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The Classical Tour of Greece is the most complete introduction to ancient Greece available in a single 8-day programme. Six UNESCO World Heritage Sites — the Acropolis, Meteora, Delphi, Olympia, Epidaurus, and Mycenae — connected by a logical, unhurried route that gives your group time to absorb each destination properly. BenLeToni Tours has operated this itinerary since 1992, working with travel agencies and tour operators across Germany, Austria, France, Italy, and beyond.
Day 1 — Arrival in Athens
Arrival at Athens International Airport. Transfer to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure to explore the Plaka district and the first views of the Acropolis. Welcome dinner at a traditional Athens taverna. Overnight Athens.
Day 2 — Athens
Full day guided tour of Athens. Visit the Acropolis and the Parthenon, the Acropolis Museum, the Ancient Agora, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the Panathenaic Stadium. Afternoon free for shopping in the city centre. Overnight Athens.
Day 3 — Athens — Kalampaka (Meteora)
Morning departure for Kalampaka. En route, stop at Thermopylae. Arrival in Kalampaka with views of the extraordinary Meteora rock formations. Overnight Kalampaka.
Day 4 — Meteora — Delphi
Morning visit to the monasteries of Meteora — six UNESCO-listed monasteries built on top of dramatic sandstone pillars. Continue south to Delphi. Overnight Delphi or Arachova.
Day 5 — Delphi — Olympia
Morning visit to the archaeological site of Delphi — the Oracle site, the Sacred Way, the Temple of Apollo, and the Delphi Museum. Afternoon drive to Olympia. Overnight Olympia.
Day 6 — Olympia — Nafplio
Morning visit to Ancient Olympia — birthplace of the Olympic Games. Afternoon drive to Nafplio, Greece’s first capital. Overnight Nafplio or Tolo.
Day 7 — Epidaurus — Mycenae — Athens
Morning visit to the ancient theatre of Epidaurus — UNESCO World Heritage Site. Continue to Mycenae — the Lion Gate, the Treasury of Atreus, and the citadel of Agamemnon. Return to Athens. Overnight Athens.
Day 8 — Athens — Departure
Morning at leisure. Transfer to Athens International Airport for departure.
Included in your programme:
✔ 7 nights accommodation in 4-star hotels with daily breakfast
✔ Private coach transport throughout the full itinerary
✔ Licensed multilingual guide for the entire programme
✔ All entrance fees to archaeological sites and museums listed in the itinerary
✔ Airport transfers on arrival and departure days
✔ 24/7 local support contact during your group’s stay in Greece
Not included:
✘ International flights
✘ Travel insurance
✘ Personal expenses and gratuities
✘ Single room supplements (available on request)
✘ Optional excursions not listed in the itinerary
Best time to travel
April to June and September to October offer the most comfortable conditions for this itinerary. The programme runs year-round — winter months work well for smaller groups focused on Athens and Delphi with fewer crowds and better hotel rates.
Walking difficulty
Moderate. Most sites involve walking on uneven ancient terrain — cobblestones, gravel paths, and steps. Comfortable closed-toe shoes are strongly recommended. The itinerary pace allows adequate time at each site without rushing.
Group size
Designed for groups of 10 to 150 passengers. Larger groups are accommodated with multiple coaches and guide teams where necessary. Minimum group size for this programme is 10 passengers.
Hotel category
The standard programme uses 4-star hotels throughout. Upgrades to 5-star or adjustments to 3-star are available on request — please advise at time of enquiry.
Dress code
Modest dress is required when visiting churches and monasteries — covered shoulders and knees for all visitors. We advise all groups of this requirement in advance.
Customisation
Duration, hotel category, pace, and included sites can all be adapted to your group’s needs. Extensions such as a day cruise from Athens or a visit to the island of Aegina can be added. Contact us with your group’s specific requirements and we will prepare a tailored proposal.
The minimum group size is 10 passengers. Standard programmes run for 20 to 50 passengers. Larger groups of up to 150 are accommodated with additional coaches and guide teams.
Yes. Duration, hotel category, pace, and included sites can all be adapted. We can add or remove destinations, adjust the number of nights in each location, and include optional experiences such as a day cruise from Athens or a cooking class. Contact us with your requirements.
Yes. Licensed guides are required at all major archaeological sites in Greece including the Acropolis, Delphi, Olympia, and Epidaurus. BenLeToni Tours arranges all guides as part of the programme — multilingual guides are available in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, and Dutch.
Yes. Every group has a dedicated BenLeToni Tours contact who remains reachable throughout the stay in Greece. If a schedule needs to change, a hotel has a problem, or any situation arises on the ground — you call one number and we handle it. This is included in every programme, not an extra service.
The standard programme uses 4-star hotels throughout. Upgrades to 5-star or adjustments to 3-star are available on request. All hotels are selected by BenLeToni Tours based on quality, location, and group-handling capacity — we know these properties personally.