Grecian Odyssey
What is it like to live in a country where classical mythology and ancient history still have a presence in everyday life?
In the capital of Athens, namesake of the goddess Athena, walk in the footsteps of ancient Greeks at the Acropolis - and in the footsteps of current residents in the Plaka district. In Delphi, Epidaurus and Cape Sounion, learn how an old belief in mythological figures still influences medicine, politics and philosophy.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Greece
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Day 2: Athens
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 3: Athens
Visit the Acropolis:
- Parthenon
- Temple of Athena Nike
Take a guided tour of Athens
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium
- Syntagma Square
- Acropolis
Visit the Acropolis Museum, home to ancient ruins and prehistoric artefacts.
Take a walking tour of Athens
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Plaka district
- Athenian Trilogy
Dinner in Athens
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Day 4: Athens
Add this in-depth excursion:
Saronic Islands Cruise
Set sail through the islands of the Saronic Gulf! Your first stop is the island of Aegina, home to the best pistachios in Greece. Then it’s on to Poros, whose Historic Clock is visible from all over town. Finally, stop at Hydra, full of red-tiled houses and narrow stone-paved alleys. Your cruise includes lunch, and you may have time for swimming before returning to port mid-evening. -
Day 5: Athens • Corinth • Argolida
Take a day trip to Cape Sounion
Visit the Temple of Poseidon
Tour Cape Sounion with an expert local guide
Travel via Corinth to Argolida
See the Corinth Canal
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Day 6: Argolida • Epidaurus • Mycenae • Olympia
Travel via Epidaurus and Mycenae to Olympia
Tour Epidaurus and Mycenae with an expert local guide
Participate in a pottery workshop
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Day 7: Olympia • Delphi
Visit the Archaeological Museum of Olympia
Tour Olympia with an expert local guide
Visit the Museum of Archimedes
Arrive in Patras
Travel to Delphi
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Day 8: Delphi • Athens
Visit the Delphi MuseumTake a guided tour of Delphi
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Temple of Apollo
- Delphi Archaeological Museum
Return to Athens
Add this in-depth excursion:
Greek Evening
Friends, feta, and fresh Mediterranean flavours—opa! Stuff yourself like an olive during a traditional Greek dinner. Then, link arms for a night of music, dancing, and smashing plates. This time-honoured tradition brings Greece’s theatrical culture to life in all the best ways.
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 9: Mykonos island
Depart on a three-day cruise of the Greek islands (Shore excursions to Samos, Crete and Santorini are included for all travelers)
Explore the Old Town of Mykonos island on your own
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Day 10: Kusadasi • Patmos island
Included excursion to Kusadasi island featuring the city of Ancient Ephesus
Explore Patmos island on your own
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Day 11: Crete island • Santorini island
Included excursion to the Palace of Knossos in Crete
Included excursion to Oia Village in Santorini
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Greece
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Day 2: Athens
Meet your Tour Director at your destination -
Day 3: Athens
Visit the Acropolis:
- Parthenon
- Temple of Athena Nike
Take a guided tour of Athens
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Olympic Stadium
- Syntagma Square
- Acropolis
Visit the Acropolis Museum, home to ancient ruins and prehistoric artefacts.
Take a walking tour of Athens
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Plaka district
- Athenian Trilogy
Dinner in Athens
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Day 4: Athens
Add this in-depth excursion:
Saronic Islands Cruise
Set sail through the islands of the Saronic Gulf! Your first stop is the island of Aegina, home to the best pistachios in Greece. Then it’s on to Poros, whose Historic Clock is visible from all over town. Finally, stop at Hydra, full of red-tiled houses and narrow stone-paved alleys. Your cruise includes lunch, and you may have time for swimming before returning to port mid-evening. -
Day 5: Athens • Corinth • Argolida
Take a day trip to Cape Sounion
Visit the Temple of Poseidon
Tour Cape Sounion with an expert local guide
Travel via Corinth to Argolida
See the Corinth Canal
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Day 6: Argolida • Epidaurus • Mycenae • Olympia
Travel via Epidaurus and Mycenae to Olympia
Tour Epidaurus and Mycenae with an expert local guide
Participate in a pottery workshop
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Day 7: Olympia • Delphi
Visit the Archaeological Museum of Olympia
Tour Olympia with an expert local guide
Visit the Museum of Archimedes
Arrive in Patras
Travel to Delphi
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Day 8: Delphi • Athens
Visit the Delphi MuseumTake a guided tour of Delphi
With your expert local guide you will see:
- Temple of Apollo
- Delphi Archaeological Museum
Return to Athens
Add this in-depth excursion:
Greek Evening
Friends, feta, and fresh Mediterranean flavours—opa! Stuff yourself like an olive during a traditional Greek dinner. Then, link arms for a night of music, dancing, and smashing plates. This time-honoured tradition brings Greece’s theatrical culture to life in all the best ways.
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Day 9: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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Day 9: Mykonos island
Depart on a three-day cruise of the Greek islands (Shore excursions to Samos, Crete and Santorini are included for all travelers)
Explore the Old Town of Mykonos island on your own
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Day 10: Kusadasi • Patmos island
Included excursion to Kusadasi island featuring the city of Ancient Ephesus
Explore Patmos island on your own
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Day 11: Crete island • Santorini island
Included excursion to the Palace of Knossos in Crete
Included excursion to Oia Village in Santorini
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Everything you get
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Airfare & transportation
Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Meals
Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavours to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left for you to discover new favourite dishes of your own.
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Entrances
Acropolis; Acropolis Museum; Delphi site; Delphi museum; Olympia site; Olympia museum; Epidaurus site; Mycenae site; Pottery workshop; Sounion Temple of Poseidon
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we’re there too.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances.
Lowest price
Benefit from added flexibility of the risk-free enrolment period
If you are currently enrolled, or enrol before December 16, 2020, on a tour travelling on or after October 1, 2021, you will have the option to cancel your tour for any reason through June 15, 2021. EF will refund 100% of the money you paid to EF, including the $199 non-refundable deposit and the cost of the Global Travel Protection Plan if your payments are up to date and your account is in good standing.
Program price valid for today. Program price includes all airline/travel provider surcharges, departure taxes and airport fees. Please call 1-800-387-1460 for more information.
