TRAVEL AND TOURS
Greece has one of the richest cultural histories in the world. Globus Yachting and Travel Agency has created Tours in Continental Greece and Greek Islands to complete your visit, exploring the most famous historical and archaeological sites in the country and experiencing Greek History, Greek Heritage and Greek Culture.
Day tours and sight seeing from Athens( with big bus or private tour with minivan)
Athens Sightseeing Half Day with Acropolis Museum
Athens City Tour and Cape Sounio
Mycenae, Nauplion, Epidaurus
A Night Out In Athens
Loutraki, Isthmos, Korinthos, Thermal spa
Thermal spa at Vouliagmeni lake, Athens
1. Historical Athens and Classical Greece with Meteora
Starting price: 800/person in Double room at 3 Star Hotel (Prices vary according to Season and Hotel category)
Duration: 8 Days / 7 nights
Valid: all year
Program Schedule: Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays
Places visited: Athens, Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi, Kalambaka and Meteora
1st day: Athens, Arrival in Athens. Our assistant will be waiting you for the transfer from the airport to the Hotel. Take advantage of your assistant local tips and start a stroll through the center of Athens for a first taste of the city.
2nd day: Athens – City tour The Athens city tour will be passing through the main highlights of the city. We start from Hadrian's Arch and continue visiting the Panathinaiko Stadium (also known as Kalimarmaro), which was originally built in 329 BC, and where the first Olympics of the modern era were held in 1896. We continue to the main square of the city named "Syntagma " square (Constitution), where the presidential guard is located. With its typical costumes, the so called" Evzonos " make the change of guard in front of the Greek parliament and the Tomb of the unknown soldier. After we continue the panoramic tour visiting the Neoclassical buildings of Athens such as the College, the library and the Academy, and finally we will visit Acropolis and Parthenon, this magnificent monument built in 447 BC during the golden age of Pericles dedicated to Goddess Athena. We will appreciate the Propylaea, temple of Athens Nike, Erechtheum and all its magnificent constructions. After Acropolis we will visit the Acropolis Museum, a building of a modern architecture, hosting the unique antiquities from the Acropolis.
Enjoy the free afternoon to discover the center of Athens around Acropolis, strolling through Monastiraki, Plaka and Thissio, enjoying the pleasant sites of the ancient city.
3rd day: Epidauros, Mycenae and Olympia
In the morning we leave Athens to Corinth Canal. After a brief stop in the Canal which connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea, we continue to Epidauros. Here we enter into the culture of the 4th century BC and admire the Theatre of Epidauros, which is famous for having an exceptional acoustics that allows almost perfect hearing of the unamplified voice stage for any of the 15,000 places in which each viewer can be seated. The city of Epidauros was one of the most important pilgrimage centers of antiquity for having the famous shrine of the God Asclepius doctor. The theater for his see is now the best-preserved theater of antiquity. Depart for Nauplion, this picturesque town which was the first capital of Greece after the Turkish rule, in 1821. This beautiful town, nestles at the foot of the cliff were the Palamidi Fortress lies on the top. After passing by the old town we continue and visit the Acropolis of Mycenae, the Homeric city of King Atreides, the city "rich in gold" of the ancient poets, where we will see the tomb of Agamemnon, the "lions gate" and Cyclopic walls among other interests of antiquity. Late in the afternoon, depart to the birthplace city of the Olympic games called Olympia, through Tripolis and Megapolis in the center of Peloponnese.
4th day: Olympia
After breakfast we will visit the archaeological site of Olympia, the site of the Olympic games of the Classic Era, which were held every four years during antiquity, from the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD. We will see the temple of Olympian Zeus with the famous statue of Zeus, which was about 13 meters and was made out of gold and ivory, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world that the sculptor Phidias took about twelve years to build. We will go by the old stadium, that hosted the various sports of the Olympic games, and the archaeological museum. Leaving Olympia northward and through the plain of Ilias and Achaia, we arrive at the magnificent bridge which unites the Rio with Antirio and passes over the bay of Corinth. Continuing our path and passing through the picturesque towns of Itea and Nafpactos we reach the "center of the ancient world" Delphi.
5th day: Delphi
In the morning we will visit the archaeological site and museum of Delphi, where we see the Omphalos which was the "navel / center of the universe" and whose fame extended far beyond the borders of Greece, kept in the temple of the wrath Apollo. Inside the museum enjoy some masterpieces of ancient Greek sculpture as the famous athlete Aghias and the Brass Charioteer. The Oracle of Delphi acquired great influence in the world. The predictions of the priestess of Apollo called Pythia, influenced the decisions and had a great impact on the history of the cities of ancient times. Walk the Via Sacra which arrives at the temple of Apollo. After visiting and getting to know this legendary location, we will continue our journey to the town of Kalambaka, an inspiring and impressive destination.
