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ATHENS CITY TOUR & ACROPOLIS MUSEUM

• Offering a perfect overview of the modern city, this guided morning tour will help you get your bearings if this is your first visit to Athens. Depart for Panathinaiko Stadium, venue of the first Olympic Games that took place in 1896 (short stop). Pass by  the National Garden, the Roman Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arc, St. Paul's Church, the Parliament, the Tomb of the Unknown soldier, Schlieman's House (it now houses the Numismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral, Academy, University, National Library, Old Parliament, Constitution Square, Russian Orthodox Church, and finally visit Acropolis. Continue with a pleasant short walk (weather permitting otherwise bus transfer) passing by Herodion and Dionysos Theater, in order to visit the new Acropolis museum. Main attractions such as votives, artifacts of every day life, statues from archaic period, Caryatids, and of course the Parthenon hall with the metopes, the pediments and the frieze will impress you.

ATHENS WALKING TOUR

• The tour begins around 10:00 in front of the House of Parliament at Syntagma Square where you will see the Monument of the Unknown Soldier and the change of the famous Evzone Guards. A pleasant walk through the National Gardens will follow and on to the Zappeion Hall, the Temple of Zeus and the Hadrian's Arch. From here you will enter the Plaka area heading to the Acropolis and visit with your guide the Propylaia, the Temple of Nike and the Parthenon, the Monuments that remind us the glory of ancient Athens and the Golden Age of Pericles. See also in the surrounding the Athenian Agora, the Observatories, the Hill of Democracy (Pnyx), Mars and Philoppapos Hill, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus and finally the Theater of Dionysos, located close to the entrance of the new Acropolis Museum.

ATHENS CITY TOUR WITH ACROPOLIS IN THE AFTERNOON

• This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our expert guides 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 Presidential residence (ex Royal Palace) guarded by the Euzones in their colorful 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 order in the mind", the Parthenon.

CAPE SOUNION

• Depart in early afternoon for a wonderful drive along the scenic coastal road which affords a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf, passing through some of Athens most beautiful suburbs (Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza) to Cape Sounion where you will visit the 5th century B.C. Temple of Poseidon with one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in the world (on a clear day you can see at least seven islands). The precipice is a sheer 197 foot drop to the sea.
  Above tour is also available on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at a later departure time in order to fully enjoy the sunset.

ANCIENT CORINTH

• Driving along the scenic west coast of Attica, after a short stop at the Corinth Canal with its breathtaking views, the tour reaches the ancient town of Corinth (visit), where St. Paul lived and preached for two years. Back in the ancient times, Corinth was amongst the richest cities and this is quite evident by its remains, including the huge Agora and Apollo�s Temple (6th c. BC). Brief stop at the site of the ancient port of Kechreae where St. Paul disembarked. Return to Athens in time for lunch.

ONE DAY CRUISE TO SARONIC GULF ISLANDS: AEGINA, HYDRA, POROS

• The cruise boat stops at three islands of the Saronic Gulf: Aegina, which is famous for its peanuts and the beautiful temple of Athina Afaia (optional tour); Hydra, the beloved island of all painters, with its beautiful houses, all in pastel colours, perched up on the rocks, and its long history - it played a leading role during the War of Independence; Poros, a pretty little island that has also contributed a lot in the liberation.

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ONE DAY ARGOLIS: MYCENAE & EPIDAURUS

• The tour places emphasis on two sites: Mycenae, the kingdom of the doomed family of the Atreides, and Epidaurus, featuring its astonishing theatre with 15.000 seats, the acoustics of which no modern theatre has managed to replicate. On the way, a short stop is made at the Corinth Canal; the lunch break takes place in Nauplion, one of the most charming towns in the Peloponnese, which is gradually being restored to its past glory.

TWO DAY ARGOLIS: MYCENAE & EPIDAURUS

Participants in this tour will have an afternoon and a morning free in order to see more of the picturesque town of Nauplion (Nafplion) which the Venetians called "Naples of Greece".

• Day 1: The bus takes the new highway to Corinth. After a short stop at the Corinth Canal, the bus proceeds to Mycenae, where an extensive visit of the site and museum is scheduled. The bus reaches the first capital of liberated Greece, Nafplion, on time for lunch. The afternoon is free
  
• Day 2: You have the morning to explore the beautiful town with the many monuments, including the Palamidi Castle, the Ancient Gate of the town, the small museum and the beautifully preserved buildings. After lunch you will visit Epidaurus, the world famous theatre with the outstanding acoustics. In the afternoon the bus brings you back to Athens.

ONE DAY DELPHI

• The tour includes a detailed visit of the site, the museum and the Oracle of Apollo in Delphi, the centre of the world in antiquity. On the way to Delphi, the bus makes a short stop at Livadia, a small town. On the way back another stop is made in the village of Arachova, a very pretty village on the slopes of the mountain.

TWO DAY DELPHI

• Day 1: Leave Athens at 8:30AM, via the National highway, passing Thebes, Levadia (short stop), Arachova. The tour continues with a detailed visit of the site, the museum and the Oracle of Apollo in Delphi, the centre of the world in antiquity. Afternoon free. Overnight in Delphi.
• Day 2: On the second day you have the morning free to explore the village or go back to the site for a second visit. After lunch, departure to Athens. On the way back a short stop is made at the village of Arachova, a very pretty village on the slopes of the mountain.

