Greece · Archaeology

3-Day Classical Greece Tour from Athens with Epidaurus and Delphi

3 Days Round trip from Διώρυγα της Κορίνθου Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Embark on a three-day classical Greece tour led by a professional guide
  • 02 Experience Greece's important UNESCO World Heritage sites firsthand
  • 03 Immerse yourself in the land of Homer's Golden Mycenae as you behold the Royal Tombs
  • 04 Witness the renowned acoustics of the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus

Embark on a captivating 3-day journey through ancient Greece, from the Corinth Canal and the renowned Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus to Homer's Golden Mycenae, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, and continue through picturesque landscapes to Delphi, the "navel of the world," with its sanctuaries and museum. Along the way, discover iconic archaeological treasures, historic towns, and the charming village of Arachova before returning to Athens enriched by the profound history and beauty of Greece.

Embark on a captivating 3-day journey through ancient Greece, from the Corinth Canal and the renowned Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus to Homer's Golden Mycenae, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Athens, Corinth, Tripoli, Thebes, Levadeia, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Olympia, Nafpaktos, Delphi, Arachova
Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Athens, Corinth Canal, Epidaurus, Mycenae and Olympia

  • After pickup from your central Athens hotel, depart via the coastal national highway for the strategic Corinth Canal, where you will make a short stop.

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

  • Then proceed to 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 those of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, and the Treasury of Atreus, a magnificent 14th-century B.C. structure.

  • In the afternoon, depart for Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, travelling through the central Peloponnese and the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis.

Dinner and overnight in Olympia.

2
Day 02

Olympia Archaeological Site and Drive to Delphi

  • After breakfast at the hotel, tour the archaeological site of Olympia, including 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 Elis 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 before arriving in Delphi, known in ancient times as the navel of the world.

Dinner and overnight stay in Delphi.

3
Day 03

Delphi, Arachova and Return to Athens

  • 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 and 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, as well as the Delphi Museum.

  • Enjoy 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, arriving early in the evening.

Διώρυγα της Κορίνθου, Ελλάδα, Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, Mycenae, Temple of Apollo (Delphi)

Where this trip takes you

Διώρυγα της Κορίνθου, Ελλάδα, Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, Mycenae, Temple of Apollo (Delphi)

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Διώρυγα της Κορίνθου 11 cities · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Professional tour guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Transfers from and to your hotel or the closest available location
  • Breakfasts and dinners
  • Hotel accommodation

What's Not Included

  • Lunches
  • Any private expenses
  • "Resilience Tax" for overnight stays 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 that 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.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Διώρυγα της Κορίνθου, Ελλάδα
Tour start
Διώρυγα της Κορίνθου, Ελλάδα
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Διώρυγα της Κορίνθου.

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