Wonderful 6-day, 5-night tour of Greece. Discover the highlights of ancient Greece on this classic journey through Athens and the mainland's most legendary sites. Explore the Corinth Canal, Epidaurus, Olympia-the birthplace of the Olympic Games-and Delphi, once believed to be the center of the ancient world.
Tour Highlights
- Classic journey rich in history
- Perfect blend of touring and free time to explore.
- English-speaking guides.
5-Night Olympian
- Arrival & departure transfers from/to Athens International Airport.
- 5-nights hotel; Three nights in Athens (day 1, 4 and 5) and one night in Olympia and one night in Delphi (choose from Bronze, Silver or Gold categories)
- Breakfast daily, except morning of arrival.
- Half-day walking tour of Athens with English-speaking guide.
- Three days of touring on day 02, 03 and 04, touring Epidaurus, Argolis region, Olympia, Patras, Rion, and Delphi
- Dinner at your hotel in Olympia and Delphi
Hotels:
Hotel is based on the category selected:- Bronze: Based on Hotel Jason Inn in Athens, Hotel Neda in Olympia and Hotel Hermes in Delphi or similar
- Silver: Based on Hotel Titania in Athens and Hotel Amalia in Olympia and Delphi or similar
- Gold: Based on Hotel Grand Hyatt in Athens and Hotel Amalia in Olympia and Delphi or similar
YOUR ITINERARY:
Day 1 | Arrive Athens
Arrival at Athens International Airport, assistance, and transfer to the hotel. Balance of the day at leisure to explore Athens independently. Overnight Athens.
Day 2 | Nauplia - Olympia
After breakfast, depart for three-day trip via the coastal National highway for the Corinth Canal(short stop). After the Corinth Canal, drive to Epidaurus and visit the Ancient theatre, then you enter the region of Argolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site. In the afternoon (optional stop for souvenirs) depart for Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, through the cites of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Overnight stay in Olympia. (B,D)
Day 3 | Olympia - Delphi
Visit the Olympia archaeological site and the archaeological Museum. Depart via Patras (short stop) to Rion, cross the Corinthian bay by the new bridge to Antirion. Pass by the city of Nafpaktos and from there on, along the coastal road to Delphi , known in ancient times as the navel of the world. In the afternoon, visit the picturesque mountain village of Arachova. Overnight stay in Delphi. (B,D)
Day 4 | Delphi - Athens
Visit the archaeological site and the MUSEUM of Delphi. Pass by CASTALIA SPRING, visit at the archaeological site and Delphi museum, with it’s spectacular exhibits include the frieze of the Treasury of the Sifnians, the Naxian Sphinx, and many other artifacts. In the afternoon return to Athens. (B)
Day 5 | Touring Athens
After breakfast, enjoy a half-day tour of Athens. Depart for a photo stop at Panathinaiko Stadium, where the first Olympic Games took place in 1896. You will then pass the Athens Trilogy, which includes the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens, and the National Library. Continue passing by National Garden, Hadrian’s Arc, St. Paul’s Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Schliemann’s House (Numismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral, Old Parliament, Constitution Square, Russian Orthodox Church, and finally Acropolis (visit Propylae, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens). Continue with a pleasant short walk passing by Herodion and Dionysos Theater, in order to visit the Acropolis Museum. Overnight in Athens. (B)
Day 6 | Athens - end of services
After breakfast, transfer to Athens International Airport at the arranged time. End of services. (B)
*Based on the following hotels or similar:
Bronze: Hotel Jason Inn
Silver: Hotle Titania
Gold: Hotel Grand Hyatt
If the above hotels are not available at time of booking, a suitable replacement will be utilized in the same category.
MISCELLANEOUS INFO
Pricing
Your tour land price is per person based on two (2) people sharing a twin or double room. When a single room is booked, a single supplement will apply.
This tour does not include:
- Items not noted on itinerary
- Hotel City Tax to be paid locally
- Lunches and dinners
- Tips to drivers and guides
Airfare
Round-trip airfare can be booked online or via our call center at 800-833-4373.
Tour Date & Transfers
This land package offers daily departures. The hotels that are part of this package are on request and if not available, suitable replacements will be booked. Final hotel booked will be confirmed with documents. If you wish to arrive earlier and/or book additional nights, please let your agent know and additional nights can be added.
HOTELS
Hotel Jason Inn Athens
Hotel Olympia Neda
Hotel Hermes Delphi
