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The Erechtheion's elegant Ionic columns stand in detail on the Acropolis, a masterpiece of classical Greek architecture
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  • Duration:9 days 8 nights
  • Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: Athens, Olympia, Delphi, Kalambaka

Itinerary

Fly to GreeceDay 1

DAY 1: HOME - ATHENS

Board your transatlantic flight and fly through the night to Greece.

Arrival in Athens - Panoramic Drive and Folklore EveningDay 2

DAY 2: ATHENS

  • Arrival: Meet your Greek Prométour Tour Director upon arrival.
  • Panoramic Drive: See the Temple of Athena, the Presidential Guard in traditional costume, the Olympic Stadium, then stop to admire and photograph the Acropolis.
  • Hotel: Transfer to your hotel to check in.
  • Dinner: At an authentic Greek tavern followed by a folklore show with live music and Greek folk dances in traditional costumes.
  • Overnight: Athens.

Athens - Acropolis, Parthenon and Lykavittos HillDay 3

DAY 3: ATHENS

  • Breakfast: At the hotel.
  • Acropolis: Guided walking tour of the Acropolis, Parthenon, and the Erechtheum.
  • Ancient Sites: See the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Arch of Hadrian, and the Roman Agora.
  • Bazaar Area: Explore the bazaar area with its Middle Eastern atmosphere.
  • Lykavittos Hill: Enjoy the view of the sunset from Lykavittos Hill.
  • Dinner: At a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Athens.

Saronic Gulf Islands Day CruiseDay 4

DAY 4: SARONIC ISLANDS DAY CRUISE

  • Breakfast: At the hotel.
  • Cruise: Transfer to Piraeus and embark on a one-day cruise of the Saronic Gulf Islands.
  • Hydra: Sail to the Island of Hydra, a favorite of the international jet set - enjoy leisure time for strolling, shopping, or swimming.
  • Aegina and Poros: Set sail passing through the narrow strait separating the Peloponnesian coast from the Island of Poros. Stop at Poros to walk around town before sailing back to Piraeus.
  • Lunch: On your own on board.
  • Dinner: At a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Athens.

Athens to Olympia - Ancient Greek WorldDay 5

DAY 5: ATHENS - OLYMPIA

  • Breakfast: At the hotel.
  • Corinth Canal: Board your motor coach to discover the Ancient Greek World. Stop on the way to see the Corinth Canal.
  • Epidaurus: Explore Epidaurus and visit the Amphitheatre - it has amazing acoustics.
  • Mycenae: Discover Mycenae - the excavated ruins sculpt the top of a rocky hill protected by the famous Cyclopean walls. Visit the Archaeological Site and Tomb of Agamemnon.
  • Nafplio: Explore Nafplio, Greece's first capital and the site of the first constituted Greek Government. Visit Palamidi Fortress, where the flag of the new Greece waved for the first time in 1822.
  • Olympia: Transfer to Olympia, known to be one of the largest and most beautiful sites in Greece.
  • Dinner: At a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Olympia.

Olympia to DelphiDay 6

DAY 6: OLYMPIA - DELPHI

  • Breakfast: At the hotel.
  • Olympia Site: Visit the Archaeological Site of Olympia Zeus, the Ancient Stadium, and the Archaeological Museum.
  • Delphi: Continue to Delphi - both an archaeological site and modern town in Greece.
  • Dinner: At a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Delphi.

Delphi to KalambakaDay 7

DAY 7: DELPHI - KALAMBAKA

  • Breakfast: At the hotel.
  • Delphi Museum: Visit the Delphi Museum - one of the top must-see museums. The permanent exhibit covers over a thousand years, from the Mycenaean era to the Greco-Roman times.
  • Kalambaka: Continue to Kalambaka, the gateway to Meteora.
  • Dinner: At a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Kalambaka.

Kalambaka - Meteora MonasteriesDay 8

DAY 8: KALAMBAKA - ATHENS

  • Breakfast: At the hotel.
  • Meteora: Visit Meteora - one of the largest and most important complexes of Greek Orthodox monasteries in Greece.
  • Return: Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, and Thermopylae.
  • Dinner: At a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Athens.

Fly Back HomeDay 9

DAY 9: HOME

  • Breakfast: At the hotel.
  • Transfer: To the airport.
  • Board your transatlantic flight from Athens and fly back home.
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  • Duration:9 days 8 nights
  • Tour Type:Educational Tours
📍 Cities: Athens, Olympia, Delphi, Kalambaka

Itinerary

Fly to GreeceDay 1

DAY 1: HOME - ATHENS

Board your transatlantic flight and fly through the night to Greece.

Arrival in Athens - Panoramic Drive and Folklore EveningDay 2

DAY 2: ATHENS

  • Arrival: Meet your Greek Prométour Tour Director upon arrival.
  • Panoramic Drive: See the Temple of Athena, the Presidential Guard in traditional costume, the Olympic Stadium, then stop to admire and photograph the Acropolis.
  • Hotel: Transfer to your hotel to check in.
  • Dinner: At an authentic Greek tavern followed by a folklore show with live music and Greek folk dances in traditional costumes.
  • Overnight: Athens.

Athens - Acropolis, Parthenon and Lykavittos HillDay 3

DAY 3: ATHENS

  • Breakfast: At the hotel.
  • Acropolis: Guided walking tour of the Acropolis, Parthenon, and the Erechtheum.
  • Ancient Sites: See the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Arch of Hadrian, and the Roman Agora.
  • Bazaar Area: Explore the bazaar area with its Middle Eastern atmosphere.
  • Lykavittos Hill: Enjoy the view of the sunset from Lykavittos Hill.
  • Dinner: At a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Athens.

