The columns of the Parthenon in Athens

Greece · 8 nights, 9 days

Classical Greece & Santorini

from ₹1,19,999 per person, twin sharing, flights extra

Athens to Delphi to Kalambaka to Santorini

About this trip

Delphi on its mountainside and the monasteries of Meteora on their rock towers, then three nights on Santorini to slow down. 8N/9D, by private car on the mainland and ferry to the island.

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Length
8 nights, 9 days
Route
Athens to Delphi to Kalambaka to Santorini

Greece at a glance

  • Heritage
  • Island

Highlights

  • The Acropolis and its museum
  • Delphi sanctuary and museum
  • Meteora monasteries
  • Caldera sailing cruise
  • Oia sunset

Route

  1. Athens
  2. Delphi
  3. Kalambaka
  4. Santorini
  • Hotel
  • Breakfast
  • Transfers
  • Sightseeing
  • Cruise

Day by day

  1. Day 1:Arrive Athens

    We meet you at Athens Airport for the drive into the city.

    • Airport transfer
    • Evening walk in Plaka

    Meals:No meals

  2. Day 2:Acropolis & Athens

    A guided morning at the Acropolis and its museum, with the afternoon free.

    • Acropolis (entry)
    • Acropolis Museum
    • The Ancient Agora

    Meals:Breakfast

  3. Day 3:Drive to Delphi

    Roughly two and a half hours via the mountain village of Arachova. The afternoon goes on Delphi’s site and museum.

    • Stop in Arachova
    • Delphi sanctuary (entry)
    • Delphi Museum

    Meals:Breakfast

  4. Day 4:Meteora at Sunset

    Three and a half hours north by road to Kalambaka, below the rock pillars. Sunset among the monasteries is why we stay here.

    • Drive to Kalambaka
    • Sunset viewpoint at Meteora

    Meals:Breakfast

  5. Day 5:Monasteries & Back to Athens

    Two monasteries in the morning, then roughly four and a half hours back to Athens. Inside, shoulders and knees must be covered.

    • Two Meteora monasteries (entry)
    • Drive back to Athens

    Meals:Breakfast

  6. Day 6:Ferry to Santorini

    The high-speed ferry from Piraeus, roughly five hours, then a free evening on the caldera.

    • Transfer to Piraeus
    • High-speed ferry
    • Evening walk in Fira

    Meals:Breakfast

  7. Day 7:Caldera by Boat

    A day sailing around the caldera, with a swim at the warm springs.

    • Caldera sailing cruise
    • Walk on the volcano
    • Swim at the hot springs

    Meals:Breakfast

  8. Day 8:Oia & Akrotiri

    A tour of the island past Akrotiri and the black-sand beaches, finishing in Oia for sunset.

    • Akrotiri excavations
    • A black-sand beach
    • Sunset in Oia

    Meals:Breakfast

  9. Day 9:Departure

    We take you to Santorini Airport for your connecting flight home via Athens.

    • Breakfast
    • Check-out
    • Airport transfer

    Meals:Breakfast

What the price covers

Included

  • 8 nights in hotels with breakfast: 3 in Athens, 1 in Delphi, 1 in Kalambaka, 3 in Santorini
  • All airport and port transfers
  • Private car with English-speaking driver for Delphi and Meteora
  • Acropolis, Delphi and Meteora entries
  • High-speed ferry to Santorini
  • Caldera sailing cruise and island tour

Not included

  • International flights (we quote these from your city separately)
  • Schengen visa
  • Greek overnight stay tax paid at hotels
  • Personal expenses and tips

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What does the price cover?

It is the lowest price per person for this trip, with two people sharing a room, for what the trip lists as included. Flights from your city are quoted separately. Indicative price: it can change with dates and availability. Ask us for today’s price for your dates.

Do I need a visa?

Indian passport holders need a Schengen visa; we apply for you. The embassy decides, so apply early.

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When is the best time to go?

May to June and September to October. July and August are hot and very busy on the islands; many island hotels close in winter.

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