Your 6 Day
Private Immersion Tour of Greece
From Athens and the Acropolis
to Two Whitewashed Greek Islands!
Private Immersion Tour of Greece
From Athens and the Acropolis
to Two Whitewashed Greek Islands!
$2990 per person double occupancy
Day One
Welcome to Athens
Your private driver will be on hand to whisk you away from the airport to your boutique accomodation in the city center. After check in, you will be near the great pedestrian way at the base of the Acropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here we can offer you recommendations on some fantastic food for your first meal in Greece.
Afterwards, you can make your way to the New Acropolis Museum (rated one of the best museums in the world) where we will have timed skip-the-line tickets for you. The museum has an excellent gift shop and a good restaurant with exceptional views of the 'historic rock' that is the Acropolis and the Parthenon. Take your time and let is sink in that you are indeed, in Athens!
Later, we will have plenty of recommendations (and we can book it for you) for dinner. There are many exceptional restaurants where the famous food of Greece is well represented.
Includes-Private driver transfer from the airport to your accomodations in the city center / Recommendations on excellent lunch places nearby / The New Acropolis Museum timed skip-the-line tickets / Dinner Recommendations / UNESCO World Heritage Site (Acropolis)/ 24-7 contact with your trip planner at The Olive Odysseys/ Centrally Located Boutique accommodations / Overnight Athens
Welcome to Athens
Your private driver will be on hand to whisk you away from the airport to your boutique accomodation in the city center. After check in, you will be near the great pedestrian way at the base of the Acropolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here we can offer you recommendations on some fantastic food for your first meal in Greece.
Afterwards, you can make your way to the New Acropolis Museum (rated one of the best museums in the world) where we will have timed skip-the-line tickets for you. The museum has an excellent gift shop and a good restaurant with exceptional views of the 'historic rock' that is the Acropolis and the Parthenon. Take your time and let is sink in that you are indeed, in Athens!
Later, we will have plenty of recommendations (and we can book it for you) for dinner. There are many exceptional restaurants where the famous food of Greece is well represented.
Includes-Private driver transfer from the airport to your accomodations in the city center / Recommendations on excellent lunch places nearby / The New Acropolis Museum timed skip-the-line tickets / Dinner Recommendations / UNESCO World Heritage Site (Acropolis)/ 24-7 contact with your trip planner at The Olive Odysseys/ Centrally Located Boutique accommodations / Overnight Athens
What Our Clients Have to Say-
"Best vacation ever!"
Linda & Jim H.
Ohio, U.S.A.
Linda & Jim H.
Ohio, U.S.A.
Day Two
Athens
You have two choices this morning for activities in Athens. One is the National Archaeological Museum which has world renowned finds such as the Santorini Frescoes and the solid gold mask of Agamemnon, to name just a few. You can spend your morning immersing yourself in this wonderful museum. They also have a café on the ground floor, providing a perfect spot to relax and recharge during your museum visit.
OR we can set you up with a foodie tour of downtown Athens. While Greece has always been famous for the culinary delights, the Athen's food scene has upped its game in the last few years. You can tour and nibble to your heart's content on this semi-private tour, lead by a local.
We will have lunch recommendations for you at any number of spots.
Be ready in the afternoon as you will have your guided tour of the Acropolis and the Parthenon. You will also have skip-the-line tickets in order to smoothly skip the long waiting times to get in. Your guide will tell you all about this historic UNESCO World Heritage Site and its place in history. You'll have plenty of time to fully immerse yourself.
Later, we will have plenty of recommendations (and we can book it for you) for dinner. There are even some restaurants nearby that have exquisite Acropolis views for you, while you relax over cocktails and dinner.
Includes / Your choice of skip-the-line tickets to the National Archaeological Museum* or ticket for a foodie tour*-please choose one/ Guide and entrance to the Acropolis with skip-the-line-tickets / Dinner Recommendations / UNESCO World Heritage Site (Acropolis)/ 24-7 contact with your trip planner at The Olive Odysseys / Centrally Located Boutique accommodations / Overnight Athens
* These are 20 + minute walk from your hotel-if you cannot walk it, you can get a taxi-taxi cost on you.
Athens
You have two choices this morning for activities in Athens. One is the National Archaeological Museum which has world renowned finds such as the Santorini Frescoes and the solid gold mask of Agamemnon, to name just a few. You can spend your morning immersing yourself in this wonderful museum. They also have a café on the ground floor, providing a perfect spot to relax and recharge during your museum visit.
OR we can set you up with a foodie tour of downtown Athens. While Greece has always been famous for the culinary delights, the Athen's food scene has upped its game in the last few years. You can tour and nibble to your heart's content on this semi-private tour, lead by a local.
