4-Day Greece Highlights Tour with Delphi, Olympia and Meteora
About This Tour
Embark on a 4-day adventure through some of Greece's most important mainland sights, combining ancient history, archaeology, and breathtaking scenery. Travel fr...
Duration: 4 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Athens, Corinth, Nafplio, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Ancient Corinth, Tolon, Olympia, Meteora, Kalabaka, Nafpaktos, Delphi, Kamena Vourla · Languages: English
Know before you go: 4-day Argolis, Ancient Olympia, Delphi, and Meteora private tour from Athens.; This 4-day tour is a unique opportunity for travellers to get in touch with the most important sights of Greece's mainland. They will observe closely one of the most ancient civilizations in the world.; The driver-guides are not licensed guides and will not be able to guide you inside the historical monuments. They will share their historical knowledge on board. You will watch a short video before every archaeological area on the vehicle's monitor.; You can choose your accommodation on your own, or we can send you a list of cooperating hotels after your booking.; Pets are not allowed.; Smoking on board is not allowed.; The duration of the tour is approximate. The exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions.
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What's Included
- Pick-up and drop-off services from any address in the Athens region
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
- Private transportation
- An English-speaking driver who guides travellers on board (not licensed to guide you inside museums and monuments)
- Bottled water
- Monitors on board
- Driver's accommodation
Not Included
- Accommodation for passengers
- Lunch expenses
- Dinner expenses
- Entrance fees for archaeological sites, museums, and monasteries
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Athens to Argolis via Corinth, Mycenae, Nafplio, and Epidaurus
The tour starts early in the morning from your pick-up location. The tour starts early in the morning from your pick-up location. After 2 hours of driving, you will arrive at the Corinth Canal, where you will admire the breathtaking view of the canal. After 2 hours of driving, you will arrive at the Corinth Canal, where you will admire the breathtaking view of the canal. Your next stop is Ancient Corinth, where you will visit the archaeological site. Your next stop is Ancient Corinth, where you will visit the archaeological site. Afterward, you will continue to Mycenae and the Treasury of Atreus. Afterward, you will continue to Mycenae and the Treasury of Atreus. The next stop will be Nafplio City and Tolo Village, where you will enjoy traditional dishes in a Greek restaurant beside the beach. The next stop will be Nafplio City and Tolo Village, where you will enjoy traditional dishes in a Greek restaurant beside the beach. After lunch, you will visit the Epidaurus Archaeological Site and Ancient Theatre. This is the last stop before you begin your journey to Ancient Olympia Village, where you will stay overnight. After lunch, you will visit the Epidaurus Archaeological Site and Ancient Theatre. This is the last stop before you begin your journey to Ancient Olympia Village, where you will stay overnight. 1st Day Sightseeing Corinth Canal Corinth Canal Ancient Corinth Ancient Corinth Mycenae Mycenae Treasury of Atreus Treasury of Atreus Nafplio City Nafplio City Tolo Village Tolo Village Epidaurus Archaeological Site Epidaurus Archaeological Site Ancient Theatre Ancient Theatre
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2Day 02
Ancient Olympia and Nafpaktos on the way to Delphi
The tour continues after breakfast. The tour continues after breakfast. Visit the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia, where you will have almost 3 hours to admire the area where the first ancient Olympic Games took place. Visit the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia, where you will have almost 3 hours to admire the area where the first ancient Olympic Games took place. After that, you will visit the Archimedes Museum and Ancient Olympia Village, where you will enjoy coffee and sweets. After that, you will visit the Archimedes Museum and Ancient Olympia Village, where you will enjoy coffee and sweets. Once your visit is complete, you will head to Delphi Village with a stop in Nafpaktos, where you will taste local dishes in a Greek tavern next to the sea. Once your visit is complete, you will head to Delphi Village with a stop in Nafpaktos, where you will taste local dishes in a Greek tavern next to the sea. As soon as you arrive in Delphi Village, you will have free time to enjoy the local stores. As soon as you arrive in Delphi Village, you will have free time to enjoy the local stores. 2nd Day Sightseeing Ancient Olympia Ancient Olympia Archaeological Site of Ancient Olympia Archaeological Site of Ancient Olympia Ancient Stadium Ancient Stadium Archimedes Museum Archimedes Museum Nafpaktos Village Nafpaktos Village
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3Day 03
Delphi's ancient treasures and onward to Meteora
After breakfast, you will visit the archaeological site of Delphi and the Delphi Museum. After breakfast, you will visit the archaeological site of Delphi and the Delphi Museum. You will also have enough time to visit Athena Pronea's Temple and the Ancient Gymnasio. You will also have enough time to visit Athena Pronea's Temple and the Ancient Gymnasio. After that, you will enjoy Greek food in a local restaurant with a breathtaking view of the Corinthian Gulf. After that, you will enjoy Greek food in a local restaurant with a breathtaking view of the Corinthian Gulf. Once lunch is finished, you will continue to Meteora. Once lunch is finished, you will continue to Meteora. After 3 hours of driving, you will arrive at Kalambaka Village, the nearest village to Meteora, where you will stay overnight. After 3 hours of driving, you will arrive at Kalambaka Village, the nearest village to Meteora, where you will stay overnight. 3rd Day Sightseeing Delphi Village Delphi Village Archaeological Site of Delphi Archaeological Site of Delphi Delphi Museum Delphi Museum Athena Pronea's Temple Athena Pronea's Temple Temple of Apollo Temple of Apollo Ancient Theatre Ancient Theatre Ancient Gymnasio Ancient Gymnasio
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4Day 04
Meteora monasteries, Thermopylae, and return to Athens
The last day starts after breakfast. The last day starts after breakfast. Visit the monasteries of the Meteora rock complex. You will have almost 4 hours to enjoy their amazing views and unique architecture. Visit the monasteries of the Meteora rock complex. You will have almost 4 hours to enjoy their amazing views and unique architecture. After your visit, you will continue to Thermopylae's famous battlefield. There, you will observe the glorious Leonidas Monument and the Thermopylae Museum up close. After your visit, you will continue to Thermopylae's famous battlefield. There, you will observe the glorious Leonidas Monument and the Thermopylae Museum up close. Afterwards, you will return to Athens with an intermediate stop in Kamena Vourla Village, where you will enjoy local seafood in a seaside Greek restaurant. Afterwards, you will return to Athens with an intermediate stop in Kamena Vourla Village, where you will enjoy local seafood in a seaside Greek restaurant. 4th Day Sightseeing Meteora Meteora Monasteries Monasteries Kalambaka and Kastaki Village Kalambaka and Kastaki Village Thermopylae Battlefield Thermopylae Battlefield Leonidas Monument Leonidas Monument Thermopylae Museum Thermopylae Museum Kamena Vourla Village Kamena Vourla Village
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Athens, Greece · Tour start: Athens, Greece — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
