Classical Greece: 6-Night Guided Tour from Athens
Athens, Greece
Trip Type: Multi-day Tours
Duration: 7 days
With this tour you'll have the unique opportunity to visit some of UNESCO’S most famous world heritage sites. With overnight accommodation included and an expert guide to accompany you, this tour highlights the country’s most intriguing archaeological sites.
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With this tour you'll have the unique opportunity to visit some of UNESCO’S most famous world heritage sites. With overnight accommodation included and an expert guide to accompany you, this tour highlights the country’s most intriguing archaeological sites. Itinerary
Day 1:
Arrival in Athens. Arrival at Athens airport - Reception and transfer to Athens - Accommodation at 4* hotel in Athens - Free
afternoon - night at the hotel. Walking to enjoy the nightly Athens.
Day 2:
Panoramic tour of Athens. Depart for a half-day visit to Athens. Visit the site of Acropolis and panoramic tour of
the area by bus - Back to hotel - Free afternoon - evening at the hotel. During this route you'll be able to admire the different contrasts offered. You will discover the center of the city, Constitution Square (Syntagma), the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Parliament and neoclassical buildings, Avenue Venizelos (the Academy, the University and the National Library). On the way to the
Acropolis you will see the Hadrian’s Arch, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and then you will see the Panathenaic Stadium where the
first Olympic Games of our time were held in 1896 (short stop). In the Acropolis you can admire the masterpieces of the golden age of
Athens, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike and finally “the harmony between spirit and matter”, the Parthenon. Then you will
visit the impressive sculptures, which adorned the temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion (with Caryatids) and of course the Parthenon.
Day 3:
Free Day (Optional one day cruise 3 Greek islands)
Enjoy your day by strolling along the Plaka and narrow streets, which are full of traditional restaurants where you can taste typical dishes
of Greek cuisine, the famous drink “ouzo” and enjoy the atmosphere of this vibrant neighborhood.
Day 4:
Athens-Epidaurus -Mycenae-Olympia. Departure from Athens, we travel along the coast to the Corinth Canal
(shortstop). We continue to Epidaurus and visit the theater, known for its excellent acoustics. Depart for Nafplion (short stop), continue
to Mycenae, visit the Citadel and the tomb of Agamemnon and depart for Olympia, across the Peloponnese. Arrive for dinner
and overnight.
Day 5:
Olympia - Delphi. Visit Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games (Museum - Archaeological Site). Departure for Delphi,
crossing the plains of Ilia and Achaia and reaching the large bridge of Rio, which connects the Peloponnese with mainland Greece
(Antirio) through Lepanto and other picturesque towns. Arrive for dinner and overnight.
Day 6:
Delphi - Athens.Visit Delphi (Museum and Archaeological site). Departure for Athens. Arrive for dinner and overnight.
Day 7:
Athens. Departure. Transfer to Athens airport for the departure - Assistance to boarding.
Day 1:
Arrival in Athens. Arrival at Athens airport - Reception and transfer to Athens - Accommodation at 4* hotel in Athens - Free
afternoon - night at the hotel. Walking to enjoy the nightly Athens.
Day 2:
Panoramic tour of Athens. Depart for a half-day visit to Athens. Visit the site of Acropolis and panoramic tour of
the area by bus - Back to hotel - Free afternoon - evening at the hotel. During this route you'll be able to admire the different contrasts offered. You will discover the center of the city, Constitution Square (Syntagma), the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Parliament and neoclassical buildings, Avenue Venizelos (the Academy, the University and the National Library). On the way to the
Acropolis you will see the Hadrian’s Arch, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, and then you will see the Panathenaic Stadium where the
first Olympic Games of our time were held in 1896 (short stop). In the Acropolis you can admire the masterpieces of the golden age of
Athens, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike and finally “the harmony between spirit and matter”, the Parthenon. Then you will
visit the impressive sculptures, which adorned the temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion (with Caryatids) and of course the Parthenon.
Day 3:
Free Day (Optional one day cruise 3 Greek islands)
Enjoy your day by strolling along the Plaka and narrow streets, which are full of traditional restaurants where you can taste typical dishes
of Greek cuisine, the famous drink “ouzo” and enjoy the atmosphere of this vibrant neighborhood.
Day 4:
Athens-Epidaurus -Mycenae-Olympia. Departure from Athens, we travel along the coast to the Corinth Canal
(shortstop). We continue to Epidaurus and visit the theater, known for its excellent acoustics. Depart for Nafplion (short stop), continue
to Mycenae, visit the Citadel and the tomb of Agamemnon and depart for Olympia, across the Peloponnese. Arrive for dinner
and overnight.
Day 5:
Olympia - Delphi. Visit Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games (Museum - Archaeological Site). Departure for Delphi,
crossing the plains of Ilia and Achaia and reaching the large bridge of Rio, which connects the Peloponnese with mainland Greece
(Antirio) through Lepanto and other picturesque towns. Arrive for dinner and overnight.
Day 6:
Delphi - Athens.Visit Delphi (Museum and Archaeological site). Departure for Athens. Arrive for dinner and overnight.
Day 7:
Athens. Departure. Transfer to Athens airport for the departure - Assistance to boarding.
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