Day 1

Athens
Arrival at the airport and transfer to hotel.

Day 2

Athens
Have a full day city tour including the landmarks of the town. Start with panoramic views of Panathenian Stadium, the Presidential Residence, the ruins of theTemple of Zeus and Hadrian's Arch. Continue to visit the Acropolis, the ancient architectural masterpiece built during the Golden Age of Athens. Finally, visit the new Acropolis Museum, the striking modern building built at the base of the monument where many of the original statues from the Acropolis are now displayed. Enjoy the balance of the day at leisure. Overnight.

Day 3

Athens - Olympia (263km/3h30min)
Depart Athens via the scenic coastal road to the Corinth Canal, where you will visit the amphitheater of Epidaurus, still used today. Carry on through Nauplion to Mycenae, the heartland of Greek mythology. Visit the archaeological site known as the "Treasury of Atreus," and the Tomb of Agamemnon, built around 1250 B.C. Continue to Olympia. Ancient Olympia is the sanctuary of ancient Greece, where the classical Olympic Games were held. See the remains of the original Olympic stadium, the Bouleuterion and the Temple of Zeus. Enjoy free time in modern Olympia to shop or visit the Museum of the Olympic Games.

Day 4

Olympia – Delphi (209km/3h)
Start the day with an archaeological Site Tour which includes the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the ancient stadium, and the Archaeological Museum, where Greek works of art such as Nike of Paionios and terracotta statues dating back to the 5th century B.C. Visit the towns of Nafpactos and Itea en route to the city of Delphi- a UNESCO World Heritage site and home of the ruins of the Tholos Temple. Have some free time to explore the city on your own. Overnight.

Day 5

Delphi – Kalambaka (225km/3h20min)
Have a city tour including the museum of Delphi, where you will find the sacred Omphalos. See also the Kourus Statues, Kleobis and Viton, and the 32 foot high Sphinx of Naxos, sitting on an Ionic column.  Continue to the small town of Kalambaka, situated in the foothills of Meteora. Overnight.

Day 6

Kalambaka – Meteora - Athens (350km/5h)
Today visit Meteora – one of the gems of Greece, which means “suspended in the air”. Located near the towns of Kalampaka and Kastraki it consists of a number of rock pinnacles topped with a total of 24 monasteries. Explore some of the museums, view exquisite specimens of Byzantine art and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. In the afternoon return to Athens. Overnight.

Day 7

Athens 
Transfer to the airport for final departure.

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