Athens - Corinth - Epidauros - Nauplion - Olympia - Delphi - Kalambaka - Meteora - Thessaloniki
Day 1 - Drive to Olympia via Corinth, Epidarus, Nauplia and Mycenae.
Day 2 - Visit the archaeological sites to Olympia and drive to Delphi.
Day 3 - Visit the archaeological site and museums and drive to Meteora.
Day 4 - Visit Monasteries and archeological sites and drive to Thessaloniki.
Day 5 - Visit historical Macedonia.Overnight Thessaloniki.
Day 6 - Visit archeological sites and museums.Overnight Thessaloniki.
Day 7 - After visits Verginia and Thermopylae, return back to Athens.
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Seven day tour of the essential sites of classical Greece: Olympia, Delphi, Meteora and Thessaloniki. You'll visit famous archaeological sites and museums, and experience the glory that was classical Greece.
Day 1: Athens - Corinth - Epidauros - Nauplion - Mycenae - Olympia
Leave by the coastal road to the Corinth Canal (short stop). Drive on and visit the Theatre of Epidauros famous for its remarkable acoustics. Then proceed to the Town of Nauplion (short stop) drive on to Mycenae and visit the Archaeological Site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. Then depart for Olympia through Central Peloponnesus and the Towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Overnight in Olympia, the cradle of the Olympic Games.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Olympia - Delphi
In the morning visit the Archaeological Site with the sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the archaeological Museum. Then drive on through the plains of Iliad and Achaia until the magnificent bridge which is crossing the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. Pass by the picturesque Towns of Nafpactos (Lepanto) and Itea, arrive in Delphi. Overnight.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 3: Delphi - Kalambaka (Meteora)
In the morning visit the archaeological Site and the Museum of Delphi. Depart for Kalambaka, a small Town situated at the foot of the astonishing complex of Meteora, gigantic rocks. Overnight.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 4: Meteora
Visit Meteora, among striking scenery, perched on the top of huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand ageless Monasteries, where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art. Depart from Kalambaka, drive through the plain of Thessaly and the valley of Tempi, arrive and visit the Archaeological Park of Dion. Admire also the gigantic figure of Mount Olympos, the highest mountain in Greece and home of the 12 Gods of Mythology. After the visit depart for Thessaloniki, the second largest and the most vibrant city in Greece. Dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 5: Thessaloniki - Veria - Naoussa - Edessa - Pella - Thessaloniki
Depart in the morning for a unique approach to historical Macedonia. First stop at Veria (Biblical Beroea) to visit Saint Pauls Bema, and then stroll through the old Jewish neighborhood and the colorful market area. A walk in a city where past is present and around.
Then proceed to Naoussa, to a site of exceptional beauty and importance: Aristotles School, the impressive scenery where the great philosopher taught ’the doctrines of morals and politics to Alexander and the Macedonian youths. In only a few miles away is picturesque Edessa where we see the towns famous landmark, the Waterfalls. Then comes Pella, the capital of Alexander the Great. See the exquisite floor mosaics of the 4th century b.C. villas, in situ as well as in the new Museum. Return to Thessaloniki for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 6: Thessaloniki
See in the morning the city that throughout the era of the Byzantine Empire, was the "co-reigning" city, second in population and prestige only to Constantinople. Visit unique monuments and feel the glorious Byzantine past in some of the oldest and most characteristic churches of the Christian world as well as in the Museum of Byzantine Culture, awarded with the Council of Europes Museum Prize for the year 2005. Rest of the day free, to enjoy time in the lively center of the city. Dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 7: Thessaloniki - Verginia - Thermopylae - Athens
Drive to Vergina, to live the experience of a visit to the unique Museum, created in the Great Tumulus covering the royal tombs of Macedonia. See the astonishing findings from the tomb of King Philip II, Alexanders father and feel the thrill of the greatest discovery of the 20th century. After the visit we shall start driving south and through Thessaly, Lamia, Thermopylae (see the Leonidas Monument) and Thebes, arrive in Athens late in the afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast
Note: Please ladies for the visit of the Monastery you need a skirt and the gentlemen long trousers.
Pick up & drop off from selected hotels in the Athens city centre.6 nights accommodation in Olympia, Delphi, Kalambaka and Thessaloniki including dinner & breakfast.Room used for accommodation in first class hotel will be with private W.C and bath/shower.Transportation, guidance, entrance fees for museums and sites.Local taxes.
All items of a personal nature.Drinks, any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels.
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