Saronic Gulf Islands Day CruiseDay 4

DAY 4: SARONIC ISLANDS DAY CRUISE

  • Breakfast: At the hotel.
  • Cruise: Transfer to Piraeus and embark on a one-day cruise of the Saronic Gulf Islands.
  • Hydra: Sail to the Island of Hydra, a favorite of the international jet set - enjoy leisure time for strolling, shopping, or swimming.
  • Aegina and Poros: Set sail passing through the narrow strait separating the Peloponnesian coast from the Island of Poros. Stop at Poros to walk around town before sailing back to Piraeus.
  • Lunch: On your own on board.
  • Dinner: At a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Athens.

Athens to Olympia - Ancient Greek WorldDay 5

DAY 5: ATHENS - OLYMPIA

  • Breakfast: At the hotel.
  • Corinth Canal: Board your motor coach to discover the Ancient Greek World. Stop on the way to see the Corinth Canal.
  • Epidaurus: Explore Epidaurus and visit the Amphitheatre - it has amazing acoustics.
  • Mycenae: Discover Mycenae - the excavated ruins sculpt the top of a rocky hill protected by the famous Cyclopean walls. Visit the Archaeological Site and Tomb of Agamemnon.
  • Nafplio: Explore Nafplio, Greece's first capital and the site of the first constituted Greek Government. Visit Palamidi Fortress, where the flag of the new Greece waved for the first time in 1822.
  • Olympia: Transfer to Olympia, known to be one of the largest and most beautiful sites in Greece.
  • Dinner: At a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Olympia.

Olympia to DelphiDay 6

DAY 6: OLYMPIA - DELPHI

  • Breakfast: At the hotel.
  • Olympia Site: Visit the Archaeological Site of Olympia Zeus, the Ancient Stadium, and the Archaeological Museum.
  • Delphi: Continue to Delphi - both an archaeological site and modern town in Greece.
  • Dinner: At a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Delphi.

Delphi to KalambakaDay 7

DAY 7: DELPHI - KALAMBAKA

  • Breakfast: At the hotel.
  • Delphi Museum: Visit the Delphi Museum - one of the top must-see museums. The permanent exhibit covers over a thousand years, from the Mycenaean era to the Greco-Roman times.
  • Kalambaka: Continue to Kalambaka, the gateway to Meteora.
  • Dinner: At a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Kalambaka.

Kalambaka - Meteora MonasteriesDay 8

DAY 8: KALAMBAKA - ATHENS

  • Breakfast: At the hotel.
  • Meteora: Visit Meteora - one of the largest and most important complexes of Greek Orthodox monasteries in Greece.
  • Return: Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, and Thermopylae.
  • Dinner: At a local restaurant.
  • Overnight: Athens.

Fly Back HomeDay 9

DAY 9: HOME

  • Breakfast: At the hotel.
  • Transfer: To the airport.
  • Board your transatlantic flight from Athens and fly back home.
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Learning Objectives

Analyze the political and cultural achievements of ancient Athens through guided study of the Acropolis, Parthenon, Erechtheum, and the Agora.

Evaluate the role of the Olympic Games in uniting the Greek city-states, using the Archaeological Site of Olympia and its museum as primary source evidence.

Investigate the religious authority of Delphi in the ancient world, examining the Temple of Apollo and the Delphi Museum to understand the Oracles influence on Greek decision-making.

Compare the urban complexity of Athens with the rural sanctuaries of Olympia, Delphi, and Meteora to understand how geography shaped ancient Greek religious and civic life.

Examine the UNESCO World Heritage site of Meteora, connecting monastic history with natural landscape and exploring how human communities adapted to extreme environments.

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Landmark Highlights

  • Athens: Acropolis, Parthenon, Erechtheum, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Roman Agora, and Lykavittos Hill.
  • Saronic Gulf Islands: Day cruise to Hydra, Aegina, and Poros.
  • Epidaurus: Amphitheatre with remarkable acoustics. Mycenae: Excavated ruins and Tomb of Agamemnon.
  • Nafplio: Palamidi Fortress and Greeces first capital.
  • Olympia: Archaeological Site, Ancient Stadium, and Archaeological Museum.
  • Delphi: Delphi Museum covering over a thousand years from the Mycenaean era to Greco-Roman times.
  • Meteora: UNESCO World Heritage monasteries on natural sandstone pillars.
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Will my group be combined with another school group?

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We take care of everything to make trip planning easy. From organizing travel logistics and accommodations to managing registrations, payments, and documentation, our team handles all the details so you can focus on the experience.nnSupport starts from day one. To help launch your trip, we host a parent meeting where your dedicated Tour Consultant introduces themselves, represents Prométour, and answers any parent questions directly.nnThroughout the planning process, our expert Customer Service Team is available to assist families with registration, payments, and general inquiries, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience for everyone involved.

When will our travel dates be confirmed?

Prométour trips are fully customizable, including your travel dates. You can choose the dates that best align with your school calendar, giving your group flexibility to coordinate extracurricular activities around the trip.

How does Prométour support our group during the trip?

With our own teams in locations such as Montréal, Paris, and Málaga, you get real people who are with your students and know the destination inside and out, not a call center just reading from a script.nIf any issues arise while on tour, our 24/7 Emergency Line ensures that help is always just a phone call away. Your group will have access to real-time support whenever its needed.

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