About this experience
Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, Epidaurus Theater, Mycenae, Palamidi, Nafplio, Ancient Olympia, Galaxidi, Delphi, Arachova, Thermopylae, Kalambaka, Meteora.
Highlights
- Visit Ancient Olympia, Galaxidi, Delphi and Arachova
- Visit Ancient Corinth and Mycenae
- Visit Nafplio and Palamidi Fortress
- Visit Epidaurus Theater
- Visit Thermopylae, kalampaka and Meteora
What's included
- Pick up to and from the central hotel in Athens or Piraeus
- Pick up to and from Athens International Airport or cruise terminal
- Professional guide to archaeological sites in ancient Olympia, Delphi, ancient Corinth, and the monasteries of Meteora(This is a paid service)
- Private transportation with sedan/taxi (1-3 people), mini-van (4-7 people), mini-bus (8-14 people)
- Free WiFi on the vehicle
- Water or soft drink during the journey
- Baby seats and wheelchairs
- Phone chargers
- Extras you can close during Booking: Tickets for archaeological sites, monuments, and museums
- Extras you can close during Booking: Accommodation in a three or four-star hotel depending on availability
- Extras you can close during Booking: Daily meals or dinner for each passenger
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
DAY 1
Starting our journey, our first stop will be the Corinth Canal, an artificial canal connecting the Corinthian Gulf with the Saronic Gulf. Continuing to Ancient Corinth, one of the most important city-states of antiquity, inhabited since the Neolithic era, with a rich history due to its strategic position and fertile land. Next is the famous Epidaurus Theater, renowned for its remarkable acoustics, hosting the annual Ancient Drama Festival with prominent Greek and foreign actors and directors. Moving on to one of the greatest centers of civilization between 1600 and 1100 BC, Mycenae, a powerful military fortress with legendary walls known as Cyclopean. As the day unfolds, we head to our last destination, the Palamidi Fortress, an impressive Venetian fortress built in 1687, offering a panoramic view of Nafplio, a beautiful city that will host us tonight.
DAY 2
Our day starts by heading to Ancient Olympia, the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece dedicated to Zeus. With a professional guide, you will explore the magnificence of Ancient Olympia, visiting the Temple of Zeus, the Heraion, the stadium, and the museum where you can admire Praxiteles’ Hermes, the pediments of the Temple of Zeus, and more. Afterward, we proceed to Galaxidi, a picturesque town that will host us for the rest of the day.
DAY 3
We start early in the morning for Delphi, the most significant religious center and monument of ancient Greece, believed to be built at the center of the earth. There, our professional guide will accompany you to the archaeological site dedicated to Apollo and the archaeological museum. You will have the opportunity to admire the Oracle of Delphi, the Temple of Apollo, the Athenian Treasury, the Tholos of Athena Pronaia, and the famous statue of the Charioteer of Delphi. We won’t miss the Castalia Spring, where Pythia, the priests, and visitors would cleanse themselves. We stop at the picturesque and beautiful village of Arachova, ideal for relaxation or a stroll through its charming narrow streets. Before leaving for Thermopylae, don’t forget to try its traditional products. Continuing to Kalambaka, where, after settling into the hotel and resting, we will go to an idyllic place called ‘the balcony of Meteora’ to admire the sunset and the view of the monasteries we will visit tomorrow.
Overnight in Kalambaka-Meteora at a four-star hotel or a small boutique hotel, depending on availability. You can book through our website (with an extra charge).
DAY 4
The day begins by waking up and witnessing the imposing and breathtaking landscape of Meteora. After breakfast, we meet the professional guide who will guide us to at least two of the three monasteries (the monasteries visited depend on the excursion days – Great Meteoro, Varlaam Monastery, Holy Trinity Monastery, Roussanou Monastery). We then take the road back in the late afternoon, making a stop for food in a picturesque intermediate village.
Terms & conditions
You should be able to walk on paved or uneven terrain; otherwise, the guide will approach your points of interest as closely as possible.