7-Day Classical Greece Tour Athens Epidaurus Mycenae Olympia and Delphi

7-Day Classical Greece Tour Athens Epidaurus Mycenae Olympia and Delphi

Explore the masterpieces of the ancient world (and today's UNESCO World Heritage Sites) on this 6-night tour of classical Greece. Begin with three days in Athens, where you'll tour the Acropolis, the Arch of Hadrian, and other world-famous ruins. The trip continues with stops in Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, and Delphi, where many treasures from antiquity are found, before finishing in Athens. Overnight accommodation at 4-star hotels is included, as is transportation, airport pickup and drop-off, and selected meals.

Highlights:

Athens (Acropolis, Acropolis Museum, Monastiraki, Thissio, Temple of Olympian Zeus, historical center)

Delphi (Oracle of Delphi, Temple of Apollo, Archaeological Museum, Ancient theatre, sacred way)

Olympia (Ancient stadium, Olympic Museum, Temple of Zeus, Archaeological Museum)

Epidaurus (Ancient Theatre, Asklipiio)

Mycenae (Palace, Door of Lions, Cyclopean Walls)

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Athens airport - Transfer to your hotel.

Stop At: Athens Transfer Services, Athens Greece
Arrival at Athens airport - Transfer to your hotel. We propose a walk to enjoy the nightlife of Athens. Overnight in Athens.
Duration: 1 day

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: 4* Hotel in Athens

Day 2: Athens City Tour with Acropolis

Stop At: Greece Athens Tours, Arapaki 97, Kallithea 176 75, Greece
Athens City Tour with Acropolis

Visit the archaeological site of the Acropolis (Parthenon) to admire the masterpieces of the Golden Age, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Parthenon and the Erechtheion.

Panoramic tour of the city - you will discover the center of the city, the Constitution Square (Syntagma), the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Parliament and the neo-classical buildings of Panepistimiou Avenue (Academy, University and National Library). You will also see the Gate of Hadrian, the Temple of the god Zeus Olympian and the Panathenaic stadium by making a brief stop for a photo.

Free time for lunch in a local tavern

Then you will visit the new Acropolis Museum where you will admire the impressive sculptures that decorated the temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion (with its Caryatids) and the Parthenon.

Overnight in Athens

Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 4* Hotel in Athens

Day 3: Athens free day

Stop At: Academy of Athens, Omonoia 28, Athina 106 79, Greece
Enjoy your day by strolling to the plate 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.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 4* Hotel in Athens

Day 4: Epidaurus - Mycenae - Nafplio - Olympia.

Stop At: Corinth Canal, Isthmia, Corinth 201 00 Greece
Leave by the coastal road to the Corinth Canal(shortstop).
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 Epidauros, famous for its remarkable acoustics.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Nafplion 211 00, Greece
Proceed to the town of Nauplion (short photo stop)
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Archaeological site of Mycenae, Mykines 212 00, Greece
Drive on to Mycenae and visit the Archaeological Site and the Tomb of Agamemnon.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Archaeological Site of Olympia, Archea Olympia, Olympia 27065 Greece
Depart for Olympia through Central Peloponnese and the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Overnight in Olympia, the cradle of the Olympic Games. (Dinner)

Dinner and overnight in Olympia
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 4* Hotel

Day 5: Olympia - Delphi.

Stop At: Archaeological Museum of Olympia, Archaia Olympia, Olympia 27 065 Greece
Visit Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games (Museum - Archaeological Site).
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Delphi 330 54, Greece
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.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 4* Hotel in Delphi

Day 6: Delphi - Athens

Stop At: Delphi Greece
Visit Delphi (Museum and Archaeological site).
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Academy of Athens, Omonoia 28, Athina 106 79, Greece
Departure for Athens. Overnight in Athens.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 4* Hotel in Athens

Day 7: Breakfast – Departure to Athens airport with English speaking assistance.

Stop At: Athens International Airport, Attiki Odos, Spata Artemida 190 04, Greece
Breakfast – Departure to Athens airport with English speaking assistance.
Duration: 1 day

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