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Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia And Delphi 3-Day Tour From Athens
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Archeology, History, Sightseeing

  • Duration

    3 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English, French, Spanish

Description

Embark on a captivating journey through ancient Greece, starting with a scenic coastal drive to the Corinth Canal and then to Epidaurus, where you will marvel at the renowned Ancient Theatre's acoustics. Then, explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Mycenae, featuring the Cyclopean Walls and the Treasury of Atreus. Next, stop by the birthplace of the Olympic Games before delving into its archaeological wonders. Continue through picturesque landscapes to Delphi, the "navel of the world," exploring its sanctuaries and museum. Conclude with a visit to the charming village of Arachova before returning to Athens, enriched by the profound history and beauty of Greece.

Highlights
  • Embark on a three-day classical Greece tour led by a professional guide
  • Experience Greece's important UNESCO World Heritage sites firsthand
  • Immerse yourself in the land of Homer's Golden Mycenae as you behold the Royal Tombs
  • Witness the renowned acoustics of the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
  • Day 1: From Athens to Mycenae & Olympia expand_more
    • After your pick up from your Athens central hotel, depart via the coastal National highway for the strategic Corinth Canal (short stop).

    • Continue to Epidaurus and visit the Ancient theatre, world-famous for its outstanding acoustics.

    • Then, proceed to visit the land of Homer’s Golden Mycenae, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

    • You will see the Cyclopean Walls, the Lion’s Gate, the Royal Tombs, including Agamemnon & Clytemnestra’s, and the Treasury of Atreus, a magnificent 14th-century B.C. structure.
    • Then, in the afternoon, depart for Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, through Central Peloponnese and the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis.

    Dinner and overnight in Olympia.

  • Day 2: Olympia to Delphi expand_more
    • After breakfast at the hotel, take a tour of the Olympia archaeological site with the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the Ancient Stadium and the archaeological Museum.
    • Then drive through the plains of Eliad and Achaia until you reach the magnificent bridge crossing the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion.
    • Pass by the picturesque cities of Nafpaktos and Itea and arrive in Delphi, known in ancient times as the navel of the world.

    Dinner and overnight stay in Delphi.

  • Day 3: Delphi to Athens expand_more
    • In the morning, after breakfast, visit the Archaeological Site and the Museum of Delphi.

    • Delphi remains one of the most important UNESCO World Heritage sites in Europe.

    • Pass by Castalia spring, visit the archaeological site & the museum of Delphi, and view the monument of the Argive Kings, the temple of Pronaia, the treasury of the Athenians, the Athenian Stoa, the Polygonal Wall, the monument of Platea, and the Temple of Apollo famous for its oracle and Delphi museum.

    • Have a couple of hours of free time in Delphi before departing and driving through the village of Arachova, renowned for its colorful rugs and carpets.

    • Return to Athens via Levadia and Thebes. Arrive in Athens early in the evening.

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

    • Hotels 3*: €1.5 per room/night
    • Hotels 4*: €3.0 per room/night
    • Hotels 5*: €4.0 per room/night
Know before you go
  • Dating back to the second century B.C., Mycenae was one of the major centres of Greek civilization and a military stronghold which dominated much of southern Greece.

  • Delphi Museum's 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 artefacts.

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 20 EUR 440 Per Person
Child
1 To 20 EUR 345 Per Person

This is a group tour

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USD 488 / person