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Greece - 4 day Classical Tour with Meteora in English

General information

DurationDestinationDeparture
4 days and 3 nights
Greece (Epidauros, Argos-Mykines, Olympia, Delphi, Kalambaka)
Greece (Athens)

Category

 
First Class Hotels (Scheduled Tour)
Half Board (dinner) 4 Stars
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Tourist Class Hotels (Scheduled Tour)
Half Board (dinner) 3 Stars
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Program

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.

Price includes

3nights accommodation on selected Hotels
Breakfast daily
Dinner at the Hotel daily
Bilingual English speaking guide
Bus services
Entrance fees as descripted on the itinerary
Free Pick up & drop off services from specific meeting points

Price does not include

Accommodation tax. The accommodation Tax will be payable by the guests prior to their check-out as following: 5* hotel: 4,00 € per overnight per room, 4* hotel: 3,00 € per overnight per room, 3* hotel: 1,50 € per overnight per room.
Lunch
Drinks during meals
Whatever is not included on the "rate includes" field

Itinerary

Day Overnight Itinerary highlights
1   Athens - Athens. Please advice the hotel of accommodation in order to arrange your pick up point and time .
  Kalambaka
  Delphi
  Olympia
  Argos-Mykines
  Epidavros

Accommodations provided in each place

PlaceFirst Class HotelsTourist Class Hotels
Epidavros4 Stars3 Stars