| Duration: | 14 Day(s) - 13 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Classic Tours |
Day 1 | Arrival in Athens
Today you arrive in Athens, A private transfer will pick you up from the airport and drop you off to your hotel.
You settle to your room and have a stroll in the historic centre of Athens. Syntagma square, Monastiraki, Plaka will give you a first taste of the capital. There are plenty of modern restaurants & cafe in Monastiraki & Psiri area where you can grab something to eat.
Included in the price: private transfer from airport to your hotel, accommodation in central Athens
Not included in the price: meals/beverages, personal expenses (souvenirs etc)
Day 2 | Sightseeing in Athens
After breakfast, you start your sightseeing in Athens. It's best to start early in the morning to avoid the heat and the crowds.
You'll be visiting famous archaeological gems of Athens.
The Parthenon on the Acropolis hill, the Odeon of Herodes Atticus and the ancient Agora (all in the same complex) and the Acropolis Museum. An official guide will guide through the Acropolis site and the surrounding area. The tour last for about 2 hours.
On your way up to Acropolis you'll stroll through Monastiraki and Plaka and Anafiotika. You'll experience old Athens. With little shops, beautiful old houses, narrow streets that give the sense of a village.
Plaka and Monastiraki are very touristic with lots of antique shops and souvenirs.
Included in the price: breakfast, accommodation, guided tour in the Acrpopolis with an official guiide
Not included in the price: other meals, beverages, public transport (metro & bus tickets), personal expenses (souvenirs etc)
Day 3 | Mythical Delphi - Idyllic Galaxidi
After breakfast, you check out of your hotel and our partner will drop off your rented car at the hotel. You are ready to set off to beautiful Galaxidi where you will be spending the next two nights.
On your way to Galaxidi you will be stopping to Delphi, the navel of the world (Omphalos) and one of the most significant archaeological sites in Greece. Their splendor will leave you in awe!
Make sure you visit both the archaeological site and the museum.
After your visit to Delphi you carry on your trip to idyllic Galaxidi. You settle to your hotel. You could take a relaxing evening walk by the gorgeous & picturesque marina and have dinner by the sea.
Driving time: Athens-Delphi: 2hrs & 20mins/ Delphi- Galaxidi: 30mins
Included in the price: breakfast, heritage 4* hotel accommodation, rental car
Not included in the price: other meals/beverages, personal expenses (souvenirs etc)
Day 4 | Discover the famous naval town of Galaxidi and the surrounding area
After your breakfst, the beautiful historic town of Galaxidi awaits for your to explore it. Captains’ mansions and cobbled narrow streets call for and guarantee a relaxing stroll. On the right side of the port, visit the verdant area of Pera Panta, take in the panorama of the little town, and blow your camera with photos! Walking in nature will whet your appetite for seafood. The nearby Oianthi beach is densely inhabited by restaurants.
Later in the day, if you are up for it, you could drive to mountain village of Arachova located on the foor of mount Parnassus.
Arachova is a beautiful village with traditional houses and great food! You could have dinner there.
Return to your hotel in Galaxidi to rest.
Driving time: Galaxidi- Arachova: 45mins
Included in the price: breakfast, 4* hotel accommodation, rental car
Not included in the price: other meals/beverages, personal expenses (souvenirs etc)
Day 5 | Discover the stunning coast of Epirus- Parga
Today after your breakfast you hit the road again and travel west to discover Epirus. You start with gorgeous Parga.
The town's seaside scenery and colourful architecture will remind you of the Greek islands. The town's Venetian castle will be one of the first things to catch your eye! As a popular destination, there are plenty of things to do in Parga.
Swimming in Parga's calm beaches is a delight. On these beaches, particularly at Valtos and Lichnos, there are numerous water sports centres with fun games for all ages. Many ancient footpaths criss-cross the Parga area and lead to medieval castles, mountain villages, secluded beaches and hilltops offering breathtaking views. Hiking is ideal in autumn and spring, when the weather is not too hot.
Plenty of choices! Enjoy whatever you choose to do!
Driving time: 4hours
Included in the price: breakfast, boutique hotel accommodation in Parga, rental car
Not included in the price: other meals/beverages, personal expenses (souvenirs etc)
Day 6 | Free day on the beach | Karavostasi & Syvota
Enjoy a relaxing day on the famous and gorgeous bech of Karavostasi in Perdika, only a 30min drive from Parga.
Karavostasi beach is a long organized beach with boasting white sands and crystal waters ideal for refreshing dips into the blue. Keep in mind that water is quite deep; therefore the beach appeals mostly to adults. Karavostati offers relaxing sun beds on the beach, as well as a wide range of cafeterias, tavernas and food outlets for a full meal or just a snack.
Put your feet up and enjoy!
Later on, on your way back to Parga make sure you stop to beautiful & buzzing Syvota for walk and dinner by the marina.
Included in the price: breakfast, accommodation, rental car
Not included in the price: other mea;s/beverages, personal expenses (souvenirs etc)
Day 7 | From the coast to the mountains!| Ioannina & Zagorochoria
Today after your breakfast you set off to explore the gorgeous & famous mountain area of Epirus. You drive to Ioannina first the capital city of Epirus region. Ioannina is a beautiful lake city surrounded by mountains with a rich history and delicious food!
You could stop on your way to Zagohorochoria to leisurely stoll in the city, have a walk in the "Kastro", the old town within the castle walls and visit "Its Kale" to get an amazing view of the city, a perfect spot to take lots of snapsots!
From there you carry on towards the lake and take a relaxing walk by the beautiful lake front and have a coffee break in one of the numerous cafes by the lake.
