| Duration: | 4 Day(s) - 3 Night(s) |
| Tour Category: | Classic Tours |
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: Arrival - Theatre of Epidauros
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: Archaeological Site with the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus
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 crosses the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. Pass by the picturesque towns of Nafpactos (Lepanto) and Itea, arrive in Delphi. Overnight. (Dinner)
3rd Day: Archaeological Site and the Museum
In the morning visit the Archaeological Site and the Museum. Depart for Kalambaka, a small town located at the foot of the astonishing complex of Meteora, gigantic rocks. Overnight. (Dinner)
4th Day: Meteora
Visit Meteora, among striking scenery, perched on top of huge rocks that 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, and Thermopylae (a short stop to see across the road Leonida's Monument). Arrive in Athens early in the evening.
N.B. Please ladies for the visit to the Monastery you need a skirt and the gentlemen's long trousers. Clients staying at the coast will depart for their hotels, from G.O.TOURS terminal around 19.30 hrs.
