Oh My Goddess!: Greece By Design

8 days from Athens to Athens


Vacation Overview

Embark on an odyssey of epic proportions on this 8-day vacation in Greece. How will you unleash your inner god or goddess? Sailing on sapphire waters? Exploring ancient treasures? Mixing it up with the locals or stirring up Greek specialties? With complimentary YourChoice Excursions, you choose when, where, and how to say, “Opa!”

Why This Tour is Epic from A to Zeus:
•An immersive Greek odyssey on land and sea.
•A flexible itinerary that offers oceans of legendary sights and myth-breaking stories.
•Included YourChoice Excursions in Athens and Volos.
•You Odyssey It!

Itinerary

 

Day 1 ARRIVE IN ATHENS

Welcome to Athens! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink at your hotel.

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Day 2 ATHENS

ATHENS Orientation tour. YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:

GAZE: Antiques & Antiquities in Athens
A guided tour of The Acropolis Museum, The Parthenon, and the Erectheion Caryatids brings Athens' great architectural history to life!
DELVE: Land Ho on a Heroes' Cape
Visit Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon on the Attica Peninsula rich with epic Greek legends and maritime stories
FLOAT: See, Sea & Odyssey
Aegina Island took its name from a nymph of Greek mythology. According to legend, Zeus fell in love with the daughter of the river god Asopos, and brought her to this stunning island. Cruise to the island in the heart of the Saronic Gulf, near the islands of Poros and Agistri to revel in a great number of sights and natural beauty. See the Monastery of A.g. Nektarios. Explore the picturesque capital of Aegina Town at the center of the island. Boasting elegant Neoclassical buildings, narrow alleys, and a bustling seafront promenade, Aegina Town is the stuff of legend for a perfectly relaxing day!



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Breakfast Breakfast

Day 3 ATHENS–DELPHI–ITEA

DELPHI Guided visit to the excavations and Archaeological Museum.
ITEA Free time this evening.

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Breakfast Breakfast

Day 4 ITEA–EXCURSION TO GALAXIDI

GALAXIDI Olive-oil tasting with local specialties. Free time.

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Breakfast Breakfast

Day 5 ITEA–VOLOS

VOLOS Orientation and free time.

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Breakfast Breakfast

Day 6 VOLOS

VOLOS YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:

PEDAL: On A Roll in Volos
Enjoy a leisurely half-day bike ride in the port city of Volos to see ancient landmarks with a Local Guide, including lunch with local specialties
TASTE: Stir-Up Greek Specialties
Visit a local farm in Mount Pelion and learn to cook local specialties with an expert chef and enjoy your creations amid stunning scenery.
STROLL: The Centaur's Path
Discover the charming village lanes of Pelion with a walk along the scenic Centaur's Path. Enjoy a lunch of light, local specialties.





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Breakfast Breakfast
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Day 7 VOLOS–THERMOPYLAE–ATHENS

THERMOPYLAE Visit the battle site.
ATHENS Farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

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Breakfast Breakfast
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Day 8 ATHENS

Your vacation ends with breakfast in the morning.

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Breakfast Breakfast

Hotels

Athens

Zafolia

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class

Attractive 7-story Hotel situated near museums, 1 km from Larisis train station & 35 km from El. Venizelos Airport.

Itea

Hotel Nafsika Palace

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class

Nafsika Palace Hotel is a boutique style hotel located in the heart of Itea, a quiet picturesque costal town at the roots of the Delphi Oracle. Its elegantly-decorated rooms are well-furnished with satellite LCD TV and spacious bathrooms. They also feature breathtaking views of the sea. Other amenities include a stylish bar and a lovely terrace. Free Wi-Fi access is available throughout.

Volos

Domotel Xenia Volos

Hotel as shown or similar
First-Class

This elegant resort hotel boasts a waterfront location and offers fine dining with sea views, a wellness center with an indoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, solarium, gym, sauna, and steam baths. All 79 stylish guestrooms are equipped with satellite TV, air conditioning, minibar, in-room safe, hairdryer, as well as bathrobes and slippers. The relaxed a la carte restaurant has an open kitchen concept and serves Mediterranean cuisine combined with local specialties and the in-house bistro is open all day for snacks and refreshments. The perfect spot to enjoy refreshing drinks and cocktails can be found in the panoramic bar overlooking the sea and on-site yacht club.

