Beauties and Legends of Greece, April 10 to 23, 2027

Athens, Peloponnese, Meteora and the Cyclades, Greece

Duration
14 Days
Category
Guided tour
French Accompanist
Date
Saturday April 10 2027

Description

Greece is first read in stone. This 14-day tour begins at the foot of the Acropolis, then heads down into the Peloponnese: the Corinth Canal, the Lion Gate of Mycenae, the stadium of Olympia where it all began. Next comes Delphi, which the Ancients considered the navel of the world, before reaching Meteora, its monasteries perched atop rock pillars.

Then the trip changes pace. Six nights in the Cyclades, between Paros with its fishing port and white lanes, a day in Mykonos down to Little Venice, and Santorini with the blue domes of Oia and its caldera.

A tour escort travels with the group from start to finish, with a guide for the mainland and an assistant on the islands. Most meals are included, among them a lunch at an olive oil mill and a farewell dinner with ouzo and folk songs.

The Greece of museums and the Greece of terraces, in the same trip.

Highlights:
-The must-sees of mainland Greece: Athens, Corinth Canal, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora
-6 nights on the Greek islands of Paros and Santorini
-A day in Mykonos
-25 meals included, with a folkloric farewell dinner

Accommodation categories:
Athens: Hotel President 4* or similar
Olympia: Hotel Amalia 3.5* or similar
Arachova (Delphi): Hotel Anemolia 3.5* or similar
Kalambaka: Hotel Grand Meteora 4* or similar
Piraeus: Gallery Central Piraeus Port 3.5* or similar
Paros (Aliki): Hotel Narges 4* or similar
Santorini (Akrotiri): Hotel Village Mathios 4* or similar

The itinerary is subject to change without notice. The final itinerary will be available from your travel advisor!

The displayed rate is for two adults in double occupancy. Other dates, room categories and occupancy types (single, triple or quadruple) may be available. Price available upon request*.

Inclusions

  • Round-trip flights Montreal–Athens with Air Canada or another carrier
  • All ferries and all transfers
  • Deluxe motorcoach transportation
  • 12 nights' accommodation in 3.5* and 4* hotels
  • 25 meals: 12 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
  • Services of a tour escort, a tour guide on the mainland and an assistant on the islands
  • Athens city tour and guided visit of the Acropolis
  • Stop at the Corinth Canal and guided tour of Mycenae
  • Visit of an olive oil mill with tasting
  • Visits of Olympia (site and museum) and Delphi (site and archaeological museum)
  • Visit of two Meteora monasteries and stop at Thermopylae
  • Discovery of Parikia, Naoussa, Mykonos, Oia and Fira
  • Audio guides
  • First checked bag fee charged by the airline
  • Taxes and service fees

Exclusions

  • Travel insurance (trip cancellation and interruption, emergency medical care, baggage)
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned
  • Optional activities (sunset cruise, Santorini wine tasting)
  • Gratuities
  • Baggage handling
  • Contribution to the Quebec travel agents' client compensation fund (FICAV)
  • Seat selection
  • Personal expenses
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

Departure on Saturday April 10th 2027

Itinerary

Flights to Athens.

Athens (2 nights). Welcome and panoramic city tour: Panathenaic Stadium, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Arch of Hadrian, Constitution Square, National Library and Omonia Square. Check in at the hotel. (D)

Athens. Guided visit of the Acropolis. The rest of the day is free. (B)

Athens – Corinth Canal – Mycenae – Olympia. Photo stop at the Corinth Canal, guided visit of Mycenae (Lion Gate, Cyclopean walls, Treasury of Atreus), then an olive oil mill with tasting and lunch. Drive to Olympia. (B, L, D)

Olympia – Delphi. Visit of the Olympia site and museum. Crossing of the bridge linking the Peloponnese to the mainland, then arrival in Delphi. (B, L, D)

Delphi – Kalambaka. Visit of the Delphi site: Sanctuary of Apollo, Athenian Treasury, Omphalos, theatre and archaeological museum. Drive to Kalambaka. (B, L, D)

Kalambaka – Athens. Visit of two Meteora monasteries, lunch in Kalambaka, then a stop at the Thermopylae monument. Arrival in Piraeus. (B, L)

Piraeus – Paros (3 nights). Ferry to Paros. Walking tour of Parikia, its old port and Venetian Kastro, then free time in Naoussa, a fishing village. Check in at Aliki. (B, L, D)

Paros – Mykonos – Paros. Ferry to Mykonos and stroll through the white old town, to the windmills and Little Venice in Alefkandra. Free time and return to Paros. (B, D)

Paros. Free day for exploring or relaxing. (B)

Paros – Santorini (3 nights). Ferry to Santorini. Stroll through Oia to the viewpoint over the three blue domes. Check in at Akrotiri. (B, L)

Santorini – Fira. Discovery of Fira, the capital, and its three bell towers. The rest of the day is free, or sunset cruise (optional, extra cost). (B)

Santorini. Free day, or Santorini wine tasting (optional, extra cost). Farewell dinner with ouzo, folk dances and songs. (B, D)

Santorini – Return. Transfer to the airport and return flights connecting in Athens. (B)

FAQ

April 10 to 23, 2027: 14 days and 12 nights, including 6 nights in the Cyclades.

Synergia network group departures

Advisors in the Voyages Synergia network build their own escorted group departures every year, with limited places. These are trips born of a passion rather than a catalogue: fishing in Guatemala, safari in East Africa, guided expeditions. The list above changes with the seasons.

What sets these departures apart

  • A Quebec tour leader who knows the destination and travels with the group
  • A restricted number of places, often a few dozen, sometimes fewer than ten
  • A clear theme, built around one activity rather than a destination alone
  • Fixed dates: you join the departure, you do not build it

How to book

Each departure has its own responsible advisor. Choose the trip that interests you in the list, then reach us through the contact page for remaining places and terms. These departures often fill months ahead.

Other ways to travel as a group

If no date suits you, two other routes exist: organized trips, already built and sold by tour operators, and a custom group, built around your own participants. Voyages AquaTerra holds Quebec permit 702703.

Frequently Asked Questions

An escorted trip built by an advisor in the Voyages Synergia network, on fixed dates with limited places, usually built around one specific activity.
No. Most participants do not know each other at departure. That is one reason these trips appeal to people travelling alone.
It varies by product, from a few dozen to fewer than ten on expeditions. The number is stated in each departure file.
Often yes, several months ahead, because places are limited. It is worth enquiring as soon as a date is announced.
Sometimes, depending on the flights and hotels used. Ask the responsible advisor before confirming, since it changes the air booking.