Discover the captivating city of Athens through a City tour and have the opportunity to behold its inspiring landmarks, from the iconic Acropolis and the new Acropolis Museum to the lively Plaka district. Visit the Parthenon, a temple devoted to the goddess Athena, who gave her name to the city, and wander through the bustling Plaka district, full of shops, traditional tavernas and restaurants, and charming cafes. Following this, a scenic drive to the coastline of Athens until Cape Sounio at the remarkable Temple of Poseidon will create the feeling of being on one of the thousands of Greek Islands. At Private Tours Greece, we organize the ideal tailor-made tours to meet your preferences.

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: KALAMATA - ANCIENT OLYMPIA - ZAKYNTHOS

Day five in Olympia. We will visit the Archaeological site and the Stadium where the ancient Olympic games were held, as well as the two Museums of the site, the Archaeological 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 - 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 - SANTORINI

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 Santorini, where you will stay overnight.

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 eruption of the Volcano in the 17th century BC, destroying the Minoan civilization. You can also visit Oia and watch the legendary sunset, or you can take a sunset cruise to the Volcano with a buffet on board and enjoy the sunset while relaxing on the deck of a cruise boat. Upon arrival on the island, you can book your choice of activity. Stay overnight in Santorini.

DAY 11: SANTORINI - ATHENS

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

DAY 12: DEPARTURE

Transfer to the Airport.