Itinerary
Day 1: Athens - 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 Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, 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: Olympia - Honey, Olive Oil and Food Tasting - Naupactus - Delphi
Stop At: Archaeological Site of Olympia, Archea Olympia, Olympia 27065 Greece
Start the day with the tour at the the birthplace of the Olympic Games with a visit to Ancient Olympia, where you'll be transported back to 776 B.C. Marvel at one of the seven wonders of the Ancient world, the gold and ivory statue of Zeus, as well as the Council house where athletes took the Olympic oath, the Treasury houses, the Gymnasium, and the Palestra. Visit the stadium, where the marble starting blocks are still in position.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Market of Ancient Olympia, Olympia 27065 Greece
We will visit the flea market to taste delightful experience of free wine and olive oil tasting, savoring the distinct blends of olive oil and the iconic Greek olives.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Klio's Honey Farm, Ilidas, Olympia 27065 Greece
We will visit a local honey farm, where under the shade of the trees we will have a coffee / juice and enjoy hand-made local desserts all made with honey produced in this farm for generations
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Naupactus, Naupactus, Aetolia-Acarnania Region, West 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 time for lunch
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Delphi, Delphi, Phocis Region, Central Greece
We will reach in Delphi for overnight
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Delphi
Day 3: Delphi - Meteora - Sunset around the rocks of 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. Enjoy the susnet around the rocks
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
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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:
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No accommodation included on this day.