3-Day Classical Greece Trip Mycenae Epidaurus Nafplio Delphi Meteora

3-Day Classical Greece Trip Mycenae Epidaurus Nafplio Delphi Meteora

Delve into Greece’s rich history on this 3-day tour from Athens. Discover the UNESCO-listed classical sites of Mycenae, Epidaurus, Delphi and pay a visit to Meteora to explore its spectacular rock top monasteries. Take a unique walking tour at each site to learn about its past, and visit other top sights, such as the Corinth Canal. After all the top classical destinations visit Nafplio, the most charming city of Greece. Stroll around its narrow alleys and bougainvillea trees and taste some of the best traditional dishes. Top boutique hotel accommodation, breakfast and pickup/drop off service with luxury vehicle are included. Your private experienced driver will be more than happy to share recommendations, insights about the life in Greece and many historical facts and ancient myths. This unique ancient Greece tour is great for all history buffs.

Itinerary

Day 1: Peloponnese - Argolis Region

Stop At: Corinth Canal, Isthmia, Corinth 201 00 Greece
Gaze the Corinth Canal that was initially proposed in classical times and a failed effort was made to build it in the 1st century AD.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Mycenae, Mycenae, Argolis Region, Peloponnese
After, the Corinth Canal, into the Peloponnese to the atmospheric hilltop ruins of Mycenae, a fortified city from the second millennium BC. See the famous Lion’s Gate, Tomb of Agamemnon and Palace.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: The Great Theatre of Epidaurus, Ethniki Odos Isthmou Archaias Epidavrou, Epidavros 210 52 Greece
Continue to another archaeological treasure, Epidaurus. Pick your way around the UNESCO-listed Sanctuary of Asklipios and ogle the age-old theater, a wonder of ancient architecture.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Nafplio, Nafplio, Argolis Region, Peloponnese
Discover charming Nafplio, the first capital of Greece and one of the most beautiful and romantic cities of Greece. Walk in its picturesque alleys, learn its fascinating history and taste delightful traditional dishes. It is a picturesque town with Venetian architecture.
Duration: 15 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Boutique Hotel. Breakfast, WiFi is included.

Day 2: Delphi Area

Stop At: Delphi, Delphi, Phocis Region, Central Greece
Take a walk to Delphi Archaeological site, A Unesco World Heritage monument, nature at its grandest and the famous oracle. The gods still reign over Delphi. In Delphi the harmony that bound men and their gods is still apparent. Photographs cannot do justice to the grandeur and serenity of the setting. Tour the ruins and shed light on the site’s oracle, an ancient priestess who conveyed messages from the god Apollo. Admire the Temple of Apollo and other monuments, and then visit the Archaeological Museum to view its artifacts, including the Charioteer of Delphi and Sphinx of Naxos.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Arachova, Arachova, Boeotia Region, Central Greece
Arachova, is a town known for its colored carpets and picturesque village views. Also is a popular destination for Athenians in the Winter as the Ski resort is close by. Walk around this popular village and have a coffee or tea at the small cozy cafes.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at a boutique Hotel either in Delphi Village or Arachova. Breakfast and Wifi are included.

Day 3: Meteora Rocks

Stop At: Meteora, Meteora, Trikala Region, Thessaly
Meteora means "middle of the sky", and with their exalted heights and almost mystical inaccessibility, the Metéora monasteries seem to soar towards heaven and reflect the human striving for holiness. After the fascinating tour of at least the 3 most accessible monasteries, you can enjoy a delightful lunch with Greek traditional dishes and “Mezedes” in the picturesque Kastraki village or downtown Kalampaka city.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Thermopylae 350 09, Greece
On your way back to Athens, stop at Thermopylae, where one of most epic battles of all times took place. 300 Spartans faced the Persian army and stopped them for 2 days. See the battlefield and the statue of King Leonidas.
Duration: 15 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.