Delphi and Meteora Excursion

Visiting the monasteries of Meteora, Arachova plus the sanctuary & museum at Delphi

 DAY 1:  Driving through the region of Veotia, passing Thebes and Levadia, your guide will explain about the famous myths like Oedipus, and the first evidence of the appearance of man dated 12.000 years B.C. You'll pass by the picturesque village of Arachova, well known for its hand-made carpets.

Continuing, you'll arrive in Delphi "the Navel of the Earth". Here you'll visit the museum with the famous bronze Charioteer, the statue of Antinoos and the athlete Aghias plus you'll visit the Delphi sanctuary and admire all the renowned ruins of the "Omphalos" (Navel) of the Ancient world. Feel the mystery at the "Temple of Apollo", see the “Castalia Spring” with the two monumental fountains receiving water for the last 3000 years. Afternoon free.

 DAY 2:  In the Morning you're free to stroll around the town of Delphi before your departure from Delphi. Your coach will then be driving through the city of Lamia while passing by numerous picturesque villages and small towns of Central Greece. Stay overnight in Kalambaka.

 DAY 3:  With a morning departure from Kalambaka, you'll make your way to visit the well-known Byzantine monasteries of Meteora, constructed on top of huge rocks, which seem to be suspended in mid-air. In the afternoon return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae (with a visit to Leonida's Monument), and Kammena Vourla. Arriving back in Athens in the evening.

 

Argolis: Mycenae, Olympia & Delphi Excursion

Excursion highlighting the Corinth Canal, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplion, Olympia & Delphi

 DAY 1:  With a courtesy collection and morning departure from Athens, your first stop is a coffee break at the Corinth Canal and a short photo opportunity. Your excursion will then continue to Epidaurus, visiting the famous Ancient Theatre followed by a short visit to the picturesque town of Nafplion. The next stop on this tour of Argolis will be at Mycenae, visiting the famous Palace, the Lions Gate and the Tomb of King Agamemnon.
 
Driving through central Peloponnese, Arcadia, as well as the towns of Tripoli and Megalopolis you will arrive in Olympia, the cradle of the Olympic Games. Dinner and stay overnight in Olympia.

 DAY 2:  In Olympia you will have the opportunity to visit with our guide the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus and the museum. This is followed by the departure for Delphi, passing through Patras, the capital of the Peloponnese. Crossing the new bridge from Rio to Antirion and passing by Nafpaktos (Lepanto) before arriving in Delphi, where you'll have dinner and stay overnight.  

 DAY 3:   In the morning you'll visit the museum of Delphi and see the famous bronze Charioteer, the statue of Antinoos and the athlete Aghias, you'll also see the Castalia Spring as well as the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia. In the afternoon you will depart Delphi for Athens, arriving in the evening.

 

Four Day Classical Tour of Greece

 DAY 1:  With a courtesy collection and morning departure from Athens, your first stop is a coffee break at the Corinth Canal. The excursion will then continue to Epidaurus, visiting the Ancient Theatre, followed by a short visit to the picturesque town of Nafplion, the first capital of Greece.

Continuing through the plain of Argos we arrive at Mycenae legendary home of the Atreides that gave its name to Civilization, spread throughout the Greek world, visiting the famous Palace, the Lions Gate and the Tomb of King Agamemnon. The next stop will be at Driving through the central Peloponnese and Arcadia, as well as the towns of Tripoli and Megalopolis arriving in Olympia, the cradle of the Olympic Games. Dinner and stay overnight in Olympia.

 DAY 2:  In Olympia you'll have the opportunity to visit with our guide the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus and the museum. Later departing for Delphi, passing through Patras, the capital of the Peloponnese, crossing the new bridge from Rio to Antirion and passing by Nafpaktos (Lepanto) before arriving in Delphi where you will have dinner and stay overnight.

 DAY 3:  In the morning we will visit the museum of Delphi with the famous bronze Charioteer, the statue of Antinoos and the athlete Aghias, and visit Castalia Spring as well as the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia. In the afternoon, you will depart for Kalambaka driving through the city of Lamia and passing by numerous picturesque villages and small towns of Central Greece. Stay overnight in Kalambaka.

 DAY 4:  Visit the well-known Byzantine monasteries of Meteora, constructed on top of huge rocks and which appear to be suspended in mid-air. In the afternoon return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae (visit the Leonida's Monument) and Kammena Vourla. Arrive in Athens in the evening.

 

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