6th day: Meteora
Kalambaka is at the foot of this astonishing complex of Meteora, an impressive backdrop of gigantic rocks that appear to be suspended in the air, formed over 60 million years ago. On top of these rocks, the monks who settled after the 12th century, despite being almost inaccessible, built 24 monasteries in the hermit ideal time of the 15th century. Today six of these are kept which enjoy excellent specimens of Byzantine art. Meteora is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Depart in the afternoon from Kalambaka passing through the plains of Thessaly, Lamia and Thermopylae, where the monument of King Leonidas of Sparta is, and Thiva. Arrival at our final destination Athens late afternoon.
7th day: Athens
Free day in Athens. Start the morning experiencing a typical Greek coffee and explore the ancient and modern city. Walk the streets of the traditional neighborhoods of Plaka, Monastiraki and Thissio, where modern buildings blend with the old. Experience the spectacular Greek cuisine that is the basis of the Mediterranean diet and follow with a typical greek drink "ouzo" or a good Greek wine and discover the real nightlife that Athens offers.
Enjoy the various optional tours that Athens.
8th day: Return
At a designated time, transfer from your hotel to the airport.
Included:
- 4 nights in Athens at your chosen Hotel category
- 1 night in Olympia at your chosen Hotel category
- 1 night in Delphi at your chosen Hotel category
- 1 night in Kalambaka at your chosen Hotel category
- Daily breakfast
- 3 dinners during the Classical Continental tour
- Arrival and departure private transfers in Athens
- Orientation meeting with representative on arrival in Athens for a local guidance and assistance in the transfer.
- City tour in Athens, Acropolis and the museum with official English-speaking guide, including entrances.
- Services of professional English-speaking guide and modern air-conditioned motor coach (Days 2-6)
- Entrances as per itinerary
Excluded:
- Hotel taxes from € 0,5 up to € 4,0 per room per night, payable directly at the Hotel.
- Porter fees
- Tips
- Optional tours
- Everything that is not specifically stated on the itinerary and inclusions
2.GLOBUS YACHTING ATHENS PANORAMA IN 4 DAYS
Duration: 4 Days / 3 nights
Valid from: All year
Program Schedule: Daily
Spend 3 night in Athens at Hotel of your choice category with daily breakfast. Complete city tour in Athens, Acropolis and museum with official guide, including entrances, also free day in the city.
3.VISIT CONTINENTAL GREECE, MYKONOS AND SANTORINI ISLAND
Duration: 12 Days / 11 nights
Valid from: April to October
Program Schedule: Monday-Tuesday-Saturday
Places visited: Athens (4 nights), Delphi, Kalambaka (1 night), Meteora, Mykonos (3 nights), Santorini (3 nights). Daily breakfast, I dinner in Kalambaka, arrival and departure transfers, city tour in Athens, Acropolis and museum with official English speaking guide, including entrances, tour of 2 days in Delphi and Meteora with English speaking guide and modern air conditions motor coach, ferry(Athens-Mykonos), Hydrofoil tickets(Mykonos-Santorini) and flight tickets( Santorini -Athens)
4.VISIT HISTORICAL GREECE, MYKONOS AND 4 DAY CRUISES TO GREEK ISLANDS
Duration: 11 Days / 10 nights
Valid from: March to November
Program Schedule: Tuesday
Places visited: Athens (3 nights), 4-day continental tour to Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia (1 night), Delphi (1 night), Kalambaka (1 night), Meteora and 4-night cruise in the cruise ship to the Greek Islands of Mykonos, Patmos, Rhodes, Crete, Santorini and Turkey (Kusandasi)
5. GLOBUS YACHTING AND TRAVEL AGENCY – HISTORICAL ATHENS & FAMOUS GREEK ISLANDS –
Athens, Mykonos and Santorini
Starting price: 900/person in Double room at 3 Star Hotel (Prices vary according to Season and Hotel category)
Duration: 9 Days / 8 nights
Valid from: April to October
Program Schedule: daily
1st day: Athens
Arrival in Athens. Our assistant will be waiting you for the transfer from the airport to the Hotel. Take advantage of your assistant local tips and start a stroll through the center of Athens for a first taste of the city.
