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ARGOLIS-OLYMPIA

2 Days / 1 Night, Departure : Athens

DETAILS

Season:

Everyday (All year round).

Departure Time:

Flexible

!Please advise at time of booking if you prefer an alternative pick up time for this private tour.

Departure Point:

Centrally located Athens hotels / Port.

!Arrival minimum a day before the tour to the town is recommended.

Ending Point:

Returns to original departure point.

Duration:

2 Days / 1 Night

Service Basis:

Sit in private vehicle

Additional Info:

• Contact our dedicated Custom Team for tailor-making your tour with special rates even for small groups of 4 people, and availability for the supplement of being guided in your own language.

• Admission fees, hotel and food are not included in the price of the trip.

Summer:

from April 1st to October 31st

08:00-19:30

winter:

From November 1st to March 31st

08:30-15:00

Holidays:

• 1 January: closed

• 6 January: 08:30 - 15:00

• Shrove Monday: 08:30 - 15:00

• 25 March: closed

• Greek Orhodox Good Friday: 12:00 - 15:00

• Greek Orhodox Good Saturday: 08:30 - 15:00

• Greek Orhodox Easter Sunday: closed

• Greek Orhodox Easter Monday: 08:30 - 15:00

• May 1: closed

• Holy Spirit Day: 08:30 - 15:00

• 15 August: 08:30 - 15:00

• 28 October: 08:30 - 15:00

• 25 December: closed

• 26 December: closed

Free Admission days:

• 6 March In memory of deceased Minister of Tourism & visionary Melina Mercouri

• 5 June International Day for the Environment

• 18 April International Monuments Day

• 18 May International Museums Day

• 27 September International Tourism Day

• The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days)

•Sundays in the period between 1 November and 31 March

National Holidays

• The first Sunday of every month, except for July, August and September (when the first Sunday is a holiday, then the second is the free admission day).

Free Admission for:

• Children under 18

• Students from E.U.

Reduced admission for:

• Citizen of the E.U. aged over 65

Students from countries outside the E.U.


Available Language(s):

• English Speaking driver

Included Services:

• Transportation by luxury Mercedes Van

• English Speaking driver

• Local Taxes

Excluded Services:

• Admission tickets

• Hotel Accommadation

• Food&Drinks during the tour

• Personal expenses

ITINERARY

Whats Unique:

Having one only overnight stay in Olympia, you can have the complete tour of Argolis as it is described in Argolis Full Day Tour and also visit Olympia the birth place of the Olympic Games

Day 1

Leaving Athens behind we drive on the coastal road towards the West. Our first stop (after approximately one hour) is the Corinth Canal. There we’ll make a short stop, enough to see the Canal, (approximately 6 km long connecting the Aegean with the Ionian Sea), take photos and visit the local cafeteria. Twenty minutes later we’ll arrive at the small town of Ancient Corinth where we’ll visit the archaeological site with the unique monolithic Temple of Apollo (one of the oldest in Greece, 585 B.C.), and the Bema from where St. Paul preached and the museum.

Driving afterwards through the hills of Corinth, among thousands of olive trees and vineyards, we’ll arrive at the prefecture of Argolis where we’ll visit the archaeological site of Mycenae.

(Mycenae, Rich in Gold, was the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon who dominated the Aegean Sea after the distraction of the Minoan Empire. The city looks out across the plain of Argos to the sea. Its elevated position and its huge Cyclopean Walls offered protection from surprise attacks by pirates and enemies. At the peak of its power (1300 B.C.) the population resided around the fortress where the Royal Family had its Palace. The Palace, symbol of power of the Mycenaean rulers, was reached by a large ramp beginning at the Lions Gate.

Outside the fortress lie the impressive beehive tombs including that ascribed to Agamemnon known also as the Treasury of Atreas.

After concluding our visit to Mycenae we’ll drive through the plain of Argos among endless farms of orange trees and forty minutes later we’ll arrive at the picturesque town of Nafplion (First capital of modern Greece from 1829 to 1834).

Nafplion is the most ancient city in Greece. According to the myth it was founded by Theseas who first conceived the idea of organized cities where people could live together. The city lies under the imposing rocks of Palamide the most formidable Venetian Castle in the Eastern Mediterranean. The smaller Castle of Acronafplia (where the ancient city was founded) crowns Naflion and at the entrance of the harbor, in the Argolic Gulf, there is yet another, third Castle Bourtzi, situated on a small islet.

Whether you decide to have lunch in the old medieval quarter, with the narrow, stoned paved streets, or by the port, with the view of Bourtzi, Nafplion is the best choice for lunch in this trip.

After the conclusion of Argolis tour and lunch in Nafplion we’ll depart for Olympia through the mountains of Arcadia in central Peloponesse (a very scenic drive) and we’ll pass from various towns and villages, (Tripolis, Vytina, Lagadia). Finally we’ll arrive in Olympia where we’ll have diner and spend the night.

Day 2

After breakfast we are going to visit the archaeological site with the Temple of Zeus (where the gold and ivory statue of the god was placed -one of the seven wanders of the ancient world - work of Fedias) the Temple of Hera (where the lighting of the Olympic Flame takes place every four years) the original ancient Olympic Stadium and many more monuments. After the archaeological site we are visiting the Museum.

The Archaeological Museum of Olympia is one of the most important museums in Greece. The museums permanent exhibition contains finds from the sacred precinct of the Altis and the rest archaeological site dating from the prehistoric era. Among the many precious exhibits you we will also see the famous marble statues of Hermes of Praxiteles and the Nike (Victory) of Paionios.

After the conclusion of our tour in Olympia we can have lunch in the town and start our return trip back to Athens.

Optional day 3:

After lunch in Nafplion we can continue with the tour of Argolis, visiting Epidaurus. (extended Argolis tour). Epidaurus is famous for its ancient Theatre and the sanctuary of Asclepios.

The sanctuary of Asclepios was a healing centre as well as a cultural centre in ancient times. Epidaurus was built around the 4th Century B.C. and has a multitude of buildings most famous of which is the ancient Theatre of Epidaurus.

The Theatre of Epidaurus has reached our days almost intact. The view, aesthetics and acoustics of the theatre are breathtaking. It’s still in use today and hosts carefully selected theatrical plays, concerts, and festivals during the summer. For an actor to perform in the Theatre of Epidaurus is considered the greatest honour and the ultimate acknowledgement of his or her talent, if he wins over the tough audience.

After concluding our visit to Epidaurus we’ll return to Nafplion to stay overnight. The afternoon will be free to explore the old medieval quarter with the traditional restaurants hidden in the narrow, stone paved streets and the port with all the modern cafeterias with view to the Bourtzi Castle.

Next morning, after breakfast, we are going to visit Palamide fortress. Here you will have a choice of either climbing the authentic stairway of 999 steps to the entrance of the castle or driving directly to the top!

After visiting Palamide we are going to drive to Olympia the same way was described above.

All our private tours are flexible. It is always up to you to change the itinerary according to your wishes.

Admission fees, hotel and food are not included in the price of the trip.

Addmission Tickets to the sites:

Ancient Corinth: 8 Euros including the Museum

Mycenae: 12 Euros including the Tomb of Agamemnon

Olympia: 12 Euros valid for the archaeological site and the Museum

Epidaurus 12 Euros including the Museum

CONDITIONS

• Amendments are upon availability and may require supplement fee.

• Full cancellation applies in the event of No-Show.

• In the event of lack of seat availability, an alternative day or service may be advised.

Tax: Included

Cancellation Policy: This service can be cancelled without any penalties 15 day(s) prior to first service date.

DELPHI-OLYMPIA

2 Days / 1 Night, Departure : Athens

DETAILS

Season:

Everyday (All year round).

Departure Time:

Flexible

!Please advise at time of booking if you prefer an alternative pick up time for this private tour.

