TEN-DAYS PRIVATE TOURS
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Inspiring Private Tours Greece
00050.
ATHENS - ARGOLIS - KALAMATA - OLYMPIA - ZAKYNTHOS - DELPHI - METEORA / Ten-Days Private Tours
HIGHLIGHTS
• Isthmus of Corinth (Corinth Canal) • Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus • City of Nafplio
• Ancient Mycenae • Ancient Olympia
• 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.
• Delphi • Temple of Apollo and the Archaeological site of Delphi • Archaeological Museum of Delphi • Village of Arachova • Meteora
• Monasteries of Meteora • Battlefield of Thermopylae / Statue of King Leonidas
ITINERARY
DAY 1: ARRIVAL
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, visit the Temple of Zeus and the Panathinaikon Stadium and finish the tour in Plaka (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
We leave Athens and drive towards the region of the Peloponnese. After a quick stop at the 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 City and then 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, according to Hotel availability).
DAY 5: KALAMATA - 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 - DELPHI
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’ll cross to Mainland Greece and have a short stop at the picturesque city of Nafpaktos before we carry on the coastal road of the Corinthian Gulf, with a final stop at the village of Delphi. Stay overnight in Delphi.
DAY 8: DELPHI – ARACHOVA - METEORA
The following day, the first stop will be at the Archaeological site of 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. Later, we will drive to the picturesque Arachova for a quick stop before we cross the Holy mountain of Parnassus towards Meteora, a place uniquely sculptured by nature. Stay overnight in Kalambaka.
DAY 9: METEORA – THERMOPYLAE - ATHENS
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 can have lunch in the town of Kalambaka and then return to Athens with a short stop at the monument of the Spartan King Leonidas, next to the battlefield of Thermopylae. Stay overnight in Athens.
DAY 10: DEPARTURE
Transfer to the Airport.
Private Tours Greece
00051.
Athens - Delphi - Meteora - Thessaloniki - Pella - Mieza - Veroia - Vergina - Dion / Ten-Days Private Tours
Highlights
• Hosios Lucas • Arachova • Delphi • Temple of Apollo and the Archaeological site of Delphi • Archaeological Museum of Delphi • Village of Arachova
• Meteora • Monasteries of Meteora
• Thessaloniki
• White Tower • Rotonda • Metropolis Church of Thessaloniki • Upper City and the Altar of Saint Paul • Roman Agora.
• Pella • Mieza (school of Aristotle) • Veroia (the Altar of Saint Paul) • Vergina
• Dion • Battlefield of Thermopylae / Statue of King Leonidas
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, we will visit the Temple of Zeus and the Panathinaikon Stadium and finish the Tour in Plaka (4 - 6 hours). If your Tour includes Sounio, we'll drive along the scenic coastline of Attica until we reach the Temple of Poseidon (duration 8 - 9 hours). In the late afternoon, we will go back to Athens.
DAY 3: ATHENS – HOSIOS LUCAS MONASTERY - DELPHI
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel, and we'll start your Private Tour by moving North out of Athens towards Delphi. The first stop will be at the Hosios Lucas monastery in a beautiful area near Distomo. This ornate Byzantine-style monastery dates back to the 11th century and features mosaics and frescoes. After the monastery, we will drive through the picturesque town of Arachova before arriving at Delphi, where we will visit the Archaeological site of Delphi that includes the Temple of Apollo, the most famous Oracle of the Ancient World for more than 16 centuries, the Theater, the Stadium in which they used to host the athletic events of Pythia, and the Archaeological Museum. Delphi has been on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1987. Stay overnight in Delphi.
DAY 4: DELPHI - METEORA
The following morning, we will drive to cross the Holy mountain of Parnassus towards Meteora, a place uniquely sculptured by nature. We'll stay overnight in the town of Kalambaka, nestled beneath the mountain, and view the spectacular sight of the Rocks lit by night.
DAY 5: METEORA - THESSALONIKI
On day five, we start with a visit to two of the monasteries that perch on the 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 this visit, we can have Lunch in the town of Kalambaka, and then we'll leave behind the rocks of Meteora and travel north towards the city of Thessaloniki, where we will stay for the next three nights.
DAY 6: THESSALONIKI CITY TOUR (5-6 HOURS)
We will start our city tour with a visit to St. Dimitrios, the Metropolis Church of Thessaloniki, built in the 4th century. After this, we'll drive to the Upper City, the Old part of Thessaloniki, before visiting the Rotonda next to Galerius Arch. The next stop will be at the Roman Agora, and then we will visit the city's famous landmark, the White Tower.
DAY 7: THESSALONIKI - PELLA - MIEZA - VEROIA - VERGINA
The next day, we will visit the town of Pella and the Archaeological Museum. Pella was the new Capital City of Macedonia founded by Philippe, the father of Alexander the Great. After Pella, the next stop will be the school of Aristotle in Mieza, where Alexander studied for seven years under the great philosopher. Then, we'll travel to Veroia with a short stop at the Altar of Saint Paul before we visit Aigai, the Archaeological site of Vergina with the Palace and the Tomb of King Philippe of Macedonia. There we can have Lunch before we return to Thessaloniki.
DAY 8: THESSALONIKI - DION - THERMOPYLAE - ATHENS
On the final day of our Tour, we will leave Thessaloniki and visit the Archaeological site of Dion and the Archaeological Museum at the foot of Mount Olympus. After Dion, we will have a short stop at the memorial of the battlefield of Thermopylae, the monument of the Spartan King Leonidas, who fought with his 300 men and the 700 Thespians of Demophilos against hundreds of thousands of Persians and all the Greeks were killed. In the late afternoon, we will arrive in Athens.
DAY 9: ATHENS
Enjoy a day of leisure and shopping in Athens.
DAY 10: DEPARTURE
Transfer to the Airport.
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