Cheap Flights to Greece from Christchurch

Day 1
Arrive Athens
Check-in to your hotel and spend the afternoon getting a sneak peak at mythical Athens, a city crammed with ancient wonders and busy with modern, urban soul.
Later, meet up with your fellow travellers and Tour Rep back at the hotel.
Wrap up the day on the shady slopes beneath the Acropolis and jump start your trip with an optional dinner in the rustic district of Plaka, where traditional tavernas spill out onto the pavements. Tonight’s festive atmosphere is perfect for getting to know your group and Tour Manager over local wine.
Accommodations: Hotel

Day 2
Athens to Olympia
Step back in time in Europe’s oldest city to the birthplace of democracy. Get the run down on the Parthenon and the Acropolis from our expert Local Guide, as you wander around the famous columns above the city sprawl. Then we check out the first modern Olympic Stadium from the 1896 Games.
Travelling across the Peloponnese, past rugged mountains, cypress trees and citrus groves, the group drops by the impressive man-made Corinth canal.
Next up is epic Mycenae, a former military stronghold. Unravel 4000 years of history with your Tour Manager and get inside the legend with a visit to Agamemnon’s Palace. You’ll learn about the heroics, myths and curses connected to this site.
Check out the impressive Acronafplion citadel that looms over Greece’s original capital, Nafplio, where we stop by for free time and lunch. Park yourself at a portside café or a grill-house in the narrow streets of the old town and order local specialties, like fried shrimp or koutsomouris (small red mullet).
Tonight, we pull in to the hometown of the Olympic Games and UNESCO World Heritage site, Olympia. Finish up the day with a couple of drinks at the hotel by the pool.
Accommodations: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast (1) day, Dinner (1) day

Day 3
Olympia to Delphi
This morning our Local Guide shows off the important sites of the first Olympic Games in 776BC and gives you the run down on this sporting sanctuary. Take a seat in the impressive 45 000 seat stadium and get a look into ancient beliefs with a visit to the Temples of Zeus and Hera.
After a lunch stop in a traditional Greek village, watch rural Greece go by from the coach, before crossing the Corinthian Gulf and arriving in Delphi.
Delphi is one of Greece’s most important sacred destinations and a scene stealer.
After dinner round up some friends and discover Delphi’s casual bars, where you can try out the national drink, ouzo.
Accommodations: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast (1) day, Dinner (1) day

Day 4
Delphi to Athens
With lush valleys and a cliff-side position on the slopes of Mt. Parnassus, Delphi is all about spine-tingling views and incredible ruins.
Learn how this spectacular site was the centre of the universe for Ancient Greeks and a place of prophecy, as your Tour Manager leads you through the limestone columns of the Sanctuary of Apollo.
Afterwards we head back to Athens where the tour winds down this afternoon in the heart of the city at Syntagma Square, home to the Greek Parliament. Make the most of a last look at the Parthenon, high up on the hill above the city, before you farewell your new friends.
Accommodations:
Meals: Breakfast (1) day

Athens
Visit the famous Plaka area
Only Contiki: Learn about the birthplace of modern society on a guided tour of Athens & the Acropolis
Corinth
See the Corinth Canal
Mycenae
Guided tour of Mycenae, including the Palace of Agamemnon
Nafplion
See the Acronafplion citadel at Nafplion
Olympia
Guided tour including Olympic Stadium and Temples of Hera and Zeus
Delphi
Guided tour of Delphi including the Temple of Apollo

Day 1 Santorini
Formed by a huge volcanic explosion, Santorini is instantly recognisable with its blue and white buildings, fascinating ruins and spectacular natural beauty.

Day 2 Santorini/Ios
Home to 365 churches and chapels, one for each day of the year, Ios has an appealing blend of golden beaches and classic Aegean architecture.

Day 3 Amorgos
Renowned as the stunning backdrop for 'The Big Blue', the rugged island of Amorgos has a long history of colonisation and occupation dating back as far as 4,000 BC.

Days 4 Small Cyclades
With clear waters, beautiful beaches, sleepy tavernas and quaint fishing villages to explore, the Small Cyclades are an ideal location to drop anchor for the night.

Days 5-6 Naxos
The largest and most fertile of the Cycladic Islands, Naxos has picturesque villages, Byzantine churches, lush valleys, ancient citrus groves and wonderful beaches.

Days 7-8 Mykonos
Legendary in both ancient and modern times, Mykonos was the mythic battlefield where Zeus fought the Gigantes but today it's best known for its decadent nightlife.

Day 1 Mykonos
Legendary in both ancient and modern times, Mykonos was the mythic battlefield where Zeus fought the Gigantes but today it's best known for its decadent nightlife.

Days 2-3 Naxos
The largest and most fertile of the Cycladic Islands, Naxos has picturesque villages, Byzantine churches, lush valleys, ancient citrus groves and wonderful beaches.

Day 4 Small Cyclades
With clear waters, beautiful beaches, sleepy tavernas and quaint fishing villages to explore, the Small Cyclades are an ideal location to drop anchor for the night.

Day 5 Amorgos
Renowned as the stunning backdrop for 'The Big Blue', the rugged island of Amorgos has a long history of colonisation and occupation dating back as far as 4,000 BC.

Day 6 Ios
Home to 365 churches and chapels, one for each day of the year, Ios has an appealing blend of golden beaches and classic Aegean architecture.

Days 7-8 Santorini
Formed by a huge volcanic explosion, Santorini is instantly recognisable with its blue and white buildings, fascinating ruins and spectacular natural beauty.

Day 1 Santorini
Formed by a huge volcanic explosion, Santorini is instantly recognisable with its blue and white buildings, fascinating ruins and spectacular natural beauty.

Days 2-3 Ios
Home to 365 churches and chapels, one for each day of the year, Ios has an appealing blend of golden beaches and classic Aegean architecture.

Days 4-6 Naxos
The largest and most fertile of the Cycladic Islands, Naxos has picturesque villages, Byzantine churches, lush valleys, ancient citrus groves and wonderful beaches.

Days 7-8 Athens
Named after the goddess of wisdom, Athens has a weighty history that spills out over the modern city, represented most dramatically by the ancient Acropolis.

Sharing a rental property with optional day trips and activities, hiking Europe's longest gorge, admiring the peaceful meadows and ancient settlements, rambling along Agia Irini Gorge from Sougia to Omalos, enjoying the churches of Chania, sipping local wines and playing backgammon with the locals, relaxing at your Cretan home.
Day 1-8 Apokoronas (7 nights' accommodation)
Share a private home in a small town on the north coast of Crete outside of Chania. With a fully equipped kitchen, swimming pool, barbeque and plenty of shared common areas, your home away from home is a great base for exploration and relaxation.
Optional activities and day trips
• Kayaking the craggy coastline and hiking the Samaria Gorge • Sampling local wines and visiting local markets • Exploring mountain villages and quiet beach settlements including Europe's only palm-tree forest beach • Learning to cook traditional Cretian cuisine with cooking lessons • Challenging the locals to a game of backgammon • And more!
Making your stay seamless
• Group transfer on Day 1 from Chania to Apokoronas • Start your trip off right with an included starter kit of breakfast essentials and local delicacies. • Enjoy a traditional Greek dinner with local friends one night • One of our Chief Experience Officers (CEOs) will be on hand in Crete to make your trip the best it can be and occasionally tag along to show you the best spots and keep you company on daytime pursuits. Well-versed in the inner workings of the island and on-hand to help you with any questions you might encounter, your CEO wears many hats that cover everything from getting something translated to organizing day trips to finding a good spot to grab a meal or go out at night.