Departure Point:

Centrally located Athens hotels / Port.

!Arrival minimum a day before the tour to the town is recommended.

Ending Point:

Returns to original departure point.

Duration:

2 Days / 1 Night

Service Basis:

Sit in private vehicle

Additional Info:

• Contact our dedicated Custom Team for tailor-making your tour with special rates even for small groups of 4 people, and availability for the supplement of being guided in your own language.

• Admission fees, hotel and food are not included in the price of the trip.

Summer:

from April 1st to October 31st

08:00-19:30

winter:

From November 1st to March 31st

08:30-15:00

Holidays:

• 1 January: closed

• 6 January: 08:30 - 15:00

• Shrove Monday: 08:30 - 15:00

• 25 March: closed

• Greek Orhodox Good Friday: 12:00 - 15:00

• Greek Orhodox Good Saturday: 08:30 - 15:00

• Greek Orhodox Easter Sunday: closed

• Greek Orhodox Easter Monday: 08:30 - 15:00

• May 1: closed

• Holy Spirit Day: 08:30 - 15:00

• 15 August: 08:30 - 15:00

• 28 October: 08:30 - 15:00

• 25 December: closed

• 26 December: closed

Free Admission days:

• 6 March In memory of deceased Minister of Tourism & visionary Melina Mercouri

• 5 June International Day for the Environment

• 18 April International Monuments Day

• 18 May International Museums Day

• 27 September International Tourism Day

• The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days)

•Sundays in the period between 1 November and 31 March

National Holidays

• The first Sunday of every month, except for July, August and September (when the first Sunday is a holiday, then the second is the free admission day).

Free Admission for:

• Children under 18

• Students from E.U.

Reduced admission for:

• Citizen of the E.U. aged over 65

Students from countries outside the E.U.


Available Language(s):

• English Speaking driver

Included Services:

• Transportation by luxury Mercedes Van

• English Speaking driver

• Local Taxes

Excluded Services:

• Admission tickets

• Hotel Accommadation

• Food&Drinks during the tour

• Personal expenses

ITINERARY

Whats Unique:

Having only one overnight stay in Olympia you can have the complete tour of Delphi as it is described in Delphi Full Day Tour and also visit Olympia the birth place of the Olympic Games.

Day 1

We depart from Athens in the morning via the national highway and pass by the towns of Thebes, Levadia and Arachova. Arriving in the Oracle of Delphi we’ll visit Castalia Spring, the main archaeological site (the Temple of Apollo, the Treasury of the Athenians, the Theatre, the Stadium, etc.) and the Museum with the famous statue of Antinoos and the unique bronze statue of the Charioteer dating back to 475 B.C.

Our lunch in a traditional Greek restaurant in the picturesque town of Delphi, after our visit to the sites, will be the perfect way to recharge our batteries and enjoy the local cuisine!

After lunch, heading back towards the archaeological site, we’ll have a stop to see the ruins of the Temple of Athena Pronea and the Tholos.

After the conclusion of our Delphi Tour we’ll depart for Olympia following a scenic coastal drive way along the Corinthian Golf. Passing through some picturesque towns and villages (Galaxidi, Erateini, Nafpaktos) we’ll eventually cross the bridge of “Rio-Antirio” (the longest cable bridge in the world) to get to Peloponnese.

Finally we’ll arrive in Olympia where we’ll have diner and spend the night.

Day 2

After breakfast we are going to visit the archaeological site with the Temple of Zeus where the gold and ivory statue of the god was situated. One of the seven wonders of the ancient world the gold and ivory statue of Zeus was the work of the famous sculptor Fedias. We will also see the Temple of Hera, where the lighting of the Olympic Flame takes place every four years, the original ancient Olympic Stadium and many more monuments. After the archaeological site we will visit the Museum.

The Archaeological Museum of Olympia is one of the most important museums in Greece. The museums permanent exhibition contains finds from the sacred precinct of Altis and the rest archaeological site dating from the prehistoric era. Among the many precious exhibits you we will also see the famous marble statues of Hermes of Praxiteles and the Nike (Victory) of Paionios.

After the conclusion of our tour in Olympia we can have lunch in the town and start our return trip back to Athens.

All our private tours are flexible. It is always up to you to change the itinerary according to your wishes.

Admission fees, hotel and food are not included in the price of the tour.

Addmission Tickets to the sites:

Delphi: 12 Euros including the Museum

Olympia: 12 Euros including the Tomb of Agamemnon

CONDITIONS

• Amendments are upon availability and may require supplement fee.

• Full cancellation applies in the event of No-Show.

• In the event of lack of seat availability, an alternative day or service may be advised.

Tax: Included

Cancellation Policy: This service can be cancelled without any penalties 15 day(s) prior to first service date.

DELPHI-METEORA

2 Days / 1 Night, Departure : Athens

DETAILS

Season:

Everyday (All year round).

Departure Time:

Flexible

!Please advise at time of booking if you prefer an alternative pick up time for this private tour.

Departure Point:

Centrally located Athens hotels / Port.

!Arrival minimum a day before the tour to the town is recommended.

Ending Point:

Returns to original departure point.

Duration:

2 Days / 1 Night

Service Basis:

Sit in private vehicle

Additional Info:

• Contact our dedicated Custom Team for tailor-making your tour with special rates even for small groups of 4 people, and availability for the supplement of being guided in your own language.

• Admission fees, hotel and food are not included in the price of the trip.

Summer:

from April 1st to October 31st

08:00-19:30

winter:

From November 1st to March 31st

08:30-15:00

Holidays:

• 1 January: closed

• 6 January: 08:30 - 15:00

• Shrove Monday: 08:30 - 15:00

• 25 March: closed

• Greek Orhodox Good Friday: 12:00 - 15:00

• Greek Orhodox Good Saturday: 08:30 - 15:00

• Greek Orhodox Easter Sunday: closed

• Greek Orhodox Easter Monday: 08:30 - 15:00

• May 1: closed

• Holy Spirit Day: 08:30 - 15:00

• 15 August: 08:30 - 15:00

• 28 October: 08:30 - 15:00

• 25 December: closed

• 26 December: closed

Free Admission days:

• 6 March In memory of deceased Minister of Tourism & visionary Melina Mercouri

• 5 June International Day for the Environment

• 18 April International Monuments Day

• 18 May International Museums Day

• 27 September International Tourism Day

• The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days)

•Sundays in the period between 1 November and 31 March

National Holidays

• The first Sunday of every month, except for July, August and September (when the first Sunday is a holiday, then the second is the free admission day).

Free Admission for:

• Children under 18

• Students from E.U.

Reduced admission for:

• Citizen of the E.U. aged over 65

Students from countries outside the E.U.


Available Language(s):

• English Speaking driver

Included Services:

• Transportation by luxury Mercedes Van

• English Speaking driver

• Local Taxes

Excluded Services:

• Admission tickets

• Hotel Accommadation

• Food&Drinks during the tour

• Personal expenses

ITINERARY

Whats Unique:

Having only one overnight stay in Kalambaka you can have the complete tour of Delphi as it is described in Delphi Full Day Tour and also visit the famous Byzantine Monasteries in Meteora, a world unique geological phenomenon.

Day 1

We depart from Athens in the morning via the national highway and pass by the towns of Thebes, Levadia and Arachova. Arriving in Delphi we’ll visit Castalia Spring, the main archaeological site (the Temple of Apollo, the Treasury of the Athenians, the Theatre, the Stadium,etc.) and the Museum with the famous statue of Antinoos and the unique bronze statue of the Charioteer dating back to 475 B.C.

Our lunch in a traditional Greek restaurant in the picturesque town of Delphi, after our visit to the sites, will be the perfect way to recharge our batteries and enjoy the local cuisine.

