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Athens - Delphi - Argolis

Overview

Take a legendary 6-night trip through the historical marvels of Greece. Travel from Athens to the ancient wonders of Delphi and the picturesque towns of Argolis.

Your flights, accommodations, and transfers are included, and you’ll have ample time to explore Athens at your own pace.

This itinerary features More Moments, activities included with your package.

Format

Self-guided tour

Locations

  • Athens
  • Delphi

Inclusions

  • Round-trip flights to Athens (if Flight & Hotel package option is chosen)
  • 6 nights of accommodation 
  • 6 breakfasts and 2 lunches
  • Round-trip airport transfers in Athens
  • 3 More Moments activities included:
    • Half-day tour to the Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum
    • Full-day guided excursion to Delphi
    • Full-day guided excursion to Nafplio and Mycenae
  • Earn Aeroplan® points

Itinerary

Day 1

Depart Canada

Fly to Athens.

Day 2

Welcome to Athens

Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and check in, where you will spend the next six nights. Spend the rest of the day exploring Athens at your own pace.

Day 3

Athens: Sightseeing

Enjoy a half-day sightseeing tour of the city, including the magnificent Acropolis. 

More Moments Activities Included

  • The Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum

    Visit the site of the first Olympic Games and then make stops along highlights of the Acropolis, like the Temple of Athena Nike and the Parthenon. End the tour with the New Acropolis Museum.

Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 4

Athens - Delphi - Athens

After breakfast, depart at indicated time for your tour to Delphi.

(Approximately 186 km)

More Moments Activities Included

  • Delphi Excursion

    Drive along the fertile plain of Boeotia, crossing the towns of Thebes, connected with the tragedy of king Oedipus, Levadia and Arachova. Arrive at Delphi, once the centre of the ancient world. On the majestic slopes of Mount Parnassus lie the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythi. Visit the treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo and a museum containing such ancient masterpieces.

Meal(s): Breakfast and lunch

Day 5

Athens - Argolis - Athens

Enjoy your breakfast before leaving for Argolis, your full-day excursion.

(Approximately 134 km)

More Moments Activities Included

  • Guided excursion to Nafplio and Mycenae

    Drive to Mycenae, the city of the ancient poets, where you can visit the Lion Gate and discover Cyclopean masonry or royal tombs. Depart for Nafplio, a picturesque town at the foot of a cliff crowned by the Fortress of Palamidi. After a brief walking tour, enjoy free time to explore. Return to Athens in the afternoon.

Meal(s): Breakfast and lunch

Day 6-7

Athens: At Leisure

Spend two full days exploring Athens at your own pace. Visit Plaka, the oldest district in Athens, or enjoy shopping on Ermou, Kolonaki and Voukourestiou streets.

Meal(s): 2 breakfasts

Day 8

Athens - Return to Canada

After breakfast, take your transfer to the airport for the return flight home. 

Meal(s): Breakfast

Accomodations

Where you'll stay

The hotels listed below are presented as examples for your reference only. Hotel accommodation details will be communicated to you or your travel agent prior to departure.

Location

Hotel

Athens
Hermes Hotel (or similar)
3

Room details

Bed size(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people (3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child)
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.

Athens
Hotel Athens Avenue (or similar)
4

Room details

Bed size(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people (3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child)
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.

Athens
Hotel Divani Palace (or similar)
5

Room details

Bed size(s): 1 double bed or 2 twin beds
Room occupancy: Maximum 3 people (3 adults, or 2 adults and 1 child)
Unless otherwise indicated, guests will stay in a standard room at all hotels during the trip.

Important Information

  • Daily service:

    • April 1 2025 – November 30, 2025
  • Not included:

    • Meals, unless noted
    • Transfers, unless noted
    • Additional activities and excursions
    • Personal expenses and insurance
    • Gratuities
  • Activity Information:

    The Acropolis and the new Acropolis Museum:

    • Daily service
    • English/French Departure at 8:45 a.m. – Return at 1:30 p.m.

    Full-day guided excursion to Delphi:

    • English/French on Wednesday, English only on Friday & Sunday

    The More Moments activities/excursions mentioned in the itinerary are all included in the package but may be rescheduled to take place on an earlier or later day, depending on availability and operational day.

  • City tax are applicable for hotel stays and are payable in local currency upon checkout.  

  • Itinerary modification as of April 9, 2024: Please take note that the half-day tour to the Acropolis and the new Acropolis Museum is an organized tour and not a private tour.

    The order visited may change due to operational restrictions. The itinerary above is for reference only.