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Duration
6 Nights 7 Days
Tour Type
Daily Tour
Group Size
Unlimited
Languages
English
Overview
Duration : 6 Nights / 7 Days
Destinations : Athens – Argolis – Olympia – Delphi – Kalambaka
With its historic ruins, Mediterranean sunshine, and exotic food, Greece is a dream destination for people of all ages and genders. Here’s a typical Olympia tour package itinerary designed to ensure a memorable holiday.
Arrive at the Athens International Airport for a grand welcome by our tour manager. We’ll help you check in to your hotel and explain the itinerary for the next few days. Spend the rest of the day exploring places close to the hotel or shopping. Spend the night in Athens.
After a scrumptious breakfast buffet, head on for the Athens City Tour. Athens has a history of over 3000 years and is the best place to understand Greek civilisation. Some of the places you’ll cover during the city tour include
Panathenaic Stadium – This is the only stadium in the world built entirely of marble and the location of the first Modern Olympic Games.
Maximos Mansion – This has been the official residence of the Greek Prime Minister since 1982. It is famous for its Greek architecture and artwork.
The Temple of Olympian Zeus – This temple was built to honour Zeus, the father of all Olympian Gods.
The Hadrian Arch is dedicated to the Roman Emperor Hadrian to honour him for his commitment to his people.
Some of the other places you’ll cover include the Parliament, the Memorial of the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, and the Constitution Square.
Acropolis Museum – This museum is home to statues once found in the Acropolis and deconstructs how the Parthenon sculptures once looked.
After a continental breakfast buffet, move on to Argolis. Drive on the coastal road, enjoy the beautiful scenery, and make a short stop at the Corinth Canal. This 6km long canal connects the Aegean and Ionian Sea.
Move on to explore the Theatre of Epidaurus. This beautiful and well-preserved ancient theatre is famous for its acoustics and aesthetics.
Stop at Nafplion, a beautiful town famous for its beautiful castles. Close to Nafplion are the archaeological sites of Mycenae and Epidaurus.
The next stop on your tour is Olympia. Drive through Central Peloponnese, exploring the towns of Tripoli and Megalopolis on the way. The latter is famous for its ancient ruins.
Spend the night in Olympia, exploring places around the hotel.
Check out from your hotel in Olympia to explore the beautiful monuments in the city. This includes the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium, and the Archeological Museum.
Your next stop is Delphi, a beautiful town 3-4 from Olympia. Drive through the scenic plains of Achaea, passing through the Rion – Antirion Bridge and the picturesque villages of Nafpaktos and Itea. Spend the night in Delphi, exploring places around the hotel.
After breakfast, move to Kalambaka. On the way, explore the different archaeological sites along the route. Don’t miss the Delphi Archaeological Museum and the ancient stadium in Delphi. Before checking into a hotel in Kalabaka, make sure you appreciate the beautiful Meteora rock formations and the ancient monasteries perched atop the vertical peaks.
Spend the night in Kalabaka.
You’ll check out from your Kalabaka hotel to visit Meteora to admire the mesmerising scenery. Meteora in Greek means suspended in air and is home to several Eastern Orthodox monasteries.
You will return to Athens while stopping by the Statue of Leonidas, a 35-metre-tall statue dedicated to a Spartan warrior. Spend the night in Athens. Don’t forget to explore the different evening markets in the city.
Bid goodbye to this beautiful and ancient country that.’s also the birthplace of democracy. Head to the Athens International Airport to catch your flight back home or to the next leg of your European travel journey.
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