After lunch, heading back towards the archaeological site, we’ll have a stop to see the ruins of the Temple of Athena Pronea and the Tholos.

After the conclusion of our Delphi Tour we’ll depart for Meteora through the mountains of central Greece and passing from various towns and villages, (Lamia, Domokos, Trikala) we’ll arrive at Kalambaka (the town right below the rocks of Meteora) where we’ll have diner and can spend night. We can also stay overnight in the nearby village of Kastraki.

Day 2

After breakfast we’ll start our tour to the Monasteries until lunch time in the afternoon. After lunch we’ll start our return trip to Athens. Almost half the distance to Athens we can stop at Thermopylae to see the statue of Leonidas, the King of the Spartans, who fell in the battle with all his 300 warriors fighting the Persians of Xerxes in 480 B.C.

Optional Day 3:

We can spend one more night in Meteora in order to make the trip more relaxed and leisurely. You will be able to spend more time in each Monastery or visit some in the afternoon.

All our private tours are flexible. It is always up to you to change the itinerary according to your wishes.

Admission fees, hotel and food are not included in the price of the trip.

About the Monasteries

“Meteora” is the biggest and most important group of monasteries in Greece after those in Mount Athos. We find the first traces of Meteora in the 11th century when the first hermits settled there. The rock monasteries, a unique geological phenomenon, are in UNESCO’s List of National Heritages and are one of Greece’s cultural treasures.

The Holy Monastery of Great Meteoron

It is the biggest of the Meteorite monasteries. The church Catholicon, dedicated to the “Transfiguration”, was erected in the middle of 14th century (1387-88) and was hagiographed in 1483 and 1552. The old monastery is used today as a museum.

Open: 09:00 to 13:00 and 15:00 to 18:00

Closed: 12 Tuesdays and Wednesdays

The Holy Monastery of Varlaam

Is the second in size monastery after the Great Meteoro. The church, dedicated to the three Bishops, is in the Athonite type (cross-in-square with dome and choirs), with spacious “esonarthex” (lite) surrounded by dome as well. It was built in 1541-42 and hagiographed in 1548, while the “esonarthex” was hagiographed in 1566. The old refectory is used as a museum while North of the Church we can see the “parekklesion” of the Three (Bishops) built in 1627 and hagiographed in 1637.

Open: 09:00 to 13:00 and 15:30 to 18:00

Closed: Fridays

The Holy Monastery of Rousanou

This monastery is dedicated to Saint Barbara. The “Katholikon”, in the Athonite type, was founded in the middle of the 16th century and decorated in 1560. Both the “Katholikon” and the reception halls are in the ground floor while the “archontariki”, cells and subsidiary rooms are scattered in the basement and the first floor.

Open: 09:00 to 13:00 and 15:30 to 18:00

Closed: Wednesdays

The Holy Monastery of St. Nicholas Anapausas

Its the first to meet on our way from Kastraki to Meteora. The Katholikon dedicated to St. Nicholas, is a single - nave church with small dome, built in the beginning of 16th c. It was decorated by the Cretan painter Theophanis Strelitzas or Bathas, in 1527.

Open: 09:00 to 18:00 every day

The Holy Monastery of St. Stephen

It is the one with the easiest access, as we dont have to climb numerous stairs to reach it. The small single-nave church of St. Stephen was built in the middle of 16th century and hagiographed in circa 1545. The “Katholikon”, dedicated to St. Charalambos, was built in the Athonite type in 1798. Open: 09:00 to 13:00 and 15:00 to 17:00 every day.

The Monastery of the Holy Trinity

Extremely difficult to reach. The visitor has to cross the valley and continue high up through the rock before he arrives at the entrance gate. The church is in the cross-in-square type with the dome based in two columns. It was built in 1475-76 and hagiographed in 1741. The spacious barrel - vaulted “esonarthex” was erected in 1689 and hagiographed in 1692. A small “skeuophylakeion” (sacristy) was added next to the church in 1684.

Open: 09:00 to 13:00 every day

About Thermopylae

Thermopylae, literally "hot gates", is the battlefield of the famous battle between the Persians of Xerxes and the Spartans of Leonidas in 480 B.C.

It was a very narrow coastal passage between the steep slope of the mountain and the sea line as it existed in antiquity. Thermopylae derives its name -"hot gates"- from the several natural hot water springs in the area. Today the pass is not near the sea but is several miles inland because of sedimentation in the Gulf of Maliakos. The old track appears at the foot of the hills around the plain flanked by a modern road. Recent core samples indicate that the pass was only 100 meters wide and the waters came up to the gates!

The ancient poet Simonides composed a well-known epigram which was engraved as an epitaph in honor of Leonidas and his Spartans on a commemorative stone placed on top of the burial mound of the Spartans. The original stone has not been preserved. Instead the epitaph was engraved on a new stone erected in 1955.

Addmission Tickets to the sites:

Delphi: 12 Euros including the Museum

Entrance fee: Approximately 2 Euros for each monastery

CONDITIONS

• Amendments are upon availability and may require supplement fee.

• Full cancellation applies in the event of No-Show.

• In the event of lack of seat availability, an alternative day or service may be advised.

Tax: Included

Cancellation Policy: This service can be cancelled without any penalties 15 day(s) prior to first service date.

DELPHI-OLYMPIA-BASSAE

3 Days / 2 Night, Departure : Athens

DETAILS

Season:

Everyday (All year round).

Departure Time:

Flexible

!Please advise at time of booking if you prefer an alternative pick up time for this private tour.

Departure Point:

Centrally located Athens hotels / Port.

!Arrival minimum a day before the tour to the town is recommended.

Ending Point:

Returns to original departure point.

Duration:

3 Days / 2 Night

Service Basis:

Sit in private vehicle

Additional Info:

• Contact our dedicated Custom Team for tailor-making your tour with special rates even for small groups of 4 people, and availability for the supplement of being guided in your own language.

• Admission fees, hotel and food are not included in the price of the trip.

Summer:

from April 1st to October 31st

08:00-19:30

winter:

From November 1st to March 31st

08:30-15:00

Holidays:

• 1 January: closed

• 6 January: 08:30 - 15:00

• Shrove Monday: 08:30 - 15:00

• 25 March: closed

• Greek Orhodox Good Friday: 12:00 - 15:00

• Greek Orhodox Good Saturday: 08:30 - 15:00

• Greek Orhodox Easter Sunday: closed

• Greek Orhodox Easter Monday: 08:30 - 15:00

• May 1: closed

• Holy Spirit Day: 08:30 - 15:00

• 15 August: 08:30 - 15:00

• 28 October: 08:30 - 15:00

• 25 December: closed

• 26 December: closed

Free Admission days:

• 6 March In memory of deceased Minister of Tourism & visionary Melina Mercouri

• 5 June International Day for the Environment

• 18 April International Monuments Day

• 18 May International Museums Day

• 27 September International Tourism Day

• The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days)

•Sundays in the period between 1 November and 31 March

National Holidays

• The first Sunday of every month, except for July, August and September (when the first Sunday is a holiday, then the second is the free admission day).

Free Admission for:

• Children under 18

• Students from E.U.

Reduced admission for:

• Citizen of the E.U. aged over 65

Students from countries outside the E.U.


Available Language(s):

• English Speaking driver

Included Services:

• Transportation by luxury Mercedes Van

• English Speaking driver

• Local Taxes

Excluded Services:

• Admission tickets

• Hotel Accommadation

• Food&Drinks during the tour

• Personal expenses

ITINERARY

Whats Unique:

Spending two nights in Olympia you can have the complete tour of Delphi as it is described in Delphi Full Day Tour, explore Olympia the birth place of the Olympic Games and also visit the monumental Temple of Epicourios Apollo in Bassae that lays hidden in the mountains.

