Greece · Archaeology

Seven Days Tour of Greece from Athens

7 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Athens. Easy pace

Thessaloniki - Alexander the Great Statue

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit major archaeological sites including Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi, Pella, and Dion
02 Explore the famous Theatre of Epidaurus and the Tomb of Agamemnon
03 See the monasteries of Meteora perched high on dramatic rock formations
04 Discover Thessaloniki’s Byzantine heritage and the Museum of Byzantine Culture
05 Visit Vergina’s royal tomb museum and Saint Paul’s Bema in Veria
06 Travel through scenic regions including the Peloponnese, Thessaly, and Macedonia
07 Enjoy 4-star hotel accommodation with breakfasts and dinners included

Discover Greece’s rich heritage on a 7-day journey from Athens through some of the country’s most celebrated archaeological, religious, and cultural landmarks. Travel from the Peloponnese to Central and Northern Greece, visiting iconic sites including Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora, Thessaloniki, Vergina, Pella, and Dion.

Along the way, explore ancient theatres, sanctuaries, museums, monasteries, and historic cities while enjoying the comfort of hotel accommodation, guided touring, transportation by luxury air-conditioned bus, and included breakfasts and dinners. This itinerary is ideal for travellers who want an in-depth introduction to Greece through its history, mythology, Byzantine legacy, and living culture.

Visit the Meteora: perched on top of huge rocks, which seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand ageless Monasteries, where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Athens, Lamia, Corinth, Tripoli, Thebes, Thessaloniki, Veria, Naousa, Nafplio, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Olympia, Meteora, Kalabaka, Vergina, Pella, Nafpaktos, Delphi, Mount Olympus

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Corinth Canal

Leave by the coastal road to the Corinth Canal (short stop).

Epidaurus

Drive on and visit the Theatre of Epidaurus, famous for its remarkable acoustics.

Mycenae

Then proceed to the Town of Nafplion (short stop) drive on to Mycenae and visit the Archaeological Site and the Tomb of Agamemnon.

Then depart for Olympia through Central Peloponnese and the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Arrive at Olympia, cradle of the ancient Olympic Games. (Dinner and overnight)

Day 02

Olympia

In the morning visit the Archaeological Site of Olympia, with the sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the Archaeological Museum.

Then drive on through the plains of Ilia and Achaia until the magnificent bridge which is crossing the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. Pass by the picturesque towns of Nafpaktos (Lepanto) and Itea, arrive in Delphi. (Dinner and overnight)

Day 03

Delphi

In the morning visit the Archaeological Site and the Museum of Delphi.

Depart for Kalambaka, a small town situated at the foot of the astonishing complex of the Meteora, those gigantic rocks that rise steep from the plain of Thessaly. (Dinner and overnight)

Day 04

Meteora

Visit the Meteora: perched on top of huge rocks, which seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand ageless Monasteries, where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art.

Depart from Kalambaka, drive through the striking plain of Thessaly and the Valley of Tempi, and admire the gigantic figure of Mount Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece and home of the 12 Gods in Greek Mythology.

Arrival at Thessaloniki, the second largest and the most vibrant city in Greece. (Dinner and overnight)

Day 05

Thessaloniki

In the morning visit Thessaloniki, the city that throughout the era of the Byzantine Empire was the “co-reigning” city, second in population and prestige only to Constantinople.

Visit unique monuments and feel the glorious Byzantine past in some of the oldest and most characteristic churches of the Christian world as well as in the Museum of Byzantine Culture, awarded with the Council of Europe’s Museum Prize for the year 2005.

Rest of the day free, to enjoy time in the lively center of the city. (Dinner and overnight)

Day 06

Edessa

Depart in the morning for a unique approach to historical Macedonia. First stop at picturesque Edessa where we see the town’s famous landmark, the Waterfalls.

Then proceed to Naousa, to a site of exceptional beauty and importance: Aristotle’s School, the picturesque site where the great philosopher taught ‘the doctrines of morals and politics’ to Alexander the Great and the Macedonian youth.

Vergina

Then drive to Vergina (ancient Aigai), to live the experience of a visit to the unique Museum, created in the Great Tumulus covering the royal tombs of Macedonia. See the astonishing findings from the tomb of King Phillip II, Alexander’s father, and feel the thrill of the greatest discovery of the 20th century.

In only a few miles away is Veria (Biblical Beroea) to visit Saint Paul’s Bema, and then stroll through the old Jewish neighborhood and the colourful market area. A walk in a city where past is present and around.

Return to Thessaloniki. (Dinner and overnight)

Day 07

Pella

Drive to Pella, the capital of Alexander the Great. See the exquisite floor mosaics of the 4th century B.C. villas, in situ as well as in the new Museum.

Then proceed and visit the Archaeological Park of Dion (sacred city of the Macedonians, at the foot of mountain Olympos).

After the visit we shall start driving south and through Thessaly, Lamia, Thermopylae (see the Leonidas’ Monument) and Thebes, arrive in Athens late in the afternoon.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Athens. 19 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Dinner
Breakfast
Transportation by luxury air conditioned bus
Professional and licensed guide
Hotel accomodation 4*
Entrance fees
English Language: All departures

What's Not Included

Accommodation tax: From April till October, Hotels 4* : 10.00 euros per room/per night, Hotels 5* : 15.00 euros per room/per night
Drinks and beverages
Gratuites (optional)
Any personal expenses

Know before you go

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Traveler pickup is offered from selected Athens hotels. Enter your accommodation details and we will inform you on the exact pick up time and location after your booking. If you are staying at an area outside of our pickup zone, you will be advised to proceed to the nearest pick up point.

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