Treasures of Classical Greece: Nafplion, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora
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Treasures of Classical Greece: Nafplion, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora

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Created: Saturday, November 23, 2024
Ref ID: 13992556
price per person From
1.123 €
Based on 2 adults
2.245 €
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Created: Saturday, November 23, 2024
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Day 1: Arrival Athens (40km – 35min)

On your arrival at Athens Airport, you will be greeted and you will be taken to your Athens hotel in total comfort. Athens has an array of amazing hotels, and this package has the cream of the crop, and we know you will thoroughly enjoy your stay in Athens. Overnight in Athens.


Day 2: Athens

Have a rich breakfast at the hotel. Day free at your leisure to explore Athens city.  Overnight in Athens.


Day 3: Athens – Canal Of Corinth – Epidaurus –Nauplion Mycenae – Olympia (385km – 9 Hrs)

Wake up to breakfast at the hotel. 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 (short photo stop), drive on to 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 served at the hotel. Overnight in Olympia.


Day 4: Olympia – Olympia Archeological Site & Museum – Ancient Stadium – Delphi (330km – 9 Hrs)

Have breakfast at the hotel. Afterwards visit the Archaeological Site with the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the Archaeological Museum. Then drive on through the plains of Eliad and Achaia until the magnificent bridge which is crossing the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. Pass by the picturesque towns of Nafpaktos (Lepanto) and Itea, arrive in Delphi. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Delphi.


Day 5: Delphi – Delphi Archeological Site & Museum – Kalambaka (310km – 8hrs)

Indulge in a tasty breakfast at the hotel. 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. Dinner and overnight stay in Kalambaka. Overnight in Kalambaka.


Day 6: Kalambaka – Meteora – Athens (355km – 9hrs)

Recharge your batteries with breakfast in the hotel. 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. Overnight in Athens.


Day 7: Athens City Tour

Start your day with an energizing breakfast at the hotel. Today you have the opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our expert guide will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896 (short stop). Continue and pass by the Prime Minister's residence (ex Royal Palace) guarded by the Euzones in their colourful uniform, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma). On the Acropolis visit the Architectural Masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally "the harmony between material and spirit", the monument that "puts the order in the mind", the Parthenon. Continue and visit the place where at last the statues found their home and admire the wonders of the classical era: The new Acropolis museum. Please note that due to certain restrictions in the visiting hours of the new Acropolis museum the order of the program can be changed.  Overnight in Athens.


Day 8: Departure Athens (40km – 35min)

Wake up to one last breakfast at the hotel. Depending on your flight departure transfer to the airport of Athens.

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Based on 2 adults
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This idea includes
Destinations 4
Accommodations 4
Tours 1
Tour summary
Guide languages
English
Included

Operated with bilingual English and Italian-speaking local guides during the scheduled activities (Day 3-7)*.


7 night’s accommodation.


7 Breakfasts .


3 Dinners (Day 3 4 5).


Arrival shared transfer in an air-conditioning bus from Athens International Airport or Piraeus Port (Day 1).


Shared transportation in an air-conditioning bus throughout the tour (Day 3-7).


Departure shared transfer in an air-conditioning bus from Athens International Airport or Piraeus Port (Day 8).


All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary:  Corinth Canal short stop Theatre of Epidauros visit Nauplion short stop Mycenae Archaeological Site and the Tomb of Agamemnon visit (Day 3); Olympia Archaeological Site with the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus the Ancient Stadium and the Archaeological Museum (Day 4); Delphi Archaeological Site and the Museum (Day 5); 2 Monasteries of Meteora (Day 6); Athens city tour (Day 7).


Meet & Greet .

Excluded

Visa fees.


Domestic flights .


International flights .


Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise).


Optional tours (if any).


City tax not included payable on the spot.


Any visit not mentioned in the program.


Porterage and gratuities  .


Expenditures of a personal nature drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program.


Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks mineral water camera/video camera fee (if any).


Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays accidents etc..


Overnight city tax for the hotel overnights effective from January 1st 2018. Clients will have to pay the TAX on the spot at the hotels.

Accommodation

Planned hotels

Pirgos, Elis Olympic Village 3*

Kalambaka Orfeas 3*

Athens Jason Inn 3*

Delphi Hermes 3*

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