Striking Contrasts of the History of the Greek Mainland.Expore all the histoical facinatinig sites from Prehistory ,the Classical period,Roman domination,Byzantane Empire,the Crusades and the Modern Times.Relax and enjoy the Beautiful landscape of Santorini that make this island so famous wordwide ! Walk into the small pedestrian streets of Fira village , visit the famous Oia village and enjoy the famous Santorini Sunset , Cruise to the area of the old volcano, see Acrotiri Excavation , swimm in the beautiful black sandy beach! This is not a typical holiday package! Its a life time experience! So, do not loose it ! Book it now!
ITINERARY:
DAY 1. ATHENS
Upon arrival in Athens international Airport, you will meet our representative and he will arrange for your transfer in the selected hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Do not forget to visit Plaka, the traditional neighborhood under the Acropolis hill in order to enjoy your dinner in a traditional Greek tavern.Overnight in the selected Hotel in Athens .
DAY 2. ATHENS
Today after your breakfast in the selected hotel you will participate in a well organized morning sightseeing tour of Athens including all famous historical monuments: the Panathinaic Stadium, the ex. Royal Palace, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian’s Arch, the Parliament, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library and the Constitution Square(Syntagma). Tour ends with visit at the Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum . The rest of the day is at your leisure. In the afternoon you can participate in an optional tour to the Cape Sounion in order to visit the cosmopolitan suburbs of Athens (like Voula , Vouliagmeni , Glyfada etc ) .At the end of this magnificent route (which is the famous “Athenian Riviera ” ) , next to the seaside , you can visit the Temple of Poseidon,who was the God of the Sea according the ancient Greek Religion. Enjoy the marvellus landscape. Overnight in the selected Hotel in Athens .
DAY 3. ATHENS/MYCAENAE/EPIDAURUS/NAFPLION/ OLYMPIA
Today , in the morning , after your early breakfast , you will meat at the looby of the selected hotel in Athens our representative , in order to arrange for you, the participation in the unique “4 Days Classical tour of Greece” ! Leave by the coastal road to the Corinth Canal (short Stop). Drive on and visit the Theatre of Epidauros, famous for its remarkable acoustics. Then proceed to the town of Nauplion (short photo stop), drive on to the Mycenae and 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. (dinner in the hotel).
DAY 4. OLYMPIA/ DELPHI
In the morning, after your Breakfast you will have the oportunity to visit the Archaeological Site with the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the Archaeological Museum. Then drive on through the plains of Ilia and Achaia until the magnificent bridge which is crossing the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. Pass by the picturesque towns of Nafpactos (Lepanto) and Itea, arrive in Delphi. Overnight and dinner in the selected hotel in Delphi.
DAY 5. DELPHI/ METEORA
In the morning , after your breakfast you will visit the Archaeological Site and the Museum of Delphi.Walk the Sacred Way, visit the temple of Apollo, the theater and the stadium on the mount Parnassos and then on to the Museum housing some masterpieces of the Greek sculpture such as the famous bronze statue of the “Charioteer”. Later during the day you will depart for Kalambaka, a small town stated at the foot of the astonishing complex of Meteora, gigantic rocks. Overnight and dinner in the selected hotel in Kalambaka.
DAY 6. METEORA/ ATHENS
Today after breakfast in the selected hotel in kalambaka you will have the oportunity to visit 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, Thermopylae (short stop in order to see across the road the Leonida’s Monument who was the old king of Sparta). Arrive in Athens early in the evening.Overnight in the selected hotel in Athens.
DAY 7. ATHENS/ SANTORINI
Early in the morning you will meet our representative at the lobby of your hotel in order to pick you up from your hotel and transfer to Piraeus Port. Embarkation on boat. During the trip you will have the chance to see some of the most beautiful islands of the Aegean Sea like Paros, Naxos and Ios. Arriving at the port of Santorini, and transfer to the selected hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure in order to start your private exploration in Santorini !Don’t forget to visit the main town Fira which is a fantastic place which invites everyone to shop, stroll through its streets, or to enjoy a meal in one of the restaurants overlooking the volcano site.Overnight in the selected hotel in Santorini.
DAY 8. SANTORINI
In the morning after breakfast youwill have the opportunity to explore the secrets of Santorini during a full day tour .In the morning we will get into the coach and drive down to Athinios port for embarkation in the traditional sailing boat for the Volcano. Climbing up to the crater we will learn the history of the place and we will explore the 6(six) craters. Our next stop will be at the Hot Springs, where a cool bath is welcome after the hot Volcano. Thirassia is the place where we can explore for one hour and a half the traditional village of Manolios and the traditional Greek life. Last village is in the village of Oia. Our disembarkation is at Ammoudi bay. We will climb the steps up to Oia or we will ride the donkey and we are free for two hours to enjoy the beautiful sunset or have a drink in one of the cafeterias with beautiful view in caldera. The bus will pick us up after the sunset and we will return in your hotel after a beautiful day, full of beautiful images and experience.Overnight in the selected Hotel in Santorini.
DAY 9. SANTORINI
Today , you will have a relax day in order to explore by yourself the secrets that make Santorini island one of the most romantic island worldwide…Overnight in the selected Hotel in Santorini.
DAY 10. SANTORINI/ ATHENS
Today , after breakfast you will have a free morning free in order to enjoy the fantastic beauties of Santorini island. In the afternoon, transfer from the selected Hotel, to the port of Santorini in order to catch the ferry and to return back to Piraeus Port. Upon your arrival in Piraeus, our representative will arrange for your transfer in the selected hotel in Athens.Overnight in Athens.
DAY 11. ATHENS/ AIRPORT
Today after breakfast and according to your departure flight, you will be transferred to the airport
PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS:
4 Nights Accommodation in Athens,either in 3,4 or 5 star Hotels
3 Nights Accommodation in Santorini,either in 3,4 or 5 star Hotels
Daily breakfast in the selected Hotels in Athens and in Santorini
Half day Athens Sightseeing, Bus Guided Tour included entrance fee
4 Days Classical Guided Bus Tour : Mycaenae , Epidaurus , Nauplion , Olympia, Delphi and Meteora
3 Dinners to Olympia, Delphi & Meteora during the 4 Days Classical Tour
Full Day Excursion to Santorini Island, included all the island highlights
Ferry tickets, with standard ferry , economy class : Piraeus-Santorini-Piraeus
All transfers as mentioned in our programm
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