TWO DAY METEORA MONASTERIES

• Day 1: Depart at 08:15. Transfer to renowned Delphi. Visit at the archaeological site the temple of Apollo famous for its oracle and the museum of Delphi (optional). Depart for Kalambaka, passing through picturesque villages and towns of Central Greece. Dinner and overnight.
• Day 2: Visit Meteora and enjoy a unique and most impressive scenery with ageless Monasteries, containing priceless historical and religious treasures, standing between Earth and Sky atop huge rocks. Return to Athens (approx. 18:30) via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae (visit the Leonida�s Monument) and Kammena Vourla.

THREE DAY DELPHI & METEORA

• Day 1: Leave Athens at 8.30am, via the National highway for Delphi, passing by Thebes, Livadia (short stop) and Arachova. Visit the Museum of Delphi with the unique statue of the Charioteer and the Sanctuary of Apollo. Afternoon free. Overnight in Delphi.
• Day 2: Morning free in Delphi. Drive through Central Greece and the town of Lamia, to Kalambaka (Meteora). Overnight in Kalambaka.
• Day 3:Leave in the morning for nearby Meteora to visit the Byzantine Monasteries. On the way to Athens visit the monument of Leonidas at Thermopylae.

THREE DAY CLASSICAL TOUR

• Day 1: Leave Athens at 8.30 a.m. for the Corinth Canal via the new scenic highway (short stop). Drive to Epidaurus (visit of the archaeological site and the Theatre of Epidaurus, famous for its acoustics) and then on to Nafplion (short stop). Drive to Mycenae where you visit the archaeological site and the Tomb of Agamemnon, then depart for Olympia through central Peloponnese area passing the cities of Megalopolis and Tripolis. Dinner and overnight in Olympia.
• Day 2: In the morning visit of the archaeological site of Olympia with the Sanctuary of Olympion Zeus. Departure from Olympia via Patras to Rion, cross the Corinthian bay on the new bridge to Antirion. Drive through Nafpaktos, via the scenic new road along the coast, to Delphi. Dinner and overnight in Delphi.
• Day 3: In the morning visit of the archaeological site and the museum of Delphi. Return to Athens via Arachova, Levadia and Thebes.

FOUR DAY CLASSICAL TOUR

• Day 1: Leave Athens at 8.30 a.m. We continue for the Corinth Canal (short stop). Drive to Epidaurus (visit of the archaeological site and the Theatre of Epidaurus, famous for its acoustics) and then on to Nafplion, where you have the afternoon free to explore this charming old town or visit the new gallery with paintings dedicated to the Greek revolution. Dinner and overnight in Nauplion.
• Day 2: Departure around 12:30 to visit Mycenae, the kingdom of the Atrides family, where you will see among other things the vaulted tomb of Agamemnon. Then we will proceed to Olympia, driving through Tripolis and Megalopolis (short stop). Dinner and overnight in Olympia.
• Day 3: In the morning of the archaeological site of Olympia, including the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the Stadium and the renovated museum. Departure from Olympia via Patras (short stop) to Rion, cross the Corinthian bay over the new bridge to Antirion. Drive by Nafpaktos, along the coastal road to Delphi. In the afternoon, visit the picturesque but also quite cosmopolitan village of Arahova. Dinner and overnight in Delphi.
• Day 4: In the morning visit of the archaeological site and museum in Delphi, and in the early afternoon drive back to Athens.

FOUR DAY CLASSICAL TOUR WITH METEORA

• Day 1: Leave Athens at 8.30 a.m. for the Corinth Canal via the new scenic highway (short stop). Drive to Epidaurus (visit of the archaeological site and the Theatre of Epidaurus, famous for its acoustics) and then on to Nafplion (short stop). Drive to Mycenae where you visit the archaeological site, then depart for Olympia through central Peloponnese area passing the cities of Megalopolis and Tripolis. Dinner and overnight in Olympia.
• Day 2: In the morning visit of the archaeological site of Olympia. Departure from Olympia via Patras to Rion, cross the Corinthian bay over the new bridge to Antirion. Drive through Nafpaktos, via the scenic new road along the coast, to Delphi. Dinner and overnight in Delphi.
• Day 3: In the morning visit of the archaeological site and the museum of Delphi. Drive to Kalambaka through Amphissa, Lamia, Trikala. Dinner and overnight in Kalambaka.
• Day 4: In the morning visit of the breathtaking Meteora and in the early afternoon drive back to Athens passing via Thermopylae (visit) and Kammena Vourla.

FIVE DAY CLASSICAL TOUR WITH METEORA

• Day 1: Leave Athens at 8.30 a.m. for the Corinth Canal via the new scenic highway (short stop). Drive to Epidaurus (visit of the archaeological site and the Theatre of Epidaurus, famous for its acoustics) and then on to Nafplion for the night. The afternoon is at leisure to explore this charming old town. Dinner and overnight in Nafplion.
• Day 2: Departure round to 12:30 to Mycenae where you visit the archaeological site and the museum. In the afternoon, departure for Olympia through the cities of Megalopolis (short stop) and Tripolis. Dinner and overnight in Olympia.
• Day 3: In the morning visit of the archaeological site of Olympia, including the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the altra of the Olympic flame, the Stadium and the renovated museum. Departure from Olympia via Patras (short stop) to Rion, cross the Corinthian bay over the new bridge to Antirion. Drive by Nafpaktos, along the coastal road to Delphi. In the afternoon, visit the picturesque but also quite cosmopolitan village of Arahova. Dinner and overnight in Delphi.
• Day 4: In the morning visit of the archaeological site and the museum of Delphi. Drive to Kalambaka through Amphissa, Lamia (short stop), and Trikala. Dinner and overnight in Kalambaka.
• Day 5: In the morning visit of the breathtaking Meteora and in the early afternoon drive back to Athens passing the monument of Leonidas at Thermopylae.

 

 

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