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Classical Greece

What will you need to pack for this enlightening tour of Classical Greece? A sun hat, your thinking cap, and your competitive spirit for starters. Thought-provoking scenery and stories await in the land of powerful Sun Gods, ancient philosophers, and legendary Olympians. From the world-famous Acropolis in Athens to the sacred Temples of Olympia, and the mountainside excavations of Delphi to the monastery-topped rock formations of Meteora, you’ll walk in the footsteps of Greece’s most renowned and mystical figures—and dance in them, too. A glass of traditional ouzo will loosen your joints to learn the lively steps of the sirtaki, made famous in the classic movie Zorba the Greek. A t-tapping, hands-on adventure, you’ll also learn the secrets of Mediterranean cuisine and how to make traditional tzatziki cucumber dip. Don’t forget to bring your appetite, too!

Traveller Notes
We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect holiday—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides (with headsets to hear every word), to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi.
Tour details
Tour Provider Globus
Price From
$3,579
Number of Days
8
Start Location
Athens, Greece
End Location
Athens, Greece
Age Range
Avg. 40+
Group Size
14 to 24
Tour Style
Comfort
Tour Themes
Small group
Physical Rating
Easy to Moderate
Itinerary Open all
Day 1 - ARRIVE IN ATHENS, GREECE
Welcome to Athens!
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.
Day 2 - ATHENS
Marvels & Myths
ATHENS Guided sightseeing includes a visit to the Acropolis and a stop at the Panathenaic Stadium. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORIC SPOTS Explore the heart of Ancient Greece, in the historic empire where 5th-century BC landmarks, including the Acropolis, never fail to amaze! See the Panathenaic Stadium, one of the venues of the first modern Olympic Games.
Day 3 - ATHENS-CORINTH-MYCENAE-EPIDAURUS-NAUPLIA
Greek History & Hers
CORINTH Cross the canal and visit ancient Corinth.
MYCENAE Free time for lunch. Guided visit of the excavations and museum.
EPIDAURUS Guided visit to the 2,300-year-old open-air auditorium before continuing to Nauplia. (B,D) 132 mi / 212 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURAL GEM The outdoor auditorium of Epidaurus combines perfect mathematic proportion with excellent acoustics. This fascinating archaeological treasure was used for the healing of patients from all over Greece and was dedicated to Asklepios, the god of healing.
Day 4 - NAUPLIA-OLYMPIA
Ruins & Recipes
Take a scenic drive through the Arkadian Mountains.
OLYMPIA Join a guided visit to the archaeological site and the museum. [LF] Attend a cooking demonstration this evening to learn how to make traditional Greek tzatziki. (B,D) 112 mi / 181 km
LOCAL FAVOURITE
LOCAL TASTES Dip into the delicious tradition of Greek tzatziki - a mix of yogurt, cucumbers, garlic, salt, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, and herbs such as dill, mint, parsley, and thyme. Learn how to make this quintessential recipe loved the world over.
Day 5 - OLYMPIA-PATRAS-DELPH
Digs & Dances
Drive by the busy seaport of Patras.
DELPHI Join a guided visit to the excavations and Archaeological Museum. This evening, [LF] learn how to dance the sirtaki while sipping a glass of ouzo. (B,D) 149 mi / 239 km
LOCAL FAVOURITE
CULTURE & TRADITION Dance in the steps of Zorba the Greek to learn the sirtaki. This passionate and dramatic dance gs very well with a glass of ouzo, the anice-infused drink the locals are so fond of.
Day 6 - DELPHI-METEORA AREA
Monasteries in Magical Greece
Drive past Lamia and Trikala en route to Kalambaka.
METEORA Guided visit of the Varlaam and St. Stephen's Monasteries. (B,D) 155 mi / 249 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
SACRED SITES Perched atop soaring huge cliffs are the monasteries of Meteora, of which six are still active. Visit the beautiful monasteries of Varlaam and St. Stephen's to marvel at this serenely mystical landscape with breathtaking views from above. Long revered for the perfect monastic retreat from the world outside, Meteora's spectacular array of massive sandstone cliffs create a surreal setting unlike any other.
