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5 Days Mainland Greece with Meteora and Nafplion

5 days • Destination Services Greece • Athens, Delphi, Greece • Pickup available • Not Cancellable

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Why we love it?

The 5 Days Mainland Greece tour offers travelers an immersive experience through some of Greece's most iconic destinations, including Athens, Nafplion, Olympia, and Delphi. Ideal for history enthusiasts and cultural explorers, this guided journey features visits to ancient sites, picturesque towns, and stunning landscapes. Unique highlights include the breathtaking monasteries of Meteora and the rich archaeological heritage of Delphi, all while enjoying comfortable accommodations and shared transportation in an air-conditioned bus. With four nights of lodging and included meals, participants can fully engage with Greece's rich history and vibrant culture.

Inclusions

Operated with an English-speaking guide
4 nights' accommodation
4 Breakfasts
4 Dinners
Shared transportation in an air-conditioned bus throughout the tour
All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: visit of the Epidaurus Theatre, visit of the Archaeological Site and the Tomb of Agamemnon in Mycenae, visit of the Archaeological Site with the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, Temple of Hera the Ancient Stadium and the Archaeological Museum in Olympia, visit of Arachova village, visit of the Archaeological site and the Museum in Delphi, visit of Meteora Monasteries

Exclusions

Visa fees
Domestic flights
International flights
Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
Optional tours (if any)
City tax not included, payable on the spot
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.

Itinerary

Day 1 ATHENS – NAUPLION (140 km– 2 hrs)

Leave by the coastal road to the Corinth Canal (short stop). Drive to Epidaurus and visit the Ancient theatre, world famous for its outstanding acoustics, then proceed to Nauplia. Free afternoon, you can enjoy a nice walk in the old town or visit the new Nauplion gallery with paintings dedicated to the Greek revolution in 1821. Dinner and overnight in Nauplion.

Overnight in Nauplion.

Day 2 NAUPLION – OLYMPIA (160 km – 3 hrs)

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure around 12:30 and through the plain of Argos we arrive at Mycenae. 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, through the cities of Tripolis and Megalopolis (short stop). Dinner and Overnight in Olympia, the cradle of the Olympic Games.

Overnight in Olympia.

Day 3 OLYMPIA – DELPHI (250 km– 4 hrs)

After breakfast visit the archaeological site with the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the Stadium and the archaeological Museum. Depart via Patras (short stop) to Rion, cross the Corinthian bay by the new bridge to Antirion. Pass by the city of Nafpaktos and from there on, 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. Arrive in Delphi for dinner and overnight.

Overnight in Delphi.

Day 4 DELPHI – KALAMBAKA (240 km– 3.5 hrs)

Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Archaeological Site and the Museum of Delphi. Depart for Kalambaka via Central Greece (short stop by Lamia). Dinner and overnight in Kalambaka, a small town built at the foot of the majestic grey rocks and crowned by the Meteora Monasteries (short stop for souvenirs).

Overnight in Kalambaka.

Day 5 KALAMBAKA – ATHENS (350 km– 4.5 hrs)

Breakfast at the hotel. Leave in the morning for nearby Meteora to visit the Byzantine Monasteries. Return to Athens passing the heroic monument of Leonidas at Thermopylae.

Please Note

Pickup/drop off transfer from/to hotels in the city center of Athens
Clients staying at the coast will be transferred back to their hotels with the Cape Sounion Tour Bus
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 double rooms 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