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Classical Tour Greece Nafplion, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora – Private Tour

From $4,353 • 5 days • Destination Services Greece • Athens, Greece • Pickup available • Not Cancellable

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Why we love it?

The Classical Tour Greece offers a comprehensive five-day exploration of iconic historical sites, including Nafplion, Olympia, Delphi, and Meteora. This private tour is ideal for history enthusiasts and travelers seeking an in-depth cultural experience, as it includes guided visits to significant archaeological sites and ancient ruins. With local guides fluent in English, Italian, French, or German, participants gain valuable insights into Greece's rich heritage. The tour is distinctive for its blend of stunning landscapes, including the scenic Cape Sounio and the dramatic cliffs of Meteora, alongside opportunities to savor local cuisine with included breakfasts and dinners.

Inclusions

Operated with local English, or Italian, or French, or German-speaking local guide during the activities (Half-day 1, Day 2-5)
4 nights' accommodation
4 Breakfasts
3 Dinners (Day 2, 3, 4)
Inbound/Outbound private transfers from/to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or Piraeus Port
Air-conditioned private transportation throughout the itinerary (Half-day 1, Day 2-5)
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary: Cape Sounio (Day 1); Olympia Site and Museum Epidaurus and Mycenae (Day 2); Olympia Site and Museum (Day 3); Delphi Site and Museum (Day 4); two Monasteries of Meteora (Day 5)
Meet & Greet

Exclusions

Visa fees
Domestic flights
International flights
Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
Optional tours (if any)
Climate Change Resilience Fee. Clients will have to pay the Fee on the spot at the hotels.
Any visit not mentioned in the program
Porterage and gratuities
Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
Please note that the inbound airport Athens - City hotel transfers are included only as part of the package or if pre/post night stay is booked as an extra. Otherwise, additional transfers should be purchased separately

Itinerary

Day 1 ARRIVAL ATHENS – CAPE SOUNIO – ATHENS (140km – 4 hrs)

On your arrival at Athens Airport, you will be greeted and taken to your Athens hotel in the comfort of an air-conditioned luxury car. Athens has an array of amazing hotels, and this package has the cream of the crop, and we know you will thoroughly enjoy your one night stay in Athens. In the afternoon drive along the coastal road, passing the wonderful beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni & Varkiza to the most Southern point of Attica, Cape Sounio, where the white marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon stand. On the way, you have a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf and the little islands offshore. After visiting the Temple of Poseidon, you have time to walk at leisure on the rocky promontory of Sounio before returning to your hotel.

Overnight in Athens.

Day 2 ATHENS – CANAL OF CORINTH – EPIDAURUS – NAUPLION – MYCENAE – OLYMPIA (385km – 6hrs)

Indulge in a delicious breakfast at the hotel before taking the coastal road to the Corinth Canal. Stop for a few moments and then drive towards the Theatre of Epidauros, famous for its remarkable acoustics. Afterwards, proceed to the town of Nauplion and stop to take some stunning photos. Continue driving towards Mycenae to visit the Archaeological Site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. Then depart for Olympia through Central Peloponnese and the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Overnight in Olympia, the cradle of the Olympic Games. In the evening, enjoy dinner at the hotel.

Overnight in Olympia.

Day 3 OLYMPIA – DELPHI (250 km – 3.5 hrs)

Begin your day with a mouthwatering breakfast at the hotel. Afterwards visit the Archaeological Site with the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium, and the Archaeological Museum. Then drive on through the plains of Eliad and Achaia until the magnificent bridge that crosses the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. Pass by the picturesque towns of Nafpactos (Lepanto) and Itea, arriving in Delphi, where a comfortable room and a delicious dinner are waiting for you.

Overnight in Delphi.

Day 4 DELPHI – KALAMBAKA (310 km – 4 hrs)

Have a tasty breakfast at the hotel and in the morning visit the Archaeological Site and the Museum. Depart for Kalambaka, a small town stated at the foot of the astonishing complex of Meteora.

Overnight in Kalambaka.

Day 5 KALAMBAKA – ATHENS (355 km – 4.5 hrs)

Begin your day with a delightful breakfast at the hotel. Then, visit the mesmerising 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. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia and Thermopylae, enjoying a short stop to see the Leonida's Monument across the road. Arrive in Athens and transfer to the airport (after 20.00 pm) to continue with your travel arrangements.

Please Note

Day 1: The Cape Sounio excursion departs at approximately 02:00 pm, please arrange your arrival flights accordingly
Day 5: Late drop off at the airport. Estimated arrival time at the airport is 08:00 pm, please arrange your departing flight accordingly
We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons
Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
In many hotels in Greece, the triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room
No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed
Please note that the inbound airport Athens - City hotel transfers are included only as part of the package and if pre and post-night stay is booked as an extra. Otherwise additional transfers should be purchased separately.