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Athens - Argolis - Kalamata - Olympia - Delphi - Meteora - Mykonos - Santorini - Athens / 12 Days Private Tour

Highlights

• Acropolis • Museum of Acropolis • Temple of Zeus • Parliament and the Presidential Guards • Panathenaikon Stadium • Academy / University of Athens / National Library • Sounion • Temple of Poseidon.

• Isthmus of Corinth (Corinth Canal) • Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus • City of Nafplio

• Ancient Mycenae • Kalamata or 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

• Mykonos • Delos

• Santorini • Akrotiri • Oia

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, 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

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: ANCIENT OLYMPIA – DELPHI

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 our visit, we will drive to Patra and over the suspended bridge of Rio, the longest in Europe (3,200 m), cross over 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 the village of Delphi. Stay overnight in Delphi.

DAY 6: 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 7: METEORA – THERMOPYLAE - ATHENS - MYKONOS

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. Returning to Athens, we will catch a flight to Mykonos, where you will stay overnight.

DAY 8: MYKONOS - DELOS

Mykonos is by far the most famous and cosmopolitan of the Cycladic Islands. Whether you are an entertainment addict or a visitor who wishes to explore the history and tradition, Mykonos will certainly meet your expectations. Having a walk in Chora, the capital Town of the Island, one can enjoy the typical Cycladic architecture and the traditional houses with the narrow streets. Delos is a sacred island from ancient times because it is considered the birthplace of Apollo and the goddess Artemis. All Delos Island is an archaeological place and a Unesco World Heritage site since 1990. It holds monumental antiquities from the Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic periods. You can cruise to Delos and Rhenia from the port of Mykonos.

DAY 9: MYKONOS - SANTORINI

From Mykonos port, you will take the ferry to Santorini, and at the port, our driver will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of your day at your leisure, taking in the sights of the island, spending the day at the beach, visiting the thermal spa, or taking a bus to Oia and watching the legendary Sunset. You can also take a Sunset Cruise to the Volcano with a buffet on board and enjoy the Sunset relaxing on the deck of a cruise boat. Upon arrival on the island, you can book your choice of activity.

DAY 10: SANTORINI

The following day, our driver will pick you up from your hotel for a tour of the island and one of the many wineries (optional). You can visit the archaeological site of Akrotiri. Akrotiri was a Minoan site enveloped in ash after the volcano's eruption in the 17th century BC, destroying the Minoan civilization. Stay overnight in Santorini.

DAY 11: SANTORINI - ATHENS

Our driver will meet you at your hotel and transfer you to Santorini airport, where you will fly to Athens. Our driver will then meet you at the Athens airport and transfer you to your hotel. You will have the rest of the day to relax or go shopping. Stay overnight in Athens.

DAY 12: DEPARTURE

Transfer to the Airport.

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