Athens & Classical Greece

(6 Nights / 7 Days)

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Athens :

Athens is the historical capital of Europe, with a long history, dating from the first settlement in the Neolithic age. In 1834, it became the capital of the modern Greek state and in two centuries since it has become an attractive modern metropolis with
unrivalled charm. Athens dominates the Attica region and is one of the world’s oldest cities, with its recorded history spanning. A large part of the town’s historic centre has been converted into a 3-kilometre pedestrian zone. The historic centre is an open-air museum, yet the city’s cultural and social life takes place amid these ancient landmarks, merging past and present. The magnificent Acropolis rises above the sprawling metropolis and has stood witness to the city’s many transformations.

Mycenae :

Mycenae is one of the most important archaeological sites of Greece. The fortified citadel is nested over the fertile plain of Argolis near the seashore in the northeast Peloponnese. Mycenae is the largest and most important center of the civilization that was named “Mycenaean” after this very citadel. Mycenaean is the culture that dominated mainland Greece, the Aegean islands, and the shores of Asia Minor during the late Bronze Age. The Mycenaean Era occupies the tail end of the Helladic Civilization.

Nafplio : 

According to mythology, the town was founded by Náfplios, the son of god Poseidon and the daughter of Danaus (Danaida) Anymone. The town’s history traces back to the prehistoric era when soldiers from here participated in the Argonautic expedition and the Trojan War alike. The town declined during the Roman times and flourished again during the Byzantine times. Frankish, Venetian and Turkish conquerors left their mark in the town and strongly influenced its culture, architecture and traditions during the centuries. Ancient walls, medieval castles, monuments and statues, Ottoman fountains and Venetian or neoclassical buildings mesmerize the visitor with their unique architecture and beauty.

Olympia :

In western Peloponnese, in the beautiful valley of the Alpheios river, lies the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece. Dedicated to Zeus, the father of the gods, it sprawls over the southwest foot of Mount Kronios, at the confluence of the Alpheios and the Kladeos rivers, in a lush, green landscape. Although secluded near the west coast of the Peloponnese, Olympia became the most important religious and athletic centre in Greece. Its fame rests upon the Olympic Games, the greatest national festival and a highly prestigious one world-wide, which was held every four years to honour Zeus.

Delphi :

One of the most interesting archaeological sites in Greece, Delphi is located on the slopes of Mount Parnassus in central Greece. Delphi Greece was the most important oracle in the ancient Greek world and pilgrims from all over the Mediterranean would come to ask for the prophecy of god Apollo. The prophecy was spoken by the god through the words of Pythia, the high-priestess of his temple. As the myth says and scientists have confirmed, Delphi is the naval of the Earth, meaning the central point of our planet. Along time, it became also the base of a political and military association, apart from a religious sanctuary. According to the myth, Delphi is the centre of the world.

Kalambaka - Meteora :

Meteora is the second largest monastic and pilgrimage area in Greece after Mount Athos. The first monks took refuge on these cliff tops fleeing an invading Turkish army around the 11th century. Several monasteries were built in the centuries that followed and all the building materials had to be winched up in baskets. Until 1920 this was the sole means for getting supplies up to the monasteries. According to numerous historical sources, there were once thirty religious communities but today only six of them remain and can be visited; other smaller monasteries, mostly built during the 14th century, are now deserted.

ITINERARY OPEN ALL DAYS
 Arrival at the airport, welcome of the guests from our
representative. Arrival at hotel and rest of the day
free. Overnight in Athens. 
 Breakfast at hotel. Morning half-day sightseeing tour
of Athens by private motor coach (duration: 4 hrs)
and English-speaking guide (duration: 4 hrs). This tour
gives you the opportunity to observe the striking
contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city.
Our expert guides will take you to see the
Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic
Games were held in 1896 (short stop). Continue and
pass by the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian's
Arch, the Parliament and the Monument of the
Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the
National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma).
At the Acropolis you will visit the architectural
masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The
Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the
Erechtheion and finally “the harmony between
material and spirit”, the monument that “puts order in
the mind”, the Parthenon. Tour terminates at hotel in
Athens. Rest of day FREE at leisure. Overnight in
Athens. 
 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) 
 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) 
 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) 
 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. 
 After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport
in order to catch your connecting flight back home. 
INCLUSION & EXCLUSION

Inclusions

  • 2 Nights Accommodation in Athens - Breakfast included (Pre-Tour)
  • 4 Day Classical Greece Organized Tour including Nafplio, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora
  • 3 Nights Accommodation First Class only on Classical Tour including Olympia, Delphi, Kalambaka
  • Half Board Basis (Only Double or Single
  •  1 Night Accommodation in Athens Breakfast included (Post-Tour)
  • Half Day Athens Sightseeing with Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum
  • Return Transfers from/to Athens International Airport in A/C Sedan Taxi [Max 3Pax]

    Exclusions

    • Flights Cost
    • Visa Expenses
    •  Accommodation Hotel Taxes -- Paid Directly to Hotel  [4 Euros per Room per Night 5* Hotels / 3 Euros per Room per Night 4* Hotels]
    • Assistant / Escort for Transfers or Translation for Tours
    •  Gratuities and Personal Expense
    • Anything not mentioned in inclusions.


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