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"The National Museum in Athens. What more can you ask for from a trip? We went to so many places that we would have never found ourselves: the great restaurant in Limini, the trout farm, Kardamyli pebble beaches, traditional Greek dancing in Lakadia and dinner with a great Greek band entertaining us in Modern Nafplio. I was not expecting the level of natural beauty which we found at every turn, at every hamlet, harbor and mountain town. Each one was outstanding and offered a good feeling of community in the small group. see our FAQ. Rick Steves' Greece: Athens & The Peloponnese Rick Steves (Auteur) Acheter neuf : EUR 15,55 (as of 12/14/2012 23:42 PST) 16 neuf & d'occasion a partir de EUR 8,63 (as of 12/14/2012 23:42 PST) (Consultez la liste Meilleures ventes Greece pour des informations officielles sur le classement actuel de ce produit.) I lost a wallet with credit cards only. Monday Night Travel. The knew their material and were patient with the questions asked. She made our experience a total joy. Great trip. It will stay in my memory as a wonderful experience. He was personable, witty and maintained a professional demeanor at all times. Going to the Peloponnese Peninsula you see a lot of Greece that I think most people skip, and that is a huge mistake on their part but a huge bonus for us because it really wasn't too crowded. Bus: 5 hours. Transportation was excellent. Apostolos was great and attended to everyone's needs. And that's not even mentioning the "wow" art moments: the Lion's gate, the Charioteer and Zeus bronzes, etc.". Experiencing the energy of Olympia. "Mama Fey - local guide at Acropolis is a keeper. We saw amazing places. This tour exceeded my expectations which were high. After the tour was over, my wife and I went through the Agora on our own (not sure why that is not included in the tour) and really found that the RS self-guided tour added a lot to our appreciation of the site. It is such an amazing and interactive site. I enjoyed all of the stops on the tour. "I have several! Greece is a lovely place to visit with lots of phenomenal history. It was everything I hoped for... a wonderful overall guide (Maria), fantastic local guides, amazing food, unique hotels, beautiful scenery and a great group! Although I always thought there was too much food, I learned to try everything, but in smaller amounts.". The driving distances were about at my limit, but I understand it was necessary to cover the ground we planned on. Greece surprised us at many turns. ", Our expectations for the tour were far exceeded by the reality of our experience. There was nothing that they couldn't carry and deliver, including a washing machine. Hydra and the donkeys "I really enjoyed the group dinner in Nafplion at Demitria's restaurant. It was fun to return to Monemvasia, Nafpilion and Hydra after visiting them in the summer. Accommodations and food were top notch. Everything about it was well planned and just what I have come to expect from Rick Steves tours, and this was my 10th tour. Apostolos was always the gracious and giving host while keeping balance for our tour members various needs. "That is tough to say, but I would pick the views from Delphi. This little town was a joy with great beaches, history and some excellent food. Only wish more of their wines were available stateside. The first part was highly educational and more rigorous physically while touring ancient sites that came alive with explanations by outstanding local guides. The structured time was a good mix as well with a balance of museums, ancient sites, tourist shopping and a variety of food venues. Having studied ancient architecture the Athens acropolis was my biggest 'wow', even with the large crowds. This was our "lucky 13th" RS tour and it did not disappoint us in the Greek experience from the start and end in Athens. "Hard to pick one thing. I enjoyed visiting the National Archaelogical Museum in Athens at the end of the tour. Our tours don't include airfare, so your flight arrangements and transfers are completely up to you. Greece is one of the most fascinating destinations I have had the pleasure to enjoy. We loved her.". They made a very deep impression on me and my place in history.". I was completely won over. Good choice of ruins etc. Having done all our traveling on our own, we were a little apprehensive about joining a tour. It was jam packed with awesome activities. Our Greece tour was carefully choreographed to give the broadest range of experiences: urban, rural, countryside, oceanside. And kudos to our bus driver, Stafos. "Leaving Athens and driving west. Having been to Italy many times, and Turkey (with RSE), Greece was a bunch of wonderful dots and connections! Ioanna is a treasure. An exhaustive and at times exhausting tour of Greece. This was our 5th Rick Steves tour. This time I did it with my husband