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Best of Greece – Mainland

Overview

Explore the wonders of ancient Greece, focusing on the famous mainland’s cities. You will travel from Athens to the monastery community of Meteora and finally Thessaloniki. Get your camera ready for this journey that will take you through the beauty and diversity of mainland Greece.

*Note – UK/ETA & EU/ETIAS application & fees not included.

**This trip qualifies for educator CEUs.

Day 1 - Travel Day

Day 2 - Thessaloniki

Day 3 - Thessaloniki

Day 4 - Meteora

Day 5 - Delphi

Day 6 - Olympia

Day 7 - Ancient Corinth

Day 8 - Athens

Day 9 - Travel Day

Itinerary

  • Arrive at the Thessaloniki Airport & meet your JE Tour Director
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Tour Thessaloniki with a local guide and see the White Tower, the Byzantine Walls of the Acropolis, the Arch of Galerius and the Rotunda
  • Visit two of the city’s oldest churches: the Hagios Demetrios and Hagios Sophia
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Travel by coach south through the Greek countryside
  • Tour the Meteora Monasteries
  • Check-in at your hotel in Kalambaka
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Departure for the day and continue heading south through Greece
  • Visit the Delphi Archeological Site & Museum
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Departure from your hotel for tour
  • Visit Olympia site – Ancient excavations of the Olympic Games and Archaeological Museum of Ancient Olympia
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Visit Ancient Corinth – the Archaeological Museum, the Forum, the Acrocorinth, and the famous Bema
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • View the exterior of the Parliament Building & the ceremonial Changing of the Guard
  • Climb the Areopagus Hill (Mars Hill)
  • Explore the National Archeological Museum
  • Visit the Acropolis and see the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the site of the first modern Olympic Games
  • Walk by the Arch of Hadrian, the ruins of the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and the site of the first modern Olympic Games
  • See the Panathenaic Stadium
  • Dinner
  • Transfer to Athens Airport

Why Travel with JE?

CEU Accreditation

Joshua Expeditions is an approved CEU provider for ACSI, offering CEU credits to teachers on select trips.

Safety

At JE, safety is paramount. Our Guides go through a variety of trainings to help prepare them for any issue that may arise.

You Help Us Give Back

Your JE trip helps us build homes for hurting families, provide food for hungry children, and impact low-income communities.

Online Process

Our goal is to take away the hassle of paperwork, trip logistics, insurance, and payments through our simple online process.

Affordability

We know the economy can affect travel plans. Our staff works to help you create a budget while still providing the best for every traveler.

JE Travel Experience

High quality, Christ-centered travel engaging the local world through a Biblical worldview for personal transformation.

High Quality

Every JE tour offers high quality local meals and hotel accommodations to provide the best possible travel experience.

Curriculum-Focused Travel

Our experienced JE Staff will work with you to create a travel experience that integrates with your teaching curriculum.

Interested in This Tour?

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