Explore Classical Greece, Nafplio and Meteora in 5 Days
Discover classical Greece on this 5-day tour from Athens, combining ancient sites with an overnight stay in Nafplio and visits to the monasteries of Meteora. Begin with the ancient theatre of Epidaurus, then enjoy free time in Nafplio during the afternoon and the following morning before continuing to Mycenae and Olympia. Explore the archaeological site and museum of Olympia, continue to Delphi, and travel to Kalambaka for your final overnight stay beneath the Meteora rocks. Visit the monasteries before returning to Athens via Thermopylae. The tour includes an English-speaking guide, entrance fees to the archaeological sites listed in the itinerary, and four overnight stays.
**Climate tax is not included and needs to be paid directly to the hotels.**
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.