Day 1

We depart from Athens in the morning via the national highway and pass by the towns of Thebes, Levadia and Arachova. Arriving in the Oracle of Delphi we’ll visit Castalia Spring, the main archaeological site (the Temple of Apollo, the Treasury of the Athenians, the Theatre, the Stadium, etc.) and the Museum with the famous statue of Antinoos and the unique bronze statue of the Charioteer dating back to 475 B.C.

Our lunch in a traditional Greek restaurant in the picturesque town of Delphi, after our visit to the sites, will be the perfect way to recharge our batteries and enjoy the local cuisine! After finishing our lunch, we will head back to the archaeological site where we will make a stop to see the ruins of the Temple of Athena Pronea and the Tholos.

After the conclusion of our Delphi Tour we’ll depart for Olympia following a scenic coastal drive way along the Corinthian Golf. Passing through some picturesque towns and villages (Galaxidi, Erateini, Nafpaktos) we’ll eventually cross the bridge of “Rio-Antirio” (the longest cable bridge in the world) to get to Peloponesse.

Finally we’ll arrive in Olympia where we’ll have diner and spend the night.

Day 2

After breakfast we are going to visit the archaeological site with the Temple of Zeus (where the gold and ivory statue of the god was placed -one of the seven wonders of the ancient world - work of the master sculptor Fedias) the Temple of Hera (where the lighting of the Olympic Flame takes place every four years) the original ancient Olympic Stadium and many more monuments. After the archaeological site we will visit the Museum.

The Archaeological Museum of Olympia is one of the most important museums in Greece. The museums permanent exhibition contains finds from the sacred precinct of Altis and the rest archaeological site dating from the prehistoric era. Among the many precious exhibits you we will also see the famous marble statues of Hermes of Praxiteles and the Nike (Victory) of Paionios. After concluding our tour of Olympia we can explore the surrounding areas and have lunch in one of the villages there. Afterwards we’ll return to Olympia to spend the night.

Day 3

After breakfast we’ll depart from Olympia to visit the Temple of Epikouros Apollon in Bassae.

The Temple of Epikourios Apollo, one of the most important and imposing ancient Temples, stands in the bare and rocky landscape of Bassae 1.100 m. above the sea level. Attributed to Iktinos, one of the master architects of the Parthenon in Athens, the temple dates back to 420-400 BC.

Excavations have revealed that this surviving temple was the third to have been erected on the site. The remains of the two previous temples date back 600 and 500 BC. It is very interesting that some of the architectural elements of these two previous temples can still be seen today.

Our enjoyable visit to Bassae will finish with lunch in one of the nearby villages (Andritsena or Karytena) and afterwards we will begin crossing the mountains of Arcadia to start our return trip to Athens.

All our private tours are flexible. It is always up to you to change the itinerary according to your wishes.

Admission fees, hotel and food are not included in the price of the tour.

Addmission Tickets to the sites:

Delphi: 12 Euros (included the museum)

Olympia: 12 Euros (included the museum)

Bassae: 6 Euros

CONDITIONS

• Amendments are upon availability and may require supplement fee.

• Full cancellation applies in the event of No-Show.

• In the event of lack of seat availability, an alternative day or service may be advised.

Tax: Included

Cancellation Policy: This service can be cancelled without any penalties 15 day(s) prior to first service date.

ARGOLIS-OLYMPIA-DELPHI

3 Days / 2 Night, Departure : Athens

DETAILS

Season:

Everyday (All year round).

Departure Time:

Flexible

!Please advise at time of booking if you prefer an alternative pick up time for this private tour.

Departure Point:

Centrally located Athens hotels / Port.

!Arrival minimum a day before the tour to the town is recommended.

Ending Point:

Returns to original departure point.

Duration:

3 Days / 2 Night

Service Basis:

Sit in private vehicle

Additional Info:

• Contact our dedicated Custom Team for tailor-making your tour with special rates even for small groups of 4 people, and availability for the supplement of being guided in your own language.

• Admission fees, hotel and food are not included in the price of the trip.

Summer:

from April 1st to October 31st

08:00-19:30

winter:

From November 1st to March 31st

08:30-15:00

Holidays:

• 1 January: closed

• 6 January: 08:30 - 15:00

• Shrove Monday: 08:30 - 15:00

• 25 March: closed

• Greek Orhodox Good Friday: 12:00 - 15:00

• Greek Orhodox Good Saturday: 08:30 - 15:00

• Greek Orhodox Easter Sunday: closed

• Greek Orhodox Easter Monday: 08:30 - 15:00

• May 1: closed

• Holy Spirit Day: 08:30 - 15:00

• 15 August: 08:30 - 15:00

• 28 October: 08:30 - 15:00

• 25 December: closed

• 26 December: closed

Free Admission days:

• 6 March In memory of deceased Minister of Tourism & visionary Melina Mercouri

• 5 June International Day for the Environment

• 18 April International Monuments Day

• 18 May International Museums Day

• 27 September International Tourism Day

• The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days)

•Sundays in the period between 1 November and 31 March

National Holidays

• The first Sunday of every month, except for July, August and September (when the first Sunday is a holiday, then the second is the free admission day).

Free Admission for:

• Children under 18

• Students from E.U.

Reduced admission for:

• Citizen of the E.U. aged over 65

Students from countries outside the E.U.


Available Language(s):

• English Speaking driver

Included Services:

• Transportation by luxury Mercedes Van

• English Speaking driver

• Local Taxes

Excluded Services:

• Admission tickets

• Hotel Accommadation

• Food&Drinks during the tour

• Personal expenses

ITINERARY

Whats Unique:

One of the most classical and popular excursion! Visit some of the most beautiful parts of Greece and the most important archaeological sites in Argolis, Olympia and Delphi.

Day 1

Leaving Athens behind we drive on the coastal road towards the West. Our first stop (after approximately one hour) is the Corinth Canal. There we’ll make a short stop, enough to see the Canal, (approximately 6 km long connecting the Aegean with the Ionian Sea), take photos and visit the local cafeteria. Twenty minutes later we’ll arrive at the small town of Ancient Corinth where we’ll visit the archaeological site with the unique monolithic Temple of Apollo (one of the oldest in Greece, 585 B.C.), and the Bema from where St. Paul preached and the museum.

Driving afterwards through the hills of Corinth, among thousands of olive trees and vineyards, we’ll arrive at the prefecture of Argolis where we’ll visit the archaeological site of Mycenae.

Mycenae, Rich in Gold, was the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon who dominated the Aegean Sea after the distraction of the Minoan Empire. The city looks out across the plain of Argos to the sea. Its elevated position and its huge Cyclopean Walls offered protection from surprise attacks by pirates and enemies. At the peak of its power (1300 B.C.) the population resided around the fortress where the Royal Family resided. The Palace, symbol of power of the Mycenaean rulers, was reached by a large ramp beginning at the Lions Gate.

Outside the fortress lie the impressive beehive tombs including that ascribed to Agamemnon known also as the Treasury of Atreas.

After concluding our visit to Mycenae we’ll drive through the plain of Argos among endless farms of orange trees and forty minutes later we’ll arrive at the picturesque town of Nafplion (First capital of modern Greece from 1829 to 1834).

Nafplion is the most ancient city in Greece. According to the myth it was founded by Theseas who first conceived the idea of organized cities where people could live together. The city lies under the imposing rocks of Palamide the most formidable Venetian Castle in the Eastern Mediterranean. The smaller Castle of Acronafplia (where the ancient city was founded) crowns Nafplion and at the entrance of the harbor, in the Argolic Gulf, there is yet another, third castle, Bourtzi, situated on a small islet.

Whether you decide to have lunch in the old medieval quarter, with the narrow, stoned paved streets, or by the port, with the view of Bourtzi, Nafplion is the best choice for lunch in this trip.