2nd day: Athens – City tour
The Athens city tour will be passing through the main highlights of the city. We start from Hadrian's Arch and continue visiting the Panathinaiko Stadium (also known as Kalimarmaro), which was originally built in 329 BC, and where the first Olympics of the modern era were held in 1896. We continue to the main square of the city named "Syntagma " square (Constitution), where the presidential guard is located. With its typical costumes, the so called" Evzonos " make the change of guard in front of the Greek parliament and the Tomb of the unknown soldier. After we continue the panoramic tour visiting the Neoclassical buildings of Athens such as the College, the library and the Academy, and finally we will visit Acropolis and Parthenon, this magnificent monument built in 447 BC during the golden age of Pericles dedicated to Goddess Athena. We will appreciate the Propylaea, temple of Athens Nike, Erechtheum and all its magnificent constructions. After Acropolis we will visit the Acropolis Museum, a building of a modern architecture, hosting the unique antiquities from the Acropolis.
3rd day: Mykonos
Transfer from the Hotel to the port for your ferry to the island of Mykonos. Arrival in Mykonos and transfer you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to discover the cosmopolitan town of Mykonos or explore some of the beaches. In the evening enjoy a cocktail at the “little Venice” with fantastic views of the sunset.
4th day: Mykonos
Free day in the island. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of this spectacular island, home of the "jet set". Stroll through the cobblestoned paths of Hora in the day for shopping and at night for the world-famous nightlife, which usually ends at sunrise.
5th day: Mykonos
Free day in the island of Mykonos. Explore the island which has a variety of beaches and beach bars, each with different characteristics. In the afternoon, a walk through the narrow alleys of the center will unveil the charm and uniqueness of the island where you can see the famous windmills formerly used by the inhabitants, typical of the Cycladic architecture. In the evening enjoy a cocktail in one of the numerous bars scattered around the sidewalks of the center “hora” and enjoy the famous night out in the island.
Alternatively visit the island of Delos, one of the most important archaeological sites, that are part of history and Greek mythology. Delos was considered in Greek mythology as a holy sanctuary, which is the birthplace of the gods Apollo and Artemis.
6th day: Santorini
Transfer from the Hotel to the port for the ferry to island of Santorini. Arrival in Santorini and transfer to your Hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day free for first impression of the island.
7th day: Santorini
Free day in the island of Santorini. The island of Santorini is famous for its spectacular views of the Caldera, the typical whitewashed houses with stunning views of the Aegean Sea. Around 1600 BC the island was the site of the Minoan eruption, which left a large crater named Caldera and was possibly the cause of the extinction of the Minoan civilization of Crete with a giant tsunami caused by the eruption. Another theory says that this was the origin of the legend of Atlantis.
8th day: Santorini
Free day in Santorini. Santorini has unique volcanic sand beaches with black or red colors depending on which beach you visit. The afternoon doesn’t miss the famous sunset seen in the typical village of Oia (pronounced Ia), where the sun seems to sink into the Aegean blue sea.
9th day: Return
Transfer from Hotel to Santorini airport, and have your flight to Athens and then connect to your onward flight.
Included:
- 2 nights in Athens at your chosen Hotel category
- 3 nights in Mykonos at your chosen Hotel category
- 3 nights in Santorini at your chosen Hotel category
- Daily breakfast
- Arrival and departure transfers, private in Athens and shared in Mykonos and Santorini
- Orientation meeting with representative on arrival in Athens for a local guidance and assistance in the transfer.
- City tour in Athens, Acropolis and the museum with official English-speaking guide, including entrances.
- Ferry tickets between Athens - Mykonos
- Hydrofoil tickets between Mykonos - Santorini
- Flight from Santorini - Athens
- Flight taxes
Excluded:
- Hotel taxes from € 0,5 up to € 4,0 per room per night, payable directly at the Hotel.
- Porter fees
- Tips
- Optional tours
- Everything that is not specifically stated on the itinerary and inclusions
Notes
- Domestic flights have allowance of 1 luggage of maximum 23Kg (50 pounds) per person.
6.OTHER COMBINATIONS TOURS AVAILABLE
ATHENS-MYKONOS-SANTORINI-CRETE-RHODES
Duration: 15 Days / 14 nights
Valid from: April to October
Program Schedule: Daily
Places visited: Athens (2 nights), Mykonos (3 nights), Santorini (3 nights), Crete (3 nights), Rhodes (3 nights). Daily breakfast, arrival and departure transfers, city tour in Athens, Acropolis and museum with official English-speaking guide, including entrances, Ferry Tickets (Athens-Mykonos), Hydrofoil tickets (Mykonos-Santorini), and flight tickets (Heraklio-Rhodes, Rhodes -Athens), Flight Taxis.
7.ATHENS-PAROS-IOS-MYKONOS
Duration: 12 Days / 11 nights
Valid from: April to October
Program Schedule: Daily
8.ATHENS-MILOS-SANTORINI-MYKONOS
Duration: 12 Days / 11 nights
Valid from: May to September
Program Schedule: Daily
