12 Day Private Tour in Ancient Greece, Zakynthos & Santorini Island

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Book online the 12 days tour package in Mainland Greece & Greek Islands, visit the world’s heritage site by UNESCO, Argolis, Delphi, Meteora, Olympia, combining a tour at beautiful Islands of Zakynthos and Santorini Island.
Travel in Zakynthos, with the mesmerizing crystal-clear water and relax in the sandy beaches, visit the stunning Blue Caves and the Navagio Shipwreck, take unique photos of turtles at a close distance as you sail through the coast of Zakynthos on a glass-bottomed boat!
Visit Santorini, one of the most romantic islands in Greece and walk at the narrow streets above the rocks of Caldera, swim at Hot springs and observe the best sunset of your life, the famous sunset at Oia!
Enjoy the activities there such as the tour in “Akrotiri”, traditional villages & wine tour & the best seller sunset cruise tour to Volcano, Hot Spring and sunset at Oia with buffet on board!

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Duration: 12 days
Starts: Spata, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours



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Book online the 12 days tour package in Mainland Greece & Greek Islands, visit the world’s heritage site by UNESCO, Argolis, Delphi, Meteora, Olympia, combining a tour at beautiful Islands of Zakynthos and Santorini Island.
Travel in Zakynthos, with the mesmerizing crystal-clear water and relax in the sandy beaches, visit the stunning Blue Caves and the Navagio Shipwreck, take unique photos of turtles at a close distance as you sail through the coast of Zakynthos on a glass-bottomed boat!
Visit Santorini, one of the most romantic islands in Greece and walk at the narrow streets above the rocks of Caldera, swim at Hot springs and observe the best sunset of your life, the famous sunset at Oia!
Enjoy the activities there such as the tour in “Akrotiri”, traditional villages & wine tour & the best seller sunset cruise tour to Volcano, Hot Spring and sunset at Oia with buffet on board!

Itinerary

Day 1: ARRIVAL DAY

Pass By: Athens International Airport, Attiki Odos, Spata Artemida 190 04, Greece
Our driver will be waiting at Athens holding a sign with your name written on it, in order to meet you and transfer you at your hotel in Athens

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Athens

Day 2: MYCENAE – EPIDAURUS – NAFPLIO – ANCIET OLYMPIA

Stop At: Archaeological Site Mycenae, Mycenae 21200 Greece
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel to have our first stop, at the Canal of Corinth (6 km length and 80m height). We continue to reach at the archaeological site of Mycenae, an ancient town with great power during the ancient years, with the famous ‘’Gate of Lions’’ and the ‘’Atreus King Tomb’’
Duration: 2 minutes

Stop At: Theatre of Ancient Epidaurus, Epidavros 210 59 Greece
Next stop will be at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, one of the best Ancient Theatres worldwide with amazing acoustic.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Nafplio, Nafplio, Argolis Region, Peloponnese
The most relaxing part of the tour is upon our arrival at the one of the most beautiful towns of Greece and the first capital city at the Modern Greek history, the seaside town of Nafplio. We will visit the Castle of the Town, with the 999 steps (!) and the amazing panoramic view the small island of Bourtzi, in the middle of the city’s harbor. You can have a traditional Greek lunch here before leave Nafplio to reach at Olympia
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Olympia

Day 3: ANCIENT OLYMPIA – ZAKYNTHOS ISLAND

Stop At: Market of Ancient Olympia, Olympia 27065 Greece
Start early in the morning, visiting the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia, the place that the first ever Olympic Games took place in 776 B.C. There is located the temple of Zeus, the most celebrated sanctuary in 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 Phidias had created. You will then 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. Finally visit the stadium, where the marble starting blocks are still in position.
Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Zakynthos, Zakynthos, Ionian Islands
After sightseeing in Olympia, we head to Kyllini Port to take the ferry departing at 15.15 to reach in Zakynthos port at about 16.15 (after 1 hour). Check in at your hotel and then have the rest of the day at leisure. After your rest you can explore the center of Zakynthos and have a dinner at a traditional tavern
***(after tickets booking, the departure time may to be a little different)