After the conclusion of Argolis tour and lunch in Nafplion we’ll depart for Olympia through the mountains of Arcadia in central Peloponnese (a very scenic drive) and we’ll pass from various towns and villages, (Tripolis, Vytina, Lagadia).

Finally we’ll arrive in Olympia where we’ll have diner and spend the night.

Day 2

After breakfast we are going to visit the archaeological site with the Temple of Zeus (where the gold and ivory statue of the god was placed -one of the seven wonders of the ancient world - work of the master sculptor Fedias) the Temple of Hera (where the lighting of the Olympic Flame takes place every four years) the original ancient Olympic Stadium and many more monuments. After the archaeological site we will visit the Museum.

The Archaeological Museum of Olympia is one of the most important museums in Greece. The museums permanent exhibition contains finds from the sacred precinct of Altis and the rest archaeological site dating from the prehistoric era. Among the many precious exhibits you we will also see the famous marble statues of Hermes of Praxiteles and the Nike (Victory) of Paionios. After concluding our tour we can have lunch in the town of Olympia and start our trip to Delphi,where we ll arrive in the evening. In Delphi we can have diner in Greek restaurant and stay overnight.

Day 3

After breakfast we will visit the famous Oracle of Delphi. We will see the Castalia Spring and the main archaeological site (the Temple of Apollo, the Treasury of the Athenians, the Theatre, the Stadium, etc.) and the Museum with the famous statue of Antinoos and the unique bronze statue of the Charioteer dated from 475 B.C.

After our visit to the Museum we’ll drive down the slope for about a mile to visit the ruins of the Temple of Athena Pronea and the Tholos.

After the conclusion of our tour in Delphi we can have lunch in a traditional Greek restaurant in town and then start or return trip back to Athens. Driving down mountain Parnassos, and before reaching the national highway to Athens, we’ll stop again at Cheronia to see the famous “Lion of Cheronia”. The “Lion” is a marble monument erected in the battlefield by Phillip, King of Macedonia and father of Alexander the Great, to commemorate his victory there against the Athenian and Thebean armies in 338 B.C.

Another Option:

You can offer yourself the luxury of one extra day in this tour turning it from a three to a four day tour. This way you will have more time to enjoy the sites and the scenery in a more relaxed way and also see Epidaurus. If you choose this option then the itinerary will change slightly as follows:

After lunch in Nafplion (the first day) we can continue with the tour of Argolis, visiting Epidaurus. (extended Argolis tour). Epidaurus is famous for its ancient Theatre and the sanctuary of Asclepios.

The sanctuary of Asclepios was a healing centre as well as a cultural centre in ancient times. Epidaurus was built around the 4th Century B.C. and has a multitude of buildings most famous of which is the ancient Theatre of Epidaurus.

The Theatre of Epidaurus has reached our days almost intact. The view, aesthetics and acoustics of the theatre are breathtaking. It’s still in use today and hosts carefully selected theatrical plays, concerts and festivals during the summer. For an actor to perform in the Theatre of Epidaurus is considered the greatest honour and the ultimate acknowledgement of his or her talent, if he wins over the tough audience.

After concluding our visit to Epidaurus we’ll return to Nafplion where we will spend the night. In the afternoon we will be free to explore the old medieval quarter with the traditional restaurants hidden in the narrow, stone paved streets and the port with all the modern cafeterias with view to the Bourtzi Castle. Next morning, after breakfast, we are going to visit Palamide fortress. Here you will have a choice of either climbing the authentic stairway of 999 steps to the entrance of the castle or driving directly to the top! After visiting Palamide we are going to drive to Olympia the same way was described above.

All our private tours are flexible. It is always up to you to change the itinerary according to your wishes.

Admission fees, hotel and food are not included in the price of the trip.

Addmission Tickets to the sites:

Ancient Corinth: 8 Euros including the Museum

Mycenae: 12 Euros including the Tomb of Agamemnon

Olympia: 12 Euros including the Museum

Delphi: 12 Euros including the Museum

CONDITIONS

• Amendments are upon availability and may require supplement fee.

• Full cancellation applies in the event of No-Show.

• In the event of lack of seat availability, an alternative day or service may be advised.

Tax: Included

Cancellation Policy: This service can be cancelled without any penalties 15 day(s) prior to first service date.

ARGOLIS-BASSAE-OLYMPIA-DELPHI

4 Days / 3 Night, Departure : Athens

DETAILS

Season:

Everyday (All year round).

Departure Time:

Flexible

!Please advise at time of booking if you prefer an alternative pick up time for this private tour.

Departure Point:

Centrally located Athens hotels / Port.

!Arrival minimum a day before the tour to the town is recommended.

Ending Point:

Returns to original departure point.

Duration:

4 Days / 3 Night

Service Basis:

Sit in private vehicle

Additional Info:

• Contact our dedicated Custom Team for tailor-making your tour with special rates even for small groups of 4 people, and availability for the supplement of being guided in your own language.

• Admission fees, hotel and food are not included in the price of the trip.

Summer:

from April 1st to October 31st

08:00-19:30

winter:

From November 1st to March 31st

08:30-15:00

Holidays:

• 1 January: closed

• 6 January: 08:30 - 15:00

• Shrove Monday: 08:30 - 15:00

• 25 March: closed

• Greek Orhodox Good Friday: 12:00 - 15:00

• Greek Orhodox Good Saturday: 08:30 - 15:00

• Greek Orhodox Easter Sunday: closed

• Greek Orhodox Easter Monday: 08:30 - 15:00

• May 1: closed

• Holy Spirit Day: 08:30 - 15:00

• 15 August: 08:30 - 15:00

• 28 October: 08:30 - 15:00

• 25 December: closed

• 26 December: closed

Free Admission days:

• 6 March In memory of deceased Minister of Tourism & visionary Melina Mercouri

• 5 June International Day for the Environment

• 18 April International Monuments Day

• 18 May International Museums Day

• 27 September International Tourism Day

• The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days)

•Sundays in the period between 1 November and 31 March

National Holidays

• The first Sunday of every month, except for July, August and September (when the first Sunday is a holiday, then the second is the free admission day).

Free Admission for:

• Children under 18

• Students from E.U.

Reduced admission for:

• Citizen of the E.U. aged over 65

Students from countries outside the E.U.


Available Language(s):

• English Speaking driver

Included Services:

• Transportation by luxury Mercedes Van

• English Speaking driver

• Local Taxes

Excluded Services:

• Admission tickets

• Hotel Accommadation

• Food&Drinks during the tour

• Personal expenses

ITINERARY

Whats Unique:

One of the most popular and interesting excursion!Visit some of the most beautiful parts of GRECEE and and the most importand archaeological sites in Argolis, Olympia, Delphi and Bassae.

Day 1

Leaving Athens behind we drive on the coastal road towards the west.Our first stop(1 hour approximately)is the Corinth Canal.There we will make a short stop,enough to see the Canal(approximately 6km long connecting the Aegean with the Ionian Sea), take photos and visit the local cafeteria.Twenty minutes later we ll arrive at the small town of Ancient Corinth where we ll visit the archaeological site with the unique monolithic Temple of Apollo(one of the oldest in Greece,585 B.C.) and the Bema from where St. Paul preached and the museum.

Driving afterwards through the hills of Corinth,among thousands of olive trees and vineyards. We ll arrive at the prefecture of Argolis where we ll visit the archaeological site of Mycenae, Rich in Gold, was the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon who dominated the Aegean Sea after the distraction of the Minoan Empire.The city looks out across the plain of Argos to the sea.Its elevated position and its huge Cyclopean Walls offered protection from surprise attacks by pirates and enemies. At the peak of its power (1300 B.C.) the population resided around the fortress where the Royal Family resided. The Palace, symbol of power of the Mycenaean rulers, was reached by a large ramp beginning at the Lions Gate.

