Athens & Greece Classical Tour

Day 01 -

Arrival to Athens meets and greet by our representative, the couple will receive a traditional Greek present from our company. Transfer and accommodation to the hotel.

Day 02 -

Breakfast. In the morning Athens Sightseeing excursion. Depart for Panathinaiko Stadium cradle of the first Olympic Games took place in 1896 (short stop). Pass by the Prime’s Ministers residence, Ex Royal Palace, (guarded by colourful Evzones) Zappion (Conference and Exhibition Hall), National Garden, Hadrian’s Arc, St. Pauls Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown soldier, Schliemans House (Nomismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral, Academy, University, National Library, Old Parliament, Constitution Square, Russian Orthodox Church. Continue passing by Temple of Olympion Zeus, and finally Acropolis, visit Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon and Erechtheion.

In the evening walk in ancient Plaka area then optional dinner in Greek folk tavern with traditional Greek music and live show.

Day 03 -

Breakfast. Morning at leisure, time to walk around ancient Athens and do some shopping. Optional visit to Acropolis Museum.

In the afternoon excursion to Cape Sounion. Driving along the coastal road past the wonderful beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza and countless coves, one has a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf. A crowning feature of the tour is Cape Sounion and the spectacular temple of Poseidon overlooking the Aegean sea.

On the way back to Athens optional dinner in seaside fish tavern OR Indian restaurant.

Day 04 -

Four day classical Greece tour. Depart and pass by Olympic Stadium, see the Athens 2004 Olympics main venue. Continue for the Corinth Canal (short stop). Drive to Epidaurus and visit the Ancient theatre, world famous for its outstanding acoustics.

Proceed to Nauplia (short stop) and through the plain of Argos arrive to Mycenae. Visit the archaeological site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. In the afternoon depart for Olympia, the birth place of the Olympic Games. Overnight stay in Olympia.

Day 05 -

Visit the archaeological site with the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the Stadium and the archaeological Museum. Depart via Patras (short stop) to Rion, cross the Corinthian bay by the new bridge to Antirion. Pass by the city of Nafpaktos and along the coastal road to Delphi, known in ancient times as the navel of the world. In the afternoon visit the picturesque mountain village of Arachova. Overnight stay in Delphi.

Day 06 -

Visit the archaeological site, and, the Museum of Delphi. Depart for Kalambaka via Central Greece (short stop by Lamia). Overnight stay in Kalambaka.

Day 07 -

Leave in the morning for nearby Meteora to visit the Byzantine Monasteries. Return to Athens passing the heroic monument of Leonidas at Thermopylae. Accommodation to a hotel. Optional dinner in Indian restaurant.

Day 08 -

Transfer to the airport and departure.