Chat tours, has this down to a science. I was apprehensive about doing a three-day bus tour imagining crowded conditions and long waits. On the contrary, the orchestration of participants being picked up and managed through the tour some did longer some shorter so there were quite a few logistics to manage was excellent. Our guide, Katerina Ppmchiki was extraordinary. We were on a small bus with a great driver. Just as I started to get restless being on a bus, they would stop for a quick break or yet another site to see. The timing of the rides versus the tours was outstanding. There were a couple of opportunities to jump in the water and I regretted not having a bathing suit handy. I would have liked to see more of Nafplion, but it just means I have to go back. What an amazing little city that those outside of Greece are unlikely to know about. The Classical sites speak for themselves, however, this was a fantastic way to see them.
Review by: Tim T, May 2018
We took this tour in April and really enjoyed it. Our guide, Stofos, was very knowledgeable and we were glad we got him. We seen a lot of sites and with his interpretation of ancient Greece the sites came alive. The tour pickup, hotel, food, everything was very professional and no hiccups. The bus was very comfortable and stopped for breaks._br/_ We normally don't take tours when we go on vacation because we like to have our own pace. I must admit for this tour if you weigh the knowledge of Stofos and what you are looking at I would choose this again. We seen a lot of people on their own and we knew they didn't know what they were looking at. When Stofos was taking about something we saw other people trying to get close to hear what he was saying...ha. Granted you don't get to see everything at the sites but you get most of it. The trip is very well planned out so you get to see a lot in just a couple of days. Totally recommend if you are interested in ancient Greece outside of Athens.
Review by: Jeffery C, April 2018
Just a wonderful tour in fact we are going back and taking all our kids this time!!
Review by: TARIQ M, December 2017
This was a high-value tour for an introduction to Ancient Greece and its mythology. Our travel guide was really knowledgable, accommodating of everyone and the rest of the CHAT Tours staff were also good to us. We stayed in very comfortable hotels, ate delicious Greek food and were given enough time to explore on our own. This sort of tour would be enjoyable for all ages - from student to senior citizens.
Review by: Janice M, December 2017
Firstly I'm not a fan of bus tours. I went on this tour as it seemed the easiest way to see a number of sites. I'm pleased to say I thoroughly enjoyed the tour. The tour guide was very informative, friendly and funny. I loved the ancient sites such a Delphi and Olympia and thought there was adequate time allowed at each site to do the guided tour and explore individually.
Review by: Al, November 2017
A GREAT WAY OF SEEING ALL THE CLASSIC SITES WITH GOOD TOUR GUIDES, CLEAN and MODERN ACCOMMODATION AND PLENTY OF LOCAL FOOD. AN INFORMATIVE MEMORIAL TRIP OF GOOD VALUE. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE STURDY WALKING SHOES AS SOME OF THE TRACKS ARE ROUGH BUT THAT'S PART OF THE EXPERIENCE!
Review by: my_aird, November 2017
My husband and I really enjoyed this tour and it was mainly due to the guide we had. Joy was a gem and I think one of the best local guides we have been fortunate to ever have. She is extremely knowledgeable, and she shares this information with you in a very sensitive manner. She was able to give us a story as we went along in an articulate manner. She shared but did not lecture. Lots of fun and I only wish we had her longer!
Review by: my_aird, November 2017
My husband and I really enjoyed this tour and it was mainly due to the guide we had. Joy was a gem and I think one of the best local guides we have been fortunate to ever have. She is extremely knowledgeable, and she shares this information with you in a very sensitive manner. She was able to give us a story as we went along in an articulate manner. She shared but did not lecture. Lots of fun and I only wish we had her longer!
Review by: Helen M, November 2017
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this three day excursion. Our tour guide, Stathis, was extremely knowledgeable in Greek history and mythology, and linguistics. The hotels we stayed in were very nice and there was plenty to eat for breakfast and dinner. Lunch was separate but we had plenty of time to stop and eat at the local restaurants. We also made plenty of rest stops for potty breaks and souvenier shopping. We had a very good bus driver too. Take an umbrella in November!
Review by: Angela S, November 2017
Our tour guide Joy was amazing! She really knows how to tell you about Greek Mythology. No one was happy about the first hotel in Olympia though - the Amalia Olympia wifi connection horrible, the rooms aren't really 4star standard ... maybe 2stars.
Review by: Woei Shin S, November 2017
As I am travelling alone and not driving, I would not have been able to see these amazing sites without joining a tour. Greece is quite tricky to travel in this area in this aspect. Dimitra, our guide, is excellent with historical and cultural information. I just wish I had more time at each site, but distances are far, and hence, it was important that we all kept to the schedule. One thing I would like to suggest is that we spend more time in Nafplion. It is such a lovely town, and yet, the hotel was 6 km away, and we were given very short time to enjoy it before being whisked away to the hotel. After that, we had 1.5 hours too long! in the hotel to 'freshen up' before dinner. To me, we could have spent more time in Nafplion before heading to the hotel, or we could have stayed in a hotel right in town so that we could explore it on our own.
Review by: vivian_vu4, October 2017
This was a great tour. The pace was just right and our tour guide is just rich with knowledge. The driver was great as well. Also, the price for this tour in my opinion is a steal.
Review by: tom m, October 2017
The guide was good and the sites superb. We did not get enough time at most of the stops, we felt hurried. The first hotel had lousy food and was isolated away from town, requiring a cab ride. The second hotel was better, better food,better view and an easy walk to town.
Review by: shelley_nash, October 2017
Over six weeks travelling, I participated in 12 tours. This was FAR AND AWAY away the best. From the timetable which was jam-packed, but not too rushed, to the excellent transport a Mercedes bus in pristine condition with a great driver, terrific rest stops the one near RioAntirrio bridge was outstanding, to the buffet-style food at the Amalia Hotels which was excellent, but I cannot recommend more highly our guide Stathos? he weaved historical information with the mythology and made the drive between sitesas well as at each locationinteresting, informative and funny. Wonderful.
Review by: Jonathan F, September 2017
comprehensive and informative. Hotels were more than adequate. Meals buffet style, but plenty to eat. Busses were comfortable and the driver was excellent. Tour guide was considerate of everyone and kept us on time and informed of the days plan and activities. A well run professional tour. Plenty of time at each site. A most enjoyable 3 day tour
Review by: Julie M, September 2017
This tour is amazing! I felt like I saw the best of the best on this trip. It was a combination of seeing amazing places, stopping for comfort stretches and relaxing on the bus and in the hotels. There are shops at the hotel stops and great people to meet on the trip. Effie was great! She was a wealth of knowledge! I took tons of pictures and left completely satisfied with this amazing Greek tour! Next trip will be to enjoy the beaches and islands, as this is very much a mainland tour with MANY, MANY incredible historical sites to visit and learn about. If you love history, you will love this trip!
Review by: Wei Zhang, August 2017
Absolutely wonderful! It is what made the trip to Greece memorable!
Review by: dug, August 2017
The tour on day 1 was different and not as advertised. We did not have a walk in Mauplia, spent a total of 10 minutes in Epidaurus, did not go to Sanctuary of Askleption. The CHATours said they are following their own schedule and are not responsible for the viator site. The viator did nothing to help. We feel that we missed out to see the wonderful UNESCO sites and were cheated. As a side comment, in Athens there are so many other tour companies, we should have bough a different tour in Athens.
Review by: Paul R, August 2017
Nice tour, comfortable buses, knowledgeable tour guide, great driver
Review by: Paul R, August 2017
Nice tour, knowledgeable guide, great bus and driver
RSS Feed