Treasures of Greece: 10 Days 9 Nights of History, Culture & Landscapes
Athens, Nafplio, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Corinth, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora & Thessaloniki”
- Meals: Half-board (HB)
- Accommodation: 3-4* hotels
Itinerary:
- Thessaloniki (Archaeological Museum, Vergina, Tomb of Philip)
- Meteora
- Delphi (Museum, Theater, Stadium)
- Athens (City Tour, Acropolis, Agora, National Park, Archaeological Museum, Natural History Museum, Flea Market)
- Cape Sounion (Temple of Poseidon)
- Epidaurus (Theater, Stadium)
- Mycenae (Fortress, Lion Gate, Tomb of the Atreids)
- Corinth (Acrocorinth, Temple of Apollo)
- Olympia (Museum, Stadium)
PROPOSED PROGRAM – OPTION
Arrival in Athens, departure from Thessaloniki
10 days / 9 nights program
Visits to all key attractions: Athens, Cape Sounion, Nafplio, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Corinth, Olympia, Meteora, Delphi, Vergina, and Thessaloniki.
Day 1: Arrival in Athens
- Arrival at Athens International Airport
- Check-in at a hotel in Athens
- Free time for a stroll through the Agora, where you can see ancient ruins and experience the inspiring atmosphere
- Walk around the Plaka district, known for its charming narrow streets, cozy cafés, and traditional Greek tavernas
- Optional lunch (at an additional cost) at a local restaurant to enjoy Greek cuisine
- Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay
Day 2: Athens
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Guided city tour of Athens, including:
- Acropolis (Parthenon) and Acropolis Museum
- Agora
- National Park
- Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay
Day 3: Athens – Cape Sounion
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Visit to the Archaeological Museum or any other museum of your choice
- Free time for lunch
- Visit to the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion, enjoying breathtaking sea views and coastal landscapes
- Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay
Day 4: Athens – Nafplio – Mycenae – Epidaurus – Loutraki
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to the Peloponnese with a stop at the Corinth Canal
- Visit and guided tour of Nafplio
- Transfer to Mycenae and guided tour
- Free time for lunch
- Guided tour of Epidaurus
- Transfer to Loutraki, check-in at the hotel, dinner, and overnight stay
Day 5: Loutraki – Corinth
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Departure for Corinth (approximately 30 minutes from Loutraki) and visits to:
- Acrocorinth
- Temple of Apollo
- Return to Loutraki
- Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Loutraki
Day 6: Loutraki – Olympia
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to Olympia (approximately 2.5 hours from Loutraki) and visits to:
- Olympia Stadium
- Temple of Zeus
- Olympia Museum
- Check-in at a hotel in Olympia, followed by dinner
Day 7: Olympia – Delphi
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to Delphi (240-260 km, approximately 3.5-4 hours)
- Visits to:
- Oracle of Delphi
- Archaeological Museum of Delphi
- Theater and Stadium
- Transfer to Meteora (220-230 km, approximately 3.5-4 hours)
- Overnight stay at a hotel in Kalambaka, followed by dinner
Day 8: Meteora – Thessaloniki
- Breakfast at the hotel in Kalambaka
- Visit to Meteora with a guided tour of its monasteries and breathtaking rock landscapes
- Transfer to Thessaloniki
- Hotel check-in and dinner
Day 9: Thessaloniki
- Guided city tour of Thessaloniki (appr. 2 -3 hours)
- Free time OR we can combine city tour + Vergina (full day)
- Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel
Day 10: Thessaloniki – Departure
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Transfer to the airport for departure