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Legendary Greece 2026
9 days from Athens to Athens
Tour Description:
Small groups translate to great experiences on this Small Group Discovery tour of Greece! Discover the highlights of Athens with a stop at the Panathenaic Stadium, a first venue of the modern Olympics games, and ponder the state of the world like an ancient philosopher at the Acropolis overlooking Athens. Embark on a train ride on the highest mountain railway in Greece, then set your sights high in Olympia—the site of the first Olympic games. Explore the ancient military city of Sparta and hear the stories of legend and lore. And from a Greek honey farm to olive groves, wine cellars, and constellations above the sea, we thank your lucky stars to be exploring modern-day Greece with you to discover the very civilized custom of rest and relaxation that wins the day on your Small Group Discovery tour of Greece.
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Friday 01 May 26 — Sunday 10 May 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $4,599 |  SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 15 May 26 — Sunday 24 May 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $4,669 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 29 May 26 — Sunday 07 Jun 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $4,699 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 12 Jun 26 — Sunday 21 Jun 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $4,699 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 26 Jun 26 — Sunday 05 Jul 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $4,699 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 10 Jul 26 — Sunday 19 Jul 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $3,999 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 28 Aug 26 — Sunday 06 Sep 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $4,569 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 11 Sep 26 — Sunday 20 Sep 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $4,799 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 25 Sep 26 — Sunday 04 Oct 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $4,699 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
| Friday 09 Oct 26 — Sunday 18 Oct 26
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $4,669 | SPECIAL | Get a Quote |
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingDesigned from the ground up for a maximum of 18 guests in Europe, this Small Group Discovery tour has everything you need to explore with up-close-and-exclusive experiences that go beyond traditional tours. We’ve packed everything you need for the perfect tour—from hand-selected hotels and dining to the friendly expertise of Globus Tour Directors and Local Guides (with headsets to hear every word), to seamless transportation between destinations and VIP access to the world’s most iconic sites! Touring by private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi. Ride the Odontotis rack railway train and take a ferry to the island of Aegina.Enhance your free time with your GlobusGO mobile app!
Notes:
This tour requires walking on uneven terrain, especially at archaeological sites, which may pose a challenge to guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs.
This tour requires walking on uneven terrain, especially at archaeological sites, which may pose a challenge to guests with physical limitations or reliant on mobility devices such as wheelchairs.
MEALS
MEALS ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome dinner at a local restaurant
Day 2
Discover the highlights of “the Classic City” during your included Guided Sightseeing. Stop at the Panathenaic Stadium, one of the venues of the first modern Olympics games, before visiting the Acropolis, located on a hill overlooking Athens
Day 3
Leave Athens and head for the Peloponnese peninsula, where heroic myths and legends of Hercules, the Argonauts, and Helen of Troy were born. Enjoy time en-route for a photo stop at the world’s deepest (and one of the most famous) canals, the Corinth Canal. Continue to Diakopto to board the Odontotis rack railway for a dramatic journey along the Vairaikos Canyon to the mountain town of Kalavryta. Later today, arrive in Olympia
Day 4
Start the day with a guided walking tour of the archaeological site of Olympia, birthplace of the ancient Olympic games and the site of the Temple of Hera, from where the Olympic torch is lit. After this captivating visit, discover the sweeter side of Olympia with a [LF] visit to a honey farm
Day 5
This morning, enjoy a visit to Pylos a typical Greek seaside town. Stroll around the charming streets, see the castle perched above the town or relax in a local café and watch the world go by. Later this morning, join your small group for a special visit to a local family-owned olive mill and enjoy a lunch of local produce
Day 6
Enjoy an orientation tour of Sparta, one of the most important cities in Ancient Greece, famous for its military prowess and a beautiful lady called Helen. Later head to Mystras for a guided sightseeing tour of the UNESCO nominated archeological site; a fortified town on the side of Mount Taygetus that was at its prime during the Byzantine era
Day 7
En-route back to Athens, travel through the fertile plains to discover one of Greece’s most prestigious wine producing districts. Stop off at one of the wineries in the Nemea area to enjoy a wine-tasting. Continue your journey to Athens, with much more to explore
Day 8
[LF] Take a short ferry ride to the idyllic Aegina, a small island that has so much to offer. A sightseeing tour of the island includes the monastery of Aghios Nektarios and the town of Aegina; a visit to a Fistiki farm and a mouth-watering farewell lunch at a local restaurant. Later today return to Athens by ferry
Day 9
Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.
Accommodations
Accommodations| Athens | Olympia | Kalamata | Mystras | Athens |
Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre
Superior First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
Michalacopoulou Street 50 Athens Greece
The Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre is a modern 193 room property, in the heart of Athens' commercial district offering Free Wi-Fi access. The hotel has a choice of dining options including the roof garden restaurant where during summer months, guests can dine under starry skies whilst enjoying a spectacular view of Lycabettus hill. The perfect place to unwind is at the roof-top bar where snacks and drinks can be taken al-fresco in the summer by the refreshing outdoor dipping pool. The lively lobby bar serves drinks and fruity cocktails year round and other leisure facilities include a gym and sauna.
Superior First-Class
Hotel as shown or similar
Michalacopoulou Street 50 Athens Greece
The Crowne Plaza Athens City Centre is a modern 193 room property, in the heart of Athens' commercial district offering Free Wi-Fi access. The hotel has a choice of dining options including the roof garden restaurant where during summer months, guests can dine under starry skies whilst enjoying a spectacular view of Lycabettus hill. The perfect place to unwind is at the roof-top bar where snacks and drinks can be taken al-fresco in the summer by the refreshing outdoor dipping pool. The lively lobby bar serves drinks and fruity cocktails year round and other leisure facilities include a gym and sauna.
Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.
