Oh My Goddess!: Greece by Design
Embark on an odyssey of epic proportions on this 8-day vacation in Greece. How will you unleash your inner god or goddess? Sailing on sapphire waters? Exploring ancient treasures? Mixing it up with the locals or stirring up Greek specialties? With complimentary YourChoice Excursions, you choose when, where, and how to say, “Opa!”
8 Days • fr. $1,899
Tour Includes
- YourChoice Excursions in Athens and Volos
- A welcome drink in Athens
- An orientation tour of Athens
- Guided visit to the excavations and Archaeological Museum in Delphi
- Olive-oil tasting with local specialties in Itea
- Orientation tour of Volos
- A visit to the battle site in Thermopylae
- Attend a farewell dinner at a local restaurant in Athens
- Free Wi-Fi available in most hotel lobbies.
Not Included
- Tips for personal services and to tour directors and drivers are not included in tour cost and left to your discretion.
- All items of a personal nature (room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, special food requests, etc.) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the client.
- All rates exclude airfare unless expressly noted.
Meal Inclusions
- Breakfast daily (except Day 1)
- 1 Lunch
- 1 dinner
Hotel Details
- Stanley Hotel in Athens (3 nights)
- Hotel Nafsika Palace in Itea (2 nights)
- Domotel Xenia Volos in Volos (2 nights)
- The hotels listed are intended to be used on all departures however Globus reserves the right to substitute other hotels than those listed. If a change becomes necessary for any reason, the hotel substituted will be of equivalent quality to those listed. No refunds are provided for hotel changes and full cancellation penalties apply.
Day 1
ARRIVE IN ATHENS Location Information Description
Athens, Greece
Welcome to Athens! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink at your hotel.
STANLEY HOTEL
Day 2
ATHENS Location Information Description
Athens, Greece
Enjoy an orientation tour of Athens.
YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:
OPTION 1: Antiques & Antiquities in Athens While Athens was the center of the ancient world for a relatively short period of time, its influence has reverberated through time and tales. Its ancient buildings, such as the Parthenon, are genuinely iconic and its culture still influences human history. Discover some of the secrets of this incredible place on a fascinating guided tour of two of the city's most interesting destinations: The Acropolis Museum, where you'll see some of the most amazing Greek artifacts, including part of the famous Parthenon Frieze, and the Erectheion Caryatids. Hear the fascinating stories behind ancient sites. Learn how the Acropolis became a universal symbol of classical spirit and civilization that forms one of the greatest architectural and artistic complexes bequeathed to the world by Greek Antiquity.
OPTION 2: Land Ho on a Heroes' Cape On the southernmost tip of the Attica peninsula, not too far from Athens, Cape Sounion was emotionally important for Athenians, as the last landmark in view for ancient Athenian seafarers and warriors sailing away. Visit the Temple of Poseidon on the cape that served as the first sight of land for Attica sailors upon their return home from ocean voyages or war. It was also here, according to mythology, that the founder of Athens, King Aegeus, threw himself into the waves which would come to bear his name -- the Aegean Sea.
OPTION 3: See, Sea & Odyssey. Aegina Island took its name from a nymph of Greek mythology. According to legend, Zeus fell in love with the daughter of the river god Asopos, and brought her to this stunning island. Cruise to the island in the heart of the Saronic Gulf, near the islands of Poros and Agistri to revel in a great number of sights and natural beauty. See the Monastery of A.g. Nektarios. Explore the picturesque capital of Aegina Town at the center of the island. Boasting elegant Neoclassical buildings, narrow alleys, and a bustling seafront promenade, Aegina Town is the stuff of legend for a perfectly relaxing day!
Breakfast
STANLEY HOTEL
Day 3
DELPHI Location Information Description
Delphi, Greece
Enjoy a guided visit to the excavations and Archaeological Museum.
ITEA Location Information Description
Itea, Greece
Enjoy free time this evening in Itea.
Breakfast
HOTEL NAFSIKA PALACE
Day 4
EXCURSION TO GALAXIDI Location Information Description
Galaxidion, Greece
Savor an olive-oil tasting with local specialties.
Location Information Description
Itea, Greece
Enjoy free time in Itea.
