Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Athens (Capital of Greece)
Stop At: Athens, Athens, Attica
Arrival in ATH Airport. Transport to hotel in Athens. You stay at a 5 star hotel in the center of Athens within the fashion and commercial district, walking distance to Syntagma Square and walkable distance to the Acropolis Hill, old town “Plaka”, New Museum of the Acropolis, the Ancient Agora, Tourist flea market, etc. The hotel features a Roof top restaurant & bar with splendid views of the Acropolis Hill and the city of Athens. The views are especially splendid at night when the Acropolis hill is beautifully lit.
Duration: 20 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at 5 star hotel in the center. Double Occupancy to the extend possible.
Day 2: Self Guided Walking Tour
Stop At: Monastiraki, Athens Greece
Lively Monastiraki is known for iconic landmarks including the ruins of Hadrian’s Library, the Ancient Agora and the rebuilt Stoa of Attalos, with a museum exhibiting Athenian artifacts. Monastiraki Flea Market is a jumble of shops selling artisanal soaps, handmade sandals and souvenir T-shirts. The surrounding streets are crammed with traditional tavernas and restaurants, many with Acropolis views.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ancient Agora of Athens, Adrianou 24, Athens 105 55 Greece
The ancient Agora (marketplace) of Athens is the best-known example of an ancient Greek agora. Even though many of the ancient buildings throughout the era did not survive much, this is one place that is worth visiting for its attractions, temples, pillars and the Stoa is something that you cannot miss.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Acropolis, Via Dionysiou Areopagitou Str., Athens 105 58 Greece
The Acropolis of Athens and its monuments are universal symbols of the classical spirit and civilization and form the greatest architectural and artistic complex bequeathed by Greek Antiquity to the world.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Acropolis Museum, Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athens 117 42 Greece
The Acropolis Museum is without any doubt one of the best modern museums in the world. Located just a stone's throw away from Acropolis Hill and the Parthenon, it stands imposingly over the famous pedestrian street called Dionysiou Aeropagitou and the neighborhood of Koukaki
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Syntagma, Syntagma, Athens, Attica
Situated in the center of Athens, Syntagma (i.e. Constitution) Square lies in front of the Parliament Building and the tomb of the unknown soldier. It is where the Athenians rose up against King Otto of Greece on 3 September 1843 to demand a constitution. Just behind the parliament building lie the barracks of the Evzones (i.e. Marines in traditional uniform). Every hour they march from their barracks to the Tomb of the Unknown soldier for the changing of guards.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: National Garden, Leoforos Amalias 1, Athens 10557 Greece
The National Garden is a public park of 15.5 hectares (38 acres) in the center of the Athens. It is a good place for walking and leisure in the city of Athens. The garden was built in 1838 and took 2 years to build. At that time, the garden was only used by the royal family in the morning, and it was only open to the public in the afternoon. Now it is open to everyone.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Panathenaic Stadium, Vassileos Konstantinou Avenue opposite the statue of Myron Discobolus, Athens 116 35 Greece
People who like ancient monuments should definitely visit the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens. This massive stadium is one of the most important attractions in Athens. It's used for various events, and is also open to visitors. It was rebuilt in marble by Herodes Atticus, an Athenian Roman senator, by 144 AD it had a capacity of 50,000 seats. After the rise of Christianity in the 4th century it was largely abandoned. The stadium was excavated in 1869 and hosted the Zappas Olympics (i.e. 1st and 2nd modern day Olympics) in 1870 and 1875.
Duration: 30 minutes
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Accommodation included: Overnight at 5 star hotel in the center. Double Occupancy to the extend possible.
Day 3: Transport to to Ancient Corinth (65 mi / 105 km)
Stop At: Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos), Argous 105 Ancient Korinthos village, Corinth 200 07 Greece
Departure time from Athens is flexible and we can stop on the way to see scenic views of the Saronic gulf or the Corinth canal. Should arrive at your hotel in Ancient Corinth between 12:00 Noon and 3:00 PM. You will be spending the night there so you will be in Ancient Corinth anywhere between 9 hours and 12 hours. 10 hours on average. on Day 3
Duration: 10 hours
Stop At: Archaeological Museum of Corinth, Old Corinth, Corinth 20010 Greece
Visit the archaelogical Museum of Corinth situated in the Ancient Agora (marketplace) where you can step on the exact same marble platform that Paul stood when he was tried. (Acts 18 1-17).
Duration: 2 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight at best in class hotel. Double Occupancy if possible. Luggage safekeeping available while at Nafplio.
Day 4: Cycle to Nafplio (36 mi / 57 km). Bicycle equipped with rack for essentials and necessary clothing.
