Six or Seven Day Tour
Ancient Classical Tour
in Greece
Optional day: Arrive
in Athens, Transfer from the airport to your hotel by the Acropolis.
We'll visit the Acropolis and the highlights of Athens. Optional tour
Athens by night.
1st day:
Starting from Athens we drive westwards along the scenic coast of the
Saronic Gulf, until we reach the Corinth canal with its breathtaking
views (short stop). Shortly after we reach the Ancient town of Corinth
(visit) where St . Paul lived and preached for two
years. Back in ancient times Corinth was one of the richest cities and
this is quite evident by its remains, including the huge Agora
(market place) and Apollo's Temple (6th c. B.C.) Then
drive on to
Mycenae
, the Homeric city of the Atreides -
the city "rich in gold" of the ancient poets. (Visit the Lions
Gate, the Cyclopean Walls, the Royal
Tombs e.t.c.) Continue for Nafplion through
the fertile plain of Argolis and ancient Tiryns, (Set on a bluff in
the centre of a plain, the fortress of Tiryns is a Cyclopean structure
dating from the 13c BC, a well preserved masterpiece of ancient military
architecture.) Overnight in Nafplion,
in a traditional hotel, located on the top of the old city, just under
the castle.
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of photos at
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2nd day:
Nafplion
(first capital city
of Greece in modern time) the picturesque town nestling at the foot
of a cliff crowned by the mighty ramparts of the
Palamidi Fortress. After breakfast
in a beautiful veranda with the best view over the city, visit the castle
of Palamidi and the acropolis of ancient Tiryns. Time for shopping in
Nafplion, where you will find many traditional shops and boutiques or
enjoy a swim in the crystal waters under the castle. Later the afternoon
leave for the hinterland of Epidavros
to visit the sanctuary of Asklepios, the most brilliant centre of healing
in the ancient world and the theatre (4th century B.C.) one of the most
perfect and the best preserved of the ancient Greek theatres, famous
for its acoustics. You can view our portfolio of photos at
http://www.panoramio.com/user/45649/tags/Epidavros
3rd day:
Leave Nafplion in the morning, through Central Peloponnese, we'll drive
south by the scenic coast of the Argolis Gulf, from the town of
Astros we will turn to Central Peloponnese,
(Arcadia), through the village of Agios Petros, (short stop -the
village became capital city of Greece for 24 hours, short stop) and
Karies on the slopes of the mount. Parnon. Shortly
we will arrive in Sparta,
the modern town was developed in the reign of King Otto after 1834.
Visit the archaeological site, the most important monuments of the side
are: the Acropolis and the Theatre of Ancient Sparta.
Acropolis of Sparta
- Medieval Town of Mystras
You can view our
portfolio of photos at
http://www.panoramio.com/user/45649/tags/Sparta View
our virtual Sparta tour
http://youtu.be/0fnqh343GZg?hd=1 
4th day:
Leave Sparta in the morning to visit the Medieval state of Mystras after
through the mount Taygetos, 100km (62 miles) long and rising
to a height of 2407 m (7897 feet), which separate the regions of Laconia
and Messenia. Short stop on the top in a traditional tavern. Next to
Kalamata and then via Megalopolis, Andritsaina and Vassae ( The most
extra ordinary monument of the area is the very well preserved temple
of Epicurus Apollo, at Vassae) for Olympia (the cradle of the Olympic
Games). Visit the Sanctuary of the Olympian Zeus and the Museum the
same day or next. Overnight in Olympia.
Olympia - The Cradle
of the Olympic Games
You can view our portfolio
of photos at
http://www.panoramio.com/user/45649/tags/Olympia
or view our virtual Olympia tour
http://youtu.be/JPNEbO1Ey2A?hd=1
5th day:
Further sightseeing of
Olympia. Next we'll drive through Patras, Capital of Peloponnesus and
take the Car-Ferry across the "Little Dardanelles - Half hour"
from Rio to Antirio. Crossing the picturesque town of
Nafpactos (This charming little city at the northwest end of the Gulf
of Corinth was fortified by the Venetians in the 15C. Under its medieval
name of Lepando it recalls the famous naval battle which took place
in 1571 between the Christian fleet from Spain, Genoa, Naples, Malta
and Venice with the Turkish fleet of Sultan Selim.- short stop) and
from there through the scenic new road along the coast we'll arrive
in Delphi . Visit in the evening the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios and
the Museum. Overnight in Delphi or Arachova, one of the most traditional
villages in Greece. View our virtual Delphi tour
http://youtu.be/O5ZSCU1lwN4?hd=1
Apollo Temple at Delphi
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of photos at
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and http://www.panoramio.com/user/45649/tags/Delphi%20-%20Apollo%20Oracle
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6th
day: Further sightseeing of Delphi, visit Castalia Spring
and the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaea. Return to Athens from the east
side of Mount Parnassus, through small mountain villages and the ancient
town of Chaeroneia (where took place in 338 BC the battle between the
southern Greek cities and King of Greek Macedonians Phillip, in which
Alexander then 18 years of age, was making his debut in battle), continue
for Meteora, passing through,
Lamia, typical towns and numerous picturesque villages of Central
Greece. Stay overnight in Kalambaka, the closest village to Meteora
with the best view or Trikala one of the nicest cities in Greece.
Meteora & Orthodox
Monasteries
7th
day:
Visit Meteora,
among striking scenery, perched on top of huge rocks which seem to be
suspended in Mid - Air, stand ageless Monasteries, where you can see
exquisite specimens of Byzantine Art. Of the 24 monasteries that grew
up between the 13th and 16th centuries only six
are still inhabited: The Great Meteoron, Agia Triad, Agios Nikolaos
and Varlaam by monks: Agios Stephanos and Roussanou by nuns. Return
to Athens via Larissa, Lamia, Thermopile (where in 480 B.C. a battle
between the ancient Greeks and Persians took place, visit the Leonida's
Monument) and Kammena Vourla (last stop for coffee brake by the sea).
Arrive in Athens in the evening.
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PRICE |
HIGHLIGHTS |
Daily:
8.00am. Return approx 7.00 p.m.
on seventh day.
Comment:
See the main cultural and archaeological,
historical and religious highlights of
Greece. Time is allowed for gentle
walks, swimming and coastal relaxation.
Most of the driving is on mountain and coastal roads.
Closed
on Holidays:
January 1st. March 25th, May 1st,
Easter Sunday, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
On Good Friday, the sites are open 12.00 - 17.00.
Ps
Have in mind that most of the Archaeological sites in winter
close at 2.45 pm. |
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