and my two adult children, and it was beautiful. "Gazing upon the Parthenon was a dream come true.". Hotel rooms were clean and well furnished. The ruins and setting of the Temple of Apollo at Delphi was spectacular. The Food was abundant and delicious, the Hotels very comfortable and the Local Guides informative. Hotel Accommodations and Bus transportation was another part of the great experience of the tour! The connection I felt to age-old humanness and the commonalities we share and the perspective it gave to my own life. "Seeing the Acropolis, especially at night.". Sleep in mainland Monemvasia. We enjoyed the tour immensely! The number of activities was exactly right, and the amount of 'down time' was timed perfectly. I loved the mix of ancient sites, medieval places, natural beauty (mountains, cliffs, and beaches), quaint villages, and modern cities and museums. It showed us many wonderful aspects of Greek culture, history, and landscape we didn't expect. "The people and passion of the people of Greece.". "Our favorite WOW was looking at the Acropolis from our restaurant window as the sun went down. Experiencing mountain villages, meeting locals, participating in folk dancing and cooking class, down to coastal towns of Kardamyli, Monemvasia and Nafplio and onto the island of Hydra.....the two weeks flew by. The food, air, and water were so fresh! Greece was beautiful in May with all the wild flowers. Having studied the ancient classics, I felt a deep sense of satisfaction in walking on the stones trod by Themistocles, Socrates, Pericles et als. In the very capable hands of our guide, Apostolos, we were treated to a comprehensive tour of Greece's most notable ancient sites accented by amazing local guides. I also thought the cooking demo was a blast, especially watching my husband as a "chef".". You can easily catch a cab for the airport or to nearby Piraeus, where a fleet of ferries awaits to transport those with time to even more Greek destinations. Overall, the trip was a great experience. After breakfast we'll take a short drive to mysterious Mycenae, the fortified city founded by Perseus a thousand years before the Parthenon was built. Everything was so well organized. Greece is an amazing country with lots of history and delicious seafood. Watching my husband dance with a family that does traditional Greek dancing and then get a shot of Tsipouro poured down his throat. To know that the Olympic cauldron is literally lit there every 4 years was surreal. The trip was exceptionally well organized and the group became a very cohesive and 'well oiled' group. Just being in Greece with it's beautiful scenery, extensive history & lovely people was amazing. We'll enjoy lunch together, and after making a few off-the-beaten-path discoveries, we'll ride on to the dramatically set medieval town of Monemvasia, where you'll be free for dinner. This tour was excellent overall. Good group. Hydra was idyllic! Rick produces a best-selling guidebook series, a public television series, and a public radio show, and organizes small-group tours that take over 30,000 travelers to Europe annually. Standing under the 120 ton lintel stone, it's hard to grasp how a society built something so impressive over 3000 years ago. We enjoyed expert guides every step of the way; this is one of the greatest benefits to a Rick Steves tour. The tour was well organized and planned. The staff and the professional dancers at Pseiras restaurant went out of their way to make the evening special. I can't stop telling others about the way it was organized. But truly, the places, sites, experiences and the guides were all just marvelous.". After stopping in nearby Sparta for lunch, we'll continue north to our destination: the delightful, fortress-topped harbor town of Nafplio, where we'll enjoy a Greek wine and ouzo tasting. "Going to Olympus and running on the same track that was used 3,500 hundred years ago.". "I'll divide them into tour and off-tour(free time). It was the most fabulous tour ever! This was certainly the most rigorous tour we've done. Plus, we had a couple days to ourselves to enjoy the beautiful Aegean Sea and explore the communities there. Greece, like all of the other Rick Steves tours, I have taken, was an excellent venture with a conscientious tour guide and congenial travel mates. His leadership and enthusiasm for the culture, the people and natural beauty is what made the trip so enjoyable for me. From standing on the Acropolis looking down on Athens, to walking through the ruins of Delphi, and standing at the start line in the ancient Olympic stadium, or sitting in the ancient theatre of Epidavros one is truly overwhelmed. It's not every day you can walk into a Mycenaean Beehive Tomb! "The days spent in Hydra, including the boat rides to and from the island.". -Hiking to the top of Monemvasia". (Kardamyli) I came back with great insights into Greek's