We will have lunch recommendations for you at any number of spots.
Be ready in the afternoon as you will have your guided tour of the Acropolis and the Parthenon. You will also have skip-the-line tickets in order to smoothly skip the long waiting times to get in. Your guide will tell you all about this historic UNESCO World Heritage Site and its place in history. You'll have plenty of time to fully immerse yourself.
Later, we will have plenty of recommendations (and we can book it for you) for dinner. There are even some restaurants nearby that have exquisite Acropolis views for you, while you relax over cocktails and dinner.
Includes / Your choice of skip-the-line tickets to the National Archaeological Museum* or ticket for a foodie tour*-please choose one/ Guide and entrance to the Acropolis with skip-the-line-tickets / Dinner Recommendations / UNESCO World Heritage Site (Acropolis)/ 24-7 contact with your trip planner at The Olive Odysseys / Centrally Located Boutique accommodations / Overnight Athens
* These are 20 + minute walk from your hotel-if you cannot walk it, you can get a taxi-taxi cost on you.
Day Three
The island of Aegina
You are off to the lovely whitewashed island of Aegina. Long an artist colony, it also is known for having one of the most impressive temples in Greece: the Temple to Aphaia, and it's golden beaches.
A private driver will appear at your accommodation in Athens this morning to take you to the port of Piraeus for your departure. Your ferry will take you (approximately 1 hour) on the Aegean sea for your approach to the island. Your boutique hotel is located right near the main town, as short walk away from galleries, tavernas and shopping.
After check in, we have some excellent lunch spots we can recommend. After making your way exploring through the town, you might want a stop at a local beach. Great time to grab an umbrella and a chaise lounge seaside, for a bit of downtime.
Later there are several tavernas we can recommend, some right on the beach. Enjoy your evening as you watch the sunset over the Aegean sea.
Includes-Private driver transfer from your Athens accommodation to the port of Piraeus / Ferry to the island pf Aegina/ Recommendations on excellent lunch places in the heart of Aegina / Recommendations on beaches nearby / Dinner Recommendations / 24-7 contact with your trip planner at The Olive Odysseys/ Centrally Located Boutique accommodation / Overnight The Island of Aegina
The island of Aegina
You are off to the lovely whitewashed island of Aegina. Long an artist colony, it also is known for having one of the most impressive temples in Greece: the Temple to Aphaia, and it's golden beaches.
A private driver will appear at your accommodation in Athens this morning to take you to the port of Piraeus for your departure. Your ferry will take you (approximately 1 hour) on the Aegean sea for your approach to the island. Your boutique hotel is located right near the main town, as short walk away from galleries, tavernas and shopping.
After check in, we have some excellent lunch spots we can recommend. After making your way exploring through the town, you might want a stop at a local beach. Great time to grab an umbrella and a chaise lounge seaside, for a bit of downtime.
Later there are several tavernas we can recommend, some right on the beach. Enjoy your evening as you watch the sunset over the Aegean sea.
Includes-Private driver transfer from your Athens accommodation to the port of Piraeus / Ferry to the island pf Aegina/ Recommendations on excellent lunch places in the heart of Aegina / Recommendations on beaches nearby / Dinner Recommendations / 24-7 contact with your trip planner at The Olive Odysseys/ Centrally Located Boutique accommodation / Overnight The Island of Aegina
What Our Clients Have to Say-
"5 Star Tours - They put together and excellent trip with
just the right cadence of activities and free time.
They use boutique hotels and everything is first class.
We will surely travel with them again!"
Barbara and Doug C.
Iowa U.S.A.
just the right cadence of activities and free time.
They use boutique hotels and everything is first class.
We will surely travel with them again!"
Barbara and Doug C.
Iowa U.S.A.
Day Four
The island of Aegina
Today is your day to explore the island. There is a good bus system that shuttles people around the island or also we can upgrade you to a car or e-bike rentals if you would like. We have a exciting self guided tour that we will share with you, with fabulous places to visit, great tavernas to enjoy and wonderful beaches to discover. One of the highlights of your day will be the Temple of Aphaia built in 500-490 BC and one of the best preserved in all of Greece.
Take the day at your own pace. You can sleep in and have a coffee seaside, or hit the roads early and experience the wooded back areas of this great island. We will help you facilitate all that you want to do.
