The Unique Picturesque Meteora and the First Capital of Greece
Classical Tour of Mycenae, Olympia, Meteora and the first capital of Greece, the beautiful Nafplion.
Included
To help you plan your trip, we have put together a list of what's included in your tour package. This will give you a clear understanding of what to expect and help you make any necessary arrangements before your journey begins.
- Daily Service from April to October
- Professional English speaking guide during the tour
- Entrance fees to all archaeological sites as per itinerary
- Accommodation at hotel
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Itinerary
To help you plan your trip, we have put together a list of what's included in your tour package. This will give you a clear understanding of what to expect and help you make any necessary arrangements before your journey begins.
Leave by the coastal road to the Corinth Canal (short stop). Drive on and visit the Theatre of Epidauros, famous for its remarkable acoustics. Then proceed to the town of Nauplion. Afternoon free. Overnight. (Dinner).
Morning free. Depart around 12:30 for Mycenae and visit the Archaeological Site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. Then depart for Olympia through Central Peloponnese and the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Overnight in Olympia, the cradle of the Olympic Games. (Dinner).
In the morning visit the Archaeological Site with the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the Archaeological Museum. Then drive on through the plains of Ilia 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).
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). activities and sights to see.
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.
N.B. Please ladies for the visit of the Monastery you need a skirt and the gentlemen long trousers.