Day 7 - METEORA AREA-THERMOPYLAE-ATHENS
Grecian Battles & Beauty
THERMOPYLAE Stop at the battle site.
ATHENS Free time late afternoon and evening. (B) 236 mi / 380 km
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
LEGENDARY LIVES The story of the Battle of Thermopylae is hard to beat for drama. You may recognise this tale of the heroic, yet doomed Spartans of 480 BC fighting against the Persian army, which is dramatised in the film "300." Their brave battle endures as a valiant symbol of bravery and sacrifice for a patriotic cause.
Day 8 - ATHENS
Safe travels until we meet again!
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Inclusions
7 breakfasts.
1 lunches.
4 dinners.
Departure dates
All pp pricing is based on twin share occupancy. Single supplements will apply
Start End Availability Price NZD
19 Apr 2025 26 Apr 2025 Open $4,129
21 Apr 2025 28 Apr 2025 Open $3,829
25 Apr 2025 02 May 2025 Open $4,129
28 Apr 2025 05 May 2025 Open $4,129
02 May 2025 09 May 2025 Open $4,129
03 May 2025 10 May 2025 Open $4,129
05 May 2025 12 May 2025 Open $4,129
09 May 2025 16 May 2025 Open $3,579
12 May 2025 19 May 2025 Open $4,129
16 May 2025 23 May 2025 Open $4,129
17 May 2025 24 May 2025 Open $4,129
19 May 2025 26 May 2025 Open $3,929
23 May 2025 30 May 2025 On Request $4,129
26 May 2025 02 Jun 2025 Open $4,129
30 May 2025 06 Jun 2025 Open $4,129
31 May 2025 07 Jun 2025 Open $4,129
02 Jun 2025 09 Jun 2025 Open $4,129
06 Jun 2025 13 Jun 2025 Open $4,129
09 Jun 2025 16 Jun 2025 Open $4,129
13 Jun 2025 20 Jun 2025 Open $4,129
14 Jun 2025 21 Jun 2025 Open $4,129
16 Jun 2025 23 Jun 2025 Open $4,129
20 Jun 2025 27 Jun 2025 Open $4,129
23 Jun 2025 30 Jun 2025 Open $4,129
27 Jun 2025 04 Jul 2025 Open $4,129
28 Jun 2025 05 Jul 2025 Open $4,129
30 Jun 2025 07 Jul 2025 Open $3,579
04 Jul 2025 11 Jul 2025 Open $4,129
07 Jul 2025 14 Jul 2025 Open $4,129
11 Jul 2025 18 Jul 2025 Open $3,779
12 Jul 2025 19 Jul 2025 Open $3,779
14 Jul 2025 21 Jul 2025 Open $3,779
18 Jul 2025 25 Jul 2025 Open $4,529
21 Jul 2025 28 Jul 2025 Open $4,529
25 Jul 2025 01 Aug 2025 Open $4,529
28 Jul 2025 04 Aug 2025 Open $4,529
01 Aug 2025 08 Aug 2025 Open $4,129
04 Aug 2025 11 Aug 2025 Open $4,529
08 Aug 2025 15 Aug 2025 Open $4,529
11 Aug 2025 18 Aug 2025 Open $4,529
15 Aug 2025 22 Aug 2025 Open $4,129
18 Aug 2025 25 Aug 2025 Open $4,129
22 Aug 2025 29 Aug 2025 Open $4,129
25 Aug 2025 01 Sep 2025 Open $4,129
29 Aug 2025 05 Sep 2025 Open $4,129
30 Aug 2025 06 Sep 2025 Open $4,129
