4 Days Classical Private Tour from Athens

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Duration4 days
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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

This four-day tour around the Greek mainland is a real treasure for a history lover.

We can’t miss the stop at the Corinth Canal, so that you could take picture of the first manmade wonder on our way, after that you will check the acoustics in the Theater of Epidaurus, where the heroes of Aristophanes’ and Euripides’ stories came to life.

After that you will find yourself in one of the most charming towns in the Peloponnese – Nafpleon, which used to be first capital of modern Greece.

Do you remember king Agamemnon, the one who conquered the great city of Troy? You will have the opportunity to see his massive Tomb in Mycenae. Then we will set off to Olympia, that is where the Olympic games come from.

Our next stop is going to be in Delphi, that was regarded as the center of the world.

Meteora is the icing on the cake of our tour. The real geological wonder, gigantic rocks reaching heights of more than 600 meters and breathtaking landscapes were formed millions of years ago.

What's included

  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Professional local guide & Entrance fees to the sites included.
  • 1 night hotel accommodation in Olympia, 1 night in Delphi, 1 night in Kalambaka (Meteora area).
  • Pick up / drop off service from most of the hotels in Athens.
  • Visit to the Epidaurus, Mycenae Archaeological site, Olympia Arch site, Meteora Monasteries (2 mon).
  • Personal expenses, drinks / lunch / dinner. Entrance fees to museums, archaeological sites.
  • Travel Insurance / VISA.
  • Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts.
  • Stayover hotel tax, to be paid directly to the hotel (cost per overnight per room).

What to expect

Day 1: Olympia via Nafplion
  1. Corinth
    15m
    We will pick you up at the arranged location in Athens (departure time is at about 9-00). We will drive you along one of the picturesque roads which leads to the Corinth Canal. There we will make a pit stop to take some nice photos.
  2. The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Our next stop is the Theatre of Epidaurus, which is considered to be the best preserved antient theatre in Greece.
  3. Mycenae
    2h
    After that we will relocate to Nafplion, venetian heritage in Peloponnesse. After a short walk, we will proceed to Mycenae, the kingdom of Agamemnon, first sung by Homer.
  4. Olympia
    1h
    Our day will end in the birthplace of Olympic games, small town Olympia, where we will overnight.
Day 2: Olympia to Delphi
  1. Olympia
    1 day
    Before leaving this beautiful place behind, we will visit the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium, and the archaeological museum, powerful and well-known around the world spot.

    After seeing Archea Olympia, we will head to another important and sacred place – Delphi. There we will stop for the night.
Day 3: Delphi to Kalambaka
  1. Delphi
    5h
    Ancient Greeks believed that Delphi was the Navel of the Earth. It is home to the world-famous oracle. Pilgrims from all over the Hellenic world came here to learn about their future or to ask for advice of the ancient Greek god Apollo through the words of Pythia. Also there is one of the most interesting and amazing museums in Greece.

    Then driving through authentic little villages of Central Greece, we will keep our way to the small town of Kalambaka.
Day 4: Visit Meteora and Return to Athens
  1. Meteora
    5h
    You will see one of the most impressive regions in the country – Meteora. A real geological wonder, formed millions of years ago attracts visitors from all over the world. But it is known not only for the breathtaking landscape. ‘Suspended in space’ is the name given to the area for housing Christian monasteries, built by monks on the top of 600-meter-high rocks centuries ago. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1989.
  2. Thermopylae
    20m
    Our way back will go through such towns as Trikala, Lamia and Thermopylae. There we will make a short stop to take a picture of a famous Monument of Leonidas.

    We will reach Athens by approximately 7:00 pm

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In the arrivals lounge

Meeting point

In the arrivals lounge

End point

In the arrivals lounge

End point

In the arrivals lounge

Pickup details

PICKUP is provided from your hotel within the city of Athens. Pickup from other areas can be provided by request*. Pick-up time is flexible and upon your final confirmation.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Health issues: If any participant suffers from any severe allergy (e.g. to bee stings, food allergies/intolerances) or has medical/health issues we need to be aware of, it is important to let us know in advance. This is clearly a safety measure, personal information is by no means violated and we exercise all discretion.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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