Private Majestic History
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Duration: 10 days / 9 nights
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Day 1 : Arrive Athens
Upon arrive in Athens airport, you will be meet by our driver and transfered to your hotel. Overnight in Athens.
Day 2 : Athens / Olympia
Depart from Athens and drive southwest untill we reach the Corinth Canal which is completed in 1893.This canal effectively makes the Peloponnese peninsula an island.Before it was built,ships sailing between the Aegean and Adriatic had to circumnavigate the Peloponnese adding about 185 miles to their journey.Then continue to Epidaurosand visit the well preserved Ancient Theatre of Epidauros. The theatre has amazing acoustics.If you climb to the top,you can hear the conversation of the people standing below.Then proceed to the town of Nafplion (short photo stop to make your visit memorable),drive on to Mycenae. You will have time for visiting the historical artifacts of Mycenae.Then depart for Olympia and stay overnight in Olympia.
Day 3 : Olympia / Delphi
Visit the archeological sites of Olympia such as The Temple of Zeus,The Temple of Hera,Ancient Stadium and Archeology museum. Depart for Delphi driving through Patras (the very ancient city of the mythical Patreus) and cross the Corinthian Bay via new bridge (the longest bridge in Europe) from Rio to Antirion.Arrive in Delphi passing through picturesque towns of Nafpactos and Itea.Dinner at your hotel and stay overnight in Delphi.
Day 4 : Delphi / Kalambaka
Visit Delphi which is one of the most sacred and beautiful sites in Greece.The Temple of Apollo,Treasury of the Athenians and Delphi museum are really worth to see!Depart to Kalambaka(Meteora). Dinner at your hotel and overnight in Kalambaka.
Day 5 : Kalambaka / Athens
Visit Meteora which is located near a village of Kalambaka. The higlights are the monasteries on the top of the rocks and unique shapes of the huge rocks that were designed by nature. You can watch the special and spectacular view in the sunset. Today these ancient wonders are still home to many monks. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia and Thermopylae. (short stop on the way to see Leonidas Monument). Overnight in Athens.
Day 6 : Athens / Mykonos
You will be picked up from hotel and transfered to the port for your ferry to Mykonos. Arrive in Mykonos port. Mykonos will welcome you with it is gleaming whiteness which has surrounded by hills. Transfer to your hotel and overnight in Mykonos.
Day 7 : Mykonos
Explore one of the most beautiful little town of Cyclades. Overnight in Mykonos.
Day 8 : Mykonos / Santorini
You will be picked up from hotel and transfered to the port for your ferry to Santorini. Arrive in Santorini and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Santorini.
Day 9 : Santorini
The extraordinary view, rich Greek flavour and hospitality distinguish the island as a unique, tranquil haven. Overnight in Santorini.
Day 10 : Santorini / Athens
Pick-up from your hotel and transfer to the port for your ferry to Athens. Arrive in Athens Pireaus port then you will be transfered to your Athens hotel or airport on your request.
What’s Included
- 5 nights accommodation including breakfast.
- 4 Days Classical tour of Greece with Meteora including transportation, guidance, entrance fees and 3 nights accommodation in Olympia, Delphi and Kalambaka.
- All mentioned transfers in the program.
- All ferry tickets mentioned in the program.
- All taxes.
What’s Not Included
- Tips (optional).
- Travel insurance and visas (if needed).
- International flight tickets.