01 Sep 2025 08 Sep 2025 Open $4,129
05 Sep 2025 12 Sep 2025 Open $4,239
08 Sep 2025 15 Sep 2025 Open $4,229
12 Sep 2025 19 Sep 2025 Open $4,239
13 Sep 2025 20 Sep 2025 Open $4,239
15 Sep 2025 22 Sep 2025 Open $4,229
19 Sep 2025 26 Sep 2025 Open $4,239
22 Sep 2025 29 Sep 2025 Open $4,229
26 Sep 2025 03 Oct 2025 Open $4,239
27 Sep 2025 04 Oct 2025 Open $4,239
29 Sep 2025 06 Oct 2025 Open $4,129
13 Apr 2026 20 Apr 2026 Open $4,319
17 Apr 2026 24 Apr 2026 Open $4,759
18 Apr 2026 25 Apr 2026 Open $4,319
20 Apr 2026 27 Apr 2026 Open $4,319
24 Apr 2026 01 May 2026 Open $4,319
27 Apr 2026 04 May 2026 Open $4,319
01 May 2026 08 May 2026 Open $4,319
02 May 2026 09 May 2026 Open $4,319
04 May 2026 11 May 2026 Open $4,319
08 May 2026 15 May 2026 Open $4,319
11 May 2026 18 May 2026 Open $4,319
15 May 2026 22 May 2026 Open $4,319
16 May 2026 23 May 2026 Open $4,319
18 May 2026 25 May 2026 Open $4,319
22 May 2026 29 May 2026 Open $4,319
25 May 2026 01 Jun 2026 Open $4,319
29 May 2026 05 Jun 2026 Open $4,319
30 May 2026 06 Jun 2026 Open $4,319
01 Jun 2026 08 Jun 2026 Open $4,319
05 Jun 2026 12 Jun 2026 Open $4,319
08 Jun 2026 15 Jun 2026 Open $4,319
12 Jun 2026 19 Jun 2026 Open $4,319
13 Jun 2026 20 Jun 2026 Open $4,319
15 Jun 2026 22 Jun 2026 Open $4,319
19 Jun 2026 26 Jun 2026 Open $4,319
22 Jun 2026 29 Jun 2026 Open $4,319
26 Jun 2026 03 Jul 2026 Open $4,339
27 Jun 2026 04 Jul 2026 Open $4,339
29 Jun 2026 06 Jul 2026 Open $4,319
03 Jul 2026 10 Jul 2026 Open $4,319
06 Jul 2026 13 Jul 2026 Open $4,319
10 Jul 2026 17 Jul 2026 Open $3,999
11 Jul 2026 18 Jul 2026 Open $3,999
13 Jul 2026 20 Jul 2026 Open $3,979
17 Jul 2026 24 Jul 2026 Open $4,759
20 Jul 2026 27 Jul 2026 Open $4,759
24 Jul 2026 31 Jul 2026 Open $4,759
27 Jul 2026 03 Aug 2026 Open $4,759
31 Jul 2026 07 Aug 2026 Open $4,319
03 Aug 2026 10 Aug 2026 Open $4,759
07 Aug 2026 14 Aug 2026 Open $4,759
10 Aug 2026 17 Aug 2026 Open $4,759
14 Aug 2026 21 Aug 2026 Open $4,319
17 Aug 2026 24 Aug 2026 Open $4,319
21 Aug 2026 28 Aug 2026 Open $4,319
24 Aug 2026 31 Aug 2026 Open $4,319
28 Aug 2026 04 Sep 2026 Open $4,319
29 Aug 2026 05 Sep 2026 Open $4,319
31 Aug 2026 07 Sep 2026 Open $4,319
04 Sep 2026 11 Sep 2026 Open $4,439
07 Sep 2026 14 Sep 2026 Open $4,439
11 Sep 2026 18 Sep 2026 Open $4,439
12 Sep 2026 19 Sep 2026 Open $4,439
14 Sep 2026 21 Sep 2026 Open $4,439
18 Sep 2026 25 Sep 2026 Open $4,439
21 Sep 2026 28 Sep 2026 Open $4,439
25 Sep 2026 02 Oct 2026 Open $4,439
26 Sep 2026 03 Oct 2026 Open $4,439
28 Sep 2026 05 Oct 2026 Open $4,319