HOME OF THE GODS

Enjoy a fascinating journey that brings to life the wonders of the Classical Greek civilisation and the histories of the Byzantine and Roman periods, followed by a blissful week spent relaxing on an idyllic island. This wonderful odyssey features stays in the fascinating city of Thessaloniki and the bustling metropolis of Athens. Enjoy escorted tours of some of the most fascinating and absorbing sites of Classical Greece, including the staggering Temple of Apollo at Delphi, the 5th-century Acropolis of Athens and the monasteries at Meteora.

Highlights

  • Spend eight days exploring some of Classical Greece’s best-preserved sites, then enjoy a blissful week relaxing on an idyllic island
  • Explore fabled Athens, ‘The Glorious City’
  • Discover historic Delphi, home to the Temple of Apollo
  • Enjoy a boat ride around the UNESCO-listed Mount Athos
  • Learn about the fascinating history of Thessaloniki on a city tour
  • Enjoy a visit to Mount Olympus, where Homer lived
  • Discover the UNESCO­­­-listed Meteora monastery, filming location of James Bond's For Your Eyes Only
  • Enjoy a week-long relaxation on an idyllic island

Inclusions

  • 14 nights’ carefully chosen bed and breakfast accommodation
  • One evening meal
  • Return flights to Thessaloniki
  • Coach travel and transfers throughout
  • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager