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An Immersive, Unforgettable Odyssey in
Greece and its Islands
Greece should be on every traveler's bucket list. Regarded as being the birthplace of Western civilization, Greece has history at every turn – sun- bleached temples, statue-stuffed museums and time-worn towns, where one day melts into the next. Let’s not forget the miles
of aquamarine coastline, endless skies and island-studded seas.
There are many ways to
explore Greece, but a journey to
Greece with Insight Vacations
will show you the true magic
of this country in comfort
and style. Insight Vacations
puts you at the heart of the
destination, with carefully
curated itineraries which give
you access to rare and authentic experiences that are unavailable to the average traveler. You’ll get
to know your destination intimately with a mix of dining experiences, meaningful interactions with local experts, and exciting cultural activities. In addition, you’ll stay at the best addresses – in highly rated hotels with excellent style, location and service – and travel in small groups, which allows for faster and smoother travel as you make your way on your chosen journey.
Insight Vacations’ highly trained and passionate travel directors make your vacation seamless and
stress-free by arranging priority access, ensuring seamless hotel check-ins and taking care of all the details. They bring their own personality, knowledge and enthusiasm to every trip. With expert knowledge of the area, your travel director is with you all the
way to make sure your vacation is completely hassle-free.
Insight Vacations offers multiple itineraries to travel within Greece, and all are very good. In particular, AAA recommends exploring Greece on the 14-day Treasures of Greece and the Islands itinerary, which will whisk you away into a world of ancient culture, sun-kissed temples, time-worn towns, turquoise blue coastlines – and you’ll also visit two
of the most romantic islands on earth.
This itinerary starts in Athens, the City of Gods,
where your local expert will guide you on an exploration of ancient Greek history to include the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Arch of Hadrian, the Parthenon and the Temple of Athena Nike. You’ll continue to Thermopylae, famous as the mountain pass where King Leonidas led his Spartan army into battle against the Persians in 480 B.C.
Later in your journey, a local expert will take you to one of the remarkable centuries-old monasteries of Meteora, arguably the most spectacular place
to visit in Greece. In Olympia, you’ll continue your exploration through time to see the ruined Temple of Zeus that was built to honor the chief of the gods, the athletes’ gymnasium and the Ancient Stadium of Olympia with the characteristic arch.
For an authentic culinary experience, you’ll join a local chef while in Olympia and savor the regional specialties in a fun, exciting introduction to Greek cooking. There is also time to relax and explore
the beautiful blue waters of the Greek Islands
during a three-night stay in Santorini. The island's delicious cuisine, whitewashed houses that glisten
in the Aegean sun, narrow cobblestone streets and magnificent sunsets all combine to make the island a truly unique experience.
What better way wind down on your Greek travels than with another relaxing stay on the gorgeous island of Mykonos? You can explore the town at your own leisure and marvel at its winding maze of walkways, magnificent windmills and endless array of beaches that surround the island.
The itinerary ends on a luxurious note, returning
to Athens and staying at the elegant Divani Caravel Hotel – a member of the Leading Hotels of the World – providing one last opportunity for fantastic access to the key highlights of Athens. At the journey’s conclusion, you’ll be left with special memories that will last a lifetime.
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