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Sightseeing
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ATHENS CITY TOUR Morning half day, 9.00AM – 1.00PM. Daily Your expert tour guide takes you through centuries of history. You will see the House of Parliament, the Memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the University, the National Library, the Presidential Palace where the Evzones stand guard in their traditional uniforms, the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic games of the modern era were held in 1896, the Corinthian columns of the Temple of Zeus and more. Visit the Acropolis to see the the Parthenon, architectural masterpieces of the golden age of Athens,Propylaea, the Temple of Athina Nike, the Erechtheion and the Acropolis museum. The afternoon is free for your own activities |
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SOUNION Afternoon half day 3.00PM - 7.00PM. Daily Drive along the coastal road, passing the beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni and Varkiza with splendid views of the Saronic Gulf and its islands to Cape Sounion. Visit the marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon and take some free time to enjoy the surroundings. Return in Athens |
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ATHENS BY NIGHT Evening, Sound & light show & dinner, 8.15PM – 12.30 AM. Daily You drive to Pnyx hill opposite the hill of the Acropolis to experience the impressive sound and light spectacle. Then you will continue to the Plaka area where you will have dinner in a typical Greek taverna with buzuki music and Greek folk dances. During the winter season (November to March) a visit to Mikrolimano harbor is offered instead of the Sound & Light show. |
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DELPHI Full day with lunch. 8.15AM– 6.30PM. Daily Depart through the fertile plains of Boeotia passing the towns of Thebes and Levadia to Arachova. Drive through the fertile plain of Boeotia, crossing the towns of Thebes, connected with the tragedy of king Oedipus, Levadia and Arachova, famous for its colorful rug sand carpets (short stop). Arrive at Delphi, the center of the Ancient world , the center of the Earth , who prestige extended far beyond the boundaries of the Hellenic world. On the slopes of Mount Parnassus, in a landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty, lie the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios. Visit the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo and the Museum containing such masterpieces of ancient Greek sculpture as the bronze Charioteer and the famous athlete Aghias.After lunch in the modern village of Delphi, return to Athens via the same route. |
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ARGOLIS Full day with lunch. 8.15AM – 6.30PM. Tue-Wed-Thu-Sat April 1–October 31 Drive south to the impressive Corinth canal which links battle-scarred Peloponnese with Attica for a short stop. Continue to Mycenae, the city “rich in gold” of the ancient poets, where history comes in life with its remarkable Cyclopean Walls, the Tomb of Agamemnon and the 3,000 year old Lion Gate. Then on to the picturesque town of Nafplion nesting at the foot of a cliff crowned by the mighty Palamidi Fortress. After lunch you will proceed to the famous 4th century BC Amphitheater of Epidaurus with its astonishing acoustics. Early evening return in Athens. (L) |
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SARONIC ISLANDS CRUISE
Lunch will
be served during the voyage. |
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ANCIENT CORINTH (Half day morning
tour) Leave Athens and drive South West until we reach the Corinth Canal which connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea. Drive on and visit the Ancient Town of Corinth where St. Paul lived and preached for two years. The remains of the city, which include the Agora and Apollo's Temple (6th century B.C) clearly show how rich and important Corinth was in Ancient Times. |
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DELPHI (2 days/1 night) |
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ARGOLIS (2 days/1 night) |
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DELPHI & METEORA (3 days/2
nights on HB) Half board, 2 breakfasts, 2 dinners Day 1 ATHENS-DELPHI Depart through the fertile plains of Boeotia passing the towns of Thebes and Levadia to Arachova, famous for its colorful rugs. After a short stop continue to Delphi. Set in a landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty, lie the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios. Visit the Treasury, Temple of Apollo, Castalia Spring, Seat of the Oracle, the museum with masterpieces of ancient Greek sculptures such as the Bronze Charioteer and the famous athlete Aghias and more. Dinner and overnight in Delphi. D Day 2 DELPHI-METEORA Morning is at leisure in Delphi. Then, depart for Kalambaka passing through numerous picturesque villages and typical towns of central Greece. Dinner & overnight in Kalambaka. B, D Day 3 METEORA-ATHENS In the morning you visit Meteora. Amid striking scenery perched atop huge rocks, stand ageless monasteries containing priceless historical and religious treasures. As you return to Athens, visit Leonida’s monument at the battlefield of Thermopylae and the spa at Kamena Vourla. Evening arrival in Athens and transfer to your hotel. (B) |
