Visit the "must-see" sights of ancient Athens, including the Acropolis, Archaeological Museum and charming Plaka District. Journey to the Corinth Canal, continuing to coastal Kyllini. Pass olive groves and citrus plantations as you explore the Peloponnese. Visit Vergina, the ancient Macedonian capital to see the Royal Tombs.
Journey to the Corinth Canal, hewn out of the rock
and just wide enough for ships to pass. Drive to Mycenae and visit
the Lion Gate and the "beehive" funerary chambers of the Royal
Tombs. Stroll through the streets of the charming old town of
Nafplion, with its mixture of ancient Greek and Venetian influences.
Then drive to the nearby archaeological site of Epidaurus.
Days 3-4: Nafplion
Drive toward coastal Kyllini. Stop to see the Temple
of Apollo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Bassae. Explore
Olympia, bringing to life the excitement of the ancient games
when you view the remains of the enormous Temples of Zeus, the
Palaestra training center and the stadium.
Days 5-6: Kyllini
Pass olive groves and citrus plantations and continue across
the sweeping bridge that connects the Peloponnese to the mainland.
Your mountain retreat awaits at Santa Marina Arachova.
Day 7: Kyllini
In Delphi, explore the great Temple of Apollo, the Temple
of the Athenians, the ancient theater and the archaeological
museum. Continue to Kalambaka.
Day 8: Delphi
Explore Meteora's Byzantine monasteries and spend the
night at the Dion Palace, located at the foot of Mount Olympus.
Day 9: Meteora
Visit Dion and Vergina, the ancient capital of
Macedonia to see the Royal Tombs. Then continue to Pella and
Thessaloniki and explore the highlights of the city.
Days 10-11: Thessaloniki
Transfer to the airport for your homebound flight.