8-Day Greece Highlights Tour: Athens, Delphi, M

Tour Overview

8-Day Greece Highlights Tour: Athens, Delphi, Meteora & Santorini is planned as a 8 Days / 7 Nights journey linking Athens, Delphi, Meteora, Santorini. The route is designed to combine cultural sightseeing, practical transport connections and time in the principal destinations without compressing the main visits into a single day.

Across the itinerary, the main sightseeing is built around Athens, Plaka, Acropolis, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora, Santorini, Side. Each stop is positioned within the day-by-day route so that the historical, cultural and landscape highlights remain easy to follow from one destination to the next.

Travel logistics are integrated into the program rather than treated as separate arrangements. Depending on the confirmed route, the package includes 4-star hotel accommodation, licensed guided sightseeing, domestic flights, ferry connections. The result is a complete multi-day itinerary with the major visits, overnight stops and travel sectors clearly organized.

Tour Highlights

Explore the Acropolis and Acropolis Museum while discovering Athens' most important classical landmarks with a licensed guide.

Visit Delphi's Sanctuary of Apollo and its archaeological museum, one of ancient Greece's most significant religious centers.

Experience Meteora's extraordinary monasteries dramatically perched atop towering natural rock formations.

Discover Santorini's caldera scenery while exploring Fira and the picturesque village of Oia during your leisure time.

Travel through Central Greece, including a stop at the historic battlefield of Thermopylae associated with King Leonidas.

Day 1: Visit Athens, Plaka. A scheduled transfer is part of the day.

Day 2: Visit Athens, Acropolis, Olympia.

Day 3: Visit Athens, Delphi.

Day 4: Visit Athens, Meteora.

Day 5: Visit Athens, Santorini. A scheduled transfer is part of the day.

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day1

Arrival in Athens

The day follows the planned itinerary for Arrival in Athens. The main route is built around Athens, Plaka.

Athens combines classical heritage with the atmosphere of a modern Mediterranean capital. The program also allows time to experience Plaka as part of the day’s scheduled route.

Ground transfers are arranged between the main stops shown in the day plan. At the end of the program, the route continues to the hotel according to the itinerary.

Day2

Guided Athens City Tour

The day follows the planned itinerary for Guided Athens City Tour. The main route is built around Athens, Acropolis, Olympia.

Athens combines classical heritage with the atmosphere of a modern Mediterranean capital. The Acropolis visit centers on the monumental hilltop complex and its classical monuments. The program also allows time to experience Olympia as part of the day’s scheduled route.

The sequence is designed to keep sightseeing and transport practical within the same day, while preserving the main visits and travel connections shown in the confirmed itinerary.

Day3

Athens – Delphi – Kalambaka

The day follows the planned itinerary for Athens – Delphi – Kalambaka. The main route is built around Athens, Delphi.

Athens combines classical heritage with the atmosphere of a modern Mediterranean capital. The program also allows time to experience Delphi as part of the day’s scheduled route.

The sequence is designed to keep sightseeing and transport practical within the same day, while preserving the main visits and travel connections shown in the confirmed itinerary.

Day4

Meteora – Return to Athens

The day follows the planned itinerary for Meteora – Return to Athens. The main route is built around Athens, Meteora.

Athens combines classical heritage with the atmosphere of a modern Mediterranean capital. The program also allows time to experience Meteora as part of the day’s scheduled route.

Day5

Athens to Santorini by Ferry

The day follows the planned itinerary for Athens to Santorini by Ferry. The main route is built around Athens, Santorini.

Athens combines classical heritage with the atmosphere of a modern Mediterranean capital. Santorini adds dramatic caldera scenery, whitewashed settlements and Aegean views.

Ground transfers are arranged between the main stops shown in the day plan.

Day6

Free Day in Santorini

The day follows the planned itinerary for Free Day in Santorini. The main route is built around Santorini.

Santorini adds dramatic caldera scenery, whitewashed settlements and Aegean views.

Day7

Santorini to Athens by Ferry

The day begins with arrival arrangements and the planned transfer. with the first key timing around 15:30. The main route is built around Side, Athens, Santorini.

The program also allows time to experience Side as part of the day’s scheduled route. Athens combines classical heritage with the atmosphere of a modern Mediterranean capital. Santorini adds dramatic caldera scenery, whitewashed settlements and Aegean views.

Ground transfers are arranged between the main stops shown in the day plan. A domestic flight is included in the day’s routing where indicated. At the end of the program, the route continues to the hotel according to the itinerary.

Other scheduled timings include 23:15.

Day8

Departure from Athens

After breakfast, the day continues with the scheduled program. The main route is built around Athens.

Athens combines classical heritage with the atmosphere of a modern Mediterranean capital.

Ground transfers are arranged between the main stops shown in the day plan. A domestic flight is included in the day’s routing where indicated.

What's Included

Included

4 nights in 4-star hotels with breakfast as specified in the itinerary.
Ferry transportation is included on the sectors specifically listed in the program.
Licensed guiding is included for the scheduled sightseeing visits.
Private airport and hotel transfers are included for the relevant sectors of the itinerary.
Hotel accommodation is included as specified in the confirmed itinerary.

Not Included

Meals and drinks are excluded unless they are specifically listed as included.
Optional visits, activities and extra services outside the confirmed program are not included.
Personal expenses are not included.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Athens sightseeing tour included?

Yes. The itinerary includes a half-day guided Athens sightseeing tour led by a licensed English-speaking guide, along with Acropolis Museum entrance fees.

Are ferry tickets included?

Yes. Economy-class ferry tickets between Athens and Santorini are included.

Are domestic flights included?

No. Domestic flights are not part of this itinerary.

What type of accommodation is provided?

The tour includes 4-star hotels in Athens, Kalambaka, and Santorini.

How difficult is this tour?

The tour has a moderate physical difficulty level due to walking at archaeological sites, city tours, and visits to Meteora's monasteries.

Can I join a boat cruise in Santorini?

Yes. An optional catamaran cruise to the volcanic hot springs is available during your free day in Santorini but is not included in the tour price.

Is cancellation available?

Yes. Free cancellation is available up to 30 days before the tour date.

Is this tour available year-round?

Yes. The itinerary is available throughout the year, subject to operational schedules.