Classical Greece 3-Day Tour: Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia and Delphi from Athens

Day 1: Athens - Corinth Canal - Epidaurus - Mycenae - Olympia

1. Corinth Canal
   15m
   Depart from our terminal in Athens on your 3-day trip. Travel via the coastal National Highway to the Corinth Canal (short stop)
2. The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Continue to Epidaurus and visit the ancient theater, world-famous for its outstanding acoustics.
3. Archaeological Site Mycenae
   1h 20m · Admission ticket included
   Then, head into the Argolis region, the land of Homer’s ‘Golden Mycenae,’ and now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Dating back to the 2nd century BC, Mycenae was one of the major centers of Greek civilization and a military stronghold that dominated much of southern Greece. See the Cyclopean walls, Lion Gate, and Royal Tombs, including Agamemnon and Clytemnestra's, and view the Treasury of Atreus, a magnificent 14th-century BC structure.
4. Archaeological Site of Olympia
   12h
   In the afternoon, after an optional stop for souvenir-shopping, depart for Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, traveling through the cites of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Overnight stay in Olympia at your choice of a centrally located 3 or 4 star hotel in the town.

Day 2: Olympia - Delphi

1. Archaeological Site of Olympia
   2h 30m · Admission ticket included
   Visit the Olympia archaeological site and view the Temple of Zeus, Temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the Stadium, and the Archaeological Museum.
2. Pass by
   Then, after a short stop in Patras, depart for Rion, crossing the Gulf of Corinth by the new Rio–Antirrio bridge to Antirion. Pass the city of Nafpaktos and from there, follow the coastal road to Delphi, known in ancient times as the ‘navel of the world.’ In the afternoon, visit the picturesque mountain village of Arachova before an overnight stay in Delphi at your choice of a centrally located 3- or 4-star hotel in the town.

Day 3: Delphi - Athens

1. Temple of Apollo
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Pass the Castalia Spring and visit the Delphi archaeological site. View the monument of the Argive kings, Temple of Pronaia, Athenian Treasury, Stoa of the Athenians, Polygonal wall, the monument of Platea, and the Temple of Apollo, famous for its oracle.
2. Delphi Archaeological Museum
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Visit the Delphi Archaeological Museum to see its spectacular exhibits, including the frieze of the Siphnian Treasury, the Naxian Sphinx, Statue of Antinous, the metopes of the Athenian Treasury, the famous bronze Charioteer, and many other artefacts. In the afternoon, after an optional lunch (own expense), return to Athens.
3. Delphi Ancient Town
   Pass by · Admission ticket included
   One of the most important archaeological sites in Greece

Pickup details

A complimentary pickup service is offered from select centrally located hotels in Athens, approximately one hour before the tour's departure. The supplier will email you prior to your tour date with details about the pickup location and time.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please note that a hotel accommodation tax will be applied. The tax will be paid directly to the hotel and the cost is as follows: April-October for 4 star hotels - €10 per room/per night and for 3 star hotels - €5 per room/per night, November-March for 4 star hotels - €3 per room/per night and for 3 star hotels - €1,50 per room/per night.