Greece · Archaeology

2 Day Private Tour to Delphi,Thermopylae,Mycenae,Nafplion and Ancient olympia

2 Days Round trip from Pickup service provided in Athens. Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Private 2-day tour from Athens to major mainland Greece highlights
02 Visit Delphi, Meteora, Thermopylae, Mycenae, Nafplion, and Ancient Olympia
03 Explore the Archaeological Museum and archaeological site of Delphi
04 See Meteora’s monasteries perched on towering rock formations
05 Visit the tomb of Agamemnon at Mycenae
06 Discover Nafplion and the fortress of Palamidi
07 Stop at the Temple of Apollo Epikourios
08 Learn about Greek history, mythology, and culture along the way

Discover some of Greece’s most celebrated historic and cultural landmarks on this private 2-day journey from Athens. Travel through landscapes rich in mythology and history as you visit Delphi, Thermopylae, Meteora, Mycenae, Nafplion, Ancient Olympia, and the Temple of Apollo Epikourios, with commentary along the way on Greek history, mythology, and culture.

From the monasteries of Meteora and the sacred site of Delphi to the fortress of Palamidi and the birthplace of the Olympic Games, this itinerary brings together archaeological treasures, dramatic scenery, and charming towns. With private transport and time to explore key stops, it’s a flexible way to experience a wide range of mainland Greece highlights in just two days.

From the monasteries of Meteora and the sacred site of Delphi to the fortress of Palamidi and the birthplace of the Olympic Games, this itinerary brings together archaeological treasures, dramatic scenery, and charming towns.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Athens, Nafplio, Mycenae, Olympia, Meteora, Delphi, Arachova

Languages English, Greek

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

2 Day Private Tour to Delphi, Thermopylae, Mycenae,Meteora and Ancient Olympia

*This Tour Starts From Athens*

This 2 day tour takes you to some of the most popular highlights of Greece. On our way I will give you a lot of information about history, mythology and culture.

We will enjoy a visit to Delphi, novel of the world and the religious sites of Meteora. After, we will pass by Thermopylae, where the 300 Spartans fought and the breathtaking Arachova. We'll spend the night in Delphi (accommodation must be booked beforehand, not included in the price of my tour), where in the evening we'll have free time for activities etc.

The second day we will visit Mycenae, the temple of Apollo Epikourios, the charming seaside town of Nafplion and the Palamidi castle, followed by a trip to the Ancient Olympia. In Nafplion we'll have some free time maybe for food or a walk through the beautiful city.

This tour can be adjusted accordingly to your needs. Please let me know of any special requests you may have.

Itinerary

Day 1-Our trip starts from Athens and we drive to Thermopylae, where we'll visit Thermopylae's Innovative Centre of Historical Information. Afterwards we'll drive to the breathtaking Meteora, where we visit a lot of monasteries built on top of 1000 foot rocks.

After a wonderful scenic drive through mountains and fertile valleys we reach Delphi, there we'll visit the Archaeological museum of Delphi, the Archaeological site of Delphi and the site of the temple of Apollo. Evening free and spend the night in Delphi.

Day 02

2 Day Private Tour to Delphi, Thermopylae, Mycenae,Meteora and Ancient Olympia

Day 2-Our trip continues to Mycenae, where we visit the tomb of Agamemnon, who fought the war of Troy. Then we'll visit one of the most beautiful towns of Greece, the city of Nafplion, the first capital of modern Greece, where we visit the fortress of Palamidi, spend some time and have something to eat. Afterwards we'll drive to the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games and lastly before our return to Athens we'll visit the Temple of Apollo Epikourios.

