Greece Express: Athens & Greek Riviera

Intrepid group sample fresh olive oil on Naxos island in the Cyclades Greece

Gylfada town and beach in the Athens Riviera

Snorkelling over the sunken city of Epidauros off the coast of Greece

Touring the theatre of the Asclepieion, in the ancient ruins of Epidaurus

Explore the ancient ruins, olive oil and thermal baths of Greece

Discover Greece on this six-day adventure, starting in Loutraki and finishing on the Athens Riviera. See the well-preserved 4th-century BCE Theatre of Epidaurus, wander through the ancient ruins of the Acropolis and visit a local ouzo distillery. Explore the archaeological sites of Acrocorinth and Corinth, learn about virgin olive oil (considered liquid gold in Greece) and enjoy a traditional Greek lunch made with fresh local ingredients. Hear how the town of Nafplio was founded on a guided walking tour, cross the Korinthian Canal and enjoy plenty of free time to create your own adventure!

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Start: Athens, Greece

End: Athens, Greece

Duration: 6 days

Group size: 1 to 16

Minimum age: 15 years old

Style
Basix: Simple accommodation, local transport and lots of free time
Original: Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time
Comfort: Comfortable accommodation, with a relaxed pace of travel and many included meals and activities
Premium: Our best accommodation, exclusive inclusions and our most experienced leaders: Comfort

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NZD $3,090

Why you'll love this trip

Indulge in Greece’s famous flavours with an olive oil tasting, a traditional Greek lunch and a visit to a local ouzo distillery where you’ll sample this iconic drink.
Take a guided tour of the Acropolis. Wander through the ancient ruins and learn how the town's religious festivals and historic events are connected to this sacred site.
Visit Epidaurus. See the well-preserved 4th-century BCE Theatre of Epidaurus and the Sanctuary of Asclepius up close and personal on a guided walking tour.
Unpack fewer times with comfortable accommodation as your base each night, then make the most of each day with convenient transfers to your activities.
Enjoy plenty of free time to choose your own adventure, with optional daytrips and activities. Maybe visit the Holy Monastery of Saint Patapios or soak in a thermal bath in Loutraki.

Itinerary

Day 1 • Loutraki

Day 2 • Loutraki

Day 3 • Loutraki

Day 4 • Loutraki

Day 5 • Athens Riviera

Day 6 • Athens Riviera

Inclusions and activities

Destinations

Greece

Meals

5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners

Transport

Private vehicle

Accommodation

Hotel (5 nights)

Included activities

Loutraki - Ancient Korinthos guided tour
Athens - Welcome Meeting at 10.30am
Loutraki - Olive Oil tasting & lunch
Loutraki - Olive Mill visit
Loutraki - Epidauros guided tour
Loutraki - Ouzo distillery visit & tasting
Loutraki - Korinthian Canal visit
Athens - Acropolis guided tour
Athens Riviera - Farewell dinner
Athens Riviera - Athens walking tour and leader led orientation walk

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Before you book you should know

Hotel (5 nights)

The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline only and may change. On some occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our preferred accommodation. In these cases, we will use a similar standard of accommodation.

Throughout the trip, we request that our properties prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However, this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination or on some trips, have use of shared day rooms until all rooms are available.

OCCASIONAL ALTERNATIVE ACCOMMODATION
The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline. On rare occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our usual accommodation. A similar standard of accommodation will be used in these instances.

TWIN SHARE BASIS
Accommodation on this trip is on a twin/multishare basis. We pair up solo travellers with another traveller of the same gender as per the gender marker on each of their passports. Please note there may be times where facilities will be shared rather than ensuite and rare occasions when you share a room with passengers travelling on different Intrepid trips than your own.

CHECK-IN TIME
Throughout the trip we request that our hotels prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination.

PRE/POST TRIP ACCOMMODATION
If you've purchased pre-trip or post-trip accommodation (if available), you may be required to change rooms from your trip accommodation for these extra nights.

FACILITIES
Your accommodation may not always have private en suite facilities or air-conditioning. European hotels generally don't provide kettles or fridges.

Athenaeum Grand Hotel
142 Syngrou Avenue, Kalithea, Athens GREECE
Phone: +30 211 7772200

Description

Ideally located just moments from the historic center of Athens and with direct access to the city’s commercial and cultural districts, Athenaeum Grand Hotel invites you to experience contemporary elegance and exceptional 4-star hospitality. 90 thoughtfully designed rooms offer a harmonious blend of comfort and style, while the two exclusive Penthouse Suites boast panoramic views of Athens. Each space features modern décor and premium amenities, creating a welcoming environment for both relaxation and productivity.

Instructions

From Athens International Airport “Eleftherios Venizelos”

By Metro:
Follow the signs to the airport metro station. Purchase a one-way ticket (€10) and take Line 3 (Blue Line) toward Agia Marina. At Syntagma station, transfer to Line 2 (Red Line) toward Elliniko and disembark at Syngrou-Fix. The hotel is approximately 800 meters from the station. The total journey takes about 1 hour. Metro service operates daily from 06:00 to 23:30.

By Bus:
Bus X95 runs 24/7 from the airport to Syntagma Square, departing every 20 minutes. From Syntagma, take Metro Line 2 (Red Line) toward Elliniko and get off at Syngrou-Fix. The hotel is an 800-meter walk from the station. Alternatively, a taxi from Syntagma to the hotel costs approximately €8, with a surcharge between 23:30 and 05:30.

By Taxi:
A direct taxi from the airport to the hotel takes about 45 minutes and costs around €50. A night surcharge applies between 23:30 and 05:30. If you would like to arrange a transfer in advance, please contact us.

Pre booked arrival transfer from Athens Airport (ATH): If you have pre booked an arrival transfer, drivers will be waiting for guests at the arrival point in the Airport Arrival Hall (Section A or B), holding an Intrepid sign. In the unlikely event that a guest does not meet their driver at Arrival Hall A or B, they should proceed to the designated area at EXIT 4 (directly opposite the pharmacy), where an assistant will be available to help locate their driver. In case of flight cancellations, changes, if you experience severe delays at immigration, baggage collection or customs, or if you are not able to find the driver, please contact the transfer operator directly: +30 2286 800 870 , +30 694 561 3427

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Important notes

1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. This trip starts with a Welcome meeting on Day 1 at 10.30am in Hotel Athenaeum in Athens, followed by day group transfer to Loutraki and day activities. If you are running late, please contact us.
3. This trip finishes on Day 6 in the afternoon in Athens Riviera. If you wish to extend your stay in Athens Riviera or Athens capitol, please contact your booking agent.

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