GR1014 – 04 days / 03 nights
Overview
Don’t miss out on natural beauties & major historical sights that the Greek Mainland
has to offer. This four day escorted group tour covers some of the best (Epidaurus,
Mycenea, Olympia, Delphi & Meteora) giving you a good overall impression. This
tour can also be arranged on private guided basis for those that do not wish to join a
coach tour.
Tour itinerary
DAY 01 – Epidaurus Theatre & Mycenea:
Depart from Athens by the coastal road to the Corinth Canal (short stop). Drive on
and visit the Theatre of Epidaurus, famous for its remarkable acoustics. Then proceed
to the town of Nafplion (short photo stop), drive on to Mycenae and visit the
Archaeological Site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. Then depart through Central
Peloponnese and the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Overnight in Olympia, the
cradle of the Olympic Games.
meals: dinner included
DAY 02 – Olympia Archaeological Site:
In the morning visit the Archaeological Site with the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the
Ancient Stadium and the Archaeological Museum. Then drive on through the plains
of Eliad and Achaia until the magnificent bridge which is crossing the Corinthian Bay
from Rion to Antirion. Pass by the picturesque towns of Nafpactos (Lepanto) and Itea,
arrive in Delphi. Overnight in Delphi.
meals: breakfast & dinner included
DAY 03 – Delphi Sightseeing:
In the morning visit the Archaeological Site and Museum of Delphi. Then depart for
Kalambaka, a small town situated at the foot of the astonishing complex of Meteora,
gigantic rocks. Overnight Kalambaka.
meals: breakfast & dinner included
DAY 04 – Meteora Monasteries, return Athens:
Visit Meteora and enjoy a unique and most impressive scenery with the ageless
Monasteries, containing priceless historical & religious treasures, standing between
Earth and Sky atop huge rocks. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia and Thermopylae
making a short stop to see from across the road the Leonida’s Monument. Arrive
Athens early evening around 19:00.
meals: breakfast included
*For visit of the Monastery ladies need to wear a skirt, gentlemen long trousers.
*Accommodation in Athens before/after tour not included, optional add-on
What’s included?
Accomodation on Half Board basis
Guiding and main entrance fees
A/C tour coach transport (non-smoking)
Taxes and handling services
Tour Dates
April to October every Mon / Tue / Sat
Also available on selected Thursdays
November to March every Mon
Tour Rates
Tourist Class: 465Euro per person in double
First Class: 540Euro per person in double
Notes
Accommodation in Athens before/after the tour optional extra
Main guiding language for the tour is English, however on specific dates may
also be multilingual (either English & French or English & Italian)
This tour can be combined with other travel arrangements you might wish to
make for Greece, just let us know what you would like to accomplish and we
will advise accordingly
