Greece Unravelled

Greece Unravelled
Duration : 8 DAYS/ 7 NIGHTS
Per person on twin share basis
Day 01 : Arrive Athens
Received, met, assisted and transferred to hotel. Day spent at leisure. Overnight in Athens.
Day 02 : Athens - Kalambaka
The morning\'s sightseeing includes a visit to the Acropolis and its museum (entrance fee included); a view over the city from Philoppapou Hill. In the afternoon, drive to Kalambaka for overnight in the vicinity of Meteora which will be visited the next day.
Day 3 : Kalmbaka - Delphi
In the morning, drive to Meteora, which is a cluster of monastic buildings perched in an unforgettable manner on a set of rising rock formations. Later drive southwards to Delphi. Overnight in Delphi.
Day 4 : Delphi - Olympia
Delphi, was known in ancient times the \"Navel of The Earth.\" Located five minutes from the village, the ancient site, backed by imposing Mount Parnassus, is in one of the most breath-taking natural settings. See the Temple of Apollo, the other treasures, and the theater. The afternoon drive follows the Gulf of Corinth through Nakpaktos to Antirion and into the Peloponnese. Later journey southwards from Patras to Olympia. Overnight in Olympia.
Day 5 : Olympia - Epidaurus - Nauplia
Visit the ancient stadium where the Olympic Games were held. Thereafter, visit the temples of Zeus and his wife Hera. Later travel across the mountains of Arcadia, passing through Tripolis before entering the Argolid, land of Greek myths and legends. Stop awhile to visit the Epidaurus theater, which can still seat 14,000 spectators. Overnight in Nauplia.
Day 6 : Nauplia - Mycenae - Corinath Canal - Athens
Visit the imposing ruins of the site of Mycenae - the ancient city called by Homer “City rich in gold” - with a local guide (entrance fees included). It was here that the Golden Mask of Agamemnon was unearthed, along with many other treasures that matched exactly Homer’s descriptions in the Iliad. Enter the city by the magnificent Lion’s Gate and stroll up to Agamemnon’s Royal Palace. Then drive to the Corinth Canal for a brief stop before continuing to Athens for overnight.
Day 7 : Athens
Day at leisure. Clients can opt for the optional three-island cruise, visiting Aegina, Poros and Hydra.
Day 8 : Departure
Transfer to Athens Airport for connecting flight back home.
Included
- Visits to Epidaurus with entrance,, Meteora, Kalambaka, Peloponnese, Mount Parnassus, Arcadian Mountains.
- Local guide for city sightseeing in Athens, Delphi, Olympia, Mycenae – entrance included.
- Air – conditioned motorcoach.
- Airport / hotel/airport transfers in Athens.
Tour Excludes