About this Event
Have you ever wanted to visit Greece? Wondering what this area is all about?
Join the Wilsonville Area Chamber of Commerce and C I Destinations for a Portugal Info Night, January 13, starting at 5:30 PM.
(You can join in-person or virtually via Zoom)
More about Greece and the trip
This journey explores Ancient Greece's most important monuments, like the famed Temple of Zeus, the archaeological site of Olympia, and ancient artifacts of Delphi. Discover the beautiful city of Athens on a comprehensive tour of the incredible Acropolis. Visit a local honey farm in the countryside to see how the local honey products are produced. Engulf yourself in the history of this fascinating country from local experts on guided tours of Athens, Delphi, Corinth Canal, Saronic Gulf, and Olympia. This tour encompasses journeys to Greece’s important historic sites with plenty of time to explore on your own
Inclusions:
- Round trip airfare
- Airline fuel surcharges and taxes and fees
- 7 Nights First-Class Hotels
- 11 Meals (7 B, 1L, 3D)
- Sightseeing per itinerary • Professional Tour Manager
- Baggage Handling
- Hotel Transfers
Day by Day Itinerary for Greece trip
Day 1: Board your overnight flight to Athens.
Day 2: Arrival in Athens: Upon arrival you will be met by your tour manager and escorted to your deluxe motorcoach. Beginning your magical Greek experience as you make your way to your hotel which will be your home for the next seven nights. Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner and reception as you get to know your fellow travellers. (D)
Day 3: Athens City Tour: Following breakfast, enjoy a stunning panoramic tour seeing Athens’s most iconic landmarks, the Panathinaiko Stadium where the first Olympic Games of modern times took place in 1896. You will see Zappeion and Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Athens Trilogy which includes the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens, and the National Library. Continue passing by National Garden, Hadrian’s Arch, St. Paul’s Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown soldier, Schliemann’s House, Catholic Cathedral, Constitution Square, Russian Orthodox Church. Finally and sure to be a highlight, you will explore the Acropolis, built during the Golden Age. You will admire the Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens. Continue the pleasant short walk passing by Herodion and Dionysus Theater, to visit the Museum of Acropolis. This afternoon enjoy free time exploring the Plaka and admiring the Greek culture with the narrow streets full of old mansions. Taste the famous Greek Souvlaki. (B, L)
Day 4: Delphi (optional): Today is yours to enjoy at your leisure or you can join an optional tour to Delphi. Along the way, you will see the plain of Boeotia, an agricultural center and you will also pass by the city of Thebes, the birthplace of King Oedipus. You will see Castalia Spring, and the monument of the Argive Kings, the treasury of the Athenians, the Athenian Stoa, the Polygonal Wall, the monument of Platea and the Temple of Apollo famous for its oracle and Delphi museum. You will also visit cosmopolitan village of Arachova, the best winter resort of Greece. You can buy hand-made pastries, cheeses, spices, and many other local products or you can have lunch if you do not wish to do so in Delphi! (B)
Day 5: Ancient Sites & Mountainside Villages: Following breakfast this morning enjoy travelling back in time as you explore the Peloponnese Peninsula. You will make a short stop at the breathtaking Canal of Corinth with the amazing view of the 6km length and 80m height! Your next stop will be at Ancient Corinth to walk the same paths that the famous Apostle Paul walked. Continuing on you will be at the Ancient Mycenae, the center of Greek civilization. Visit the Cyclopean Walls, the famous Lion’s Gate and the “Atreus King Tomb’’! Our next stop is the seaside town of Nafplio. You can have a traditional Greek lunch here and then walk next to the coast, or you can visit the Castle of the Town, with the 999 steps and the amazing view. Afterwards, you will have our last stop at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus of the 15,000 spectators and the breathtaking acoustics. You will return to your hotel late in the afternoon. (B,L,D)
Day 6: Wine Tour (optional): Today is a day at leisure or enjoy a great opportunity to visit two wineries combining a visit at the Temple of Poseidon in Cape Sounion. Wine is part of the Greek Culture for over 4000 years, according to Homer, Plato, Hippocrates and more, so it is a part of Athens' history, a place where you can find many vineyards and wineries. Driving along the Athenian Riviera, we will reach the west coast of Attica. We will visit Cape Sounio to admire the magnificent Temple of Poseidon. Then we will visit two great Wineries where you will be guided in the facilities and will have the chance to taste the local wines they produce. (B) Day 7: Crossing Corinth Canal: Today take a short drive on the scenic coastal road to the Isthmus of Corinth. Here you will board the ship and enjoy the crossing through the canal. You will marvel at one of the 19th Century world’s engineering masterpieces with history that starts as early as 602 B.C. The canal connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland. The canal was dug through the Isthmus at sea level and has no locks. Board the ship and enjoy the crossing through the Canal. (B,L)
Day 8: Day Cruise to Saronic Gulf: Today you will enjoy a day cruise along the Saronic Gulf and the Saronic Islands with stops in Aegina with its narrow streets, traditional houses, shops, taverns, and the awe inspiring mansion. Enjoy a visit to the local boats shops which have been transformed into floating grocery stores. Next we will visit Hydra: One of the most romantic destinations in Greece, built on a slope overlooking the Argosaronic gulf. Here cars are banned and the use of around 500 donkeys is the means of public transportation. Walk the waterfront and the heart of the town, where you will see monuments, churches, museums, old mansions, shops and cafes. Our last stop will be Poros: Walk among the neoclassical buildings and visit the famous clock tower. The town is built in the shape of an amphitheater over two hills. Lush pine trees, crystal clear beaches, a lively waterfront adorned with shops, cozy cafes and restaurants, with grand traditional mansions and picturesque cobbled streets. Tonight, we will all enjoy a farewell dinner with entertainment as we reminisce about out wonderful experience. (B,D)
Day 9: Athens / Home: Transfer to the airport for your flight back to the USA. Taking with you wonderful memories of Athens. (B)
Trip departs Wednesday October 22, 2025
($3,899 with a $450 deposit booking by 3/31/25. Otherwise $3,999)
Learn more by contacting Chamber CEO, Kevin Ferrasci O’Malley.
Call 503-682-0411 x:2 or email [email protected].
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
8565 SW Salish Ln suite 150, 8565 Southwest Salish Lane, Wilsonville, United States
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