5-Day Tour Athens Mythology

5-Day Tour Athens Mythology

Under the sky of Attica, it is sure that you will be amazed by the Acropolis and the Parthenon, the great creations of the golden age, and you ‘ll feel the unique charm of the New Acropolis Museum, one of largest in the world. Enjoy activities, local specialties of Greek cuisine, shopping, and nightlife. Your trip includes 4 nights at the hotel of your choice with breakfast, transfers, and visits.

Highlights:

Athens (Acropolis, Parthenon, Acropolis museum, Monastiraki, Thissio, Temple of Olympian Zeus, the historical center)

Argolis (Agamemnon Tomb, Mycenae archaeological site, Theatre of Epidaurus)

Delphi (Sacred way, Oracle, Temple of Apollo)

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Athens.

Stop At: Διεθνής Αερολιμένας Αθηνών, Spata Loutsa 190 04, Greece
Arrival at Athens airport - Reception by our assistant, waiting for you and transfer by luxurious car to the center of Athens - Accommodation at your hotel.Free afternoon. For the night we propose you Optional tour. Athens by night. Your evening begins with a short panoramic drive through the city center and on the slopes of the sacred hill you will be able to see, admire and take photos of the illuminated Acropolis. Then a pleasant walk through the narrow picturesque streets of Plaka, the old city, will bring you at a Typical Greek Tavern where you will enjoy your dinner following a floor show with live music and Greek Folk Dances in traditional costumes.
Duration: 6 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: A 4-star hotel in Athens.

Day 2: Panoramic tour of Athens.

Stop At: Syntagma Station, Leoforos Vassilissis Amalias Syntagma Square, Athens 105 63 Greece
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 the hotel - Free afternoon-evening at the hotel.
Duration: 6 hours

Pass By: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Leoforos Vasilissis Amalias Syntagma Square, Athens 100 28 Greece
During this route you can admire the different contrasts offered to the Athens visitors. 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).

Pass By: Hellenic Parliament, Parliament Mansion, Athens GR-10021 Greece
During this route you can admire the different contrasts offered to the Athens visitors. 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)

Pass By: National Library of Greece, 32 Panepistimiou Street, Athens 106 79 Greece
During this route, you can admire the different contrasts offered to the Athens visitors. 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)

Pass By: Arch of Hadrian (Pili tou Adrianou), Leoforos Amalias, Athens Greece
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 (shortstop).

Pass By: Temple of Olympian Zeus, Leoforos Vasilissis Olgas Leoforos Amalias, Athens 105 57 Greece
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 (shortstop).

Stop At: Panathenaic Stadium, Vassileos Konstantinou Avenue Vassileos Konstantinou Avenue, 999-20, Athens 999-20 Greece
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 (shortstop).
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: A 4-star hotel in Athens

Day 3: Athens - Full Day Argolis

Stop At: Corinth Canal, Isthmia, Corinth 201 00 Greece
After Breakfast leave by the Coastal Road to the Corinth Canal (short stop for photos).
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: The Great Theatre of Epidaurus, Ethniki Odos Isthmou Archaias Epidavrou, Epidavros 210 52 Greece
Drive on and visit the Theatre of Epidaurus famous for its remarkable acoustics.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Nafplion 211 00, Greece
Then proceed to the Town of Nafplion (short stop).
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Archaeological Site Mycenae, Mycenae 21200 Greece
Then drive on to Mycenae and visit the Archaeological site and the tomb of Agamemnon.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Citadel and Treasury of Atreus, Mycenae Greece
Then proceed to the Town of Nafplion (short stop) drive on to Mycenae and visit the Archaeological site and the tomb of Agamemnon.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel (4 stars) in Athens or Glyfada

Day 4: Athens - Full Day Delphi

Stop At: Delphi Greece
After Breakfast in the morning we will drive towards Delphi.

Layers of myth and history enhance the natural magnificence of Delphi. It is told that Zeus sent two eagles in opposite directions to determine the fulcrum of all existence. When they met at Delphi, he proclaimed it the “navel of the world”. Tradition also relates that at Delphi a sanctuary existed, dedicated to Mother Earth and guarded by the dragon Python. Apollo, disguised as a dolphin, arrived at Kirra, Delphi’s port, slew the dragon and founded his own sanctuary in its place, the Temple of Apollo.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Temple of Apollo, Delphi Greece
The Delphic oracle was an important spiritual and religious centre from the 6th century BC to the 4th century AD and rewarded the god-fearing with credible, if ambiguous, prophecies. Ancient pilgrims expressed their gratitude in the form of dozens of magnificent offerings that came to light during excavations.Like a worshipper in ancient times, you’ll walk up the Sacred Way to the majestic Temple of Apollo, which was decorated by Athenian sculptors. Pythia issued her prophecies from its inner sanctum. The temple is surrounded by monuments dedicated to the ancient Greek city-states, leaders and ordinary people and the whole place still exudes a unique energy. Stand before it and look carefully at the ruins. They date from a temple built in 330 BC on the foundations of an earlier Doric temple erected in 505 BC. North of the sanctuary you’ll find the theatre, where music and drama contests were held. Walk even higher and you’ll come to the Stadium, where the Pythian Games took place.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Arachova, Arachova, Boeotia Region, Central Greece
On the way back we will make a short stop in the village of Arachova
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Academy of Athens, Omonoia 28, Athina 106 79, Greece
Overnight in Athens or Glyfada.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Hotel (4 stars) in Athens or Glyphada

Day 5: Athens - Departure

Stop At: Athens International Airport, Attiki Odos, Spata Artemida 190 04, Greece
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the Airport for the departure flight back home.
Duration: 15 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.