Greece · Archaeology

4-Day Greece Highlights Tour with Delphi, Olympia and Meteora

4 Days Round trip from Athens Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Admire the breathtaking view over the Corinth Canal
02 Explore Ancient Corinth, Mycenae, and the Treasury of Atreus
03 Stand at the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games in Olympia
04 Discover Delphi's treasures, including the Temple of Apollo and Athena Pronea's Temple
05 Marvel at Meteora's monasteries and visit the historic battlefield of Thermopylae

Embark on a 4-day adventure through some of Greece's most important mainland sights, combining ancient history, archaeology, and breathtaking scenery. Travel from Athens to Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Ancient Olympia, Delphi, and the spectacular monasteries of Meteora. Along the way, enjoy traditional Greek food in seaside villages and local taverns while discovering the places where some of the world's most influential civilizations and traditions were shaped.

Travel from Athens to Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Ancient Olympia, Delphi, and the spectacular monasteries of Meteora.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Athens, Corinth, Nafplio, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Ancient Corinth, Tolon, Olympia, Meteora, Kalabaka, Nafpaktos, Delphi, Kamena Vourla

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Athens to Argolis via Corinth, Mycenae, Nafplio, and Epidaurus

The tour starts early in the morning from your pick-up location.
After 2 hours of driving, you will arrive at the Corinth Canal, where you will admire the breathtaking view of the canal.
Your next stop is Ancient Corinth, where you will visit the archaeological site.
Afterward, you will continue to Mycenae and the Treasury of Atreus.
The next stop will be Nafplio City and Tolo Village, where you will enjoy traditional dishes in a Greek restaurant beside the beach.
After lunch, you will visit the Epidaurus Archaeological Site and Ancient Theatre. This is the last stop before you begin your journey to Ancient Olympia Village, where you will stay overnight.

1st Day Sightseeing

Corinth Canal
Ancient Corinth
Mycenae
Treasury of Atreus
Nafplio City
Tolo Village
Epidaurus Archaeological Site
Ancient Theatre

Day 02

Ancient Olympia and Nafpaktos on the way to Delphi

The tour continues after breakfast.
Visit the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia, where you will have almost 3 hours to admire the area where the first ancient Olympic Games took place.
After that, you will visit the Archimedes Museum and Ancient Olympia Village, where you will enjoy coffee and sweets.
Once your visit is complete, you will head to Delphi Village with a stop in Nafpaktos, where you will taste local dishes in a Greek tavern next to the sea.
As soon as you arrive in Delphi Village, you will have free time to enjoy the local stores.

2nd Day Sightseeing

Ancient Olympia
Archaeological Site of Ancient Olympia
Ancient Stadium
Archimedes Museum
Nafpaktos Village

Day 03

Delphi's ancient treasures and onward to Meteora

After breakfast, you will visit the archaeological site of Delphi and the Delphi Museum.
You will also have enough time to visit Athena Pronea's Temple and the Ancient Gymnasio.
After that, you will enjoy Greek food in a local restaurant with a breathtaking view of the Corinthian Gulf.
Once lunch is finished, you will continue to Meteora.
After 3 hours of driving, you will arrive at Kalambaka Village, the nearest village to Meteora, where you will stay overnight.

3rd Day Sightseeing

Delphi Village
Archaeological Site of Delphi
Delphi Museum
Athena Pronea's Temple
Temple of Apollo
Ancient Theatre
Ancient Gymnasio

Day 04

Meteora monasteries, Thermopylae, and return to Athens

The last day starts after breakfast.
Visit the monasteries of the Meteora rock complex. You will have almost 4 hours to enjoy their amazing views and unique architecture.
After your visit, you will continue to Thermopylae's famous battlefield. There, you will observe the glorious Leonidas Monument and the Thermopylae Museum up close.
Afterwards, you will return to Athens with an intermediate stop in Kamena Vourla Village, where you will enjoy local seafood in a seaside Greek restaurant.

4th Day Sightseeing

Meteora
Monasteries
Kalambaka and Kastaki Village
Thermopylae Battlefield
Leonidas Monument
Thermopylae Museum
Kamena Vourla Village

Where this trip takes you

Corinth Canal, Mycenae, Temple of Apollo (Delphi), Meteora monasteries

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Athens 13 cities · 4 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Pick-up and drop-off services from any address in the Athens region
Air-conditioned vehicle
WiFi on board
Private transportation
An English-speaking driver who guides travellers on board (not licensed to guide you inside museums and monuments)
Bottled water
Monitors on board
Driver's accommodation

What's Not Included

Accommodation for passengers
Lunch expenses
Dinner expenses
Entrance fees for archaeological sites, museums, and monasteries

Know before you go

4-day Argolis, Ancient Olympia, Delphi, and Meteora private tour from Athens.
This 4-day tour is a unique opportunity for travellers to get in touch with the most important sights of Greece's mainland. They will observe closely one of the most ancient civilizations in the world.
The driver-guides are not licensed guides and will not be able to guide you inside the historical monuments. They will share their historical knowledge on board. You will watch a short video before every archaeological area on the vehicle's monitor.
You can choose your accommodation on your own, or we can send you a list of cooperating hotels after your booking.
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking on board is not allowed.
The duration of the tour is approximate. The exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.