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Mainland, Zakynthos, Corfu, 14 Days Tour
Luxury destinations include Greece's mainland, Zakynthos, Corfu, Delphi, Olympia, and popular archaeological sites
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Athens - Argolis - Kalamata - Olympia - Zakynthos - Ioannina - Corfu - Meteora - Delphi / 14 Days Private Tour
Highlights
• Acropolis • Museum of Acropolis • Temple of Zeus • Parliament and the Presidential Guards • Panathenaikon Stadium • Academy / University of Athens / National Library • Plaka area • Vouliagmeni Lake • Sounion • Temple of Poseidon
• Isthmus of Corinth (Corinth Canal) • Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus • City of Nafplio
• Ancient Mycenae • Kalamata • Archaeological site of Ancient Olympia • Olympic Museum • Archaeological Museum of Ancient Olympia • Technological Museum of Archimedes.
• Zakynthos • Blue Caves • Shipwreck • Laganas Gulf and the Sea turtles
• Ioannina • Dodoni • Zaggori • Vicos Gorge
Corfu • Palaiokastritsa • Achilleion Palace • Old Fortress of Corfu • Old Town
• Meteora • Monasteries of Meteora • Battlefield of Thermopylae / Statue of King Leonida
• Delphi • Temple of Apollo and the Archaeological site of Delphi • Archaeological Museum of Delphi • Village of Arachova
Itinerary
DAY 1: ARRIVAL Transfer to Hotel
Transfer to the Hotel
DAY 2: ATHENS CITY TOUR (5-6 HOURS) AND SOUNION (Optional - FULL DAY 8-9 HOURS)
On the second day, we will start with a city tour by visiting the Acropolis, which has unique architectural monuments, and the Acropolis Museum. Next, the Temple of Zeus, the Panathinaikon Stadium, and finish the Tour in Plaka (duration 4 - 6 hours). If you want to include Sounio, we will drive along the scenic coastline of Attica until we reach the Temple of Poseidon (duration with Sounio 8 - 9 hours). Late afternoon, we will return to Athens.
DAY 3: ATHENS – CORINTH CANAL – EPIDAURUS - NAFPLIO
Corinth Canal, we will move to Epidaurus and visit the famous Theatre with its incredible acoustics and the archaeological site of Asclepιeion, an ancient hospital and sanctuary named after the god of medicine Asclepius. The next stop will be the city of Nafplio, the first Capital of Modern Greece for a few years after Greece gained independence from the Ottoman Empire. Have lunch in the old part of the Town, and visit the tourist area on the narrow streets of this traditional part of Nafplio. Stay overnight in Nafplio.
DAY 4: NAFPLIO – MYCENAE – KALAMATA OR ANCIENT OLYMPIA
After we leave Nafplio, we will visit the nearby Archaeological site of Mycenae, which has the ruins of the Palace of Agamemnon, the Museum, and the Treasure of Atreus. We will then drive to the next stop, Ancient Olympia (or Kalamata, depending on hotel availability).
DAY 5: ANCIENT OLYMPIA - ZAKYNTHOS
Day five in Olympia. We will visit the archaeological site, the stadium where the ancient Olympic games were held, and the two museums on the site, the Archaeological Museum and the Olympic Museum. Also, in Olympia, we can visit the Technological Museum of Archimedes. After lunch, we can drive to the Port of Kyllini, where we will take the afternoon ferry to the island of Zakynthos. There, we will stay for the next two nights. Stay overnight in Zakynthos.
DAY 6: ZAKYNTHOS
The following day, we can tour the island by visiting the Blue Caves and the famous Shipwreck, and later, after we have lunch, we will drive to the Gulf of Laganas and maybe swim with the sea turtles, or we can take a tourist boat for a cruise trip around Zakynthos. Upon arrival on the island, you book your choice of activity at the port. Stay overnight in Zakynthos.
DAY 7: ZAKYNTHOS - NAFPAKTOS - DODONI - IOANNINA
The next day, we take the Ferry back to Kyllini, travel towards Patra, and drive over the suspended bridge of Rio, the longest in Europe (3,200 m). We will cross to Mainland Greece and have a short stop at the picturesque city of Nafpaktos before we carry on north to the Archaeological site of Dodoni, with a final stop at the city of Ioannina. We will stay overnight in Ioannina.
DAY 8: IOANNINA - ZAGORI - VICOS GORGE - IGOUMENITSA - CORFU
The next day, our first stop will be at the Gorge of Vikos (the deepest Gorge in the world, in analogy, by its length), a short drive to the picturesque villages of the Zagori region with beautiful arch bridges. Then we'll drive back to Ioannina and later to the Port of Igoumenitsa, where we will take the Ferry to Corfu. Stay overnight in Corfu.
DAY 9: CORFU - PALEOKASTRITSA
The following day, we will visit the gulf of Paleokastritsa, famous for its monastery, and the cave of Nafsika. Another option may be to take a day cruise to Paxoi. Upon arrival in Corfu, you can book your activity at the port. Stay overnight in Corfu.
DAY 10: CORFU - OLD FORTRESS - OLD TOWN
On the second day in Corfu, we are going to visit a few landmarks near and in the Town of Corfu, like the Old Fortress, and you can wander in the narrow streets of the Old Town with the many tourist shops, restaurants, and coffee shops and have some relaxing time. The Old Town has been on the UNESCO World Heritage Sites list since 2007. Stay overnight in Corfu.
DAY 11: CORFU - METEORA
The next day, we will take the Ferry to Igoumenitsa and travel towards Metsovo, where we can have a short stop with a final destination, the Town of Kalambaka, where we'll stay overnight beneath the rocks of Meteora, and view the spectacular sight of the Rocks lit by night. Stay overnight in Kalambaka.
DAY 12: METEORA - THERMOPYLAE - DELPHI
After breakfast, we will visit the monasteries on top of the magnificent rocks, reaching up to 600 m. UNESCO has characterized the monasteries of Meteora as a unique phenomenon of cultural heritage and included them in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1988. After our visit, we will drive towards Delphi, with a short stop at the monument of the Spartan King Leonidas, next to the battlefield of Thermopylae. Stay overnight in Delphi.
DAY 13: DELPHI - ARACHOVA - ATHENS
The following day, we will visit the Archaeological site at Delphi, which includes the Temple of Apollo, the most famous Oracle of the Ancient World for more than 16 centuries, the Theater, the Stadium, and the Archaeological Museum. Delphi has been on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1987. After Delphi, we will have a very short stop at the scenic and traditional village of Arachova before returning to Athens in the late afternoon.
DAY 14: DEPARTURE
Transfer to the Airport.
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