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SCHOLARS CLASSICAL GREECE TOUR - 6 nights/7 days
arrive any Saturday, Sunday or Thursday April 2 - October 25, 2026 |
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3 nts in Athens
3 night
Classical Tour
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Priced from
$1,995 per person
in a double room
guaranteed to operate with a minimum of 2 passengers |
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This is one of our motor coach Greece tours. Tour Athens and ancient sites on the Greek mainland and Peloponnese. |
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Upon arrival in Athens, you will be met by a Ya'lla Tours USA representative and transferred to your hotel for overnight.
This morning, take a 1/2-day city tour of Athens. This tour highlights the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. We start with a driving tour past the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896. Continue driving by the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, and Constitution Square (Syntagma).
At the Acropolis, visit the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally “the harmony between material and spirit,” the monument that “puts order in the mind,” the Parthenon. Continue to visit the New Acropolis Museum, where beautiful statues from the acropolis have found a home.
Return to the hotel for overnight.
Follow the coastal road along the Saronic Gulf, past the Corinth Canal and Old Corinth, to Epidaurus for a visit to the 4th-century BCE theater with its incredible acoustics. Then proceed to the town of Nafplion for a short stop. Drive on to Mycenae, the center of one of Europe's earliest civilizations. According to legend, King Agamemnon led his Greek warriors from Mycenae to engage the Trojans in a war that lasted 10 years. Visit the archaeological site and the tomb of Agamemnon. Continue to Olympia through the central Peloponnese and the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Arrive Olympia for dinner and overnight. |
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Visit the archaeological site with the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the ancient stadium, and the Archaeological Museum. Then, drive on through the plains of Eliad and Achaia to the magnificent bridge which crosses the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. Pass the picturesque towns of Nafpaktos (Lepanto) and Itea en route to Delphi, nestled in the mountains of Parnassus with an unforgettable view across acres of olive trees as far as the Gulf of Corinth. Delphi was the site of the famous Oracle of Apollo. Dinner and overnight in Delphi.
Visit the archaeological site of Delphi, the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios, and the Museum. See the City Treasuries, the delicate 5th-century statue of the Charioteer and other priceless art treasures discovered nearby. Depart for Kalambaka, a small town situated at the foot of the astonishing complex of gigantic stone pillars and monasteries of Meteora. Dinner and overnight in Kalambaka.
Visit Meteora. Perched atop massive columns of rock, stand ageless monasteries which house exquisite specimens of Byzantine art.
Return to Athens for overnight.
You will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight.
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This tour includes a day cruise in the Saronic Gulf. If a day is not enough time on the water, check out our Sirocco tour, which includes the Scholar's Classical itinerary plus a 3-night cruise.
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| In Classical times, Corinth was a major center of trade, known for its wealth and extravagance. The ornate Corinthian order is a product of this era. |
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 PER PERSON PRICING
April 2-26, 2026
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BRONZE |
SILVER |
GOLD |
PLATINUM |
$1995 |
$2345 |
$2455 |
$3195 |
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BRONZE |
SILVER |
GOLD |
PLATINUM |
$2995 |
$3745 |
$3975 |
$5295 |
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BRONZE |
SILVER |
GOLD |
PLATINUM |
$1845 |
$2095 |
$2095 |
$2795 |
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Climate crisis resilience tax: depending on hotel and season 2-15 Euros per
room, per night paid directly to hotels.
upgraded DIAMOND category rates on request
ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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PER PERSON PRICING
April 30-June 27, 2026*
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BRONZE |
SILVER |
GOLD |
PLATINUM |
$2095 |
$2445 |
$2645 |
$3295 |
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BRONZE |
SILVER |
GOLD |
PLATINUM |
$3145 |
$3945 |
$4345 |
$5695 |
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BRONZE |
SILVER |
GOLD |
PLATINUM |
$1895 |
$2245 |
$2445 |
$2895 |
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* June 1-7, 2026: Space will be limited and rates may increase due to the Posidonia Event in Athens.
Climate crisis resilience tax: depending on hotel and season 2-15 Euros per
room, per night paid directly to hotels.
upgraded DIAMOND category rates on request
ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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PER PERSON PRICING
June 28-July 30, 2026
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BRONZE |
SILVER |
GOLD |
PLATINUM |
$2095 |
$2345 |
$2645 |
$3295 |
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BRONZE |
SILVER |
GOLD |
PLATINUM |
$3145 |
$3745 |
$4345 |
$5695 |
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BRONZE |
SILVER |
GOLD |
PLATINUM |
$1895 |
$2095 |
$2445 |
$2895 |
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Climate crisis resilience tax: depending on hotel and season 2-15 Euros per
room, per night paid directly to hotels.
upgraded DIAMOND category rates on request
ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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PER PERSON PRICING
August 1-27, 2026
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BRONZE |
SILVER |
GOLD |
PLATINUM |
$2095 |
$2345 |
$2395 |
$2995 |
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BRONZE |
SILVER |
GOLD |
PLATINUM |
$3145 |
$3745 |
$3795 |
$5095 |
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BRONZE |
SILVER |
GOLD |
PLATINUM |
$1895 |
$2095 |
$2095 |
$2595 |
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Climate crisis resilience tax: depending on hotel and season 2-15 Euros per
room, per night paid directly to hotels.
