5-Day Excursion to the Meteora, Epidaurus, Nafplio, Mycenae and Delphi – Leaving from Athens on Monday

5-Day Excursion to the Meteora, Epidaurus, Nafplio, Mycenae and Delphi – Leaving from Athens on Monday

Cancellation Sans frais jusqu'à J-30 (4)

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Discover major Ancient Greek sites: Delphi, Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia

Explore the Meteora, a remarkable UNESCO World Heritage site

Breaks to see landscapes along the way

A night in Arachova, a quaint village in the mountains

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Duration
5 days

Languages

English

Starting time
8:00 AM

* All details will be sent to you upon reservation.

Description

Explore the most famous sites in Greece, also listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites!

1st day: You will leave Athens to the Corinth Canal and continue to Epidaurus and visit the ancient theatre.

Then set off to Nafplio where you will have free time to discover the city. You can wander around the old town or visit an art gallery.

2nd day: Leave at 12:30pm and cross the Argos plain to reach Mycenae.

There, you will see the archaeological site, which includes the tomb of Agamemnon. Your tour will continue to Tripoli and Megalopolis (short break).

You will spend the night in Olympia.

3rd day: After breakfast, you will explore the archaeological site of Olympia, which includes Hera's Temple, the Altar of the Olympic flame, the stadium,etc.

Leave the Peloponnese region via the remarkable bridge from Rion to Antirion. See Nafpaktos before driving along the coast to Delphi.

In the afternoon, you will reach the mountains to see the quaint village of Arachova, where you will be accommodated for a night.

4th day: Head to Delphi to see its large archaeological site and museum.

You will then continue through Central Greece and enjoy a stop in Lamia.  You will then arrive to Kalambaka for a night at the foot of the Meteora.

5th day: Explore the impressive Meteora, which features Byzantine monasteries built upon rocky pinnacles.

Arrive back in Athens after a stop in Thermopylae to see the statue of King Leonidas of Sparta. 

Departure place

Good to know

  • Seasonal activity: Available Monday from April to October only  (excluding exceptional dates)
  • Departure point: Your hotel or central Athens
     
  • Commentated visit
  • To enter monasteries, your arms and legs must be covered (shorts and miniskirts are not accepted)
  • The accommodation included in the displayed price is a shared double twin room, an extra fee will be incurred for single rooms
  • The departure time depends on your hotel pick-up time, which will be provided to you upon booking

Price includes

  • Tickets to sites listed in the programme
  • Commentary by a specialised tour guide
  • Hotel accommodation based on your preferences, in 1st or 2nd class
  • Breakfasts and dinners at the hotels
  • Transport in a luxury bus
  • All taxes

Price doesn’t include

  • Lunches and drinks
  • Tips (optional)
  • All other extras

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