Splendors of Greece

Flight from Montreal to Athens in economy class.

Arrival in Athens, reception and transfer to the Peloponnese. On the road, short stop to admire the Corinth Canal. Installation, then dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Departure for the crossing of Argolis, a region known for its olive and orange groves. Stop at an olive oil producer to discover the press and taste the precious nectar. Continue to the archaeological site of Epidaurus and its UNESCO-listed theater, hidden among pines and olive trees. You will discover the beautiful city of Nafplio, which was the first capital of the modern Greek state. Free time. Road to Langadia, in the heart of the Peloponnese, to participate in the preparation of a traditional meal. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

In the morning, departure to the west of the Peloponnese, where one of the most famous sanctuaries of ancient Greece, classified by UNESCO: Olympia is located. Day dedicated to the discovery of the place where the Olympic Games were born, with its archaeological site, its museum and its treasures. After the visit, return to the road heading north. Crossing of the famous Rion-Antirion bridge and continuation towards Delphi. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Visit of Delphi, classified by UNESCO, including the sanctuary and the temple of Apollo, the stadium, the theater and the museum housing among others the charioteer of Delphi. The Greeks came here to consult the oracle, which delivered to them the message of the gods and interpreted the future. In the afternoon, continue towards Meteora. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

You will explore the site of Meteora, classified by UNESCO. At their top, monks have set up their monasteries to live closer to God. You will have the opportunity to visit two of these. In the afternoon, drive to Kamena Vourla on the coast of the Attica region. You can enjoy some free time in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Departure for the visit of the Greek capital: Athens. Panoramic tour to discover its main monuments: the temple of Olympian Zeus, the university, the Academy, the Panathenaic stadium, the Parliament and its elite guards in traditional dress, called "evzones". Visit of the Acropolis site, classified by UNESCO: a complex made up of several temples, including the famous Parthenon. Free time in the alleys of the Plaka district. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the port of Piraeus to board a ferry to Paros Island. Transfer and overnight at the hotel.

Transfer to the port to board the boat to Mykonos. Stop to visit Delos, one of the historical and archaeological sites of Greece classified by UNESCO. Arrival on the island of Mykonos. You can stroll at your own pace through the narrow streets with colorful Cycladic houses. You will walk through the famous Matoyianni Street with its renowned boutiques, sidewalk cafes and fine restaurants. Before leaving, detour to Alefkantra ("Little Venice"), one of the most scenic places in Mykonos. Return to Paros. Night at the hotel.

Free day or possibility of optional activities below. Night at the hotel. Optional: Tour of the island of Paros (French speaking). To be reserved and paid on site (approximately € 68 per person including a dinner) Optional: Cruise with barbecue in Antiparos (multilingual). To be reserved and paid on site (around € 60 per person including dinner).

You can take advantage of your last morning in Paros to stroll through its pretty alleys. At the end of the morning, you will be transferred to the port to take the ferry to Santorini. End of the afternoon free. Overnight at the hotel.

Free day to explore the island at your own pace. You can explore Fira, the island's capital, and its maze of alleys, shops and tasty restaurants. You can also admire the fabulous Santorini caldera, a volcanic cliff crowned with white villages and blue domes plunging into the sea. It gives the island its unique crescent moon shape. Possibility of optional activities below. Night at the hotel. PD Optional: Caldera cruise. To be reserved and paid on site (around € 37 per person, access to the Nea Kameni volcano to be paid on site: + € 3).

Free day.

Transfer to the port to board the ferry to Athens. Depending on the ferry timetable, you can enjoy some free time, either in Santorini or in Athens. On arrival, transfer and overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast then transfer to Athens international airport. Return flight to Montreal.