Classical Greece
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- Start in Athens. Visit the city’s top sights, such as the ancient Agora, the iconic Acropolis and the stunning Acropolis Museum. Also explore local open-air markets and the charming, taverna-filled Plaka neighborhood.
- Explore Meteora. En route, pass through the historic towns of Boeotia, Thebes and Livadeia. Also, enjoy private touring of the ruins of Delphi, revered in ancient Greece for its oracle and renowned today for its spectacular hilltop setting. Perhaps also opt to visit the Jewish Museum and synagogue in Trikala.
- Enjoy a private tour of Meteora and its UNESCO World Heritage-listed Byzantine monasteries, which perch atop craggy pinnacles high above the village of Kalambaka.
- Experiemce culture-rich Thessaloniki, Greece’s second-largest city. During private touring, see sights that reveal the town’s Greek, Roman, Jewish and Turkish influences. Explore the Jewish Museum and synagogue, the Modiano Market, the Museum of Byzantine Culture, Ana Polis and the Old Turkish Quarter, the eighth-century Agia Sofia, the Roman forum, and Agios Dimitrios. Also, explore ancient sites in the surrounding region, such as Veria, Vergina and Pella.
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Private transfer to hotel for 2 nights
Half-day private city tour
Private excursion to Delphi for touring of ruins en route to Kalambaka (also, Jewish touring in Trikala, if desired)
Full-day private touring of city’s highlights
Private transfer to airport for flight to Athens. Private transfer to hotel for overnight
Private airport transfer
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Artisans of Leisure is the leading luxury travel company specializing in exclusive, customized private tours around the world.
Artisans of Leisure tours are private and highly personalized, created for discerning travelers who expect the highest level of luxury, service, and attention to detail from the minute you begin planning your trip, to the day you return home. Touring is flexible, with your own expert guide and driver in each destination, and each day is tailored to your personal interests, schedule, level of energy, and travel preferences.
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