PRIVATE TOURS GREECE
Greece Mainland Tours and Archaeological Sites
Visit Greece Mainland, Zakynthos, and Aegina on a 16 days tour. Mainland and Greek Islands Archaeological Sites
VISIT GREECE
When visiting the beautiful country of Greece, you should be aware of its rich history and famous ruins, which are among the most well-known in the world. Our Private Tours allow you to explore and discover the country's culture, history, and beauty, leaving you with an unforgettable experience. So, get ready to explore the wonders of Greece in a fantastic and memorable tour just for you. Greece boasts countless ancient sites that have stood the test of time. Our Private Tours provide an exceptional opportunity to explore Greece's captivating past while indulging in its natural beauty.
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Athens - Epidaurus - Nafplio - Mycenae - Kalamata - Olympia - Zakynthos - Ioannina - Meteora - Thessaloniki - Dion - Delphi - Aegina / 16 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
• 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.
• Ioannina • Dodoni • Zaggori • Vicos Gorge
• Meteora • Monasteries of Meteora
• Thessaloniki • Upper City • Rotonda • White Tower • St. Dimitrios Metropolis Church • Galerius Arch • Dion • Battlefield of Thermopylae / Statue of King Leonidas
• Delphi • Temple of Apollo and the Archaeological site of Delphi • Archaeological Museum of Delphi • Village of Arachova.
• Aegina Island
Itinerary
DAY 1: ARRIVAL
Transfer to 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'll 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 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, with the ruins of the Palace of Agamemnon, the Museum, and the Treasure of Atreus, and then drive to the next stop, Ancient Olympia (or Kalamata, according to the 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, from 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 - METEORA
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 will drive back to Ioannina and travel towards Metsovo, where we can have a short stop with a final destination, the Town of Kalambaka, where we will stay overnight beneath the rocks of Meteora and view the spectacular sight of the Rocks lit by night. Stay overnight in Kalambaka.
DAY 9: METEORA - THESSALONIKI
The following morning, we will start by visiting 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 will leave behind the rocks of Meteora and travel north towards the city of Thessaloniki, where we will stay for the next two nights.
DAY 10: THESSALONIKI – PELLA – MIEZA – VERGINA
The next day, we will visit 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 our next visit to 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 11: THESSALONIKI CITY TOUR (4 - 6 HOURS)
Thessaloniki City Tour - Upper City - White Tower - St. Dimitrios Metropolis Church - Rotonda - Galerius Arch. (Duration 4 - 6 Hours).
DAY 12: THESSALONIKI – DION – THERMOPYLAE - DELPHI
On the final day of our tour, we will leave Thessaloniki and visit the Archaeological site of Dion and the Archaeological Museum situated at the foot of Mount Olympus. 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. We will 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: ATHENS - AEGINA
Aegina Day cruise. Stay overnight in Athens.
DAY 15: ATHENS
Leisure day in Athens. Stay overnight in Athens.
DAY 16: DEPARTURE
Transfer to the Airport.
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