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in zakynthos

Day 4: ZAKYNTHOS ISLAND – DAY CRUISE TO SHIPRWECK

Stop At: Navagio Beach (Shipwreck Beach), Anafonitria 290 91 Greece
Today you will get a cruise as it is the best best ways to explore the island. Our first stop is at the Blue Caves. The distinctive element of the blue caves is that they reflect the vibrating and striking blue color of the waters in them. Next stop is at the famous Shipwreck. This beach is well known throughout the world. The waters here are clear blue but deep. Our program continues for photo stop at Porto Vromi. Then our boat pulls up next to the Agalas Caves and the Keri Caves for a reasonable amount of time to admire the beauty of nature. A big photo stop includes the Turtle Island. Our other major swim stop is in the area of St Nickolas, Basilikos where the boat anchors for about an hour. Actual tour all around the island beholds many views that is only possible to see by boat. Some of the stops may not be done depending on the weather conditions on that day. In the afternoon, at about 17.00, we will return at Marina and our driver will transfer you back to your hotel
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Zakynthos

Day 5: ZAKYNTHOS – DELPHI – METEORA

Pass By: Kyllini, Kyllini, Elis Region, West Greece
After you breakfast we will transfer you at Zakynthos Port to take the ferry from Zakynthos port departing at 08.00 to reach at Kyllini after 1 hour, at about 09.00.
***(after the tickets of the booking there may be a slight change of timing)

Stop At: Nafpaktos 303 00, Greece
We will cross over the amazing bridge of Rion – Antirion, one of the biggest in Europe, in order to reach at Naupactus, a beautiful seaside small town, where you can have lunch.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Delphi Archaeological Museum, Ethniki Odos Amfissas – Livadias, Delphi 330 54 Greece
Afterwards, we will head to Delphi. We will visit the Ancient Oracle, the Stadium, the Ancient Theatre and of course the Museum of Delphi. Departing from Delphi and driving through Central Greece, and the city of Trikala where we will have a quick stop, we will arrive in Kalambaka, a small traditional town, built at the foot of the majestic grey rocks of God, at the shadow of the great Meteora Monasteries.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Meteora

Day 6: METEORA – THERMOPILES – ATHENS

Stop At: Meteora, Kastraki, Kalambaka 422 00 Greece
Visit Meteora, enjoying a unique and most impressive scenery of ageless monasteries, containing priceless historical and religious treasures, standing between Earth and Sky atop huge rocks. Our first visit is at the great monastery of Varlaam, founded on the 16th century and located on the top of a rock at 380m height! Our second visit is at the Monastery of St. Stephan, of the 15th century, also built on the top of another huge rock. There you will admire a small treasure of Byzantine and Christian items, at the museum inside the monastery!
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Thermopylae 350 09, Greece
Return to Athens, have a stop at Thermopiles where you will admire the statue of Leonidas, as a memorial of the battle of the 300 Spartans against thousands of Persian soldiers of the Persian Empire. Return in Athens late in the afternoon.
Duration: 15 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Athens

Day 7: PRIVATE TOUR ATHENS, SOUNIO & SELF-GUIDED WALKING TOUR IN PLAKA

Stop At: Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounio, Sounio 195 00 Greece
Meet your private drive at your hotel to start the private tour. Through a wonderful area of Athenian Riviera, we will reach at Cape Sounion, to admire the Temple of God Poseidon!
(especially during the afternoon hours when you can take the chance of the breathtaking sunset over the Aegean Sea!)

Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Temple of Olympian Zeus, Leoforos Vasilissis Olgas Leoforos Amalias, Athens 105 57 Greece
Enjoy the panoramic city tour starting from Panathinaiko Stadium where the first Olympic Games took place in 1896. Panathinaiko Stadium is the only one built out of white marble. You will continue by visiting Zappeion and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. You will then pass by the Trilogy of Athens. Continue, passing by the National Garden, Hadrian’s Arc, St. Paul’s Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Schliemann’s House (Numismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral, Old Parliament, Constitution Square, Russian Orthodox Church.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Parthenon, Acropolis Top of Dionyssiou Areopagitou, Athens 105 58 Greece
Then our driver drop you of at Acropolis one of the most iconic structures in Athens!
The Acropolis holds the essence of the entire country and its ancient civilization. You will walk at the Theatre of Dionysus, marvel at the balcony of the Caryatids, and of course, the famous Parthenon.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Acropolis Museum, Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athens 117 42 Greece
Descend through the olive trees to reach at the Museum of Acropolis which holds ancient artifacts of everyday life and statues from the archaic period that will definitely impress you.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Plaka, Athens 10556 Greece
Stroll through the picturesque narrow streets of Plaka and Monastiraki, full of old mansions to admire the Greek architecture and to taste the famous Greek “Souvlaki”.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Athens

Day 8: ATHENS TO SANTORINI

Pass By: Santorini, Santorini, Cyclades, South Aegean
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Piraeus Port to get the boat departing at 07.00 for the famous Santorini Island, arriving at 11.45.Our local driver will transfer you at your hotel. You will have free time for yourselves, during which, you can enjoy your drink or dinner, at one of the hundreds places located just on the rocks above the sea, and walk among the narrow streets of the island where you can buy many souvenirs.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Santorini

Day 9: SANTORINI – CRUISE TO VOLCANO WITH BUFFET ON BOARD (optional)

Stop At: Santorini Volcano, 847 00 Greece
Pick you up from your hotel after noon to have our first stop at the famous volcano of Santorini! Then, you will walk to the volcano’s ridge with your guide and he is going to explain you everything about the history and the geology of the volcano. Our next stop will be the island of Palea Kameni where the famous hot springs are located on the west side. Dinner on Board Sailing above the underwater craters from Palia Kameni to Thirasia Island, the boat will anchor close to the island in order to enjoy your dinner. The end of the excursion comes on sunset time. Our boat will stop very close to Oia village where you will have the chance to watch the warm light of the setting sun under the violet sky before the night falls. This is the most unforgettable experience as the Caldera and the village of Oia will turn into gold color.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Santorini

Day 10: SANTROINI – TOUR IN AKROTIRI, VILLAGES, WINE TOUR (optional)

Stop At: Akrotiri Archaeological Site, Akrotiri 84700 Greece
Today we suggest you an excellent Wine and Village tour. The driver will pick you up from your hotel to start this excellent Village & Wine tour in Santorini. We will visit the village Megalochori to admire the Cycladic culture and visit the famous Red Beach or black beach. We will visit the famous area of Oia that hundreds of persons visit in order to admire the most famous sunset of the world. You will have the chance to walk at the narrow streets and explore the beautiful area of Oia. Finally, we will visit Pyrgos village that is the highest point of the island, with magnificent panoramic view to take memorable photos! Our last stop will be at a perfect winery in Santorini! You will have sightseeing at the winery, tasting the local wines in combination with finger food and you will admire the famous sunset with panoramic view! The tour takes about 5 hours
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Santorini

Day 11: SANTORINI ISLAND – ATHENS

Pass By: Port of Piraeus, Akti Miaouli 10, Piraeus 185 38 Greece
We will transfer you to Santorini Port at 12.05 take the boat for Piraeus Port, arriving there at 17.00. Our driver will transfer you at your hotel

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Athens

Day 12: DEPARTURE DAY

Pass By: Athens International Airport, Attiki Odos, Spata Artemida 190 04, Greece
Our driver will transfer you from your hotel in Athens at the Athens airport, according to your flight details

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.



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