8 days from Athens to Athens
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 toe-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!
All This. Included
Special Features Included in this Tour:
• Guided sightseeing in Athens includes an orientation drive to see the main landmarks, plus a visit to the Acropolis
• Visit to the ancient town of Corinth, plus a stop at the Corinth Canal
• Guided visit to the excavations and museum in Mycenae
• Guided visit to the open-air auditorium in Epidaurus
• Guided visit to Olympia’s archaeological site
• [LF] Tzatziki cooking demonstration
• Visit to the excavations and Archaeological Museum of Delphi
• [LF] Sirtaki dance lesson with complimentary glass of ouzo
• Guided visit to the monasteries of Varlaam and St Stephen’s in Meteora
• Visit to the site of the Battle of Thermopylae