8 days tour

Mystical Mainland (All Inclusive & Guided In-Depth Tour)

Mystical Mainland (All Inclusive & Guided In-Depth Tour)

This tour includes:

Others

All museum tickets are included in our trip packages.

Insurance

All our packages are covered by a Travel Insurance program that includes covers for common situations such as trip cancellation, travel delays, or the loss/delay of luggage and/or documents, as well as 24/7 medical assistance providing help in case of any emergency during the trip.

Guide

The guide is English-speaking and certified to offer private tours in museums and archaeological sites. The guide has excellent knowledge of Ancient and Modern Greek history and stays with the group throughout the whole trip.

Hygieneprotocol

Our vehicles are thoroughly sanitized prior to the start of the tour and we will be cleaning and disinfecting all surfaces on a daily basis. Furthermore, we offer hand sanitizer throughout the whole tour. All our accommodation and restaurant partners follow hygiene protocols, appropriate physical distancing of tables, in the lobby, and other public areas. All museums and sites we will visit during the tour are now fully complying with the hygiene standards. All our employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For the safety of our customers, each participant should be fully vaccinated at least 14 days before the start of the tour. You will be requested to present your vaccination certificate upon your arrival.

Meals

7 Breakfasts - 7 Lunches - 7 Dinners A traditional Greek breakfast made with local products is offered daily at your hotel. Lunch and dinner made of traditional Greek recipes are offered daily at high-end restaurants or in wineries and hotels privately. For more information, please see the daily description of our journeys. Although all our menus are plenty, extra dishes can be obtained at your own extra cost. Drinks are not included.

Transport

For our groupโ€™s transportation, we have the most modern fleet of minivans. Highly experienced staff perpetuates commitment to quality of service and safety in transportation. All minivans are fully air-conditioned, feature comfortable seats, and have large panoramic windows.

Accommodation

In Athens, our guests stay in the Royal Olympic Hotel for two nights, a modern 5-star hotel located in the heart of the city with unique views of the Acropolis and the Temple of the Olympian Zeus. In any other destination in Greece, our guests stay in traditional 4 or 5-star hotels. All rooms provided are twins, double, or triple and the tour price is room-based with a minimum of 2 people per room. TRAVELING SOLO For solo travelers, there is a single supplement of โ‚ฌ500. TRAVELING IN A GROUP: In case you are three people, it is advisable to book a triple room. If you are a family of more than three people, you will be placed in one of the above room types or you will have the possibility to be upgraded to a family suite, depending on each hotelโ€™s or shipโ€™s availability. Please send us your request by the time of booking.

Not included:

Others

Drinks are not included.

Flights

When you book your flight tickets to Athens, please keep in mind that this tour starts on Friday at 7 pm in the lobby of the Royal Olympic Hotel (Athanasiou Diakou 28, Athina 117 43) with our welcome meeting followed by your first Greek dining experience. The check-in opens at 3 pm but if you arrive earlier you will be able to leave your luggage in the storage room of the hotel - the front desk receptionist will assist you. Early check-in before 3 pm is subject to the hotelโ€™s availability. Should you experience any arrival complications please call our emergency number: 0030 6972026519 (24/7).

Optional

Kindly note that you always have the option to add our extra service of a private transfer from the airport to your hotel in Athens, or vice versa. If you do so, please add a note with your flight schedule and the code of your flight when you book one of our trip packages or email us at least two days before your arrival. Our private driver will be waiting for you at the arrivals gate, holding a placard with our companyโ€™s logo and your name. Please make sure to turn your phone on and use the Airportโ€™s free Wi-Fi.

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Itinerary of your trip Mystical Mainland (All Inclusive & Guided In-Depth Tour)

  • Day 1 Day 1: Athens
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Athens

      Private transfer from the airport to your hotel upon request.

      Meet us in the lobby of the Royal Olympic Hotel.

      Let us welcome you with a gourmet dinner and breathtaking views of the Acropolis.

      Pace level: 1

  • Day 2 Day 2: Athens
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Athens

      Experience the dazzling modernist Acropolis Museum and reveal layers of history dating back to the 6th century BC.

