About this trip
A five-day round trip from Athens taking in the major sites of Classical Greece, from ancient theatres to Delphi's oracle.
You'll travel with an expert guide through Nafplion, Olympia and Delphi, with time in Athens itself to see the Acropolis and wander the old streets.
It's a straightforward, well-paced way to cover the big historical names without organising the logistics yourself.
What you'll do
- See the Acropolis and explore central Athens
- Visit the Sanctuary of Asclepius, a UNESCO-listed site near Epidaurus
- Tour ancient Olympia, home of the original Olympic Games
- Explore Delphi and its Archaeological Museum
- Guided commentary on Greece's classical history throughout
- Partially guided, so some free time is built in alongside guided sightseeing
- Suits families and groups more interested in history and sites than nightlife or adventure activities
- Round trip starting and ending in Athens, with overnight stops along the way
Worth it if you want a solid classical Greece intro with strong guides. Think twice if you need consistent hotels or prefer one group throughout.
- Guides and driver consistently excellent; logistics handling of combined tours seamless and impressive.
- Hotel quality variable, notably weaker in Delphi and Olympia; group composition changes mid-tour.
- Scenery extraordinary; food excellent; guides knowledgeable about ancient history and world context.
- Good balance of structured sightseeing and free time to explore independently.
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Departing in Jul is cheapest — from £758, about 11% below the priciest month (Sep).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Athens · 23 Jul – 24 Jul
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