past and present. The bus was top notch, George the bus driver was exceptionally skilled, and Colin, our guide was fantastic. He was informative, funny, charming and caring. "Swimming in Monenvasia and Hydra. The overall Greek experience was far more then we expected!! In case you wish to book pre- or post-tour hotel accommodations, the contact information for the tour's first and last hotels is included in your tour confirmation email, as well as in your tour account. Have been to Europe 7 times and have used 3 other tour groups. "Maria's knowledge and skill at leading us was as spectacular as all the amazing places we visited. Seeing the stadium at Delphi was well worth the hike. The scale of that site - hotels, restaurants, temples, the original running track - were all very impressive. No bus. "I can't choose just one! Other than that everything was EXCELLENT! Enjoyed the small restaurants and excellent food experience. It was a breathtaking sweep of a large part of Greece. Our meeting with one of his acquaintances in his backyard was very heartwarming and made the trip very special. I just finished 2 week Adriatic tour just 2 days prior to Greece. Local guides were excellent. Both tours contained MOUNTAINS OF HISTORY. Guardian dogs on the steps of ancient sites, that can distinguish between tourists and bad guys. The Rick Steves Athens & the Heart of Greece tour is an odyssey of time-travel thrills, from Athens' majestic Acropolis to the must-see ancient sites of Delphi, Olympia, Epidavros, and Mycenae. "This is a very hard choice, but probably the hike up to the Prophet Elijah Monastery on the island of Hydra. Hydra - was a great break from all the museums and allowed time to download all we had seen - Knowable guides, "Walking back to the hotel in Hydra after an election speech we turned into a street party after the rally. Thanks to a great guide we had an amazing experience. That word is overused so much.". Loved our guide Danae, loved our tour mates, and LOVED Greece! Our guide, Danae, was outstanding. Hydra--the beautiful beaches.". "This tour is filled with so many "wow" moments, it's impossible to pick just one. Sleep in Athens. The bus and driver were as I wonderful, as I expected. The place was once a thriving community, I can only imagine what daily life was like. "-Stepping off the ferry onto the island of Hydra. I really liked the meals, all along the way.I learned about Greek wines, which are hard to find and understand in the US. would have been overly taxed. Filippos & Iris were so kind, knowledgeable, accommodating, and really took care of all of us through the unusual situation. Also I made a very poor choice of a roommate which was a disaster and an emotional drain as well as the physical and mental. "Seeing the Acropolis for the first time. "The night of traditional music and dancing that the tour guide was able to arrange because we asked about it. "The opportunity to stand in the field of the Olympia area where athletes competed 2,700+ years ago...AMAZING!". Each day built on previous days. Running the stadium in Olympia - unforgettable! Great experience! It definitely exceeded my expectations. October 2019. These are strong, visual, take-away memories. Jon and Corina. Our guide, Filippos, did a fabulous job leading the tour and keeping us entertained with his sense of humor. He was very welcoming and appreciated showing us around. Shop Rick's Travel Store. With key decisions made we were simply left to enjoy! It was absolutely thrilling. So my overall experience is jaded by Turkey. Tonight we'll gaze at the floodlit Acropolis and enjoy a final dinner together, sharing travel memories and toasting new friends. The food was amazing - each meal was so fresh and delicious. Maybe it was the beauty of Delphi as we drove into the mountains. Overall, my experience was wonderful. it was a great experience "My wow moment was standing in the bee hive tomb in Mycenae. For coronavirus (COVID-19) travel information, From the heights of the Acropolis in Athens to the shores of the idyllic island of Hydra, we learned about and experienced Greek history, culture, and the warmth of her people. Also enjoyed the lunch on the beach at the priest's establishment.". "Monemvasia & Mycenae were impressive surprises! It was absolutely amazing to see. Our tour guide Maria was warm, and funny, and shared her love of Greece with us. You experience local hotels and local restaurants and an opportunity to experience local culture. I also enjoyed trying to speak Greek to say good morning, ordering coffee, and asking for the check. We have traveled a bit in Europe but not on an organized trip like the Rick Steve's Greece trip. I had no idea Greece was so diverse. Standing at the entrance archway in Olympia, gave me a huge sense of connectedness from ancient times to today. I was the hold out for going to Greece. We loved walking around the