      Have an in-depth private guided tour of the Acropolis Museum.

      Witness the wonders of Ancient Greek architecture with a guided tour of the Acropolis.

      Enjoy lunch with delicious Greek dishes in one of the best places downtown.

      Head towards the Herodion built on the slopes of the Acropolis.

      View the Temple of Olympian Zeus, one of the biggest temples ever built in Athens.

      View the Panathenaic Stadium, an ancient stadium originally built in 338 BC.

      Witness the Presidential Guards on duty in front of the Greek Parliament.

      Explore the old city of Athens, Plaka, and stroll around its small streets. Free time for shopping.

      Have an unforgettable dinner and experience Greek hospitality through an incredible meal.

      Pace level: 3

  • Day 3 Day 3: Delphi / Arachova
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Delphi / Arachova

      Travel to the โ€œNavel of the Earthโ€, Delphi, and visit the site of Athena Pronaia where the Tholos building is located.

      Have an in-depth private guided tour of the museum of Delphi.

      Have lunch with authentic home-cooked Greek meze at a local tavern with amazing views of Iteaโ€™s olive grove.

      Discover the picturesque paved alleys of Arachova, a traditional village on the holy grounds of the mountain of Apollo.

      Taste "Formaela", the famous local cheese of Arachova. Free time for shopping.

      Enjoy a traditional dinner in Arachova.

      Pace level: 2

  • Day 4 Day 4: Nafpaktos / Ioannina
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Nafpaktos / Ioannina

      Up to the mountains, down to the olive groves of Itea with outstanding panoramic sea views โ€“ off to Nafpaktos. 

      Explore the 15th century Venetian port of Nafpaktos.

      Taste amazing meze for food lovers by the seaside.

      Through the stunning new motorway of Ionia Odos โ€“ off to Ioannina.

      Enjoy a gourmet dinner next to the historic Castle of Ioannina.

      Pace level: 1

  • Day 5 Day 5: Zagoria
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Zagoria

      Catch one of the best-kept secrets of Greece, the beauty and wonder of Zagoria!

      Move on to its magical rivers and arched bridges.

      Enjoy dramatic views of Vikos gorge, the deepest in the world.

      Have lunch at Kikitsaโ€™s, tasting her delicious handmade pies locally known as โ€œpitesโ€.

      Visit the monastery of Agia Paraskevi founded in 1414 and share the wisdom and spirituality of its one and only monk, Helias.  

      Uncover the hidden natural treasures of Zagoria.

      Explore scenic villages, proudly showcasing the architecture of stone, slate, and wood to complete the ambiance.

      End your day with a special dinner in Ioannina.

      Pace level: 2

  • Day 6 Day 6: Metsovo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Metsovo

      Seize the day with a guided tour of the impressive Silversmithing Museum of Ioannina.

      Drive to Metsovo, up to the mountains of Pindus.

      Have a guided tour of Katogi Averoff winery, which makes some of Greeceโ€™s most celebrated wines. Meat, cheese, and wine pairings in a modern atmosphere.

      Relive the atmosphere of centuries gone by with a visit to the "open" Folk Art museum of Metsovo.

      Enjoy a traditional dinner next to the fireplace.

      Pace level: 1

  • Day 7 Day 7: Meteora
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Meteora

      Drive to Meteora, which means suspended in space.

      Witness pillars of rock, sculpted by prehistoric rivers and crowned by otherworldly monasteries, monuments to the power of faith.

      Enjoy a delicious lunch with local dishes under the shade of Meteora hills.

      Have a guided tour of two impressive Byzantine monasteries.

      Feel the energy of the spiritual and natural wonder of the world.

      Have dinner with local meat.

      Pace level: 3

  • Day 8 Day 8: Athens
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Athens

      Drive to Thermopylae and visit the Memorial of Leonidas.

      Have a special lunch in a seaside restaurant before you return to Athens.

      End your trip in Athens. Private transfer to the airport upon request.

      Pace level: 1

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 16 / Max: 85

Age range allowed for this experience.

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