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4-Day Classical Tour Of Greece From Athens
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Archeology, History, Museum

  • Duration

    4 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, French, Spanish

Description

Embark on a captivating 4-day journey through Greece's historical marvels. En route, marvel at the Corinth Canal and Epidaurus's ancient theatre before delving into Mycenae's UNESCO-listed wonders, including the Lion's Gate and Royal Tombs. In Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, explore the archaeological site and museum before venturing through scenic landscapes towards Delphi, the "navel of the world." Delve into Delphi's archaeological treasures, from the Temple of Apollo to the captivating exhibits in the Delphi Museum. The journey culminates with a visit to the awe-inspiring Meteora Monasteries before returning to Athens via notable stops like Thermopylae's Leonidas Monument.

Highlights
  • Explore the important archaeological site of Mycenae & the ancient theatre of Epidaurus
  • Visit ancient Olympia and view highlights such as the Temple of Zeus & the stadium 
  • Embark Meteora monasteries and enjoy breathtaking views of the rocks 
  • Stroll through the Delphi site & museum, also known as the 'navel of the world' 
  • Discover the most important archaeological sites of classical Greece on a 4-day tour
  • Day 1: From Athens to Olympia expand_more
    • Pick up from Athens Central Hotel and depart via the coastal National highway.
    • A short stop at the strategic Corinth Canal.
    • Continue to Epidaurus.
    • Visit the Ancient theatre renowned for its outstanding acoustics.
    • Proceed to Mycenae, the land of Homer’s Golden Mycenae.
    • Explore Mycenae, a UNESCO World Heritage site dating back to the second century B.C.
      • See the Cyclopean Walls.
      • Visit the Lion’s Gate.
      • Explore the Royal Tombs, including Agamemnon & Clytemnestra’s.
      • Visit the Treasury of Atreus, a magnificent 14th-century B.C. structure.
    • Depart in the afternoon for Olympia.
    • Journey through Central Peloponnese, passing the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis.
    • Arrive in Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games.

    Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in Olympia.

  • Day 2: Olympia to Delphi expand_more
    • Morning tour to Olympia archaeological site:
      • Visit the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus.
      • Explore the Temple of Hera.
      • See the altar of the Olympic flame.
      • Visit the Ancient Stadium.
      • Explore the Archaeological Museum.
    • Drive through the plains of Eliad and Achaia.
    • Cross the magnificent bridge spanning the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion.
    • Pass by the picturesque city of Nafpaktos.
    • Continue through Itea.
    • Arrive in Delphi, known in ancient times as the navel of the world.

    Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in Delphi.

  • Day 3: Discovering Delphi expand_more
    • Morning visit to the Archaeological Site and the Museum of Delphi:
      • Pass by Castalia Spring.
      • Explore the archaeological site.
      • Visit the Museum of Delphi.
      • View the monument of the Argive Kings.
      • See the temple of Pronaia.
      • Visit the treasury of the Athenians.
      • Explore the Athenian Stoa.
      • View the Polygonal Wall.
      • See the monument of Platea.
      • Visit the Temple of Apollo, famous for its oracle.
      • Explore Delphi Museum.
      • Spectacular exhibits include the frieze of the Treasury of the Sifnians, the Naxian Sphinx, the Statue of Antinoos, the metopes of the Athenian treasury, the famous bronze Charioteer, and many other artifacts.
    • Afternoon departure from Delphi for an interesting trip through Central Greece.
    • Pass through the town of Lamia.
    • Continue to Kalambaka, a small town at the foot of the majestic grey rocks crowned by the Meteora Monasteries.

    Enjoy dinner and stay overnight in Kalambaka.

  • Day 4: Exploring Meteora and Return to Athens expand_more
    • Departure after breakfast for nearby Meteora.

    • Explore ageless Monasteries containing priceless historical and religious treasures.

    • Return journey to Athens.

    • Pass through Trikala and Lamia.

    • Stop briefly at Thermopylae to see Leonida's Monument across the road.

    • Arrive in Athens early in the evening.

What's Included
  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Transfers from / to your hotel or closest available location 
  • Entrance Fees
  • Breakfast & dinner 
  • Hotel accomodation
What's Excluded
  • Any Private Expenses
  • "Resilience Tax" for Overnight Stays in Hotels:
  • From March to October:
    • Hotels 3*: €3.0 per room/per night
    • Hotels 4*: €7.0 per room/per night
    • Hotels 5*: €10.0 per room/per night
  • From November to February:

    • Hotels 3*: €1.5 per room/per night
    • Hotels 4*: €3.0 per room/per night
    • Hotels 5*: €4.0 per room/per night
Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 20 EUR 610 Per Person
Child
1 To 20 EUR 465 Per Person

This is a group tour

Starting From

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USD 677 / person