Stop At: Argos, Argos, Argolis Region, Peloponnese
Depart from Ancient Corinth by 10:00 AM and ride 27 miles/44 km to the city of Argos on the way to Nafplio. You should arrive at Argos by 1:00 PM. Stop and enjoy a beverage there. Depart by 2:00 PM. As a strategic location on the fertile plain of Argolis, Argos was a major stronghold during the Mycenaean era. In classical times, Argos was a powerful rival of Sparta for dominance over the Peloponnese, but was eventually shunned by other Greek city-states after remaining neutral during the Greco-Persian Wars.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Nafplio, Nafplio, Argolis Region, Peloponnese
Depart from Argos by 2:00 PM and continue to Nafplio. You should arrive at your hotel by 3:00 PM. You will be spending the night there so you will be in Nafplio for at least 9 hours on Day 4. Spend the evening in town. You will find a plethora of places for food, drink and shopping.
Duration: 9 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight at best in class hotel. Double Occupancy to the extend possible.
Day 5: Full day in Nafplio with bicycle
Stop At: Nafplio, Nafplio, Argolis Region, Peloponnese
It is a quaint town, first capital of modern Greece. Full of history and culturally influenced from classical antiquity to Byzantine and Frankish rule to Venetian and Ottoman times. You can visit the medieval castle on the hill or spend time in town and on the beach.
Duration: 1 day
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Accommodation included: Overnight at best in class hotel. Double Occupancy to the extend possible.
Day 6: Cycle back to Ancient Corinth (different way back)(37mi / 60km)
Stop At: Archaeological Site Mycenae, Mycenae 21200 Greece
Depart from Nafplio by 10:00 AM and ride 15 mi/24 km to Mycenae. You should arrive at Mycenae by 11:30 AM. Mycenae is a world heritage archaeological site, home of King Agamemnon, who launched the Trojan War on behalf of his brother Menelaus. Visit the archaeological site there. Depart by 1:30 PM.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos), Argous 105 Ancient Korinthos village, Corinth 200 07 Greece
Depart from Mycenae by 1:30 PM and arrive back to the hotel at Ancient Corinth by 4:00 PM. You will be spending the night there so you'll be in Ancient Corinth for at least 8 hours on Day 6. You can walk to the square by the archaeological site for food, drink and souvenir shopping.
Duration: 8 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight at best-in-class hotel. Double Occupancy to the extend possible.
Day 7: Transport to ATH Airport. Arrive to Santorini. Pick up 2 person scooter.
Stop At: Eleftherios Venizelos Athens International Airport, Attiki Odos, Spata 190 04, Greece
We will depart from Ancient Corinth in time to catch your flight to Santorini. Athens International Airport is 73 mi / 116 km away. Around 2.5 hours with traffic. You should be at the airport 2 hours before departure time. We would recommend a late afternoon to early evening flight. Flight time is about an hour.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Santorini, Santorini, Cyclades, South Aegean
Flight time from Athens to Santorini is approximately 1 hour. You should plan to arrive in Santorini by 7:00 PM. We can arrange for your transportation between the airport and the hotel which is not included in the price of the tour or you can simply get a taxi. Once at the hotel, you can pick up your 2-person scooter included in the price. You'll need to have an international drivers license. You will be spending the night in Santorini and therefore you will be there at least 5 hours on Day 7. You can spend the rest of the day in the hotel. Pool, beach, bar, gift shop, surrounding area or your room. Can also purchase a variety of excursions at the reception of your hotel.
Duration: 5 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight at a 5 star hotel on the beach. Double Occupancy to the extend possible.
Day 8: Full Day in Santorini with 2 person Scooter.
Stop At: Santorini, Santorini, Cyclades, South Aegean
There is a wealth of reasons why Santorini is the best Greek island and one of the top travel destinations in the world. Cruise the island with your 2 person scooter, included in the price. You will need an international drivers license to drive the scooter. Can enjoy the sunset, the volcano view, beaches, shops, restaurants, bars and so on. Can also purchase a variety of excursions at the reception of your hotel.
Duration: 1 day
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Accommodation included: Overnight at 5 star hotel on the beach. Double Occupancy to the extend possible.
Day 9: Full day in Santorini with 2 person scooter.
Stop At: Santorini, Santorini, Cyclades, South Aegean
An extra full day in Santorini is a must. So many things to do: 1) Watch A Sunset Over The Caldera. 2) Visit The Minoan Ruins. 3) Sunbath On Volcanic Beaches. 4) Taste Local Cuisine. 5) Drink Local Wine. 6) Find A Greek Orthodox Church. 7) Shop In Fira. 8) Hike Between Oia and Fira. 9) Learn About Geology. 10) Get Pampered.
Duration: 1 day
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Accommodation included: Overnight at 5 star hotel on the beach. Double Occupancy to the extend possible.
Day 10: Departure from Santorini
Stop At: Eleftherios Venizelos Athens International Airport, Attiki Odos, Spata 190 04, Greece
Departure from Santorini back to North America with layover(s) in Athens or some city in EU or the UK. If you're checking in your luggage in Athens you should be at the airport around 3 hours before your departing flight.
Duration: 3 hours
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No accommodation included on this day.