3-Day Classical Greece Tour from Athens with Epidaurus and Delphi

3 Days Duration

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About This Tour

Embark on a captivating 3-day journey through ancient Greece, from the Corinth Canal and the renowned Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus to Homer's Golden Mycenae, a...

Duration: 3 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Athens, Corinth, Tripoli, Thebes, Levadeia, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Olympia, Nafpaktos, Delphi, Arachova · Languages: English, French, Spanish

Know before you go: Dating back to the second century B.C., Mycenae was one of the major centres of Greek civilization and a military stronghold that dominated much of southern Greece.; Delphi Museum's spectacular exhibits include the frieze of the Treasury of the Sifnians, the Naxian Sphinx, the Statue of Antinoos, the metopes of the Athenian Treasury, the famous bronze Charioteer, and many other artefacts.

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What's Included

Professional tour guide
Entrance fees
Transfers from and to your hotel or the closest available location
Breakfasts and dinners
Hotel accommodation

Not Included

Lunches
Any private expenses
"Resilience Tax" for overnight stays in hotels
From March till October:Hotels 3*: €3.0 per room/nightHotels 4*: €7.0 per room/nightHotels 5*: €10.0 per room/night
Hotels 3*: €3.0 per room/night
Hotels 4*: €7.0 per room/night
Hotels 5*: €10.0 per room/night
From November till February:Hotels 3*: €1.5 per room/nightHotels 4*: €3.0 per room/nightHotels 5*: €4.0 per room/night
Hotels 3*: €1.5 per room/night
Hotels 4*: €3.0 per room/night
Hotels 5*: €4.0 per room/night

Itinerary

1

Day 01

Athens, Corinth Canal, Epidaurus, Mycenae and Olympia

After pickup from your central Athens hotel, depart via the coastal national highway for the strategic Corinth Canal, where you will make a short stop. After pickup from your central Athens hotel, depart via the coastal national highway for the strategic Corinth Canal, where you will make a short stop. Continue to Epidaurus and visit the Ancient Theatre, world-famous for its outstanding acoustics. Continue to Epidaurus and visit the Ancient Theatre, world-famous for its outstanding acoustics. Then proceed to the land of Homer's Golden Mycenae, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Then proceed to the land of Homer's Golden Mycenae, a UNESCO World Heritage site. You will see the Cyclopean Walls, the Lion's Gate, the Royal Tombs, including those of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, and the Treasury of Atreus, a magnificent 14th-century B.C. structure. You will see the Cyclopean Walls, the Lion's Gate, the Royal Tombs, including those of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, and the Treasury of Atreus, a magnificent 14th-century B.C. structure. In the afternoon, depart for Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, travelling through the central Peloponnese and the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. In the afternoon, depart for Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, travelling through the central Peloponnese and the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Dinner and overnight in Olympia.
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Day 02

Olympia Archaeological Site and Drive to Delphi

After breakfast at the hotel, tour the archaeological site of Olympia, including the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the Ancient Stadium, and the Archaeological Museum. After breakfast at the hotel, tour the archaeological site of Olympia, including the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the Ancient Stadium, and the Archaeological Museum. Then drive through the plains of Elis and Achaia until you reach the magnificent bridge crossing the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. Then drive through the plains of Elis and Achaia until you reach the magnificent bridge crossing the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. Pass by the picturesque cities of Nafpaktos and Itea before arriving in Delphi, known in ancient times as the navel of the world. Pass by the picturesque cities of Nafpaktos and Itea before arriving in Delphi, known in ancient times as the navel of the world. Dinner and overnight stay in Delphi.
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Day 03

Delphi, Arachova and Return to Athens

In the morning, after breakfast, visit the Archaeological Site and the Museum of Delphi. In the morning, after breakfast, visit the Archaeological Site and the Museum of Delphi. Delphi remains one of the most important UNESCO World Heritage sites in Europe. Delphi remains one of the most important UNESCO World Heritage sites in Europe. Pass by Castalia Spring, visit the archaeological site and the museum of Delphi, and view the monument of the Argive Kings, the Temple of Pronaia, the Treasury of the Athenians, the Athenian Stoa, the Polygonal Wall, the monument of Platea, and the Temple of Apollo, famous for its oracle, as well as the Delphi Museum. Pass by Castalia Spring, visit the archaeological site and the museum of Delphi, and view the monument of the Argive Kings, the Temple of Pronaia, the Treasury of the Athenians, the Athenian Stoa, the Polygonal Wall, the monument of Platea, and the Temple of Apollo, famous for its oracle, as well as the Delphi Museum. Enjoy a couple of hours of free time in Delphi before departing and driving through the village of Arachova, renowned for its colorful rugs and carpets. Enjoy a couple of hours of free time in Delphi before departing and driving through the village of Arachova, renowned for its colorful rugs and carpets. Return to Athens via Levadia and Thebes, arriving early in the evening. Return to Athens via Levadia and Thebes, arriving early in the evening.