Athens Trip Overview
Are you interested in exploring the ancient Greek culture and the Greek inheritance? Do you want to visit traditional cities full of history?
You will visit the ancient theater of Epidaurus, the first capital city of Greece, Nafplio, the famous ancient town of Mycenae, where the Mycenaean civilization thrived between 1650 and 1200 BC and the birthplace of the first Olympic Games ever, ancient Olympia.
Visit Delphi that was regarded as the center of the world, because of its location, as you are going to find out and the Ancient Oracle, where is said that Pythia delivered oracles.
Dare to be enchanted by the amazing view and the picturesque architecture of Arachova and to get excited about Meteora, the ageless monasteries that combine both historical and religious treasures, standing between Earth and Sky atop huge rocks.
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Additional Info
Duration: 4 days
Starts: Athens, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Athens, Attica, Greece
Are you interested in exploring the ancient Greek culture and the Greek inheritance? Do you want to visit traditional cities full of history?
You will visit the ancient theater of Epidaurus, the first capital city of Greece, Nafplio, the famous ancient town of Mycenae, where the Mycenaean civilization thrived between 1650 and 1200 BC and the birthplace of the first Olympic Games ever, ancient Olympia.
Visit Delphi that was regarded as the center of the world, because of its location, as you are going to find out and the Ancient Oracle, where is said that Pythia delivered oracles.
Dare to be enchanted by the amazing view and the picturesque architecture of Arachova and to get excited about Meteora, the ageless monasteries that combine both historical and religious treasures, standing between Earth and Sky atop huge rocks.
Itinerary
Day 1: ATHENS – ARGOLIS (MYCENAE – EPIDAURUS – NAFPLIO) OLYMPIA:
Stop At: Isthmia, Isthmia, Loutraki, Corinthia Region, Peloponnese
Our driver will pick you up from your Hotel or from Athens Airport, and driving along the Attica coastline, we will make a quick stop at the famous Canal of Corinth which connects the Saronic to the Corinthian gulf, with the breathtaking view of 80m height and 6km length from the canal’s bridge above sea level, where you can enjoy the amazing view and take some photos!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Great Theatre of Epidaurus, Ethniki Odos Isthmou Archaias Epidavrou, Epidavros 210 52 Greece
We are going to visit the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus dated back to 4th century BC, famous for the breathtaking acoustics.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Nafplio, Nafplio, Argolis Region, Peloponnese
Our next stop will be at one of the most beautiful towns of Greece and its first capital city, Nafplio. There you can visit its trademarks, Palamidi castle, which you can reach by climbing 999 steps (!), or you could take a small boat and visit ‘’Bourtzi’’ afloat in the middle of the bay. Free time for lunch
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Archaeological Site Mycenae, Mycenae 21200 Greece
We will visit the famous ancient town of Mycenae and the Archaeological site – the Lion Gate, the Cyclopean Walls, the Palace and the tomb of Agamemnon.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Olympia, Olympia, Elis Region, West Greece
We will to arrive to Olympia, birthplace of the Olympic Games for overnight
Duration: 1 day
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Olympia
Day 2: ANCIENT OLYMPIA – RIO ANTIRIO BRIDGE- NAFPAKTOS – DELPHI:
Stop At: Archaeological Site of Olympia, Archea Olympia, Olympia 27065 Greece
Start early in the morning, visiting the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia, the place that the first Olympic Games ever took place in 776 B.C. Ancient Olympia lies in the lush valley formed by the Alfios river. There you will visit the temple of Zeus the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece. Dedicated to Zeus, in antiquity the temple was housing one of the 7 wonders of the Ancient world, the gold and ivory statue of Zeus, which Phedias had created. Visit the temple of Hera, the shrine of Pelops (one of the oldest in the sanctuary), the Council house where the athletes took the Olympic oath, the Treasury houses, the Gymnasium and the Palestra where they used to exercise for a month prior to the Games and finally the Stadium, where the marble starting blocks are still in position! Although secluded near the west coast of the Peloponnese, Olympia became the most important religious and athletic center in Greece. Leaving Ancient Olympia, we suggest that you pay an optional visit at the wine castle the unique landscape with the stunning view that was founded in 1861 and is the oldest winery in Greece. Then we will cross over the amazing bridge of Rio – Antirio, one of the biggest bridges in Europe, in order to reach at Naupactus.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Nafpaktos Old Port, Naupactus 30300 Greece
We will reach at a beautiful seaside small town of Nafpaktos for a short stop, surrounded by the Venetian Castle, next to the Venetian Port. Free tiem for lunch
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Delphi, Delphi, Phocis Region, Central Greece
We will reach in Delphi for overnight
Duration: 24 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Delphi
Day 3: DELPHI – ARACHOVA – METEORA
Stop At: Delphi Archaeological Museum, Ethniki Odos Amfissas – Livadias, Delphi 330 54 Greece
After your breakfast, we will visit the archaeological site of Delphi. We will visit the Ancient Oracle, the Stadium, the Ancient Theatre which can host more than 5000 seated spectators and of course the Museum of Delphi, where you can admire the ‘’Charioteer’’, one of the best bronze statues ever! Delphi is perhaps best known for the oracle at the sanctuary that was dedicated to Apollo during the classical period. Continuing we will depart to reach the village of Arachova, the most bustling winter destination in Greece, a mountainous village at 1000 meters altitude. Discover the traditional character of the village by taking a coffee or lunch break.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Arachova, Arachova, Boeotia Region, Central Greece
We will visit the traditional cheese, Arachova’s formaela, in various forms.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kalambaka, Kalambaka, Trikala Region, Thessaly
Driving through Central Greece, we will arrive in Kalambaka, a small traditional town that is built at the foot of the majestic grey rocks of God, at the shadow of the great Meteora Monasteries.
Duration: 24 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Kalambaka-Meteora
Day 4: METEORA – THERMOPILES – ATHENS
Stop At: Meteora, Kastraki, Kalambaka 422 00 Greece
: In the morning, we will visit Meteora enjoying a unique and most impressive scenery of ageless monasteries, containing priceless historical and religious treasures, standing between Earth and Sky atop of huge rocks. We visit the first great monastery of Varlaam (or similar), which was founded on the 16th century and is located on the top of a rock at 380m height! Our second visit will be at the Monastery of St. Stephan, of the 15th century, also built on the top of another huge rock where you will admire a small treasure of Byzantine and Christian items, at the museum located inside the monastery!
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Loutra Thermopilon, Lamia 350 09 Greece
We will have a short stop at Kamena Vourla at the seaside and Thermopiles where you may admire the statue of Leonidas which was placed there as a memorial of the battle of the 300 Spartans against thousands of Persian soldiers of the Persian Empire. Our driver will drop you off at your hotel late in the afternoon.
Duration: 1 minute
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
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