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Type 1

Day 1

Athens Arrival – Free Day
Upon arrival at Athens Airport, transfer to your respective hotel

 

Day 2

Athens – Sightseeing
Pick up from the hotel for your half day morning tour sightseeing includes a visit to the Acropolis, the harmony between material and spirit. In the evening, free at leisure. Overnight in Athens.

 

Day 3

Athens – (2h30; 160km) Argolis – (3h30min; 190km) Olympia (total: 6h; 350km)
Pick up from hotel and leave by the coastal road to the Corinth Canal. Drive on to visit the Theater of Epidauraus, famous for its remarkable acoustics. Then proceed to the town of Nauplion, drive on the Mycenae and visit the Archaeological Site and the tomb of Agamenmon. Depart for Olympia through the Central Peloponnese and the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Overnight in Olympia, the Cradle of the Olympic games.

 

Day 4

Olympia – Delphi (total: 4h30; 250km)
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 Elia and Achaia until reaching the magnificent bridge crossing the Corinthian Gulf from Rion to Antirion. Pass by the picturesque towns of Nafpactos (Lepanto) and Itea, arrive in Delphi. Overnight in Delphi. 

 

Day 5

Delphi – Athens (total: 3h; 200km)
In the morning visit the Archaeological Site and the Museum. Then drive through the village of Archachova, renowned for its colorful rugs and carpets. Overnight in Athens.

 

Day 6

One Day Cruise (Aegina – Poros- Hydra)
Pick up from the hotel and transfer to the port for the full day cruise to the 3 Saronic Islands of Aegina, Poros and Hydra. Buffet Lunch will be served on board and visit all 3 islands with different characteristics. Arrive back at the port in the evening. Free at leisure. Overnight in Athens.

 

Day 7

Athens – Departure
Free at leisure until transfer to Airport for your flight back home.

 

Type 2

Day 1

Athens Arrival – Free Day
Upon arrival at Athens Airport, transfer to your respective hotel

 

Day 2

Athens – Sightseeing
Pick up from the hotel for your half day morning tour sightseeing includes a visit to the Acropolis, the harmony between material and spirit. In the evening, free at leisure. Overnight in Athens.

 

Day 3

Athens – Delphi (total: 3h; 200km)
Pick up from the hotel and leave for Delphivia Thebes, Levadia and the picturesque village of Arachova,on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, arrive in Delphi and visit the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios, (Treasury of the Athenians, Temple of Apollo) and the Museums. Overnight in Delphi.

 

Day 4

Delphi – Kalambaka (total: 5h; 320km)
Have a leisurely morning before leave for an interesting trip through Lamia, Larissa and Kalambaka. Overnight in Kalambaka.

 

Day 5

Kalambaka – (0h20min; 7km) Meteora – (6h; 450km) Athens (total: 6h20min; 457km)
Visit Meteorawith its impressive scenary, ageless monasteries, suspended between earth and sky. Inside see priceless historical and religious treasures. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia and Thermopylae (Leonida's Monument, the Spartan leader of 300). Overnight in Athens.

 

Day 6

One Day Cruise (Aegina – Poros- Hydra)
Pick from the hotel and transfer to the port for the full day cruises to the 3 Saronic Islands of Aegina, Poros, Hydra. Buffet Lunch will be served onboard and visit all 3 islands with different character. Arrive back to the port in the evening. Free at leisure. Overnight in Athens.

 

Day 7

Athens – Departure
Free at leisure till transfer to Airport for your flight back home.