Greece Heritage Tour with Santorini Vacation

The capital of Athens, as the largest and most influential of the Greek city-states, is worth visiting today for both its ancient treasures and its modern delights.

Today let's discover the main points of interest in Athens. Stroll around Constitution Square to see the changing of the guard in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Close by is the National Gardens and the Presidential Residence. Pass by the Hadrian's Arch to visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus. A visit to the Olympic Stadium is also included. Of course, the highlight of today should be the UNESCO-listed Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum.

The Peloponnese is a peninsula located at the southern tip of the Greek mainland, rich in archaeological sites dating from the Bronze Age through to the Middle Ages. Today you will visit the most notable ones among them driving along the breathtaking landscape.

The first stop is the Corinth Canal, which separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland. Continue your journey to ancient Greece city of Epidaurus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site called Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus. You can trace the history of early European medicine at the Asclepius Sanctuary and relax in the nearby well-preserved Theatre of Epidaurus.

After a stop break at the seaside town of Nafplion, you will head to visit another UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Archaeological Site of Mycenae.

After the tour, head to Olympia for the evening.

Spend the morning exploring the Archaeological Site of Olympia, another interesting UNESCO World Heritage Site for its exceptional testimony to the ancient civilizations of Peloponnese, both in terms of duration and quality. It was not only a center for the worship of Zeus but also the place where the ancient Olympic Games were held. The tour includes the area of the Altis and the remains of the Ancient Stadium, where the Olympia flame was originated from.

Afterwards, you will pass through the Rion-Antirion Cable-Stayed Bridge and travel along the scenic coastal road to reach Delphi, via the picturesque coastal town of Galaxidi for the coffee break.

Embraced in the slopes of Mount Parnassus, the Archaeological Site of Delphi is also registered as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. As the home to the Oracle of Delphi and the priestess Pythia, it is a mysterious place with great significance in Ancient Greece. Delphi Museum located near the ruins of Delphi is small but covers a history of one thousand years, from the Mycenaean period to the early Byzantine era. Walk along the road up to the top for reconstructed Treasury, the ruins of the Temple of Apollo, the Omphalos, and the Theatre.

After it, travel through the central region of Greece towards the city of Kalambaka, the gateway to the famous Meteora.

The Meteora can be easily reached from Kalambaka. It is included on the UNESCO World Heritage List, for its otherworldly landscape creating by monasteries made on the picks of the sandstone cliffs centuries ago. The six (of an original twenty-four) monasteries are built on immense natural pillars and hill-like rounded boulders that dominate the local area. This morning you will visit two of them.

As leaving the magnificent Meteora behind, you will continue to visit the Natural History Museum & Meteora Mushroom Museum. On the way to Athens, you can also stop at the Leonidas Monument in Thermopylae, which commemorates the battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC.

In addition to its rich culture and history, Greece also attracts travelers all over the world with its long coastline, many islands, and beaches. There are more than 200 inhabited islets (about 6,000 islands in total), and each of them has its own character and charm. Among them, Santorini is outstanding with its whitewashed, cube-shaped buildings adorned with blue accents, steep cliffs, and tangerine sunsets that light up the sky and sea.

After breakfast, you will transfer to Piraeus Port for the high-speed boat to Santorini. Upon your arrival, the rest of the day is free for you to experience its unique charm.

Take the morning to continue your exploration of this island at your own pace. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a Catamaran Sunset Cruise. Undoubtedly, the cruise will take you to visit some of its top attractions conveniently and give you the best location to enjoy the stunning sunset view. Dinner will be served on board.

You can visit the iconic beaches, such as Red Beach and White Beach in Akrotiri. Swim and snorkel in the crystal-clear waters with a rich underwater environment and reefs at Mesa Pigadia Beach. Sail around the Volcano coast and stop at its hot springs for a natural spa in the thermal mixed volcanic mud waters. After it, enjoy the spectacular sunset in the world below the beautiful village of Oia.