Classical Tours · 8 Days
8 Days Classical Greece
A complete mainland circuit: Athens, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Olympia, Delphi, Thermopylae and the monasteries of Meteora.
Itinerary
Arrival in Athens, Greece
Welcome to Athens! Meet your traveling companion in the Airport of Athens. Transfer from the airport to Hotel. Dinner and overnight in Athens.
Athens City Tour & New Acropolis Museum
Panoramic city tour including guided visit of Acropolis, Constitution Square and the changing of the guard, the Panathenaic Stadium, University and the National Library followed by the New Acropolis Museum. Optional lunch in Plaka, break for shopping. Optional dinner downtown with traditional folklore show. Dinner and overnight in Athens.
Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus
Drive through the Corinth Canal passing outside of the Ancient Corinth, where St. Paul preached. The tour continues with a visit of the Archaeological Site and the Museum of Mycenae to admire the Beehive Tombs, the Treasury of Atreus and the Lion Gate. Short drive to Epidaurus for a tour of its 2,300-year-old open-air theater. Dinner and overnight in Tolo area.
Ancient Olympia
Drive through the Arkadian Mountains on the way to Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Walk among the impressive remains of the Gymnasium and the Temples of Hera and Zeus. Also visit the Museum and the Praxiteles' statue of Hermes. Dinner and overnight in Olympia.
Delphi
Through the new bridge of Rion-Antirion, the tour continues to Delphi where the ancient sanctuary of the god Apollo is. Visit of the Archaeological Site and the Museum to admire the Charioteer. Dinner and overnight in Delphi.
The Monasteries of Meteora
Drive to Kalambaka with the fantastic landscape of Meteora with its 24 rock-top monasteries. Visit of two monasteries, depending the day and time, with an incredible panoramic view. Dinner and overnight in Kalambaka.
Thermopylae en route to Athens
Guided visit to Thermopylae, the site of the heroic battle of Leonidas' 300 Spartans against Xerxes' Persian army. On the way back to Athens, you will be informed about Thebes, the setting of Sophocles' Oedipus Rex, and Marathon. Dinner and overnight in Athens.
Departure
Free morning, then transfer to the Airport of Athens for departure.