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Greece (Mainland)

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Greece's mainland is the cradle of Western civilisation, home to iconic ancient sites including the Acropolis in Athens, the ruins of Delphi, and the archaeological treasures of Olympia. The capital, Athens, pulses with a vibrant food, art, and nightlife scene alongside its millennia of history, while regions like the Peloponnese, Epirus, and Macedonia offer dramatic mountains, gorges, and medieval towns to explore. Hikers are drawn to trails through the Vikos Gorge and the Mount Olympus national park, and the rugged coastline provides plenty of opportunities for swimming and sailing. It's a destination that rewards both culture seekers and outdoor adventurers in equal measure.

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Greece (Mainland) · 3 days

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Prehistoric Greece: Athens, Mycenae, Olympia & Delphi — Self-Launched

A self-launched version of Click Tours' 3-day loop through the Peloponnese and Delphi. Instead of a 40-person coach with a fixed guide, you ride Greece's cheap intercity KTEL buses and the narrow-gauge Peloponnese railway, sleep in hostels and guesthouses in Nafplio and Olympia/Delphi, and buy skip-the-line tickets or small-group site tours on GetYourGuide or direct from the Ministry of Culture where you actually want a guide. Same big-ticket sites — Corinth Canal, Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi, Arachova — at roughly half the tour price, with the freedom to stay longer at the places that grab you. Costs are approximate and assume a solo traveller in a dorm or budget twin, travelling shoulder season.

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