Ancient monuments, turquoise seas, and Greek hospitality. The cradle of Western civilisation.
Main Attractions
Gallery
Weather
- Summer: 30-38°C, sunny
- Winter: 10-15°C, mild
- Best time: May - June, September - October
Sea Temperature
23-26°C in summer
Ideal for swimming and water sports
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Prague/Pilsen → Budapest
Via Slovakia and Hungary
Day 2
Budapest → Belgrade
Serbia's capital
Day 3
Belgrade → Skopje → Thessaloniki
Via North Macedonia into Greece
Day 4
Thessaloniki → Meteora
Monasteries perched on rock towers (UNESCO)
Day 5
Meteora → Delphi
The navel of the world, the Temple of Apollo
Day 6
Delphi → Athens
The Acropolis, Plaka, the ancient agoras
Day 7
Athens
Museums, Syntagma Square, Monastiraki
Day 8
Athens → Corinth → Nafplio
The Peloponnese peninsula
Day 9
Nafplio → Epidaurus → Mycenae
Ancient theatres and fortresses
Day 10
Mycenae → Sparta → Olympia
Across the Peloponnese to the birthplace of the Olympics
Day 11
Olympia → Patras → Delphi
Back north across the Gulf of Corinth
Day 12
Delphi → Thessaloniki
Along the coast heading north
Day 13
Thessaloniki → Belgrade
Via North Macedonia and Serbia
Day 14
Belgrade → Prague/Pilsen
The final drive home via Hungary
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Book a vehicle for this tripTrip Tips
- Avoid the midday heat at the sites
- Try moussaka and tzatziki
- Book Acropolis tickets online in advance
- Drink frappé - Greek iced coffee
Events & Festivals
Athens & Epidaurus Festival (June-August)
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Thessaloniki Film Festival (November)
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Carnival of Patras (February)
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TOP: Meteora
Monasteries built atop rock towers - one of Greece's most astonishing sights