Four Days Greek Classical Tour Itinerary

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Four Days Greek Classical Tour
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
Arrival, reception and transfer to the hotel .
Day 2: Athens sightseeing
After breakfast - Departure for Temple of Olympian Zeus (visit). Proceed to Panathinaiko Stadium
cradle of the first Olympic Games which took place in 1896 (short stop). Pass by the Prime's
Ministers residence, Ex Royal Palace, (guarded by colourful Evzones), Zappion (Conference and
Exhibition Hall), National Garden, Hadrian's Arc, St. Paul's Church, Parliament, Tomb of the
Unknown soldier, Schliemann's House (Nomismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral, Academy ,
University, National Library, Old Parliament, Constitution Square ,Russian Orthodox Church,
Acropolis (visit Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, Erechtheion and Museum of the
Acropolis). Free afternoon to visit Plaka, the hill of Lycabetus and the National Gardens . Overnight
in the hotel.
Day 3: Mycenae/Epidaurus/Nafplio
Departure after breakfast; we are passing by Olympic Stadium to see the Athens 2004 Olympics
main venue. We continue for the Corinth Canal (short stop). Drive to Epidaurus and visit the
Ancient theatre, world famous for its outstanding acoustics. Proceed to Nafplion (short stop) and
through the plain of Argos arrive to Mycenae . Visit the archaeological site and the Tomb of
Agamemnon. In the afternoon (optional stop for souvenirs) depart for Olympia , the birth place of
the Olympic Games , through the cities of Tripoli 's and Megalopolis (short stop).
Overnight in Olympia .
Day 4: Olympia
Visit the archaeological site with the Temple of Zeus , the Temple of Hera , the altar of the Olympic
flame, the Stadium and the archaeological Museum. Depart via Patras (short stop) to Rion, cross the
Corinthian bay by the new bridge to Antirion. Pass by the city of Nafpaktos and from there
on, along the coastal road to Delphi , known in ancient times as the navel of the world. In the
afternoon visit the picturesque mountain village of Arachova . Overnight in Delphi.
Day 5: Delphi
Visit the archaeological site and the museum of Delphi . Depart for Kalambaka via Central Greece
(short stop by Lamia). Overnight stay in Kalambaka (a small town built at the foot of the majestic
grey rocks and crowned by the Meteora Monasteries).
Day 6: Meteora
Leave in the morning for nearby Meteora to visit the Byzantine monasteries. Return to Athens
passing the heroic monument of Leonidas at Thermopylae . Overnight in Athens .
Day 7: Free day in Athens
The entire day is free to discover Athens, the oldest capital in Europe . Breakfast in the hotel .
Day 8: Departure
Having finished your breakfast in the hotel , transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Package price per person in double room in Euros. CODE 7P
Hotel category A ****
835,00 Euros
Hotel category B ***
720 , 00 Euros
Package includes:
 4 nights hotel accommodation in Athens (hotel class of your choice).
 Half-day Athens sightseeing tour.
 4-day classical tour/Meteora on half board basis (hotel class of your choice).
 Entrance fees in the archaeological sites and museums.
 All transfers as mentioned.
 Daily breakfast.
 Local taxes.
 The assistance and supervision from our agency.
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