Number of days : 8

Acropolis, Delphic oracle, Meteora monasteries, Syranic Gulf Islands


Cultural City Tour

 

Classical sculpture, archeological treasures, mythology, inspiring Mediterranean landscape, fresh and delicious food, Latin, Romans, Turks, Minoans and venetians remnants.... almost every town or village has a link to the past. Whatever you come here for, Greece cannot fail to inspire and can offer a true sense of discovery to the most demanding traveler.

Day 1 - Arrival

- Arrival at Athens Airport. Transfer to the hotel and check in.
- Activities today will depend on arrival time.
- Dinner in local restaurant.

Day 2 - Athens

- Guided City Tour including the Parliament on Venizelou Boulevard, the Presidential Residence and the Ancient Stadium.
- Guided tour to the Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum.
- Walking tour of the historic center (Plaka, Monastiraki and Thission).
- Dinner in local restaurant.

Day 3 - Argolis (Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus)

- Transfer by private bus, to Argolis, Peloponnese. First short stop at the Corinth Canal.
- On to Epidaurus, visit its famous Theater and the museum.
- Visit of the archaeological site and the museum of Mycenae.
- Transfer by coach to Olympia.
- Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Olympia.

Day 4 - Olympia / Delphi

- Visit the archaeological site and museum of Ancient Olympia, the mythology birth place of the Olympic Games.
- Coach to Delphi via the impressive bridge of Rion-Antirrion.
- Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Delphi.

Day 5 - Delphi / Kalambaka

- Visit of the archaeological site and museum of Delphi; the site of the Delphic oracle, the most important oracle in the classical Greek world, and a major site for the worship of the god Apollo after he slew Python, a dragon who lived there and protected the navel of the Earth.
- Coach to Kalambaka. - Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Kalambaka.

Day 6 - Kalambaka / Athens

- Visit the impressive Meteora Monasteries, gigantic rocks hanging in the air.
- Departure via Thermopyles, where the famous Battle of Thermopyles took place back in 480 BC.
- Short stop at Leonidas statue.
- Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Athens.

Day 7 - Athens / One day cruise to the Islands

- Departure of the cruise to the islands Hydra, Poros and Aegina, the Islands of Syranic Gulf.
- Return to Piraeus, disembarkation and transfer to your hotel.
- Dinner and overnight at your hotel in Athens.

Day 8 - Departure

- Packing and check out.
- Take the coach to the Aghios Eleftherios Mall for some shopping to find last minute souvenirs.
- Transfer to the airport.
First and last day timings and activities may vary depending on flight schedules.