4 Days Private Tour in Epidaurus – Mycenae – Nafplio – Ancient Olympia – Galaxidi – Delphi – Kalambaka

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Get a taste of the most important archaeological sites of Ancient Greece from the healing center of Epidaurus to the famous oracle of Delphi in only 4 days!

4 Days Private Tour in Epidaurus – Mycenae – Nafplio – Ancient Olympia – Galaxidi – Delphi & Kalambaka.

If you want to combine the knowledge of one of the oldest civilizations in history with pleasure, ancient treasures with contemporary living and be part of the place where myths and legends where born, then this archaeological private tour is the best choice for you. You will discover some of the most important archaeological sites in Greece, including Epidaurus (the noted healing center), Mycenae, Ancient Olympia, Delphi (with its famous oracle) and the Great Monasteries of Meteora.

What you will see:

  • Corinth Canal

  • Epidaurus (ancient theater)

  • Mycenae ( archaeological site & museum)

  • City of Nafplio

  • Ancient Olympia ( archaeological site & museum)

  • Town of Galaxidi

  • Delphi (archaeological site & museum)

  • Arachova

  • Kalambaka

  • Meteora Monasteries

  • Thermopiles

DAY BY DAY ITINERARY

Day 1: CORINTH CANAL-EPIDAURUS-MYCENAE-NAFPLIO

Picking you up from your hotel in Athens or the Athens Airport, we drive to the Corinth Canal, an engineering masterpiece of the 19th century, where we will have a short stop for pictures or coffee. Continuing to Epidaurus, you will see the famous ancient theater with its outstanding acoustics and feel the vibes of the ancient civilization.

We proceed to Mycenae where you will visit the kingdom of the mythical king Agamemnon, the Lion’s Gate, the Tomb of Agamemnon, the vaulted grave of king Atreas and the magnificent museum with its archaeological treasures.

We will continue our trip to Nafplio, a picturesque sea side town that will captivate you with its beauty. You can visit the Venetian castle with its 999 steps and enjoy the magical panoramic view of the town. Then, we will head to Tripoli, a small charming town in the center of Peloponnese where you will relax and overnight.

Day 2: ANCIENT OLYMPIA-GALAXIDI

Today we will head to Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. You will visit the Temple of Zeus, the Stadium, the altar of the Olympic flame, the Temple of Hera and the archaeological museum with its brilliant exhibits such as Hermes of Praxiteles, the Nike of Paionios and the pediments of Zeus.

After your sightseeing we will head to Galaxidi, one of the most scenic destinations of the Greek hinterland where you can enjoy traditional receipts and overnight there.

Day 3: DELPHI-ARACHOVA-KALAMBAKA

After a good breakfast we will visit the archaeological site and the museum of Delphi that displays artifacts from the surrounded archaeological treasures. Delphi had the most famous oracle of ancient Greece and was regarded as the center of the world and the place where heaven and earth met. Nowadays, it is a monument of Global heritage of Unesco.

After your visit to Delphi, we will continue our trip to Arachova, a famous winter resort and ideal for a summer excursion with its mountainous landscapes and scenic architecture, where we will have a stop for coffee or lunch.

We will continue our trip to Kalambaka, the gateway to the impressive phenomenon of Meteora. Kalambaka is a small town that harmoniously combines its traditional character with the new days living. Here you will relax and overnight.

Day 4: METEORA MONASTERIES- THERMOPILES- ATHENS

Today we will visit the unique phenomenon of Meteora, a preserved and protected monument of humanity by UNESCO. The gigantic rocks, “the tectonic horns” as described by geologist, where created 30 million years ago with maximum height of 400 m. (1200 ft). The mystical and isolated atmosphere led the Christian monks to build the monasteries here about 1000 years ago but only 6 of them have remained through the centuries. You will visit two of these outstanding monasteries and the spirituality that exudes along with the historical treasures that are hidden, will offer you a lifetime experience.

We will take our way back to Athens, passing by beautiful seaside towns and having a stop to the renowned Thermopiles, where the legendary king Leonidas and the fearless 300 Spartans faced the numerous Persian armies. We reach to Athens in the afternoon, where are beautiful tour ends.

Pricing

Persons 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Price per person €1900 €1110 €850 €650 €610 €520 €460 €420

 

Includes

  • Accommodation in 3* hotel with breakfast in double/triple room
  • Transportation with private car or minivan
  • English speaking driver-escort
  • Pick up at the hotel ( upon demand)
  • Private Tour

excluding pprofessional licensed Guide, entrance tickets at archaeological sites & museums, personal expenses, food and drinks

Additional charges:

  • Licensed archaeology guide
  • Upgrade to 4*hotels
  • Single supplement 90€

Accommodation

During this tour you will stay in 3* Hotels or Apartments. All accommodations have been selected by us and are checked in person by our crew. They fulfill a minimum level of standards set like cleanness, stuff behavior, breakfast, comfort and more. In terms of our Responsible Travel Policy, all accommodations are owned by locals, they mainly employee locals and do care about the environment. Most probably you will meet the owners themselves, have a cup of coffee with them or taste the breakfast made by their hands! For the most demanding there is also the possibility of upgrade in for 4* Hotels but only in some places. Contact us for more details.

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