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Overview
Sometimes one day just isn’t enough! Come and join this exciting 4 Days/ 3 Nights - Classical and Meteora Tour and discover this amazing destination in depth with thanks to a detailed itinerary, perfect for those who want to see more. With accommodation and a range of activities included, all you need to do is relax, and enjoy the experience of a lifetime!
Explore four millennia of history with this classic tour of Greece’s glorious past. We travel from prehistory to the present day via ancient Greeks and Romans, Byzantine monks and crusaders.
What's included
Tickets
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Guide
drinks
lunch
What to expect
Day 1: ATHENS - OLYMPIA
Olympia
Pass by
Leaving Athens by the coastal road, we take a short stop to peer down at the narrow Corinth Canal below. Next, explore the ancient theatre at Epidaurus, before taking a short photo stop at the romantic town of Nafplio. At mystical Mycenae we’ll visit the atmospheric Tomb of Agamemnon. Then we depart for Olympia, cradle of the Olympic Games, through Tripolis and Megalopolis. Accommodation options: English Business Class: Arty Grand Hotel or similar. Spanish Business Class: Arty Grand Hotel, Amalia Hotel or similar. English Tourist Class: Neda Hotel, Olympion Asty or similar. Spanish Tourist Class: Arty Grand Hotel, Neda Hotel or similar. Board Basis: Half Board
Day 2: OLYMPIA - DELPHI
Delphi
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Visit the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the ancient stadium and the archaeological museum to learn more about the history of Olympia. Then we drive on through the plains of Eliad and Achaia, crossing the magnificent bridge spanning the Corinthian Bay. We’ll pass through the Italianate architecture of Nafpactos and pretty coastal Itea, before arriving in Delphi in time for dinner. Accommodation options: English Business Class: Appolonia Hotel, Nafsika Palace or similar. Spanish Business Class: Amalia Hotel, Nafsika Palace or similar. English Tourist Class: Delphi Palace hotel, Nafsika Palace or similar. Spanish Tourist Class: Hermes hotel, Hotel Olympic, Nafsika Beach or similar. Board Basis: Half Board
Day 3: DELPHI - KALAMBAKA
Kalambaka
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Enjoy a visit to Delphi’s Unesco-listed archaeological site and museum, to uncover the awesome prophecies of the Delphic oracle. Then we depart for Kalambaka, gateway to the Meteora, where we’ll spend the night. Accommodation options: English Business Class: Divani Kalambaka Hotel, Grand Meteora Hotel or similar Spanish Business Class: Amalia Hotel, Grand Meteora Hotel or similar. English Tourist Class: Orfeas Hotel or similar. Spanish Tourist Class: Orfeas Hotel or similar. Board Basis: Half Board
Day 4: KALAMBAKA - ATHENS
Athens
Pass by
Explore the monasteries atop the awe-inspiring Meteora. These hermetic retreats were built under impossible conditions, often with only a rickety winch or some treacherous rock-cut stairs for access. Nonetheless the monasteries are full of priceless Byzantine treasures, including exquisite murals, Orthodox iconography and precious manuscripts. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia and Thermopylae. Here we stop to visit the Leonidas Monument commemorating the routing of the Persian invaders at the Battle of Thermopylae. Arrive back in Athens early in the evening.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Pick-up at selected hotels only. Please call 24 hours in advance to confirm the pick up time and location.
Additional information
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