upgraded DIAMOND category rates on request
ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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PER PERSON PRICING
August 29-October 25, 2026
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BRONZE |
SILVER |
GOLD |
PLATINUM |
$2095 |
$2445 |
$2645 |
$3295 |
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BRONZE |
SILVER |
GOLD |
PLATINUM |
$3145 |
$3945 |
$4345 |
$5695 |
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BRONZE |
SILVER |
GOLD |
PLATINUM |
$1895 |
$2245 |
$2445 |
$2895 |
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Climate crisis resilience tax: depending on hotel and season 2-15 Euros per
room, per night paid directly to hotels.
upgraded DIAMOND category rates on request
ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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Hotels
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BRONZE
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Athens
Olympia
Delphi
Kalambaka
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Elia Ermou
standard room
or similar
Europa, Olympic Village
Amalia, or similar
Amalia, Apollonia
or similar
Grand Meteora,Divani Meteora,
Amalia, Kosta Famissi or similar
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SILVER
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Athens
Olympia
Delphi
Kalambaka
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New Hotel
superior room OR
Athens Gate
superior room
or similar
Europa, Olympic Village
Amalia, or similar
Amalia, Apollonia
or similar
Grand Meteora, Divani Meteora,
Amalia, Kosta Famissi or similar
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GOLD
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Athens
Olympia
Delphi
Kalambaka
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Electra Metropolis
superior room
OR
Electra Palace
superior room
or similar
Europa, Olympic Village
Amalia, or similar
Amalia, Apollonia
or similar
Grand Meteora, Divani Meteora,
Amalia, Kosta Famissi or similar
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PLATINUM
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Athens
Olympia
Delphi
Kalambaka
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Electra Metropolis
deluxe Acropolis view,
balcony room
OR
Electra Palace
premium Acropolis view
balcony room
or similar
Europa, Olympic Village
Amalia, or similar
Amalia, Apollonia
or similar
Grand Meteora, Divani Meteora,
Amalia, Kosta Famissi or similar
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Travel Tips
Greece has a warm Mediterranean climate. In summer, dry hot days are often relieved by stiff breezes known as Meltemia, especially in the north and coastal areas. In the summer, Athens can be stiflingly hot, so visitors should allow time to acclimatize. The evenings are cool. Winters are mild in the south but much colder in the north. November to March is the rainy season.
The best time to visit is mid-May to mid-June and mid-September to the end of October.
Late June to September is hot, with low temperatures in the 70’s and highs in the 90’s. Winter months are generally fine for touring, but usually too cold to swim or lie on the beach. Average winter temperatures are a low of 44 and a high of 60. Greece has fairly little rain year-round.
A valid passport is required for entry into Greece. A visa must be obtained from the Greek Consulate if you intend to stay for longer than 3 months. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your arrival into Greece.
Yellow fever certificate is required if you are arriving from an infected area.
Contact health authorities for the latest information.
Cool, loose cotton clothing is recommended for most of the year. In the winter a light coat and sweat shirt is advisable. Sun hat, sunglasses and plenty of fluids help to cope with the heat.
As a member of the EU, Greece’s currency is the Euro. Money can be exchanged at banks and hotels as well as money changers and ATM’s.
The electric current is 220 volts AC. The wall plugs are the round, two pronged European type; bring an adapter if necessary.
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INCLUDED IN PRICE
• 6 nights hotel, with buffet breakfast daily.
• 3 dinners outside Athens.
• Private transfers.
• 4.5 days of touring in an air-conditioned bus, with a licensed, bilingual guide, as per the itinerary.
• Entrance fees, as per itinerary.
• Baggage handling at airports and hotels.
• Hotel service fees and taxes.
• electronic travel documents.
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NOT INCLUDED IN PRICE
• Travel insurance, highly recommended.
• Airfare.
• Meals other than specified.
• Personal expenses.
• Departure taxes.
• Tips to guides, drivers, hotel porters, etc.
• Climate crisis resilience tax: depending on hotel and season 2-15 Euros per
room, per night paid directly to hotels.
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MAP
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TERMS
• A deposit of $500 per person, per country
booked is required
upon booking the tour.
• Final payment is due sixty days prior to departure.
• If booking within 21 days of travel, an additional
fee of $75 per person will apply.
• A change fee of $50 per person will apply to any
changes made by the traveler after confirmation
has been sent.
Transportation, lodging, meals, entertainment
and other services are sold on a partially refundable
basis depending upon the date, in relation
to the departure date, such services are cancelled.
The cancellation fees and calculations are set
forth below:
• 61 days or more prior to departure, a service fee of
$100 per person, per country will apply.
• If a tour is cancelled 60 days or less from departure
date and full payment has not been received in our
office, the deposit will then be forfeited in full.
• Once full payment has been received, any refund
made will be subject to a $75 per person administration
fee.
• 59 to 30 days prior to departure, a cancellation
fee of 50% of the tour cost will apply.
• 29 to 15 days prior to departure, a cancellation
fee of 75% of the tour cost will apply.
• 14 days or less prior to departure, a cancellation
fee of 100% of the tour cost will apply.
• No refund will apply to any unused services including
but not limited to flights, accommodations,
touring, meals and/or transportation.
Click for complete Terms & Conditions.
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