The Aegean Sea is a deep shade of cobalt blue. Athens’s ancient history towers over the contemporary city. Hidden monasteries decorate soaring monoliths, and the echoes of the prophecies from the Oracle at Delphi continue to resound in Greek mythology. Your tour of Athens, Olympia, Delphi, Kalambaka is custom tailored for you to experience the magical splendor of Greece, taking in the legends and landscape, culture and ruins. From the tomb of an ancient king to the flame of the Olympic games, you will find that the wonders of Greece intertwine in a unique portrayal of the past, present, and future.
Discover the wonders of Ancient Athens on a private guided tour of the city, and witness the treasures set atop Acropolis Hill
Enjoy the vibrant culture and stunning panorama of the Saronic Gulf on the Island of Hydra
Witness the splendor of the ancient city of Olympia, home of the first Olympic games
Traverse the remaining temples and walkways on a private guided tour of Delphi, home of the famous and infamous Oracle
Travel to the top of a collection of cliffs nearly 1,000 feet high to visit the exceptional hilltop monasteries of Meteora
Explore the historic port town of Nafplio, said to be the harbor from which the boats of Greece first departed for Troy during the Trojan War
Visit the legendary Bronze Age city of Mycenae where King Agamemnon reigned
(Day 1): Athens – Arrive in the Exhilarating Capital City of Greece Rich with History
(Day 2): Athens – Full Day Tour of the Ancient and Contemporary Life of Athens
(Day 3): Athens – Discover the Charming Past and Present of the Island of Hydra
(Day 4): Olympia – Travel along the Coastal Corinth Canal and Visit Mycenae
(Day 5): Delphi – Half-Day Tour of Ancient Olympia before Continuing to Delphi
(Day 6): Kalambaka – Half-Day Visit of Ruins at Delphi and Transfer to Kalambaka
(Day 7): Athens – Explore the Exemplary Monasteries at Meteora en route to Athens
(Day 8): Athens – Depart for Home
The birth of Western Civilization begins in Greece, cradling modern thought, and ingenuity. Mountains rise out of verdant prairies and fade into the Andaman Sea. Your 8-day tour of Athens, Olympia, Delphi, Kalambaka highlights the myths and legends of the nation’s history that have inspired the Western World.
Your vacation to Greece begins with your arrival in Athens. Your private transfer will be waiting at the airport. You settle into your hotel located in the heart of the city at Syntagma Square. Your guide takes you on an encompassing tour of Athens’s history, working from contemporary times backward, beginning with the Parliament building.
The brilliance of the city stems from its connection to its preserved ruins, allowing you to visit the Acropolis, followed by your visit to the southern point of Attica, known as Cape Sounion, to see the Temple of Poseidon. Spend a day on the Island of Hydra, taking the ferry to the island’s charming port. You can take a guide or indulge in the quiet and antique lifestyle of the landscape, on which the locals do not allow cars or scooters. Travel northbound to Olympia.
En route to Olympia, you visit the stunning coastal town of Nafplio to see the Venetian fortress. You also explore the ruins of Mycenae, home of the once mighty king Agamemnon, noted in Homer’s epic poem, The Iliad. Olympia has an enchanting atmosphere emanating from the ruins immersed in mythology, along with the understanding that the Olympic games began thousands of years ago. You travel across the Corinthian Bay to arrive in Delphi. Your guide leads you on a private tour of the ancient city, taking in the captivating view and the legendary prophecies of the Oracle, who made kings and brought down kingdoms.
The monasteries of Meteora ascend over the town of Kalambaka. The architectural and engineering feat of erecting the buildings atop the monoliths is astounding. The décor inside the monasteries is historic and stunning. You return to Athens with the evening at your leisure to enjoy the chic streets of the capital city. On your last day, your private transfer escorts you from your centrally located hotel to Athens International Airport for your flight home.
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