4.9
128 reviews

The Best of Greece

10 days
4.9
(128)
Start and end in Athens
The Best of Greece - Cosmos
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Tour Operator:
Cosmos
Max group size:
50
Age range:
5 to 99
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
52109
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Highlights

  • Marvel at the Acropolis in Athens
  • See the archeological site of Olympia
  • Travel deep into the Peloponnese to Sparta
  • Visit the medieval Byzantine Citadel of Mystra
  • Enjoy a tasting at an Olive Oil Museum

Itinerary

Start and end in Athens! With the In-depth Cultural tour The Best of Greece, you have a 10 days tour package taking you through Athens, Greece and 9 other destinations in Greece. The Best of Greece includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVE IN ATHENS, GREECE
  2. Day 2 ATHENS
  3. Day 3 ATHENS–CORINTH–NAUPLIA
  4. Day 4 NAUPLIA–EPIDAURUS–MYCENAE–SPARTA
  5. Day 5 SPARTA–MYSTRA–OLYMPIA
  6. Day 6 OLYMPIA–PATRAS–DELPHI
  7. Day 7 DELPHI–KALAMBAKA
  8. Day 8 KALAMBAKA–METEORA–ATHENS
  9. Day 9 ATHENS
  10. Day 10 ATHENS
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Flights
  • Insurance
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Operated by Cosmos

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The Cosmos Story. For nearly 60 years, Cosmos has done something remarkable: Bringing the world to people; and people to the world. By pioneering value touring vacations, we have a long history of turning travel dreams into reality. We make possible “never thought I would” or “never imagined I could” moments by making travel attainable and easy. And in doing that, we help travelers expand their horizons, clear their heads and open their hearts to the world around them. Cosmos understands that adventure is waiting for us – all of us – out in the world. And there simply is no better time than the present to discover new sights, new sensations and new experiences. That’s why we pride ourselves in turning “what if” moments into “I did” realizations. With our new look and feel, we’re celebrating this ideal and the unparalleled and attainable access we offer our travelers to the globe with value-centric vacations in 64 countries, on six continents. Let the unexpected begin. Let awe-inspiring take over. Adventure is knocking. As a Cosmos traveler, we know you will answer – as you always have – by finding adventure in the world around you.

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.9
  • Food
    Good
    3.7
  • 4.9
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  • A
    · October 14th, 2023
    Our tour director was amazing! He cared and did an exceptional job. Thank you
    Trip date: October 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • A
    · October 13th, 2023
    Well organized Koran's and tan is were excellent.
    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · October 12th, 2023
    Interesting sites to visit, great driver and excellent tour leader, Korina!
    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · October 12th, 2023
    Experience was good wish we had more day of free time to explore Athens.
    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · October 7th, 2023
    The tour was well organised and the sights were more than impressive. Our tour guide Korina was extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of Greece including the history and Greek way of life. She answered all our questions in depth.
    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · October 7th, 2023
    Well organised, plenty of information.
    Trip date: September 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • A
    · October 6th, 2023
    A well-organised and well-planned tour of Greece
    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · October 6th, 2023
    Well organized, great tour choices, great guides, good hotels.
    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · October 5th, 2023
    Javlos is excellent.
    Trip date: September 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos
  • A
    · October 2nd, 2023
    The tour was great and I had a wonderful time.
    Trip date: September 2023
    Review collected by Cosmos

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The Best of Greece
From Athens to Athens
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Where and when does this tour start?

    Day 1 of this tour is an arrivals day, so there are no planned activities until the evening when you will meet with your tour director. If you're unable to make this meeting because of a late arrival please let the tour operator know, and you can join the tour on the second day. The joining point hotel is subject to change until your final tour documents are released, which will be 2 - 3 days prior to departure, however starting accommodations for this tour are usually as follows:

    ACROPOLIS SELECT or GOLDEN AGE

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Good to Know

  • Currency
    Euro
    Greece
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, D, M. As a traveller from South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Greece
    Type E
    Greece
    Type F
    Greece
    Type D
    Greece
    Type M
    Greece
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Greece. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Greece. Ideally 2 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before July 9th, 2024 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 9th, 2024, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Cosmos. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 50 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Cosmos will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Cosmos" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Accessibility
    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveller, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

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