DAY 1
Morning departure from your hotel and first stop for a coffee
break at the Canal of Corinth where you will have the chance to
photograph the famous canal (78-meters high, 24-meters wide,
6,343 meters long and 12
meters deep). The tour will continue to Epidaurus to visit visit
the Sanctuary of Asklepios also known as the Theatre of Epidaurus,
world famous for its acoustics. Proceeding to Nafplion you'll arrive
in the picturesque town which was once the capital of Greece.
Afternoon free to enjoy a nice walk in the old town or visit
the new Nauplion gallery with paintings dedicated to Greek revolution 1821.
Stay overnight in Nafplion.
DAY 2
Departure around midday and travel through the plain of Argos
arriving at Mycenae, legendary home of the Atreides. Visit the
the Tomb of King Agamemnon, plus the archaeological site with
it's famous Palace and the Lions Gate which forms part of the
great cyclopean wall. Following an optional stop for souvenirs
you 'll depart for the birth place of the Olympic Games,
Olympia, driving through the Central Peloponnese, Arcadia, as
well as the towns of Tripoli and Megalopoli.
Overnight stay in Olympia.
DAY 3
After the breakfast visit the archaeological site with the
Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic
flame, the Stadium and the archaeological Museum. Departing
for Delphi will then go through Patras, the capital of the
Peloponnese, crossing on the new bridge from Rio to Antirion,
passing by Nafpaktos (Lepanto) and taking the coastal road to
Delphi. In the afternoon you'll visit the picturesque mountain
village of Arachova.
Overnight stay in Delphi.
DAY 4
Begin the day with a visit to the Delphi museum with the
famous bronze Charioteer and statue of Antinoos, then tour the
ancient sanctuary with its renowned ruins of the "Omphalos"
(Navel) of the Ancient world. Feel the mystery of the
Sanctuary of Apollo where Pythia was seated giving out her
predictions of the future and see the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia.
Leave in the afternoon and return to Athens at around 6pm.
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The "Accommodation Tax" is payable to the hotel during check-in or check-out. Accommodation Tax charges per night, per room: [0,50 € for Tourist class hotels] or [3,00 € for A class hotels].
Price Includes: Pick-up service from or near your hotel, Guided Tour & Entrance fees. Breakfast on the 2nd, 3rd & 4th day, Dinner on the 1st, 2nd & 3rd day.