Athens Trip Overview
Experience the glory of ancient Greece on this Classical Tour including Nauplion – Five Days from Athens. Visit important UNESCO World Heritage sites and overnight stay at Nafplio,the first capital of modern Greece.
Led by a professional and passionate guide you will explore the reknowned theater of Epidaurus, Mycenae, home to the kingdom of King Agamemnon, the mythical site of Olympia, the Temple of Apollo in Delphi famous for its oracle and the famous Meteora
Additional Info
Duration: 5 days
Starts: Athens, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Athens, Attica, Greece
Experience the glory of ancient Greece on this Classical Tour including Nauplion – Five Days from Athens. Visit important UNESCO World Heritage sites and overnight stay at Nafplio,the first capital of modern Greece.
Led by a professional and passionate guide you will explore the reknowned theater of Epidaurus, Mycenae, home to the kingdom of King Agamemnon, the mythical site of Olympia, the Temple of Apollo in Delphi famous for its oracle and the famous Meteora
Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1
Stop At: Corinth Canal, Isthmia, Loutraki 201 00 Greece
Hop inside your luxury air conditioned coach and depart for the strategically Corinth Canal (short stop).
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Great Theatre of Epidaurus, Ethniki Odos Isthmou Archaias Epidavrou, Epidavros 210 52 Greece
Continue to Epidaurus archaeological site and learn about the development of classical Greek culture. Visit also the ancient theatre, world famous for its outstanding acoustics.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Nafplio, Nafplio, Argolis Region, Peloponnese
After exploring, proceed to the beautiful seaport town of Nafplio. Free afternoon for walking around the old town of Nauplia (the first capital of Greece) or you can visit the Nauplia Gallery of Art with paintings of famous Greek artists dedicated to the Greek revolution.
Dinner at the hotel.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Nauplio
Day 2: Day 2
Stop At: Nafplio, Nafplio, Argolis Region, Peloponnese
Free morning at your disposal to explore further this wonderful town.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Archaeological Site Mycenae, Mycenae 21200 Greece
Depart around noon and through the plain of Argos arrive to Mycenae.
Visit the impressive archaeological site and the Tomb of Agamemnon.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Olympia, Olympia, Elis Region, West Greece
In the afternoon depart for Olympia, the birth place of the Olympic Games, through the cities of Tripolis and Megalopolis.
Dinner and overnight stay in Olympia.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Olympia
Day 3: Day 3
Stop At: Archaeological Site of Olympia, Archea Olympia, Olympia 27065 Greece
Rise early and meet your guide to explore the archaeological site of Olympia with the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the Stadium and also the archaeological Museum which inludes important exhibits.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Delphi, Delphi, Phocis Region, Central Greece
Depart via Rion, cross the Corinthian bay by the new bridge to Antirion. Pass by the city of Nafpaktos and from there on, along the coastal road to Delphi, known in ancient times as the navel of the world.
Dinner and overnight stay in Delphi or Itea.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Delphi
Day 4: Day 4
Stop At: Delphi Greece
Leave your hotel in the morning and visit the site of Delphi, one of the most important archaeological treasures of Greece.
Explore this stunning UNESCO World Heritage site with your expert guide and marvel at the Temple of Apollo.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Delphi Archaeological Museum, Ethniki Odos Amfissas – Livadias, Delphi 330 54 Greece
Visit also the Museum of Delphi which includes numerous exhibitions and relics.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kalambaka, Kalambaka, Trikala Region, Thessaly
Continue to Kalabaka via Central Greece. Overnight stay in Kalabaka.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Kalabaka
Day 5: Day 5
Stop At: Meteora, Meteora, Trikala Region, Thessaly
Leave in the morning for nearby Meteora to visit the breathtaking Byzantine Monasteries.
This UNESCO world Heritage site is home for more than 20 rock monasteries. Discover the natural beauty and the cultural heritage of this area.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Athens, Athens, Attica
Return to Athens late in the afternoon passing the heroic monument of Leonidas at Thermopylae.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
