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Discover the magnificent ruins of ancient Greece. This comprehensive journey explores Greece’s most important ancient monuments, like the famed Temple of Zeus, the archaeological site of Olympia, and ancient artifacts of Delphi. Explore Athens on a comprehensive tour of the incredible Acropolis. Learn the history of this fascinating country from local experts on guided tours of Athens, Metéora, Delphi, and Olympia. This well-paced journey balances expeditions to Greece’s important historic sites with ample time to explore on your own.
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Included | 2 nights in Athens at Brown Hotel or similar Breakfast daily Athens Sightseeing tour visiting the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum Professional English-speaking guide during the tour Entrance Fees to the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum Transportation by air-conditioned bus Professional and Licensed English-speaking Guide 1 night in Olympia at Arty Grand Hotel or similar Visit the impressive archaeological site of Olympia 1 night in Delphi at Apollonia Hotel or similar Visit the picturesque mountain village of Arachova. 1 night in Meteora at Divani Meteora Hotel or similar Visit the breathtaking Byzantine Monasteries. All entrance fees to the archaeological sites & museums 1 night in Athens at Brown Hotel or similar Transfer from the hotel to the Athens International Airport |
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| Hotels Athens: Brown Hotel Olympia: Polis Grand Hotel Delphi: Appollonia Hotel Meteora: Divani Meteora Hotel |
Itinerary
Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport by a representative to transfer you to your hotel.
Overnight in Athens.
Meals Included | N/A
After breakfast, start your tour of Athens. Depart from your hotel for a half-day Athens sightseeing and Acropolis Museum tour. From the Acropolis to Omonia Square, you’ll see all the famous sites of ancient and modern Athens on this comprehensive morning tour. Offering a perfect overview of the modern city will help you get your bearings if this is your first visit to Athens. Depart for a photo stop at Panathinaiko Stadium, where the first Olympic Games took place in 1896. It is the only stadium built out of white marble. Proceed, passing by Zappeion and the Temple of Olympian Zeus. You will then pass the Athens Trilogy, which includes the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens, and the National Library. Continue passing by National Garden, Hadrian’s Arc, St. Paul’s Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Schliemann’s House (Numismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral, Old Parliament, Constitution Square, Russian Orthodox Church, and finally Acropolis (visit Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens). Continue the expert-guided tour with a pleasant short walk, passing by Herodion and Dionysos Theater to visit the Acropolis Museum. Avoid and skip the lines of the new museum. Main attractions such as votives, artifacts of everyday life, statues from the archaic period, Caryatids, and, of course, the Parthenon Hall with the metopes, the pediments, and the frieze will impress you. Afterward, you will return to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day on your own
Hotels: Overnight in Athens
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, depart for Olympia. Beginning with a short stop in the Corinth canal, followed by Epidaurus and a visit to the majestic theatre, world famous for its outstanding acoustics. Proceed to the beautiful seaport town of Nafplio for a short stop, and through the plain of Argos, arriving in Mycenae. Visit the archaeological site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. Learn about the classical Greek culture as you walk through this impressive archaeological site. In the afternoon, depart for Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games.
Overnight in Olympia
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, visit the impressive archeological site of Olympia. Marvel at the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the Stadium, and the archaeological Museum. Depart via Patras to Rion, cross the Corinthian Bay by the famous bridge to Antirion. Pass by the city of Nafpaktos and from there on, along the coastal road to Delphi, known in ancient times as the navel of the world. In the afternoon, visit the picturesque mountain village of Arachova.
Overnight in Delphi
Meals Included | Breakfast
Overnight in Olympia
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Begin your morning with breakfast at your hotel. Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the archaeological site of Delphi, one of the most important archaeological treasures, also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Head inside the Delphi Museum and encounter numerous artifacts and relics that date back to the 15th century BC. Continue to Kalambaka via Central Greece.
Overnight in Kalambaka
Meals: Breakfast
Leave in the morning after breakfast for nearby Meteora to visit the breathtaking Byzantine Monasteries. This UNESCO World Heritage site is home to more than 20 rock monasteries. Discover the natural beauty and the cultural heritage of this area. Return to Athens late in the afternoon, passing the heroic monument of Leonidas at Thermopylae.
Overnight in Athens
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to the international airport for your flight home.
Meals: Breakfast