Outside the fortress lie the impressive beehive tombs including that ascribed to Agamemnon known also as the Treasury of Atreas.

After concluding our visit to Mycenae we’ll drive through the plain of Argos among endless farms of orange trees and forty minutes later we’ll arrive at the picturesque town of Nafplion (First capital of modern Greece from 1829 to 1834).

Nafplion is the most ancient city in Greece. According to the myth it was founded by Theseas who first conceived the idea of organized cities where people could live together. The city lies under the imposing rocks of Palamide the most formidable Venetian Castle in the Eastern Mediterranean. The smaller Castle of Acronafplia (where the ancient city was founded) crowns Nafplion and at the entrance of the harbor, in the Argolic Gulf, there is yet another, third castle, Bourtzi, situated on a small islet.

Whether you decide to have lunch in the old medieval quarter, with the narrow, stoned paved streets, or by the port, with the view of Bourtzi, Nafplion is the best choice for lunch in this trip.

After lunch in Nafplion we will continue with the tour of Argolis, visiting Epidaurus. (extended Argolis tour). Epidaurus is famous for its ancient Theatre and the sanctuary of Asclepios. The sanctuary of Asclepios was a healing centre as well as a cultural centre in ancient times. Epidaurus was built around the 4th Century B.C. and has a multitude of buildings most famous of which is the ancient Theatre of Epidaurus. The Theatre of Epidaurus has reached our days almost intact. The view, aesthetics and acoustics of the theatre are breathtaking. It’s still in use today and hosts carefully selected theatrical plays, concerts and festivals during the summer. For an actor to perform in the Theatre of Epidaurus is considered the greatest honour and the ultimate acknowledgement of his or her talent, if he wins over the tough audience.

After concluding our visit to Epidaurus we’ll return to Nafplion where we will spend the night. In the afternoon we will be free to explore the old medieval quarter with the traditional restaurants hidden in the narrow, stone paved streets and the port with all the modern cafeterias with view to the Bourtzi Castle.

Day 2

Next morning, after breakfast, we are going to visit Palamide fortress. Here you will have a choice of either climbing the authentic stairway of 999 steps to the entrance of the castle or driving directly to the top! After visiting Palamide we are going to drive over the mountains of Arcadia to Bassae. In Bassae we will visit the imposing Temple of Epikourios Apollo. We can have lunch in any of the towns we will drive through during our trip. (Megalopoli, Karytaina, Andritsena).

The Temple of Epikourios Apollo, one of the most important and imposing ancient Temples, stands in the bare and rocky landscape of Bassae 1.100 m. above the sea level. Attributed to Iktinos, one of the master architects of the Parthenon in Athens, the temple dates back to 420-400 BC. Excavations have revealed that this surviving temple was the third to have been erected on the site. The remains of the two previous temples date back 600 and 500 BC. It is very interesting that some of the architectural elements of these two previous temples can still be seen today.

After concluding our visit to Bassae we will continue to Olympia where we’ll have dinner and stay overnight.

Day 3

After breakfast, we are going to visit the archaeological site with the Temple of Zeus where the gold and ivory statue of the god was situated. One of the seven wonders of the ancient world the gold and ivory statue of Zeus was the work of the famous sculptor Fedias. We will also see the Temple of Hera, where the lighting of the Olympic Flame takes place every four years, the original ancient Olympic Stadium and many more monuments. After the archaeological site we will visit the Museum.

The Archaeological Museum of Olympia is one of the most important museums in Greece. The museums permanent exhibition features finds from the sacred precinct of Altis and the rest archaeological site dating from the prehistoric era. Among the many precious exhibits you we will also see the famous marble statues of Hermes of Praxiteles and the Nike (Victory) of Paionios.

After the conclusion of our tour we can have lunch in the town of Olympia and then start our trip to Delphi, where we’ll arrive in the evening. In Delphi we can have diner in a local Greek restaurant and stay overnight.

Day 4

After breakfast we will visit the famous Oracle of Delphi. We will see the Castalia Spring and the main archaeological site (the Temple of Apollo, the Treasury of the Athenians, the Theatre, the Stadium, etc.) and the Museum with the famous statue of Antinoos and the unique bronze statue of the Charioteer dated from 475 B.C.

After our visit to the Museum we’ll drive down the slope for about a mile to visit the ruins of the Temple of Athena Pronea and the Tholos.

We can have lunch in a traditional Greek restaurant either in Delphi or in Arahova. Driving down mountain Parnassos, and before reaching the national highway to Athens, we’ll stop again at Cheronia to see the famous “Lion of Cheronia”. The “Lion” is a marble monument erected in the battlefield by Phillip, King of Macedonia and father of Alexander the Great, to commemorate his victory there against the Athenian and Thebean armies in 338 B.C..

All our private tours are flexible. It is always up to you to change the itinerary according to your wishes.

Admission fees, hotel and food are not included in the price of the trip.

Addmission Tickets to the sites:

Ancient Corinth: 8 Euros including the Museum

Mycenae: 12 Euros including the Tomb of Agamemnon

Epidaurus: 12 Euros including the Museum

Olympia: 12 Euros including the Museum

Bassae: 6 Euros

Delphi: 12 Euros including the Museum

CONDITIONS

• Amendments are upon availability and may require supplement fee.

• Full cancellation applies in the event of No-Show.

• In the event of lack of seat availability, an alternative day or service may be advised.

Tax: Included

Cancellation Policy: This service can be cancelled without any penalties 15 day(s) prior to first service date.

ARGOLIS-OLYMPIA-DELPHI-METEORA

4 Days / 3 Night, Departure : Athens

DETAILS

Season:

Everyday (All year round).

Departure Time:

Flexible

!Please advise at time of booking if you prefer an alternative pick up time for this private tour.

Departure Point:

Centrally located Athens hotels / Port.

!Arrival minimum a day before the tour to the town is recommended.

Ending Point:

Returns to original departure point.

Duration:

4 Days / 3 Night

Service Basis:

Sit in private vehicle

Additional Info:

• Contact our dedicated Custom Team for tailor-making your tour with special rates even for small groups of 4 people, and availability for the supplement of being guided in your own language.

• Admission fees, hotel and food are not included in the price of the trip.

Summer:

from April 1st to October 31st

08:00-19:30

winter:

From November 1st to March 31st

08:30-15:00

Holidays:

• 1 January: closed

• 6 January: 08:30 - 15:00

• Shrove Monday: 08:30 - 15:00

• 25 March: closed

• Greek Orhodox Good Friday: 12:00 - 15:00

• Greek Orhodox Good Saturday: 08:30 - 15:00

• Greek Orhodox Easter Sunday: closed

• Greek Orhodox Easter Monday: 08:30 - 15:00

• May 1: closed

• Holy Spirit Day: 08:30 - 15:00

• 15 August: 08:30 - 15:00

• 28 October: 08:30 - 15:00

• 25 December: closed

• 26 December: closed

Free Admission days:

• 6 March In memory of deceased Minister of Tourism & visionary Melina Mercouri

• 5 June International Day for the Environment

• 18 April International Monuments Day

• 18 May International Museums Day

• 27 September International Tourism Day

• The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days)

•Sundays in the period between 1 November and 31 March

National Holidays

• The first Sunday of every month, except for July, August and September (when the first Sunday is a holiday, then the second is the free admission day).

Free Admission for:

• Children under 18

• Students from E.U.

Reduced admission for:

• Citizen of the E.U. aged over 65

Students from countries outside the E.U.


Available Language(s):

• English Speaking driver

Included Services:

• Transportation by luxury Mercedes Van

• English Speaking driver

• Local Taxes

Excluded Services:

• Admission tickets

• Hotel Accommadation

• Food&Drinks during the tour

• Personal expenses

ITINERARY

Whats Unique:

One of the most popular and interesting excursion!Visit some of the most beautiful parts of GRECEE and and the most importand archaeological sites in Argolis, Olympia,Delphi and Meteora.

