14-Day Mythology-Inspired Trip to Greece: Athens, Delphi, Peloponnese, Naxos, Crete

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Discover some of the most popular Greek destinations on a 14-day mythology-inspired trip that will ignite your imagination and introduce you to the beauty, culture, and history of Greece! Explore Athens, Sounio, Delphi, Mycenae, Nafplion, Naxos, and Crete and immerse yourself into a world of stunning views and fascinating story-telling!
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visiting the famous Acropolis Hill and the modern Acropolis Museum
    • Wandering the most scenic Athenian Neighborhoods, like Plaka and the district of Anafiotika
    • Catching the sunset from Cape Sounio after driving along Athens Riviera
    • Admiring the spiritual center of ancient Greece, Delphi
    • Marveling at the magnificent island of Naxos
    • Visiting the cities of Heraklion and Chania in Crete and the famous Knossos Palace
    • Exploring the most significant archaeological sites of Greece on guided tours led by archaeologists
    • Learning about the complex tales of Greek mythology and discovering the wild, undiluted imagination of ancient Greeks
    • Relaxing and unwinding in carefully selected top-rated hotels
    • Traveling in comfort and luxury in private, modern minivans

What's this trip about?

    Discover some of the most popular Greek destinations on a 14-day mythology-inspired trip that will ignite your imagination and introduce you to the beauty, culture, and history of Greece! Explore Athens, Sounio, Delphi, Mycenae, Nafplion, Naxos, and Crete and immerse yourself into a world of stunning views and fascinating story-telling!

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityAthens
End CityChania

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Greece

Attractions

  • Acropolis
  • Athens
  • Corinth
  • Crete
  • Delphi
  • Heraklion
  • Mycenae
  • Parthenon

Activities

  • Cooking
  • Culture
  • Educational/ learning
  • History
  • Kid-friendly activities

Trip includes

    • Accommodation in excellent 4 and 5 star hotels
    • All breakfasts, one lunch (Day 13), one dinner (Day 1)
    • Entrance fees to all archaeological sites
    • Services of licensed English-speaking guides
    • Services of English speaking professional drivers
    • All tours listed in the itinerary (all private tours except for one small group tour on Day 13)
    • All standard ferry tickets listed in the itinerary
    • Applicable VAT & taxes

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Itinerary

Days 1-3: Athens

Welcome to Greece! Once you reach Athens’ International Airport, your driver will welcome you and take you to your accommodation for a quick rest. After freshening up, you'll be ready to take over the highlights of Athens in a 3-hour walk tour across the popular neigh...

Day 4: Delphi

Time to leave Athens and explore the rest of Greece. Hop on your private vehicle for a road trip to Delphi, a historic town approximately 2.5 hours north of Athens. Visit the world-famous Oracle of Delphi, characterized by many as 'navel of the earth', and the alleged...

Day 5: Nafplio & Mycenae

How about delving into the gorgeous Peloponnese peninsula? Get awestruck by the beauty of Mycenae, the city that according to Greek mythology was founded by Perseus, the son of Zeus and Danae. Discover the mythological background of King Agamemnon with the help of you...

Days 6-8: Naxos

Pack your bags and off you go; the island of Naxos is your next stop! As soon as you reach Naxos, your driver will be waiting to greet you and take you to your accommodation in the heart of the marvelous Naxos town. You will visit the islet of Palatia, where according...

Days 9-14: Crete

Because only one Greek island is never enough, it is time for you to move on from Naxos to Crete, and its capital city, Heraklion. As soon as you arrive at Heraklion, your driver will take you to your hotel to recuperate. The rest of your afternoon will be free, so yo...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,315
Price per day$360
Last Updated: 4/19/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Designing original, tailor-made journeys to Greece

Greeking.me is the product of a wish granted by a Greek couple with a passion for traveling and their country. In 2016, the owners, Nikos and Anna, quit their jobs and decided to do what they love most their full-time job. Planning first-rate tours and trips around Greece from a local’s perspective was the way to go.

The experienced Greeking.me team has carefully designed unique and authentic Greece vacation packages for more than 15,000 travelers so far. In addition, they offer travelers the opportunity to customize their trip to Greece with the help of professional, expert travel specialists. 

Our offerings consist of original itineraries and bespoke Greece tours. Greeking.me trips are always well-balanced, including exciting and thematic experiences in both mainland and the islands, unforgettable gastronomic tours that our Greek grandmothers would be proud of, and activities specially designed for families with children.

We strive to offer exclusive experiences that show the authentic side of Greece everyone can’t help but fall in love with. For that reason, we have put together an incredible team of experts in the office and outside. Archaeologist licensed tour guides, professional drivers and a dedicated operations team who work day and night to ensure you are taken care of throughout your experience with us are our keys to success.

We take pride in our fast response rates and our out-of-the-box, full customization that makes us stand apart from the rest. Our high-quality services avoid tourist traps and take visitors to Greece as far from mass tourism as possible. By chasing perfection, we achieve excellence. So join us and enter a world of Greek greatness!

Planning unique custom trips, Luxury accommodations and services, Connecting travelers to locals and authentic experiences

Carefully designed, unique and authentic Greece vacation packages.

Our secret ingredient is our 100% dedication to you, to make sure you have an unforgettable time in Greece & truly experience our country like a local


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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Meals / additional food, and drinks other than what indicated in the itinerary
    • International flights
    • Travel Insurance

Accommodation

,Carefully selected, handpicked luxury & boutique hotels for which we have received excellent feedback from previous guests.
Travel Insurance
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Meals Included
  • Breakfast is always included. More meals are not included unless specified in the itinerary
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
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