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Mercedes E 200 class(sedan), that is 4 years old with a full insurance or Scoda Octavia SUV
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local Guiding Services
Liability insurance per person
Unlimited kilometres
*** 2 Mercedes E200 Sedan for 5-7 passengers (4 passengers in each vehicle)***

What's Not Included

We do not have a license to give tours inside of monuments and historical places
Tickets for the monuments
Meals
Accomodation.Driver's accomodation must be done by the travellers in the same or at least 2* hotel

Know before you go

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
***2 Mercedes E200 Sedan for 5-7 passengers (4 passengers in each vehicle)***
We can pick our customers up from wherever they want inside the region of Athens.
If the pick up is from the Airport or from the cruise dock please provide all the details to the operator after from the pickup.
If there is a Strike in The city Center or a special event that effects the tour,the tour may change start time or ITINERARY under the instructions of the operator and the agreement of the customer
Please provide as much as possible contact details to the operator even after the booking
If the booking will start from Ath Int Airport the time of the tour start to count fro the pickup of the customer,so do not stress your self in cases of Delay of flights.
If the tour is combined with a transfer the Maximum Luggage ( american size 32kl) can be no more than 3 and the start time of the tour starts at the time of the first pickup eg :( There is a customer that buys a tour starting from Cruise terminal but first he/she wants to be transferred to his Hotel to do the check in and then to start the tour. ) if the customer wants extra services than the ones that paid for,the operator will charge him extra and the payment will be done to the driver in cash or credit card.
Accomodation is not included. The accomodation for all plus the driver must be done by the travellers.
***Mercedes-Benz vehicles (Sedan, Minivan, SUV, Bus-depending on availability)***
If you have any personal Health restrictions please provide them to the operator after from the booking.
*** 2 Mercedes E200 Sedan for 5-7 passengers (4 passengers in each vehicle)*** a) We can pick up customers from where ever they want inside in the region of Athens,aibnb,hotels,metro stations,bus stations,apartments.We just need after the booking a short communication to agree the pickup point. b) The pick up point can be Also from the Cruise Terminal or the Ath Int Airport.Please provide to us as soon as possible details like Name of the ship / airline , arrival time and number of flight.Please also provide us any other details you need about your pick up. c) If there is a Strike in The city Center or a special event that effects the tour,the tour may change start time or ITINERARY under the instructions of the operator and the agreement of the customer d) Please provide as much as possible contact details to the operator even after the booking e) Please mention to the operator if there are Health restrictions f) If the booking will start from Ath Int Airport the time of the tour start to count from the pickup of the customer,so do not stress your self in cases of Delay of flights g) If the tour is combined with a transfer the Maximum Luggage ( american size 32kl) can be no more than 3 and the start time of the tour starts at the time of the first pickup eg :( There is a customer that buys a tour starting from Cruise terminal but first he/she wants to be transferred to his Hotel to do the check in and then to start the tour. ) if the customer wants extra services than the ones that paid for,the operator will charge him extra and the payment will be done to the driver in cash or credit card.
***2 Mercedes E200 Sedan for 5-7 passengers (4 passengers in each vehicle)*** ***Mercedes-Benz vehicles (Sedan, Minivan, SUV, Bus-depending on availability)*** a) We can pick up customers from where ever they want inside in the region of Athens,Airbnb,hotels,metro stations,bus stations,apartments.We just need after the booking a short communication to agree the pickup point. b) The pick up point can be Also from the Cruise Terminal or the Ath Int Airport.Please provide to us as soon as possible details like Name of the ship / airline , arrival time and number of flight.Please also provide us any other details you need about your pick up. c) If there is a Strike in The city Center or a special event that effects the tour,the tour may change start time or ITINERARY under the instructions of the operator and the agreement of the customer d) Please provide as much as possible contact details to the operator even after the booking e) Please mention to the operator if there are Health restrictions f) If the booking will start from Ath Int Airport the time of the tour start to count from the pickup of the customer,so do not stress your self in cases of Delay of flights g) If the tour is combined with a transfer the Maximum Luggage ( american size 32kl) can be no more than 3 and the start time of the tour starts at the time of the first pickup eg :( There is a customer that buys a tour starting from Cruise terminal but first he/she wants to be transferred to his Hotel to do the check in and then to start the tour. ) if the customer wants extra services than the ones that paid for,the operator will charge him extra and the payment will be done to the driver in cash or credit card.