Day 1

Leaving Athens behind we drive on the coastal road towards the west. Our first stop(1 hour approximately)is the Corinth Canal. There we will make a short stop,enough to see the Canal(approximately 6km long connecting the Aegean with the Ionian Sea),take photos and visit the local cafeteria. Twenty minutes later we ll arrive at the small town of Ancient Corinth where we ll visit the archaeological site with the unique monolithic Temple of Apollo(one of the oldest in Greece,585 B.C.) and the Bema from where St. Paul preached and the museum.

Driving afterwards through the hills of Corinth, among thousands of olive trees and vineyards. We ll arrive at the prefecture of Argolis where we ll visit the archaeological site of Mycenae, Rich in Gold, was the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon who dominated the Aegean Sea after the distraction of the Minoan Empire. The city looks out across the plain of Argos to the sea.Its elevated position and its huge Cyclopean Walls offered protection from surprise attacks by pirates and enemies. At the peak of its power (1300 B.C.) the population resided around the fortress where the Royal Family resided. The Palace, symbol of power of the Mycenaean rulers, was reached by a large ramp beginning at the Lions Gate. Outside the fortress lie the impressive beehive tombs including that ascribed to Agamemnon known also as the Treasury of Atreas.

After concluding our visit to Mycenae we’ll drive through the plain of Argos among endless farms of orange trees and forty minutes later we’ll arrive at the picturesque town of Nafplion (First capital of modern Greece from 1829 to 1834).

Nafplion is the most ancient city in Greece. According to the myth it was founded by Theseas who first conceived the idea of organized cities where people could live together. The city lies under the imposing rocks of Palamide the most formidable Venetian Castle in the Eastern Mediterranean. The smaller Castle of Acronafplia (where the ancient city was founded) crowns Nafplion and at the entrance of the harbor, in the Argolic Gulf, there is yet another, third castle, Bourtzi, situated on a small islet.

Whether you decide to have lunch in the old medieval quarter, with the narrow, stoned paved streets, or by the port, with the view of Bourtzi, Nafplion is the best choice for lunch in this trip.

After the conclusion of Argolis tour and lunch in Nafplion we’ll depart for Olympia through the mountains of Arcadia in central Peloponesse (a very scenic drive) and we’ll pass from various towns and villages, (Tripolis, Vytina, Lagadia). Finally we’ll arrive in Olympia where we’ll have diner and spend the night.

Day 2

After breakfast we are going to visit the archaeological site with the Temple of Zeus (where the gold and ivory statue of the god was placed -one of the seven wonders of the ancient world - work of the master sculptor Fedias) the Temple of Hera (where the lighting of the Olympic Flame takes place every four years) the original ancient Olympic Stadium and many more monuments. After the archaeological site we will visit the Museum.

The Archaeological Museum of Olympia is one of the most important museums in Greece. The museums permanent exhibition contains finds from the sacred precinct of Altis and the rest archaeological site dating from the prehistoric era. Among the many precious exhibits you we will also see the famous marble statues of Hermes of Praxiteles and the Nike (Victory) of Paionios.

After the conclusion of our tour we can have lunch in the town of Olympia and then start our trip to Delphi, where we’ll arrive in the evening. In Delphi we can have diner in a local Greek restaurant and stay overnight.

Day 3

After breakfast we will visit the famous Oracle of Delphi. We will see the Castalia Spring and the main archaeological site (the Temple of Apollo, the Treasury of the Athenians, the Theatre, the Stadium, etc.) and the Museum with the famous statue of Antinoos and the unique bronze statue of the Charioteer dated from 475 B.C.

After our visit to the Museum we’ll drive down the slope for about a mile to visit the ruins of the Temple of Athena Pronea and the Tholos.

After the conclusion of our Delphi Tour we can have lunch in a traditional Greek restaurant in town and then we’ll depart for Meteora. We will enjoy our drive through the mountains of central Greece and we will pass by various towns and villages, (Lamia, Domokos, Trikala) After our drive we will arrive at Kalambaka (the town right below the rocks of Meteora) where we’ll have diner and can spend night. We can also stay overnight in the nearby village of Kastraki.

Day 4

After breakfast we’ll start our tour to the Monasteries until lunch time in the afternoon. After lunch we’ll start our return trip to Athens. Almost half the distance to Athens we can stop at Thermopylae to see the statue of Leonidas, the King of the Spartans, who fell in the battle with all his 300 warriors fighting the Persians of Xerxes in 480 B.C.

Another Option:

You can offer yourself the luxury of one extra day in this tour turning it from a four to a five day tour. This way you will have more time to enjoy the sites and the scenery in a more relaxed way and also see Epidaurus. If you choose this option then the itinerary will change slightly as follows:

After lunch in Nafplion (the first day) we can continue with the tour of Argolis, visiting Epidaurus. (extended Argolis tour). Epidaurus is famous for its ancient Theatre and the sanctuary of Asclepios.

The sanctuary of Asclepios was a healing centre as well as a cultural centre in ancient times. Epidaurus was built around the 4th Century B.C. and has a multitude of buildings most famous of which is the ancient Theatre of Epidaurus. The Theatre of Epidaurus has reached our days almost intact. The view, aesthetics and acoustics of the theatre are breathtaking. It’s still in use today and hosts carefully selected theatrical plays, concerts, and festivals during the summer. For an actor to perform in the Theatre of Epidaurus is considered the greatest honour and the ultimate acknowledgement of his or her talent, if he wins over the tough audience.

After concluding our visit to Epidaurus we’ll return to Nafplion and the afternoon will be free to explore the old medieval quarter with the traditional restaurants hidden in the narrow, stone paved streets and the port with all the modern cafeterias with view to the Bourtzi Castle.

Next morning, after breakfast, we are going to visit Palamide fortress. Here you will have a choice of either climbing the authentic stairway of 999 steps to the entrance of the castle or driving directly to the top! After visiting Palamide we are going to drive over the mountains of Arcadia to Bassae. In Bassae we will visit the imposing Temple of Epikourios Apollo. We can have lunch in any of the towns we will drive through during our trip. (Megalolpoli, Karytaina, Andritsena).

The Temple of Epikourios Apollo, one of the most importannt and imposing ancient Temples, stands in the bare and rocky landscape of Bassae 1.100 m above the sea level. Attributed to Iktinos, one of the master architects of the Parthenon, in Athens, the Temple dates back to 420-400 BC. Excavations have revealed that this surviving Temple was was the third to have been erected on the site. The remains of the two previous Temples date back to 600 and 500 BC. It is very interesting that some of the architectural elements of these two previous Temples can still be seen today.

After concluding our visit to Bassae we will continue to Olympia where we will have dinner and stay overnight.

All our private tours are flexible. It is always up to you to change the itinerary according to your wishes.

Admission fees, hotel and food are not included in the price of the trip.

Addmission Tickets to the sites:

Ancient Corinth: 8 Euros including the Museum

Mycenae: 12 Euros including the Tomb of Agamemnon

Olympia: 12 Euros including the Museum

Delphi: 12 Euros including the Museum

Meteora: 2 Euros approx. for each Monastery

CONDITIONS

• Amendments are upon availability and may require supplement fee.

• Full cancellation applies in the event of No-Show.

• In the event of lack of seat availability, an alternative day or service may be advised.

Tax: Included

Cancellation Policy: This service can be cancelled without any penalties 15 day(s) prior to first service date.

ARGOLIS-BASSAE-OLYMPIA

3 Days / 2 Night, Departure : Athens

DETAILS

Season:

Everyday (All year round).

Departure Time:

Flexible

!Please advise at time of booking if you prefer an alternative pick up time for this private tour.