After your break you hit the road again and this time to drive to Aristi, in Zagorochoria. You settle to your hotel, rest and have dinner either at your hotel or in a taverna in the beautiful, traditional village of Aristi.
Driving time: Parga-Ioannina: 1hr and 20mins | Ioannina - Aristi, Zagori: 1hr
Included in the price: breakfast, accommodation, rental car
Not included in the price: other meals/beverages, personal expenses (souvenirs etc), admission fees to archaeological sites/museums
Day 8 | Experience a thrilling Jeep Tour in Zagori!
Live an authentic off-road experience where you explore the wild, unknown Zagori!
Jeep tour Zagori starts with a tour of the most famous stone arched bridges of the Zagori area. Then, we head towards the Vikaki Canyon and the “Old Bridge”, one of the oldest single-arched bridges of Zagori. We make a short stop in the picturesque village of Tsepelovo to enjoy our coffee or tea in the traditional village square. From Tsepelovo, we follow a dirt road on Mount Tymfi heading to the village of Iliochori.
En route, we stop in the dense fir forest of Gyftokampos and then reach Iliochori. From there, we hike to the impressive waterfalls, where we can also swim and then cook traditional food from Zagori close to the river.
Afterwards our refreshing dip in the crystal clear waters, we enjoy a visit in the open-air museum of Sarakatsani Stani, a unique monument about the life of the area's nomadic populations. Our last stop will be a unique location, where we will admire the Zagori region's panoramic views.
You return to your hotel in Aristi to rest.
Included in the price: breakfast, accommodation, rental car, "Jeep Tour Zagori" with a traditional meal from Zagori in the forests of Gyftokampos, close to the river and transfer from your hotel and back
Not included in the price: other meals/beverages, personal expenses (souvenirs etc)
Day 9 | Discover unique monasteries in Meteora hanging off the cliffs!
You hit the road again to your next destination. After a 2 & a hlf hour drive you reach magical and unique Meteora in Kalabaka.
You settle to your hotel and rest.
You settle to your hotel and have a leisurely stroll around the city, have a nice lunch in a taverna and if you wish I highly recommend that you visit the Natural History Museum of Meteora and Mushroom museum https://meteoramuseum.gr/ It is an interesting site.
Included in the price: breakfast, accommodation, rental car
Not included in the price: other meals/beverages, personal expense (souvenirs)
Day 10 | Meteora monasteries sightseeing tour
After breakdfast, our partner will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Meteora rocks where you'll do a hiking tour of the area with an expert local leader and visit the monasteries that literally hanging off the cliffs!
This morning tour takes you on a journey through the stunning ‘rock forest’ of Meteora, where you’ll visit three of the main monasteries and experience captivating views of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Meteora rocks and the monasteries is a must see as it's a unique sight with stunning beauty. It will leave you in awe!
The tour takes about 4 hours.
After the tour you head back to your hotel to rest.
Included in the price: breakfast, accomodation, Meteora half day sightseeing tour with transport to&from hotel and a local guiide, rental car
Not included it the price: other meals, beverages, personal expenses
Day 11 | Visit beautiful mountain of Pelion and its traditional villages
Today you leave Meteora and head to beautiful Pelion and picturesque traditional village of Makrinitsa where you spend the next two days.
You settle to your hotel and have a walk in the village's narrow street, have a coffee break in the beautiful square under the plane tree and enjoy the view.
You could relax and have dinner in the Makrinitsa or drive to a near by village like Portaria and enjoy your evening there.
Driving time: Meteora- Makrinitsa: 2hours &15 mins
Included in the price: breakfast, accommodation, rental car
Not included in the price: other meals/beverages, personal expenses (souvenirs etc)
Day 12 | Relax on magnificent beaches at the foot of mountain Pelion!
After your breakfast you departure from the North part of Greece. Ιn an hour and 10mins drive through the mountain of Pelion you reach the gorgeous and famous beaches of Papanero & Ntamouchari where the movie "Mama Mia" was filmed.
Enjoy the turquoise waters with some ouzo & mezze!
Included in the price: breakfast, accommodation, rental car
Not included in the price: other meals/beverages, personal expenses (souvenirs)
Day 13 | Return to Athens
Today after breakfast, you check out and drive back to Athens. After about 4hours drive you reach the Greek capital.
You settle to your hotel and you enjoy your last night in Athens! You leave the car at the rental company.
Included in the price: breakfast, accommodation, rental car
Not included in the price: other meals/beverages, personal expenses (souvenirs)
Day 14 | Fly back home
Today after breakfast, you check out and we will transfer you at the A/P.
We hope you enjoyed your road trip! Have a safe flight back home!
Included in the price: breakfast, transfer to the A/P
Not included in the price: other meals/beverages, personal expenses (souvenirs etc), flights
Price upon request and availability
The price includes:
Customization of the itinerary
Accommodation in 4*& 5* hotels, selected by Petassos travel experts
Breakfast in all accommodations
Private transfer from the airport to your hotel at your arrival and departure
Rental car with full incurance
Guided tour of the Acropolis with an official guide
Jeep tour of Zagori with a meal and transfer
Meteora half-day sightseeing tour with transport and local guide
Phone support 24 hours a day
Third Party Liability
Taxes
The price does not include:
International & domestic flights
Personal travel Insurance (upon request)
Entrance fees for museums and organized historical/archaeological sites
Accommodation VAT (it depends on the type of hotel): it varies from 0.50 to 5 euros per day, per room, to be paid by you directly to each hotel.
The optional activities proposed in the programme (which can be organised upon request, with extra cost)
Meals (around 15,00€-35,00€ per person per meal), beverages and drinks
Personal expenses & tips
Anything not mentioned above