Acropolis, visiting the markets in Athens, walking around the first Olympics arena, staying in wonderful local hotels, and eating the best food. The Acropolis. Delphi was so much more than I imagined! My favorite day was our free day on Hydra were I hiked to the Monastary and up to Mount Eros then lounged sea side for the afternoon.". As usual with Rick Steve's tours, my experience was wonderful. I realized how little I knew about Greece before the tour. The shorter Rick Steves Best of France guidebook focuses on France's top destinations and sights, is in full color, and is updated every other year. We were embraced by the people, food, and culture. Community See All. Excellent itinerary well paced and thought out. He had incredible people skills, was knowledgeable, and told us about the lives of the Greek people since the recession of 2008. Great itinerary and couldn't have asked for a sweeter, more experienced and knowledgeable guide than Ioanna. "It may sound funny but our day in Delphi was a WOW Day. Choosing one is very difficult but the one that is first in my sharing with. I appreciated the free time available and as always the bus provided was comfortable with an outstanding driver. "Olympia had to be my wow moment. Our guide Apostolos, was superb; his knowledge and pride in Greek culture was clearly evident, and his ability to inform the group was amazing. The combination of his passion for his home country and knowledge of history, art, architecture, ... made for a wonderful experience. This morning we'll take a ferry ride to Piraeus, where our bus will be waiting to take us to Athens' impressive National Archaeological Museum, home to amazingly preserved masterpieces in marble, bronze, and gold. Delphi and Mycenia stand out. Carry/roll your luggage over uneven pavement (possibly several blocks) and up stairways to reach your hotel, then up several flights of stairs to reach your room. Fillippos was fantastic which enhanced the overall tour experience. This is our fifth Rick Steves tour, and we've enjoyed all of them. The trip was a good mix of tours and free time. "How do I choose?! My husband and some other men in our group arranged a fishing excursion. As usual, on these tours, we had a great group of people and that made it better! The trip was well organized and everything ran smoothly. We decided that this tour was like being in college again with all the good parts. Probably could have used more down time at places like Nafplio, Kardamyli and Hydra. My husband and I are very busy with our demanding careers. I was constantly being amazed at all the architecture, the stories behind what I was seeing and the fact it was still standing!! This trip has sadly ruined me for many of my favorite Greek haunts. Greece was everything I thought it would be and more! It is so hard to pick just one. I guess the first night-time view of the Acropolis when I arrived at 10 pm two days before the tour. We ate dinner that night right along the shoreline watching the sun set over the mountains in the distance. "Going to Olympia, home of the first Olympics and running the length of the stadium.". Maria, our guide, kept everyone on time with clear instructions. Learning about the Greek culture and how they take care of each other and especially family. Finally, the two evenings of making dinner for our group and the night of dancing in Lagadia were over the top fun!!". A good mix of ancient and current with very enjoyable cultural moments. Anastasia was wonderful. Just looking at the construction gave me a tremendous appreciation for the ingenuity of the people living there over 3000 years ago. Delphi and Olympia were close seconds.". The many beautiful Aegean Sea locations, especially Monemvasia and Hydra.". First of all, our tour guide, David was outstanding. Delphi was truly awesome. Rick Steves' Europe. The hotel accommodations were lovely, the local guides so knowledgeable, the sights awe inspiring and the food was delightful! Meals were very good and we enjoyed the unique meal experiences (trout, etc.) I appreciated that in spite of a busy tour, my sister and I were able to have private time away from the tour group. (18:14), Sightseeing in the Ancient World This was my second trip to Greece this year. I enjoyed the sites and the Greek culture. I may have said it a few more times than usual, however, after setting foot on the island of Hydra. 2016 - Cette épingle a été découverte par lili rose. They went above and beyond to make the time we had together fun, educational, personal and memorable. I came away from the tour with a greater appreciation of Greece and its people. Greece is beautiful and much more varied than we thought it would be. It was a wonderful trip. Walking in the footsteps of the people who laid the foundations of modern life! Good blend of sites and stopovers. "Seeing the Parthenon was tremendous. Surrounded by olive groves, orange groves and the blue, blue water, I fell in love with the country. That was my wow moment! 