Athens Trip Overview
Led by a professional and passionate guide, visit Greece’s most important UNESCO-heritage sites such as the mythical site of Olympia, the Temple of Apollo in Delphi famous for its oracle and Mycenae, home to the kingdom of King Agamemnon and the breathtaking rocks of Meteora
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Duration: 4 days
Starts: Athens, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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Led by a professional and passionate guide, visit Greece’s most important UNESCO-heritage sites such as the mythical site of Olympia, the Temple of Apollo in Delphi famous for its oracle and Mycenae, home to the kingdom of King Agamemnon and the breathtaking rocks of Meteora
Itinerary
Day 1: Day 1
Stop At: Corinth Canal, Isthmia, Loutraki 201 00 Greece
Leave by the coastal road to the Corinth Canal (short stop).
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Great Theatre of Epidaurus, Ethniki Odos Isthmou Archaias Epidavrou, Epidavros 210 52 Greece
Drive on and visit the Theatre of Epidauros, famous for its remarkable acoustics.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Nauplion Promenade, Nafplio Greece
Then proceed to the town of Nauplion (short photo stop),
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Archaeological Site Mycenae, Mycenae 21200 Greece
drive on to Mycenae and visit the Archaeological Site and the Tomb of Agamemnon.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Archaeological Site of Olympia, Archea Olympia, Olympia 27065 Greece
Then depart for Olympia through Central Peloponnese and the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Overnight in Olympia, the cradle of the Olympic Games. (Dinner)
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Olympia
Day 2: Day 2
Stop At: Archaeological Site of Olympia, Archea Olympia, Olympia 27065 Greece
In the morning visit the Archaeological Site with the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the Archaeological Museum.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Archaeological Museum of Olympia, Archaia Olympia, Olympia 27 065 Greece
In the morning visit the Archaeological Site with the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the Archaeological Museum.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Delphi Greece
Then drive on through the plains of Eliad and Achaia until the magnificent bridge which is crossing the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. Pass by the picturesque towns of Nafpactos (Lepanto) and Itea, arrive in Delphi. Overnight. (Dinner)
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Delphi
Day 3: Day 3
Stop At: Delphi Archaeological Museum, Ethniki Odos Amfissas – Livadias, Delphi 330 54 Greece
In the morning visit the Archaeological Site and the Museum. Depart for Kalambaka, a small town stated at the foot of the astonishing complex of Meteora, gigantic rocks. Overnight. (Dinner)
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Delphi Greece
In the morning visit the Archaeological Site and the Museum. Depart for Kalambaka, a small town stated at the foot of the astonishing complex of Meteora, gigantic rocks. Overnight. (Dinner)
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Meteora, Kastraki, Kalambaka 422 00 Greece
In the morning visit the Archaeological Site and the Museum. Depart for Kalambaka, a small town stated at the foot of the astonishing complex of Meteora, gigantic rocks. Overnight. (Dinner)
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Kalambaka
Day 4: Day 4
Stop At: Meteora, Kastraki, Kalambaka 422 00 Greece
Visit Meteora, among striking scenery, perched on top of huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand ageless Monasteries, where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae (short stop to see across the road the Leonida’s Monument). Arrive in Athens early in the evening.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Leonidas Monument, Lamia, Thermopylae 350 09 Greece
Short stop to see across the road
Duration: 10 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