Departure Point:

Centrally located Athens hotels / Port.

!Arrival minimum a day before the tour to the town is recommended.

Ending Point:

Returns to original departure point.

Duration:

3 Days / 2 Night

Service Basis:

Sit in private vehicle

Additional Info:

• Contact our dedicated Custom Team for tailor-making your tour with special rates even for small groups of 4 people, and availability for the supplement of being guided in your own language.

• Admission fees, hotel and food are not included in the price of the trip.

Summer:

from April 1st to October 31st

08:00-19:30

winter:

From November 1st to March 31st

08:30-15:00

Holidays:

• 1 January: closed

• 6 January: 08:30 - 15:00

• Shrove Monday: 08:30 - 15:00

• 25 March: closed

• Greek Orhodox Good Friday: 12:00 - 15:00

• Greek Orhodox Good Saturday: 08:30 - 15:00

• Greek Orhodox Easter Sunday: closed

• Greek Orhodox Easter Monday: 08:30 - 15:00

• May 1: closed

• Holy Spirit Day: 08:30 - 15:00

• 15 August: 08:30 - 15:00

• 28 October: 08:30 - 15:00

• 25 December: closed

• 26 December: closed

Free Admission days:

• 6 March In memory of deceased Minister of Tourism & visionary Melina Mercouri

• 5 June International Day for the Environment

• 18 April International Monuments Day

• 18 May International Museums Day

• 27 September International Tourism Day

• The last weekend of September annually (European Heritage Days)

•Sundays in the period between 1 November and 31 March

National Holidays

• The first Sunday of every month, except for July, August and September (when the first Sunday is a holiday, then the second is the free admission day).

Free Admission for:

• Children under 18

• Students from E.U.

Reduced admission for:

• Citizen of the E.U. aged over 65

Students from countries outside the E.U.


Available Language(s):

• English Speaking driver

Included Services:

• Transportation by luxury Mercedes Van

• English Speaking driver

• Local Taxes

Excluded Services:

• Admission tickets

• Hotel Accommadation

• Food&Drinks during the tour

• Personal expenses

ITINERARY

Whats Unique:

A classic and one of the most popular excursions! Visit some of the most beautiful parts of Greece and the most important archaeological sites in Argolis, Bassae, and Olympia.

Day 1

Leaving Athens behind we drive on the coastal road towards the West. Our first stop (after approximately one hour) is the Corinth Canal. There we’ll make a short stop, enough to see the Canal, (approximately 6 km long connecting the Aegean with the Ionian Sea), take photos and visit the local cafeteria. Twenty minutes later we’ll arrive at the small town of Ancient Corinth where we’ll visit the archaeological site with the unique monolithic Temple of Apollo (one of the oldest in Greece, 585 B.C.), the Bema from where St. Paul preached and the museum.

Driving afterwards through the hills of Corinth, among thousands of olive trees and vineyards, we’ll arrive at the prefecture of Argolis where we’ll visit the archaeological site of Mycenae.

Mycenae, Rich in Gold, was the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon who dominated the Aegean Sea after the distraction of the Minoan Empire. The city looks out across the plain of Argos to the sea. Its elevated position and its huge Cyclopean Walls offered protection from surprise attacks by pirates and enemies. At the peak of its power (1300 B.C.) the population resided around the fortress where the Royal Family had its Palace. The Palace, symbol of power of the Mycenaean rulers, was reached by a large ramp beginning at the Lions Gate.

Outside the fortress lie the impressive beehive tombs including that ascribed to Agamemnon known also as the Treasury of Atreas.

After concluding our visit to Mycenae we’ll drive through the plain of Argos among endless farms of orange trees and forty minutes later we’ll arrive at the picturesque town of Nafplion (First capital of modern Greece from 1829 to 1834).

Nafplion is the most ancient city in Greece. According to the myth it was founded by Theseas who first conceived the idea of organized cities where people could live together. The city lies under the imposing rocks of Palamide the most formidable Venetian Castle in the Eastern Mediterranean. The smaller Castle of Acronafplia (where the ancient city was founded) crowns Nafplion and at the entrance of the harbor, in the Argolic Gulf, there is yet another, third Castle Bourtzi, situated on a small islet.

Whether you decide to have lunch in the old medieval quarter, with the narrow, stoned paved streets, or by the port, with the view of Bourtzi, Nafplion is the best choice for lunch in this trip.

After lunch in Nafplion we can continue with the tour of Argolis, visiting Epidaurus. (extended Argolis tour). Epidaurus is famous for its ancient Theatre and the sanctuary of Asclepios.

The sanctuary of Asclepios was a healing centre as well as a cultural centre in ancient times. Epidaurus was built around the 4th Century B.C. and has a multitude of buildings most famous of which is the ancient Theatre of Epidaurus.

The Theatre of Epidaurus has reached our days almost intact. The view, aesthetics and acoustics of the theatre are breathtaking. It’s still in use today and hosts carefully selected theatrical plays, concerts, and festivals during the summer. For an actor to perform in the Theatre of Epidaurus is considered the greatest honour and the ultimate acknowledgement of his or her talent, if he wins over the tough audience.

After concluding our visit to Epidaurus we’ll return to Nafplion to stay overnight. The afternoon will be free to explore the old medieval quarter with the traditional restaurants hidden in the narrow, stone paved streets and the port with all the modern cafeterias with view to the Bourtzi Castle.

Day 2

Next morning, after breakfast, we are going to visit Palamide fortress. Here you will have a choice of either climbing the authentic stairway of 999 steps to the entrance of the castle or driving directly to the top! After visiting Palamide we are going to drive over the mountains of Arcadia, to Bassae, so as to visit the Temple of Epikourios Apollo. We can have lunch in any of the towns that we will drive through during our trip. (Megalopoli, Karytaina, Andritsena).

The Temple of Epikourios Apollo, one of the most important and imposing ancient Temples, stands in the bare and rocky landscape of Bassae 1.100 m. above the sea level. Attributed to Iktinos, one of master architects of the Parthenon in Athens, the temple dates back to 420-400 BC.

Excavations have revealed that this surviving temple was the third to have been erected on the site. The remains of the two previous temples date back 600 and 500 BC. It is very interesting that some of the architectural element of these two previous temples can still be seen today.

After concluding our visit in Bassae we will continue to Olympia where we’ll have dinner and stay overnight.

Day 3

After breakfast we are going to visit the archaeological site with the Temple of Zeus where the gold and ivory statue of the god was situated. One of the seven wonders of the ancient world the gold and ivory statue of Zeus was the work of the famous sculptor Fedias. We will also see the Temple of Hera, where the lighting of the Olympic Flame takes place every four years, the original ancient Olympic Stadium and many more monuments. After the archaeological site we will visit the Museum.

The Archaeological Museum of Olympia is one of the most important museums in Greece. The museums permanent exhibition features finds from the sacred precinct of the Altis and the rest archaeological site dating from the prehistoric era. Among the many precious exhibits you we will see the famous marble statues of Hermes of Praxiteles and the Nike (Victory) of Paionios.

After the conclusion of our tour in Olympia we can have lunch in the town and start our return trip back to Athens.

All our private tours are flexible. It is always up to you to change the itinerary according to your wishes.

Admission fees, hotel and food are not included in the price of the trip.

Addmission Tickets to the sites:

Ancient Corinth: 8 Euros including the Museum

Mycenae: 12 Euros including the Tomb of Agamemnon

Epidaurus: 12 Euros including the Museum

Olympia: 12 Euros including the Museum

Bassae: 12 Euros including the Museum

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• Amendments are upon availability and may require supplement fee.

• Full cancellation applies in the event of No-Show.

• In the event of lack of seat availability, an alternative day or service may be advised.

Tax: Included

Cancellation Policy: This service can be cancelled without any penalties 15 day(s) prior to first service date.

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