1) First and foremost I travel for food and scenery and those did not disappoint, both were incredible. What a great trip and a great experience. The country side and villages of Greece were beautiful and I enjoyed our tours of the ruins. It was battered - so we could still see the impact of that battle.". Unexpected bonuses were learning about more recent Greek history, and the food, which was fantastic. I loved every moment of it, from the visits to the classical archeological sites to the shared meals to the interaction with local people. But on a trip where the wows keep coming, I would highlight the spectacular sunrise view over Monemvasia from our hotel room and the amazing live music from awesome musicians at our dinner in Nafplion.". A great tour. Food was delicious ! "As part of getting to know the people of Greece and the Greece of today, Apostolos took those who volunteered on an evening walk in a small mountain village, where we visited a hardware store ran by a man who was 93 years old. Then we'll get oriented to our neighborhood and walk to a nearby restaurant where we can get acquainted over dinner. 425-608-4217, from $3,495 I look forward to finishing the Greece tour and booking other tours through Rick Steves Europe! "Can I put two? Eating on a rooftop in Ancient Monemvasia! Every time we climbed a mountain or took a walk, there were so many wow moments. The pictures I took, over the course of almost an hour, were unbelievable. A great deal of thought seemed to have gone into making the whole experience run like clockwork. I expected the tour to be great fun and a real learning experience. Swimming in the beautiful Aegean Sea was also exciting.". Great little island! Hike over steep, slippery, uneven terrain at several ancient sites, including 200 stairs to the top of the Acropolis. Also I loved being in the exact location of the original Olympics.". The Greek people were wonderfully hospitable and so helpful. This tour far exceeded my expectations and was mostly due to a perfect combination of a great tour guide and an amazing group of tour members who made exploring Greece so much fun. The packaging of sights, travel, hotel, food and trip guide was beyond our expectations in each area. This tour was over the top. Exceptional tour leader was very knowledgeable, professional and personable. Our tour group buddies were terrific....both friendly and fun. Saw incredible sites. I was awed by the ancient ruins and thrilled by the terrain and kindness of the Greek people. Passionate insights from a Greek citizen perspective missing from tour dialogue. And at the same time they created many major democratic and scientific principles and literature that have endured to this day.". This was our third Rick Steve's tour. "My "wow" moment was being high above the sea on the Mani peninsula while visiting the dramatic tower village of Vathia - the view, the isolation, the history - breath-taking!". Join us for Athens & the Heart of Greece in 14 Days! It was even better than I hoped! They often pointed things out without a theme, seemed to work off script rather than infuse enthusiasm, had difficulty answering questions, and sometimes had the facts wrong, "Watching the bus driver squeeze through rock walls and navigate narrow roads. Her knowledge of history, culture & mythology and her first hand experience as a resident of Greece added enormous insight throughout the trip. We'll take a walking tour through the grand Lion Gate, along the "cyclopean" walls, and into a remarkably domed tholos tomb. Everything went smoothly. Excellent vacation for me and my wife. "I only had one specific thing I wanted to do in Greece. I was interested in coming to Greece primarily because of the history of ancient Greece and its source as the origin of democracy. We have never seen so many olive trees! Only wish I brought hiking shoes to tackle the mountain climbs. Loved the architecture, food, countryside,and the most loving people. She is a treasure!! I thought I had eaten Greek cuisine before. "Way, way too many wows to list just one.". The final day at the National History Museum helped to bring all that we had seen togehter", I had an outstanding tour of Greece! It was great to have everything flow so well. I got chills climbing up the Acropolis to the Parthenon. Very good hotels throughout tour. This was a combination of an old archaeological site tied into an ancient literary work. This was the trip of a lifetime for me! We enjoyed every aspect - Anastasia was a fabulous guide, the other tour members were fun,interesting,and caring people, the destinations fabulous, the cuisine delicious, the accommodations excellent. Strenuous walking: 2–8 miles throughout the day with lots of hills, stairs, and uneven terrain. 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