Greek Delights

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival Athens

Meet and greet upon arrival at Athens Airport and transfer to hotel. Check into Hotel. Rest of the day free at leisure. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 02: Athens

Breakfast at Hotel. In the morning, make your own way to the starting point of Half Day Guided Panoramic Tour of Athens. We pass the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier that stands in front of Parliament House on Constitution Square, and see the Presidential Mansion that served as the Royal Palace before the country’s monarchy was abolished in 1974. See the Panathenaic Stadium — site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 — and then relax as your coach drives along Panepistimiou, home to Athens’ National Library and the Metropolitan Cathedral of Athens, known locally as ‘Mitropoli.’ After seeing the highlights of modern Athens, step back in time with a tour of the city’s past. Visit the Roman Temple of Olympian Zeus, and then stop at Athens’ crowning glory: the Acropolis of Athens. Built on a rocky hill towering above the city, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed acropolis comprises a cluster of ancient buildings that once collectively acted as a fortress. Each building was created to reflect the splendor and wealth of Athens during the 5^th century. After spending time at leisure at the acropolis, drop back to starting point of tour. Proceed to hotel on your own. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 03: Athens - Olympia

Breakfast at Hotel. Depart for Olympia. Today we proceed to a Full day tour to Olympia. Olympia is one of the 5 ancient sites that you must visit. Enroute a short stop at the Corinth canal. Later, we arrive at Olympia and visit the archaeological museum, the museum of the ancient Games (Closed on Saturday & Sunday), and the ancient site. You will learn the history of The "sacred" Sanctuary with the temples, the administration buildings, the sports' complex, and the stadium of Olympia. Proceed to the hotel on your own. Overnight at Hotel in Olympia.

Day 04: Olympia - Delphi

Breakfast at the hotel. This morning you visit the Sanctuary of the Olympian Zeus and the museum. Then drive to Patras and take the ferry from Rio to Antirio. Arrive in Delphi through the picturesque town of Nafpaktos. Overnight in Delphi.

Day 05: Delphi - Kalambaka

Breakfast at Hotel. Transfer to Kalambaka. Today visit Castalia Spring, the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaia and of Apollo Pythios as well as the museum. Arrival transfer to your Hotel. Check into Hotel. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 06: Kalambaka - Athens

his morning will visit Meteora, the ageless monasteries, perched on top of huge rocks, where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art. Evening return to Athens. Overnight at the hotel in Athens.

Day 07: Athens

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning transfer from your hotel to the pier for an all day cruise to the scenic Saronic Islands. Lunch is served on board. You'll be returned back to your hotel in the early evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 08: Depart Athens

Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure till departure. Transfer to the airport to catch a flight.

INCLUSIONS/EXCLUSIONS

Days : 8 | Nights : 7

Attractions

• Acropolis of Athens
• Parthenon
• Acropolis Museum
• Syntagma Square
• Temple of Olympian Zeus
• Ancient Agora of Athens
• Erechtheion
• Odeon of Herodes Atticus
• National Archaeological Museum
• Temple of Hephaestus
• Theatre of Dionysus
• Kerameikos
• Benaki Museum
• Byzantine and Christian Museum
• Stoa of Attalos
• Goulandris Museum of Cycladic Art
• Zappeion
• Athena Parthenos
• Numismatic Museum of Athens
• Technopolis
• Tzistarakis Mosque
• Museum of Greek Folk Art
• Old Parliament House
• Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum
• Kilkis War Museum
• Greek cruiser Georgios Averof
• Goulandris Natural History Museum
• Temple of Athena Nike
• Arch of Hadrian
• Meteora
• Monastery of Rousanou
• Monastery of the Holy Trinity
• Monastère Agios Stefanos
• Greek Education Museum
• Holy Monastery of Great Meteoron
• Monastery of Varlaam
• Monastery of St. Nicholas Anapavsa
• Monastery of St. Stephen
• Ypapanti old monastery