Classical Greece Tour: 4 Days

Description

Day 1

After collecting you from your hotel in Athens between 7:25 and 8:30 am, you'll head west on a comfortable coach until you reach the Corinth Canal, one of the most impressive man-made canals in the world.

Afterwards, continue the journey southwards to Epidaurus. Here, visit its Ancient Theatre, which is beautifully preserved and has surprising acoustics.

Hop back on the bus and stop briefly at Nafplio, a charming seaport town. Then, continue the tour to Mycenae, one of the oldest centers of Greek civilization and now home to one of the most famous archaeological sites.

Our day will finish in a hotel in Olympia, where we'll have dinner. Before going to bed, you'll be able to explore Olympia at your leisure.

Day 2

The second day of the tour starts with a visit to the archaeological site of Olympia, which accommodates breathtaking landmarks, including the altar where the Olympic Torch is lit and the Stadium, where the first Olympic Games took place. Throughout the visit, your guide will reveal interesting information about it.

We'll leave Olympia behind and set off to Antirio, passing by Patras. Then, we'll pass through the picturesque village of Arakhova, located on the southern slopes of Mount Parnassus. Finally, we'll arrive at Delphi, once considered the center of the world, where we'll spend the night.

Day 3

After breakfast, explore the archaeological remains of Delphi and discover one of the most important sites in Europe. Next, visit the Archaeological Museum of the city, home to countless items discovered in the excavations.

After spending a fun-filled day at Delphi, you'll head to Kalambaka, a scenic village located at the feet of enormous sandstone rock formations which are crowned with the monasteries of Meteora. You'll spend the third night here.

Day 4

On the last day, you'll be driven to the mysterious mountain tops of Meteora bright and early to visit the stunning 11th-century cloisters which hang off its cliffs: Aghios Stefanos, Varlaam, and Rusanu.

During the return ride to Athens, you'll stop at Thermopylae to admire the Statue of King Leonidas.

Depending on the traffic, you'll arrive in Athens between 6:30 and 7 pm.

Accommodation

This tour includes three nights' accommodation. The prices shown are based on guests sharing double or triple rooms. You'll stay in the following hotels or similar, depending on availability: 

• Luxury hotels: Arty Grand Hotel (Olympia), Apollonia (Delphi), Divani Hotel (Kalambaka)
• Standard hotels: Neda Hotel (Olympia), Hermes OR Olympic Hotel (Delphi), Orfeas Hotel (Kalambaka)
   

Hotel pickup

The tour includes hotel pickup and drop–off from most hotels in Athens. Click on the following link to see the hotels in Athens that include pickup option:

• Hotel with pickup option in Athens
   

In the event that it's not possible for us to collect you from your hotel, you'll be sent an email with the meeting point information.

Museum entry: children

Starting April 1, 2020, the price of the museum entry is not included in the price of the tour for children from outside the E.U. between 4 and 12 years old. This price is 50% of the full adult price (i.e. € 6 (US$ 6.50) each for the Delphi site, Epidaurus Theater, Mycenae site, and Olympia site to be paid at the start of the tour.

Children from the E.U. and children under 4 of all nationalities do not have to pay. Children should have a form of identification with them at all times to accredit their age and nationality.

The Meteora Monasteries are subject to a flat fee of € 6 (US$ 6.50), for all guests regardless of age.