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CLASSICAL TOUR (4 day/3 night tour on HB) Half board, 3 breakfasts, 3 dinners Day 1 Athens-Nafplion Greece through the centuries will unfold before you on this 4-day classical tour. You will depart Athens by the coastal highway to the Corinth canal for a short stop. Proceed to Mycenae, where ancient history comes in life with its remarkable Cyclopean Walls, the Tomb of Agamemnon and the 3,000-year-old Lion Gate. Continue to the 4th century BC Amphitheater of Epidaurus to test the incredible acoustics, then proceed to the picturesque town of Nafplion for dinner and an overnight stay. D Day 2 NAFPLION-OLYMPIA Depart Nafplion driving through the rugged terrain of central Peloponnese, home of Pan and the Nymphs passing through the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis to Olympia, one of the most venerated sanctuaries in Greece. Visit the Temple of the Olympian Zeus, the remains of ancient Greece, site of the original Olympic Games. Dinner and overnight in Olympia. B,D Day 3 OLYMPIA-DELPHI You will drive through the plains of Elia and Achaia today to the city of Patras, the capital of the Peloponnese. Then take the car-ferry from Rio to Antirion and continue via the picturesque town of Nafpaktos and the seaside areas of Eratini and Itea to the sacred Delphi, on the slopes of Mt. Parnasus, where Kings and Caesars consulted the Oracle. You will visit the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia, Castalia Spring and more. Dinner and overnight in Delphi. B,D Day 4 DELPHI-ATHENS Additional sightseeing this morning includes the Sanctuary of Apollo, the Sacred Way and the suburb museum with the famous bronze Charioteer. After lunch (optional) drive through the Village of Arachova, famous for its colorful rugs and carpets to visit the Byzantine monastery of Osios Lukas where you will marvel at its exquisitely preserved mosaics. Continue via the towns of Thebes and Levadia to Athens, where you will be transferred to your hotel. B Motorcoach tour visits Corinth Canal Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplion , Olympia & Delphi. Includes 3 Overnights in Nafplion, Olympia Delphi with breakfast (3) & dinner (3) daily. |
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CLASSICAL TOUR WITH METEORA (5
day/4 night tour on HB) Half board, 4 breakfasts, 4 dinners Day 1 ATHENS-NAFPLION Greece through the centuries will unfold before you on this 5-day classical tour. You will depart Athens by the coastal highway to the Corinth canal for a short stop. Afterwards, Mycenae, where ancient history comes in life with its remarkable Cyclopean Walls, the Tomb of Agamemnon and the 3,000-year old Lion Gate. Continue to the 4th century BC Amphitheater of Epidaurus to test the incredible acoustics. Then proceed to the picturesque town of Nafplion. Dinner and overnight. D Day 2 NAFPLION-OLYMPIA Depart Nafplion driving through the rugged terrain of central Peloponnese, home of Pan and the Nymphs passing through the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis to Olympia, one of the most venerated sanctuaries of ancient Greece and site of the original Olympic Games. Visit the Temple of the Olympian Zeus, the remains of the ancient Stadium, the superb museum and more. Dinner and overnight in Olympia. B, D Day 3 OLYMPIA-DELPHI You will drive through the plains of Elia and Achaia today to the city of Patras, the capital of the Peloponnese. Then take the car-ferry from Rio to Antirion and continue passing through the picturesque town of Nafpaktos and the seaside areas of Eratini and Itea to the sacred Delphi, on the slopes of Mt. Parnasus, where Kings and Caesars consulted the Oracle. You will visit the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia, Castalia Spring and more. Dinner and overnight in Delphi. B, D Day 4 DELPHI-METEORA Additional sightseeing this morning includes the Sanctuary of Apollo, the Sacred Way and the suburb museum with the famous Bronze Charioteer. After lunch (optional) depart for Kalambaka passing through numerous picturesque villages and typical towns of central Greece. Dinner and overnight in Kalambaka. B, D Day 5 METEORA-ATHENS Amid striking scenery, perched atop huge rocks stand ageless monasteries where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art. As you return to Athens, visit Leonida’s monument at the battlefield of Thermopylae and the spa at Kamena Vourla. Evening arrival in Athens ant transfer to your hotel. (B) |
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*Prices are per person sharing a double room. Single rooms (if available) at a supplement. All tours operate with air conditioned motor coaches & English speaking professional tour guides. |
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