4-Day Classical Tour Greece: Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora

Join our «4-Day Classical Tour Greece: Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora» and be part of a journey that sums up centuries and places of Greek history in a unique experience!

Day One: Our trip starts as we drive on the coastal motorway to the Corinth Canal, where we'll make a brief stop for coffee and photographs. We will continue so as to visit the ancient Theatre of Epidaurus. This theatre famous for its remarkable acoustics, its architecture and constitutes a monument to European arts and culture.

Later on, we will proceed to the town of Nauplion, a picturesque and historically important little town, where we will make a stop for rest, coffee and photographs. Our next destination will be Mycenae, where we will have the opportunity to Archaeological Site of Mycenae and the Tomb of Agamemnon.

Our journey will pass us through Central Peloponnese, by the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. We will arrive in Olympia, the cradle of the Olympic Games. Here, within the pure atmosphere and dense nature, you will dine and regain energy.

Day Two: We'll have breakfast and leave our hotel, so as to visit the most important archaeological sites in the region. Get yourselves ready to explore the Archaeological Site of Olympia, the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the Archaeological Museum. A lot of history and art are gathered in this sacred, for the ancient Greeks, place.

We will travel through the fertile plains of Eliad and Achaia, drive over the modern suspended bridge that crosses the Corinthian Bay, from Rion to Antirion. We will follow the route which passes by the picturesque towns of Nafpactos (Lepanto) and Itea. We will eat dinner and sleep in Delphi.

Day Three: With our batteries recharged, we start our day by visiting the Museum and the Archaeological Site of Delphi. After completing our exploration we depart for Kalambaka, a small town located at the foot of the astonishing rocky complex of Meteora. At this great little town is where we'll dine and rest.

Day Four: The early breakfast will provide us with a useful boost of energy. We will need it for our visit to Meteora. Perched on top of huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air, these Byzantine Monasteries stand ageless through time. They grant us with a uniquely striking scenery. We will visit 2 byzantine monasteries and we'll observe some of the rarest and most exquisite Byzantine artefacts.

Our journey will take us back via Trikala and Lamia. Thermopylae is on our way, so we'll make a brief stop at Leonida’s Monument. It will be early in the evening by the time we'll arrive in Athens and our «4-Day Classical Tour Greece: Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora» will come to its end.

• Accommodation of your preference.
• Half Board basis.
• Entrance fee for the archaeological sites of: Mycenae, Epidaurus, Ancient Olympia and Delphi.
• Entrance fee for the museums of: Epidaurus, Ancient Olympia and Delphi.
• Entrance fee for two of the Meteora monasteries.
• Free pick up and drop off from the centrally located hotels of Athens and the city center.
• Services of a Professional - licensed guide.
• Guided tours in the archaeological sites and the museums, which are mentioned at the above program.
• Transport by comfortable A/C bus.
• All taxes, fees.

• Water, beverages or drinks during meals.
• Any personal expenses & Tips.
• City tax, 3* hotel 1,50€, 4* hotel 3.00€, 5* hotel 4,00€, payment directly at the hotel.
• Whatever is not explicitly stated.

• During your visit at the Monasteries of Meteora, a kind suggestion would be for the ladies to wear a long skirt and for the gentlemen long trousers.
• We shall visit 2 monasteries from the entire complex of Meteora.