 Day 1: Visit Mycenae & Epidaurus - Olympia
After breakfast, depart for your 4 day tour of Classical Greece. Leave Athens by the scenic coastal road and reach the Corinth Canal (short photo stop). Enjoy the imposing landscape in the Corinth Canal’s protected waters, one of the 19th Century world’s engineering masterpieces with history that starts as early as 602 B.C. Continue to Epidaurus with its 4th century B.C. theatre, famous for its astonishing acoustics. The town of Nafplion, your next stop, a modern seaside resort and old town, is crowned by the mighty ramparts at the Palamidi Fortress. The last stop of the day is Mycenae, the Homeric city of Atreides, the city "rich in gold" of the ancient poets. Visit the Lion's Gate, the Cyclopean Walls and the Royal Tombs. Depart for Olympia through Central Peloponnese, Tripoli and Megalopoli. Arrival at your hotel, dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Visit Olympia - Delphi
Enjoy your breakfast and after visit Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the idea and site of the Ancient Olympic Games. Visit the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus and the Archaeological Museum of Olympia, which hosts important treasures such as the famous statue of Praxiteles, Hermes. Continue through Achaia and Rio - Antirio towards Delphi, passing through the picturesque towns of Nafpaktos and Itea. Arrival in Delphi, enjoy your dinner at hotel and overnight.
Day 3: Visit Delphi - Kalambaka
Enjoy your breakfast and depart for your tour to Delphi. Located on the slopes of Mount Parnasus, Delphi, once believed as the centre, “Naval” of the Earth, is the home of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios. At the oracle of Apollo, Pythia, the high priestess of the temple, under the influence of the ancient god Apollo delivered her famous prophesies. You will also visit the Treasury of the Athenians and the Delphi Museum, which hosts valuable pieces of art like the famous bronze charioteer. Depart for Kalambaka. Enjoy your dinner at hotel and overnight.
Day 4: Meteora Monasteries - Athens
After breakfast, visit the breathtaking monasteries of Meteora. Perched on huge granite rocks, the monasteries seem to suspend between earth and sky, providing a magnificent view. Each monastery contains priceless historical and religious treasures. Enjoy your lunch at local restaurant in Kalambaka (not included), before returning to Athens bypassing Trikala, Lamia and Thermopylae where a stop will be made to visit the memorial of Leonidas and the brave 300 Spartians. Return to Athens and overnight at hotel.
This tour is provided on a reserved basis prior to departure. Passengers must contact the local sightseeing company upon arrival to reconfirm their tour.
Duration:
4 days, 3 nights
Meeting point:
Hotel lobby if pre-arranged
Ending point:
Central Athens location
Included:
Private 4 day tour with Private vehicle, English speaking guide, and nightly dinner at hotels.
Entrance fees included in Mycene, Epidaurus, Olympia, Delphi, and Two Monasteries in Meteora
(1) Night accommodation in the hotel Amalia or similar in Olympia on half board basis.
(1) Night accommodation in the hotel Amalia or similar in Delphi on half board basis.
(1) Night accommodation in the hotel Amalia or similar in Kalambaka on half board basis.
Not Included:
Personal expenses and extras, gratuities
Additional Information:
For the visit of the Monasteries ladies need a skirt and gentlemen long trousers. Clients staying at the coast will depart for their hotels, from G.O.TOURS terminal around 19.30 hrs.
Tour does not operate May 1.
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