4-Day Greece Highlights Tour: Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora

Explore the glory of ancient Greece with this four day classical tour from Athens. With this unique tour visit and enjoy five UNESCO'S world heritage sites.

Itinerary

Day 1: Athens - Corinth Canal - Epidaurus - Mycenae - Olympia

Stop At: Corinth Canal, Isthmia, Corinth 201 00 Greece
Depart from Athens for the strategically Corinth Canal (short stop).
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: The Great Theatre of Epidaurus, Ethniki Odos Isthmou Archaias Epidavrou, Epidavros 210 52 Greece
Drive to Epidaurus and visit the ancient theatre, world famous for its outstanding acoustics.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Archaeological Site Mycenae, Mycenae 21200 Greece
Proceed to Nauplia (short stop) and through the plain of Argos arrive at Myceane. Visit the archaeological site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. In the afternoon (optional stop for souvenirs), depart for Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3* or 4* hotel

Day 2: Olympia - Delphi

Stop At: Archaeological Site of Olympia, Archea Olympia, Olympia 27065 Greece
Visit the Olympia archaeological site featuring the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the stadium, and the archaeological museum.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Pass By: Rio-Antirrio Bridge (Charilaos Trikoupis), Gefira Charilaos Trikoupis, Antirrio Greece
Depart via Patras (short stop) to Rion, and cross the Corinthian Bay by bridge to Antirion. Pass by the city of Nafpakros and, from there, continue along the coastal road to Delphi, known in ancient times as the 'navel of the world.' In the afternoon, visit the picturesque mountain village of Arachova.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3* or 4* hotel

Day 3: Delphi - Kalambaka

Stop At: Temple of Apollo, Delphi Greece
Rise early and visit the archaeological site of Delphi, one of the most important archaeological treasures, also listed as a UNESCO world Heritage site.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Delphi Archaeological Museum, Ethniki Odos Amfissas - Livadias, Delphi 330 54 Greece
Head inside the Delphi museum and encounter numerous artifacts and relics that date back to 15th century BC.
Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Meteora, Kastraki, Kalambaka 422 00 Greece
Depart for Kalambaka, a small town built at the foot of the majestic grey rocks and crowned by the Meteora Monasteries (short stop by Lamia). Overnight in Kalambaka.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at 3* or 4* hotel

Day 4: Kalambaka - Meteora - Athens

Stop At: Meteora, Kastraki, Kalambaka 422 00 Greece
Leave in the morning for nearby Meteora to visit the breathtaking Byzantine Monasteries. This UNESCO world Heritage site is home for more than 20 rock monasteries. Discover the natural beauty and the cultural heritage of this area.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Stop At: Leonidas Monument, Lamia, Thermopylae 350 09 Greece
Return to Athens, passing the heroic monument of Leonidas of Sparta at Thermopylae. Return to Athens late in the afternoon.
Duration: 20 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.