic vehicles can be requested, a surcharge applies. It is common practice that the car is delivered with a non-full (and quite often almost empty) tank. Make sure you fill in your tank before leaving town. At the end of your tour the car is expected to be returned with a similar level of fuel as when first delivered.

*** ATHENS SIGHTSEEING & GREECE MAINLAND COACH TOURS ***Scheduled tours and sightseeing are bilingual unless specified. Wifi may be available on full day tours to Delphi, Argolis and all multi day tours.

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Budget Class / 1 April 2020 - 31 October 2020 / Per Person Twin Share
$674
  • Budget Class
  • 1 April 2020 - 31 October 2020
  • Per Person Twin Share
Budget Class / 1 April 2020 - 31 October 2020 / Single Room
$829
  • Budget Class
  • 1 April 2020 - 31 October 2020
  • Single Room
Budget Class / 1 April 2020 - 31 October 2020 / Triple Rate (price for 3 PAX)
$1905
  • Budget Class
  • 1 April 2020 - 31 October 2020
  • Triple Rate (price for 3 PAX)
Sup Tourist Class / 1 April 2020 - 31 October 2020 / Per Person Twin Share
$788
  • Sup Tourist Class
  • 1 April 2020 - 31 October 2020
  • Per Person Twin Share
Sup Tourist Class / 1 April 2020 - 31 October 2020 / Single Room
$982
  • Sup Tourist Class
  • 1 April 2020 - 31 October 2020
  • Single Room
Sup Tourist Class / 1 April 2020 - 31 October 2020 / Triple Rate (price for 3 PAX)
$2364
  • Sup Tourist Class
  • 1 April 2020 - 31 October 2020
  • Triple Rate (price for 3 PAX)
Class
  • Budget Class
  • Sup Tourist Class
Travel Date
  • 1 April 2020 - 31 October 2020
Room Type
  • Per Person Twin Share
  • Single Room
  • Triple Rate (price for 3 PAX)

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