Includes- A self guided tour of Aegina that you can do in one day / Help with car or e-bike rentals-cost on you/ Recommendations on excellent lunch places in the heart of Aegina / Recommendations on beaches nearby / Dinner recommendations & reservations / 24-7 contact with your trip planner at The Olive Odysseys/ Centrally Located Boutique accommodation / Overnight The Island of Aegina
The island of Aegina
Today is your day to explore the island. There is a good bus system that shuttles people around the island or also we can upgrade you to a car or e-bike rentals if you would like. We have a exciting self guided tour that we will share with you, with fabulous places to visit, great tavernas to enjoy and wonderful beaches to discover. One of the highlights of your day will be the Temple of Aphaia built in 500-490 BC and one of the best preserved in all of Greece.
Take the day at your own pace. You can sleep in and have a coffee seaside, or hit the roads early and experience the wooded back areas of this great island. We will help you facilitate all that you want to do.
Includes- A self guided tour of Aegina that you can do in one day / Help with car or e-bike rentals-cost on you/ Recommendations on excellent lunch places in the heart of Aegina / Recommendations on beaches nearby / Dinner recommendations & reservations / 24-7 contact with your trip planner at The Olive Odysseys/ Centrally Located Boutique accommodation / Overnight The Island of Aegina
Day Five
The island of Poros
Take your time for one more walk around Aegina this morning before you catch your mid-morning ferry to the island of Poros. This elegant whitewashed island awaits you, draped around it's harbor and sweeping uphill. We have a special boutique hotel for you, right in the action. After checking in, you can have a walk around town where there are special shops with one-of- a kind local products.
There are also nice restaurants seaside for lunch. In the afternoon, there are nearby beaches to walk to where you can swim in the clear blue water. Or perhaps you might want to take a spin around the island? We can help you upgrade to a car or e-bikes. We can help you get exactly what you want.
There are excellent seafood tavernas, well known to the locals that we will point out to you. Enjoy the sunset across the water as you partake in an excellent meal.
Includes- Ferry tickets from Aegina to the island of Poros / Help with car or e-bike rentals-cost on you/ Recommendations on excellent lunch places seaside in Poros / Recommendations on beaches nearby / Dinner recommendations & reservations / 24-7 contact with your trip planner at The Olive Odysseys/ Centrally Located Boutique accommodations / Overnight The Island of Aegina
The island of Poros
Take your time for one more walk around Aegina this morning before you catch your mid-morning ferry to the island of Poros. This elegant whitewashed island awaits you, draped around it's harbor and sweeping uphill. We have a special boutique hotel for you, right in the action. After checking in, you can have a walk around town where there are special shops with one-of- a kind local products.
There are also nice restaurants seaside for lunch. In the afternoon, there are nearby beaches to walk to where you can swim in the clear blue water. Or perhaps you might want to take a spin around the island? We can help you upgrade to a car or e-bikes. We can help you get exactly what you want.
There are excellent seafood tavernas, well known to the locals that we will point out to you. Enjoy the sunset across the water as you partake in an excellent meal.
Includes- Ferry tickets from Aegina to the island of Poros / Help with car or e-bike rentals-cost on you/ Recommendations on excellent lunch places seaside in Poros / Recommendations on beaches nearby / Dinner recommendations & reservations / 24-7 contact with your trip planner at The Olive Odysseys/ Centrally Located Boutique accommodations / Overnight The Island of Aegina
Day Six
The island of Poros
Today is a fine day to see what the lovely island of Poros has on offer. You can climb up to the clock tower above the town-where views across to the Peloponnese are spectacular.
There is also a visit to the church of St. George of Poros, the oldest church on the island- established in 1861. Further afield is the The Monastery of Zoodochos Pigis, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and the ancient temple of Poseidon on the back side of the island. If you want we can help you rent a car or e-bike for the day.
As an option we can also help you book a boat tour of the area with swimming off the boat and refreshments on board. A spectacular way to experience the beauty of this island.
End your day at one of the tavernas well known for local specialties.
Includes- Help putting together your self guided tour of the island / Help with renting a car or e-bike-cost on you/ Recommendations on excellent lunch places seaside in Poros / Recommendations on beaches nearby / Dinner recommendations & reservations / 24-7 contact with your trip planner at The Olive Odysseys/ Centrally Located Boutique accommodations / Overnight The Island of Aegina
The island of Poros
Today is a fine day to see what the lovely island of Poros has on offer. You can climb up to the clock tower above the town-where views across to the Peloponnese are spectacular.
There is also a visit to the church of St. George of Poros, the oldest church on the island- established in 1861. Further afield is the The Monastery of Zoodochos Pigis, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and the ancient temple of Poseidon on the back side of the island. If you want we can help you rent a car or e-bike for the day.
As an option we can also help you book a boat tour of the area with swimming off the boat and refreshments on board. A spectacular way to experience the beauty of this island.
End your day at one of the tavernas well known for local specialties.
