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Tour Description:

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.

Dates & Pricing



ITINERARY

Days 1-2: Athens
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.

Day 12: homebound