Dates and Prices

View the following dates and prices to find just the right date for your vacation. Below you'll find the date the vacation starts and the date you'll return.  

Once you've selected your date, you'll move to the next step to get an airfare quote and to begin booking your vacation. When you book your flights with us, you'll find we offer competitive and hassle-free airfares, plus you'll receive free airport transfers for flights coordinated with vacation dates and you'll avoid strict Internet terms and conditions.

The price listed does not include your airfare from Canada. Once you click "Book Now", you will be able to receive an air quote.

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Date
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2024-05-03 2024-05-10
$2,739
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2024-05-10 2024-05-17
$2,939
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2024-05-17 2024-05-24
$2,939
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2024-05-24 2024-05-31
$2,939
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2024-05-31 2024-06-07
$2,939
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2024-06-07 2024-06-14
$2,939
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2024-06-14 2024-06-21
$2,939
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2024-06-21 2024-06-28
$2,939
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2024-06-28 2024-07-05
$2,939
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2024-08-23 2024-08-30
$2,879
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2024-08-30 2024-09-06
$2,879
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2024-09-06 2024-09-13
$2,939
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2024-09-13 2024-09-20
$2,939
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2024-09-20 2024-09-27
$2,739
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Popular Departure - due to itinerary and time of year, this departure historically sells out quickly. Early booking is encouraged.



Dates & Prices do not include international air travel.

Travel Terms & Conditions

The purchase of any travel services offered by Globus, constitutes a contractual arrangement between you and Globus, and represents your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions. Please ensure that you read carefully and understand the Terms & Conditions prior to booking. These Terms & Conditions cover Deposit & Final Payment information, Air-Inclusive Deposits & Final Payment, Revisions & Revision Fees, Air Arrangements, Participation, Travellers Who Need Special Assistance, Young Travellers, Smoking, Price Policy, Visas and Passports, Hotels & Accommodations, Baggage Allowance, Travel Documents, Not Included in the Land Price, Refunds, Service Inquires After the Vacation, Holidays, Safety, Photos & Pictures, Optional Excursions, and Responsibility.
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Important Notes

  • The “Starting at” or listed price is based on the lowest price available to book. Price is per person based on twin occupancy and any applicable port charges, non-commissionable taxes and fees and intra-vacation flight are included in the price shown. Any included overnight stay in Canada, applicable GST/HST is also included in the price shown. International airfare, however, is not included. If price is crossed out, the new price shown includes a limited time promotional offer(s). Please review current promotions or deals for additional information.
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  • Charges not included in the land vacation price: airfare to/from the start/end of your vacation; airline baggage fees including checked and/or excess baggage fees; Federal inspection fees for the Federal Customs and Immigrations; agricultural tax; GST/HST/PST or other per person taxes imposed by government entities; passports; visas and vaccinations; transfers; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); additional excursions and activities not listed as 'included' in the itinerary; porterage at airports or train stations; Travel Insurance premiums; and all other items of a personal nature.

Booking your Vacation with Air

For air departure dates within 331 days, you'll be offered a choice of carriers and flight schedules as well as price points to choose from when selecting your flights. Your schedule will be provided to you at the time of booking (schedules are subject to change by carriers). Globus offers 2 air options: Flex Air and Instant Purchase Air. Flex Air allows flexibility if you want to make changes to your vacation schedule. Instant Purchase Air may offer additional airline options but has more restrictions. Some vacations may only offer one Air type option.

Guaranteed air-inclusive prices: air is only available to passengers travelling from Canada (with some exceptions from the United States, depending on the selected itinerary). An additional $300 per person non-refundable air deposit is required for Flex Air booked in conjunction with any land vacation (i.e. air-inclusive vacation). Air can only be booked by Globus in conjunction with a vacation package. Instant Purchase Air requires air payment in full at time of booking (i.e. air-inclusive vacation) plus a non-refundable service fee of $80 per person. Once booked, Instant Purchase Air is non-refundable, and non-changeable. Once your airfare is confirmed and Globus has received your full air and land deposit, your air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed.

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