Breakfast
HOTEL NAFSIKA PALACE
Day 5
VOLOS Location Information Description
Volos, Greece
Enjoy an orientation tour of Volos and free time to explore.
Breakfast
DOMOTEL XENIA VOLOS
Day 6
VOLOS Location Information Description
Volos, Greece
YourChoice Excursions include one of the following activities of your choice:
OPTION 1: On A Roll in Volos. Enjoy a leisurely half-day bike ride in the coastal port city of Volos, while pedaling past ancient landmarks along panoramic trails with a knowledgeable Local Guide. Discover spectacular seascapes mixed with the mystical charm of the half-man/half-horse centaurs of Volos. A light lunch with local specialties awaits you at the end of your ride!
OPTION 2: Stir-Up Greek Specialties. Visit Mount Pelion and stir up something delicious! Lying between the Aegean Sea and the Pagasetic Gulf, the Pelion mountain range is stunning in its nature and beauty against a backdrop of sea and sand. Visit a local farm and discover how the products are used to create authentic hearty dishes. Learn to cook some traditional local specialties with an expert chef, and enjoy your culinary creations with your fellow travelers!
OPTION 3: The Centaur's Path. Pelion prides itself for the enduring and authentic charm of its traditional villages. Stroll through cobbled lanes past old stone mansions, tiny churches, and numerous water fountains, and find local treasures in the tiny shops. Discover the hidden gem of Centaur's Path and admire some of the most impressive sights of the area amid the natural splendor, which makes Pelion a veritable paradise on Earth! A light lunch with local specialties awaits you at the end of this magical experience.
Breakfast, Lunch
DOMOTEL XENIA VOLOS
Day 7
THERMOPYLAE Location Information Description
Thermopylae, Greece
Visit the battle site of Thermpoylae.
ATHENS Location Information Description
Athens, Greece
Enjoy a farewell dinner at a local restaurant in Athens.
Breakfast, Dinner
STANLEY HOTEL
Day 8
ATHENS Location Information Description
Athens, Greece
Your vacation ends with breakfast in the morning.
Breakfast
Important information:
Important Information
Cancellation Policy
- 45-22 days prior to commencement of services: 20% of total price*
- 21-8 days prior to commencement of services: 30% of total price*
- 7-1 days prior to commencement of services: 50% of total price*
- On departure day and later: 100% of total price*
- *Total price does not include any Instant Purchase Air or Instant Purchase Air service fees, which are non-refundable after 24 hours from purchase. Intra-vacation air is non-refundable after final payment.
- Cancellation fees may also apply to any additional services, including extra night accommodations, independently supplied services, and optional excursions reserved prior to, during, and after the tour. If flight changes, including, but not limited to, flight cancellations or name changes, are requested after full land and air deposits are received, revision fees, change fees, or airline cancellation fees will apply.
- In many instances, airline revision or change fees can be up to $300, but in some instances may be up to 100% of the ticket price. Cancellation penalties will be quoted at time of cancellation.
- All cancellations must be received in writing prior to tour departure. The cancellation policy will apply according to the date that the cancellation notification is received. The MINIMUM cancellation penalty is the deposit amount.
- The purchase to trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
Terms and Conditions
- Land only “from price” is per person based on two people sharing a room together and does not include airfare unless expressly stated.
- All prices are in US Dollars.
- A $250 non-refundable, non-transferable, per-person, per-vacation deposit is required to reserve space for you, with some limited exceptions, as noted below. Payment of the deposit indicates you have read and accepted theseall Terms & Conditions. Your booking is not confirmed until the deposit payment is processed and you receive a confirmation invoice.
- Final payment is due 45 days prior to departure, with some limited exceptions, as noted below. Within the final payment date, payment in full is required at time of booking to reserve space. Reservations (land, cruise, and air) are canceled if final payment is not received by the due date. The payment policy may vary for group reservations.
- Additional deposits or payments are required for international air added to the start and/or end of your vacation and/or for intra-vacation air, as specified in the itinerary (“air-inclusive vacations”). Air-inclusive vacation pricing is guaranteed upon receipt of full land plus air deposit or land deposit plus full airfare price, depending on type of airfare purchased (Flex-Air or Instant Purchase Air).
- For complete terms and conditions please visit the Globus Terms & Conditions for more information.