Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia and Delphi Three Days Tour from Athens
About This Tour
Discover some of Greece’s most celebrated ancient sites on this 3-day journey from Athens. Travel through the Peloponnese to visit Epidaurus and its world-famou...
Duration: 3 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · Cities: Athens, Corinth, Tripoli, Thebes, Levadeia, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Olympia, Nafpaktos, Delphi, Arachova · Languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish
Know before you go: Not wheelchair accessible; Not stroller accessible; Not suitable for pets; Infants must not sit on laps; Infant seats unavailable; Hotels used: Olympia: Europa or Amalia or Olympic Village / Delphi: Amalia or Apollonia or V Delphi; Traveler pickup is offered from selected Athens hotels. Enter your accommodation details and we will inform you on the exact pick up time and location after your booking. If you are staying at an area outside of our pickup zone, you will be advised to proceed to the nearest pick up point.
About Athens
Athens
Aristotle, Themistocles, Pericles and Plato all wandered this great city; the birthplace of democracy and home to the mighty Parthenon. Be sure to engage a local guide to make the most of your travels through the ancient town
What's Included
- 4 meals - 2 Breakfasts & 2 dinners (except breakfast on the 1st day & dinner on the last day)
- Transportation by luxury air conditioned bus
- Traveler pickup is offered from selected Athens hotels. Enter your accommodation details and we will inform you on the exact pick up time and location after your booking. If you are staying at an area outside of our pickup zone, you will be advised to proceed to the nearest pick up point.
- Professional and licensed guide
- Hotel accomodation (A class - 4* hotels or 5* hotels)
- Entrance fees
Not Included
- Drinks and beverages
- Gratuites (optional)
- Lunches
- Any personal expenses
- 'Resilience Tax' for overnights in hotels. The accommodation Tax will be payable by the guests prior to their check-out as following:From April to October:3 star hotels: 5 euros per room per night4 star hotels : 10 euros per room per night5 star hotels: 15 euros per room per nightFrom November to March:3 star hotels: 1.5 euros per room per night4 star hotels : 3 euros per room per night5 star hotels: 4 euros per room per night
- From April to October:3 star hotels: 5 euros per room per night4 star hotels : 10 euros per room per night5 star hotels: 15 euros per room per night
- 3 star hotels: 5 euros per room per night
- 4 star hotels : 10 euros per room per night
- 5 star hotels: 15 euros per room per night
- From November to March:3 star hotels: 1.5 euros per room per night4 star hotels : 3 euros per room per night5 star hotels: 4 euros per room per night
- 3 star hotels: 1.5 euros per room per night
- 4 star hotels : 3 euros per room per night
- 5 star hotels: 4 euros per room per night
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Corinth Canal After your pick up from your Athens central hotel, depart via the coastal National highway for the strategically Corinth Canal (short stop). Epidaurus Continue to Epidaurus and visit the Ancient theatre, world famous for its outstanding acoustics. Mycenae Then proceed and visit the land of Homer’s Golden Mycenae, an UNESCO World Heritage site. Dating back to the second century B.C., Mycenae was one of the major centers of Greek civilization and a military stronghold which dominated much of southern Greece. You will see the Cyclopean Walls, the Lion’s Gate, the Royal Tombs, including Agamemnon & Clytemnestra’s, and the Treasury of Atreus, a magnificent 14th-century B.C. structure. Then depart in the afternoon for Olympia, the birth place of the Olympic Games, through Central Peloponnese and the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Dinner and overnight in Olympia.
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2Day 02
Olympia
In the morning after breakfast at the hotel, take a tour to Olympia archaeological site with the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the Ancient Stadium and the archaeological Museum. Then drive through the plains of Eliad and Achaia until the magnificent bridge which is crossing the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. Pass by the picturesque city of Nafpaktos and Itea and from there on, arrive in Delphi, known in ancient times as the navel of the world. In the afternoon visit the picturesque mountain village of Arachova. Dinner and overnight stay in Delphi.
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3Day 03
Delphi
In the morning, after breakfast, visit the Archaeological Site and the Museum of Delphi. Delphi remains one of the most important UNESCO world heritage sites in Europe. Pass by Castalia spring, visit the archaeological site & the museum of Delphi, and view the monument of the Argive Kings, the temple of Pronaia, the treasury of the Athenians, the Athenian Stoa, the Polygonal Wall, the monument of Platea and the Temple of Apollo famous for its oracle and Delphi museum, with it’s spectacular exhibits include the frieze of the Treasury of the Sifnians, the Naxian Sphinx, the Statue of Antinoos the metopes of the Athenian treasury, the famous bronze Charioteer, and many other artifacts. Have a couple of hours free time in Delphi before departing and drive through the village of Arachova, renowned for its colorful rugs and carpets. Return to Athens via Levadia and Thebes. Arrive in Athens early in the evening.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Pickup service provided in Athens. · Tour start: Pickup service provided in Athens. — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