Includes- Help putting together your self guided tour of the island / Help with renting a car or e-bike-cost on you/ Recommendations on excellent lunch places seaside in Poros / Recommendations on beaches nearby / Dinner recommendations & reservations / 24-7 contact with your trip planner at The Olive Odysseys/ Centrally Located Boutique accommodations / Overnight The Island of Aegina
What Our Clients Have to Say
"A trip with The Olive Odysseys is the only way to go
if you want your trip to be experience of a lifetime."
Laura A. Davis, Bentleyville, OH
if you want your trip to be experience of a lifetime."
Laura A. Davis, Bentleyville, OH
Day Seven
Your trip ends on the island of Poros
After a leisurely morning, you will board your ferry for Athens.
Includes- Ferry* from the island of Poros to Athens.
*Ferries usually run from mid-morning. This will get you into the port of Athens (Piraeus). The airport is an hour by taxi or 1.5 hours by metro, so please book your returning flight accordingly or be prepared to spend one more night near the Athens airport.
Your trip ends on the island of Poros
After a leisurely morning, you will board your ferry for Athens.
Includes- Ferry* from the island of Poros to Athens.
*Ferries usually run from mid-morning. This will get you into the port of Athens (Piraeus). The airport is an hour by taxi or 1.5 hours by metro, so please book your returning flight accordingly or be prepared to spend one more night near the Athens airport.
What do you get with this tour?
The Acropolis UNESCO World Heritage Site (Acropolis)
The Parthenon UNESCO World Heritage Site (Acropolis)
Private tour of the Acropolis & Parthenon with skip-the-line tickets
The New Acropolis Museum with skip-the-line tickets
Plaka and Monastiraki area of Athens
Self guided walk of downtown Athens including markets
Island of Aegina
Ferry from Athens to Aegina
Accomodation on Aegina*
Self-guided tour of Aegina
The Temple to Aphaia
Island of Poros
Ferry from Aegina to Poros
Self-guided tour of Poros
Lovely beaches for swimming
Recommends for lunches and dinners
Help with renting car and or e-bikes
Ferry from Poros to Athens
24-7 contact with your trip planner (who is on the ground in Greece)
* There is a climate/ overnight tax that needs
to be paid at check out-you will need to pay it-
usually 6-10 euros per room per night
The Acropolis UNESCO World Heritage Site (Acropolis)
The Parthenon UNESCO World Heritage Site (Acropolis)
Private tour of the Acropolis & Parthenon with skip-the-line tickets
The New Acropolis Museum with skip-the-line tickets
Plaka and Monastiraki area of Athens
Self guided walk of downtown Athens including markets
Island of Aegina
Ferry from Athens to Aegina
Accomodation on Aegina*
Self-guided tour of Aegina
The Temple to Aphaia
Island of Poros
Ferry from Aegina to Poros
Self-guided tour of Poros
Lovely beaches for swimming
Recommends for lunches and dinners
Help with renting car and or e-bikes
Ferry from Poros to Athens
24-7 contact with your trip planner (who is on the ground in Greece)
* There is a climate/ overnight tax that needs
to be paid at check out-you will need to pay it-
usually 6-10 euros per room per night
Price $2990
per person double occupancy
per person double occupancy
Terms-
50% deposit secures your dates for this tour. A Trip Terms Agreement must be signed
by each person on this tour, before you are guaranteed a spot.
Your final payment of the remaining 50% of your trip costs is payable 80 days before your trip is scheduled to run. Up until your final trip costs are paid, your deposit is fully refundable*.
This price is per person, double occupancy.
If you are traveling solo, or there is an odd number of people
traveling in your group, please email us right now for a quote. email
Blackout dates July 25- August 31st.
This tour must be booked 90 days in advance of your preferred dates, in order to assure accomodation and transport bookings/ availability. Even then, your trip availability is subject to confirmation. The Olive Odysseys reserves the right to cancel your trip and refund your deposit, if accommodations and/ or transport bookings cannot be obtained.
* Credit card fees or processing fees might not be refundable, it depends on the credit card companies involved.
Want to see more of Greece?
Do one of our AddOn+s.
We can put together a custom tour for you that will amp up your immersion in Greece.
How about getting to Delphi, or Meteora?
Or maybe you would like some more island exploring such as Milos, or Paros or Santorini?
We specialize in getting you a custom plan that meet your needs.
Email us right now to get started
Do one of our AddOn+s.
We can put together a custom tour for you that will amp up your immersion in Greece.
How about getting to Delphi, or Meteora?
Or maybe you would like some more island exploring such as Milos, or Paros or Santorini?
We specialize in getting you a custom plan that meet your needs.
Email us right now to get started