6-Day Classical Southern Greece
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Launch yourself into Ancient Greek history as you make your way through the southern mainlands of Greece. Explore the remains of the ancient city of Mycenae, the centre of Greek civilisation and the first capital city of Greece, Nafplio
Your historical tour of Greece goes to the Byzantine town of Mystras; Sparta, founded in the 9th century and developed into the most powerful military city and the old town of Monemvassia, a perfectly preserved medieval settlement still inhabited! Explore the Diros Caves, which are perhaps the most important natural site in Greece and live a true cave experience!
Visit the most important religious and athletic centre in Greece, Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, and Naupactus, a beautiful seaside small town with a Venetian Port and castle.
One of the highlights of your tour will be exploring the Delphi complex; you'll see the temple sacred to Apollo and the Ancient Oracle where Pythia delivered her predictions. Dare to be enchanted by the amazing view and the picturesque architecture of Kalambaka, where you can taste the traditional Greek cuisine!
Visit Meteora and admire the creation of God and man, of the ageless monasteries of Meteora that combine both historical and religious treasures. You'll feel like you are standing between Earth and sky!
Your historical tour of Greece goes to the Byzantine town of Mystras; Sparta, founded in the 9th century and developed into the most powerful military city and the old town of Monemvassia, a perfectly preserved medieval settlement still inhabited! Explore the Diros Caves, which are perhaps the most important natural site in Greece and live a true cave experience!
Visit the most important religious and athletic centre in Greece, Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, and Naupactus, a beautiful seaside small town with a Venetian Port and castle.
One of the highlights of your tour will be exploring the Delphi complex; you'll see the temple sacred to Apollo and the Ancient Oracle where Pythia delivered her predictions. Dare to be enchanted by the amazing view and the picturesque architecture of Kalambaka, where you can taste the traditional Greek cuisine!
Visit Meteora and admire the creation of God and man, of the ageless monasteries of Meteora that combine both historical and religious treasures. You'll feel like you are standing between Earth and sky!
Itinerary
Day 1
Explore Peloponnese
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Drive along the mainland coast to Peloponnese; the first stop will be the Canal of Corinth; and soon you reach the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, one of the best ancient theatres in the world with amazing acoustics. Stop for lunch or coffee in the most romantic seaside town of Nafplio, the first capital city of modern Greece. Then, you will reach Mycenae, an ancient town with great power during ancient years, with the famous 'Gate of Lions' and the 'Atreus King Tomb'.
Accommodation
Menelaion Hotel★3 star
Activities
Corinth Canal
Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
Nafplio
Mycenae
Transportations
Private Driver from Athens to Sparti
Destinations
Decentralized Administration of Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian
Epidavros
Sparti
Day 2
Mystras from Sparta
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Start the day with the Museum of Olive Oil of Sparta, showing the history of olive production in Greece. You'll continue to the Byzantine town of Mystras where you will be captivated by its medieval splendour. Afterwards, visit the second tower town of Peloponnese, Monemvassia, a mystical settlement by the sea that was founded by the Byzantines in the sixth century. We suggest you taste culinary delights at a fine restaurant on the roof of a tower house in the evening upon your return to Sparta.
Accommodation
Menelaion Hotel★3 star
Activities
Mystras and Monemvasia Day Trip
Mystras
Monemvasia
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Sparti
Lower Town
Mystras
Monemvasia
Day 3
Historical Tour of Greece to Ancient Olympia
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After breakfast, begin your historical tour of Greece on a journey to Ancient Olympia with a short stop in Gythio, before reaching Areopolis and Diros, famous for their marvellous caves. About 5,000 metres have been exposed and are accessible through narrow passageways surrounded by stalagmites and stalactites. You can also visit the local museum before continuing to some of the most beautiful places in southern Peloponnese, Stoupa and Kardamili. Finish the day in Ancient Olympia.
Accommodation
Olympion Asty★4 star
Activities
Sparta to Ancient Olympia Day Trip
Diros Cave
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Sparti
Decentralized Administration of Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian
Diros
Greece
Day 4
Explore Ancient Olympia
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Ancient Olympia lies in the lush valley formed by the Alfios river. There you will visit the Temple of Zeus; the temple of Hera, the shrine of Pelops, the Council House; the treasury houses, the gymnasium and the Palestra, and finally the stadium. Leaving Ancient Olympia, we suggest that you visit the wine castle; founded in 1861, it's the oldest winery in Greece. Then we will cross the bridge of Rio-Antirio to reach Naupactus. We recommend you have lunch in this beautiful seaside town.
Accommodation
Kastalia Boutique Hotel★4 star
Activities
Ancient Olympia Tour
Temple of Hera
Transportations
Private Driver from Naupactus to Delphi
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Greece
Decentralized Administration of Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian
Delphi
Day 5
Delphi's Archaeological Complex
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Discover the sacred Delphi with the Ancient Oracle, the Stadium, the Ancient Theatre and the Museum of Delphi, where you can admire the ‘’Charioteer’’ - one of the best bronze statues ever! Head to the village of Arachova, a bustling winter destination in Greece, at 1000 metres in altitude, where you must sample some cheese! Making your way through central Greece, you will reach Trikala, and then Kalambaka, a traditional town that is at the foot of the Meteora monasteries.
Accommodation
Dellas Boutique Hotel★3 star
Activities
Delphi Archaeological Site
Arachova
Trikala
Transportations
Private Driver from Arachova to Kalabaka
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Delphi
Arachova
Trikala
Kastraki, Trikala
Day 6
Meteora Monasteries and Athens
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Start the day at the Monastery of Great Meteoro, the oldest of the monasteries. It was said it was "suspended in the air" because of the protruding rock that it was built on. The second is the great monastery of St. Stephan; a small church built in the 16th century. This tour will finish in Kalambaka, where you will have lunch. Then, you will go back to Athens with a stop at Thermopiles to admire the statue of Leonidas, a memorial of the battle of the Spartans against the Persian Empire.
Activities
Meteora Monasteries Tour
Thermopylae
Transportations
Private Driver from Kalabaka to Athens
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Kastraki, Trikala
Decentralized Administration of Thessaly and Central Greece
Thermopylae
Included in Price
- 5 nights accommodation
- 16 activities
- 5 breakfasts
- Entrance fees
- Ground transportation
- Licensed English speaking guides
Not Included in Price
- Airport transfer
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
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