Historic paths tour – Olympia, Delphi & Meteora tour
Departing time: 08:45 – Return 19:00 (Last day)
Prehistory, the Classical period,
Roman domination, the Byzantine Empire, the Crusades and Modern times: Greece
through the centuries will unfold before you on this four day tour.
1st day: Leave by the coastal road to the Corinth Canal (short
stop). Drive on and visit the Theatre of Epidauros, famous for its remarkable
acoustics. Then proceed to the town of Nauplion (short photo stop), drive on to
Mycenae and visit the Archaeological Site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. Then
depart for Olympia through Central Peloponnese and the towns of Tripolis and
Megalopolis. Overnight in Olympia, the cradle of the Olympic Games. (Dinner)
2nd day: In the morning visit the Archaeological Site with the
Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the Archaeological Museum.
Then drive on through the plains of Eliad and Achaia until the magnificent
bridge which is crossing the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. Pass by the
picturesque towns of Nafpactos (Lepanto) and Itea, arrive in Delphi. Overnight.
(Dinner)
3rd day: In the morning visit the Archaeological Site and the
Museum. Depart for Kalambaka, a small town stated at the foot of the
astonishing complex of Meteora, gigantic rocks. Overnight. (Dinner)
4th day: Visit Meteora, among striking scenery, perched on top
of huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand ageless Monasteries,
where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art. Return to Athens via
Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae (short stop to see across the road the Leonida’s
Monument). Arrive in Athens early in the evening.
N.B. Please ladies for the visit of the Monastery you need a
skirt and the gentlemen long trousers.
Important notes:
Operation Months: April to October
Winter: Every Monday
3* Hotel
Accomodation in DBL or SGL room in Olympia village, Kalambaka town and in Delpi area depending on your reservation.4* hotel
Accomodation in DBL or SGL room in Olympia village, Kalambaka town and in Delphi area depending on your reservation.Full board supplement for tour
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