4-Day Classical Greece Trip from Athens

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Duration: 4d
Location: Delphi, Greece | Delphi, Greece


Category: Multi-Day & Extended Tours

Highlights:
Wonders of Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi & Meteora
Epidaurus—home to a UNESCO-listed ancient theater
Archaeological site of ancient Olympia
Remnants of the ancient Temple of the Apollo
Towering rocks of Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Inclusions:
Guided tour of Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora
Admission fees
Daily breakfast and dinner
Roundtrip transportation to and from your Athens hotel
Roundtrip transportation between Athens, Olympia, Delphi, and Kalambaka
3- or 4-star overnight hotel accommodation in Olympia, Delphi and Kalambaka

Description:

Escape the modern world on this 4-day tour of the essential sites of classical Greece. Visit the small city of Epidaurus, the archaeological site of Mycenae, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, the Delphic ruins, and the Byzantine Monasteries of Meteora.

Day 1: Athens - Epidaurus - Mycenae
Your tour starts with a brief stop at Corinth Canal as you make your way to Epidaurus, home to a UNESCO-listed ancient theater and birthplace of Asklepios. Head into the plains of Argos and stop at Nafplio, en route to Mycenae. Explore the ancient military stronghold of ancient Greece before continuing to Olympia.

Day 2: Olympia - Delphi
Begin your day with a visit to the archaeological site of Olympia and see the remains of Greek history, including the temples of Zeus and Hera. Explore the ancient stadium that hosted the original Olympic Games and visit the Archaeological Museum. Leaving Olympia, take a scenic drive through the countryside and visit Arachova, a village located in the hills of Delphi.

Day 3: Delphi
Explore Delphi, a UNESCO-listed site, and explore the remains of the famous Temple of Apollo and the shrine of the Delphic Oracle. Visit the Museum of Delphi and see an exhibition of ancient artifacts before heading to Kalambaka for your overnight stay.

Day 4: Meteora - Athens
Visit 2 of the Byzantine Monasteries, some of the country's most unique attractions, and admire views of the plains. On your way back to Athens, pass the monument of Leonidas, the King of Sparta.