Full Description
1st day:
Depart from our terminal for three day trip via the coastal National highway for the Corinth Canal (short stop). After the Corinth Canal, drive to EPIDAURUS and visit the Ancient theatre, world famous for its outstanding acoustics. Then you enter the region of Argolis, land of Homer’s Golden Mycenae, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Dating back to the second century B.C., Mycenae was one of the major centers of Greek civilization and a military stronghold which dominated much of southern Greece . You will see the Cyclopean Walls, the Lion’s Gate, the Royal Tombs, including Agamemnon & Clytemnestra’s, and the Treasury of Atreus, a magnificent 14th-century B.C. structure. In the afternoon depart for Olympia, the birth place of the Olympic Games, through the cites of Tripolis and Megalopolis.
Overnight stay in Olympia.
2nd day:
Visit the Olympia archaeological site with the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the Stadium and the archaeological Museum. Depart via Patras (short stop) to Rion, cross the Corinthian bay by the new bridge to Antirion. Pass by the city of Nafpaktos and from there on, along 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.
Overnight stay in Delphi or Itea.
3rd day:
Visit the archaeological site and the museum of Delphi. Delphi, known in ancient times as the navel of the world. Pass by Castalia Spring, visit at the archaeological site and view the monument of the Argive Kings, the temple of Pronaia, the treasury of the Athenians, the Athenian Stoa, the Polygonal Wall, the monument of Platea and the Temple of Apollo famous for its oracle and Delphi museum, with it’s spectacular exhibits include the frieze of the Treasury of the Sifnians, the Naxian Sphinx, the Statue of Antinoos the metopes of the Athenian treasury, the famous bronze Charioteer, and many other artifacts.In the afternoon after optional lunch return to Athens.
Highlights
Three days classical Greece tour led by a professional guide
Visit Greece’s important UNESCO world heritage sites
Explore the land of Homer’s Golden Mycenae & see the Royal Tombs
See the Ancient theatre of Epidaurus, world famous for its acoustics
Stroll through Delphi site & museum also known as the ‘navel of the world’
Visit Olympia mythical site, the birthplace of Olympic games
Rion bridge
Inclusions
Entrance fees
Transport by luxury A/C bus
Hotel pick up service
Professional and licensed English speaking guide
Breakfasts and dinners
Hotel accommodation based on your choice (A class / T class)
Liability insurance
All taxes
Exclusions
Personal expenses
Hotel accommodation tax
Lunches
Drinks and beverages
Additional Info
Meeting point:
Pick up from your hotel in Athens or a specified spot
Remarks:
All the mentioned prices are per person on twin sharing basis. In case of one traveller the single supplement option has to be chosen.
Weather will not affect the operation of the tour. However if canceled due to unfavorable weather conditions, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking
This tour is implemented in cooperation with a local tour operator of Athens
Hotels
Olympia
A’ Class: Arty Grand or similar
T’ Class: Neda Hotel or similar
Delphi
A’ Class: Apollonia or similar
T’ Class: Delphi Palace or similar