Transport

English Speaking Professional Chauffeur Transportation by private vehicle

Accommodation

4 nights accommodation 2 Day Zakynthos 1 Day Olympia 1 Day Meteora

Others

Day Cruise in Zakynthos (weather permitting) or private panoramic tour to the Shipwreck Ferry tickets from/to Kylini port/Zakynthos port Goody Bag upon your arrival All Taxes

Meals

Daily Breakfast t your hotel

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Insurance

Travel insurance is not included but is available upon request at an extra cost.

Guide

Licensed Tour Guide is not included but is available upon request with an extra cost.

Others

Entrance fees at Archaeological site Hotel City tax - paid directly to the hotel

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Day 1 Day 1: Athens - Argolis (Mycenae - Ancient Epidaurus-Nafplio)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Athens - Argolis (Mycenae - Ancient Epidaurus-Nafplio)

Our day starts with your driver picking you up from Syntagma Square at 08.30hrs and driving along the Attica coastline, we will have our first stop at the famous Canal of Corinth with the breathtaking view of 80m height and 6km length follwing a visit at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus. Our next stop will be at one of the most beautiful towns in Greece, Nafplio, with its trademark being the Venetian fortress of Palamidi and the fortified isle of Bourtzi afloat in the middle of the bay. After our stop for lunch or coffee, we will visit the famous ancient town of Mycenae and the Archaeological site of the Lion Gate, the Cyclopean Walls, the Palace and the tomb of Agamemnon.

We then leave Mycenae to arrive at Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Overnight in Olympia.
Day 2 Day 2: Olympia - Zakynthos
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Olympia - Zakynthos

Our second day starts with your driver picking you up at 09.00 rom your hotel to visit the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia, the place that first Olympic Games took place in 776 B.C., lies in the lush valley formed by the Alfios River. There is a temple of Zeus the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece. Dedicated to Zeus which in antiquity was housing one of the 7 wonders of the Ancient world, the gold and ivory statue of Zeus, which Phedias had created. Then visit the temple of Hera, the shrine of Pelops (one of the oldest in the sanctuary), the Council house where the athletes took the Olympic oath, the Treasury houses, the Gymnasium and the Palestra where they used to exercise for a month prior to the Games. Finally come to the stadium, where the marble starting blocks are still in position. Although secluded near the west coast of the Peloponnese, Olympia became the most important religious and athletic centre in Greece. After sightseeing in Olympia, we go ahead to Kyllini Port to take the ferry depart about 15.15 to reach Zakynthos port about 16.15 (after 1 hour). Check in at your hotel and then day at leisure. After your rest you can explore the center of Zakynthos and to have a dinner at a traditional tavernas. Overnight in Zakynthos.
Day 3 Day 3: Zakynthos
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Zakynthos

In the thrid day of our tour you will have the opportunity to enjoy a local boat cruise as it is one of the best ways to explore the island. The boat cruise depart 09:00 and returns at about 17:00. We will visit the Blue Caves and the Shipwreck. We will spend 1 1/2 hours at the most famous beach in order to enjoy your swim. Then we will have a photo stop at Porto Vromi, following our boat pulling up next to the Agalas Caves and the Keri Caves. Last but not least, we will also have a photo stop at the well known Turtle Island. The whole gulf of Laganas and Kalamaki are full of turtles swimming in the seawater. The Turtles are huge but so friendly and you if you are lucky you can swim together. Our other major swim stop is in the area of St Nickolas, Basilikos where the boat anchors for about an hour. At the and of the cruise tour, our driver will pick you up and transfer you at "KERI" area to admire the panoramic sunset tour and to have a delicious dinner. After your boat cruise your driver will transfer you back to your hotel. Overnight in Zakynthos
Day 4 Day 4: Delphi
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Delphi

After you breakfast we will take the ferry from Zakynthos port departing at 08.00 to reach Kyllini after 1 hour to continue the tour to Delphi. We will cross over the amazing bridge of Rion – Antirion, one of the biggest in Europe, in order to reach Nafpaktos, a beautiful seaside small town for a short stop to have a coffee admiring the Venetian Castle and the the Venetian Port. Our main stop will be Delphi. We will visit the Ancient Oracle, the Stadium, the Ancient Theatre where it could seat more than 5000 spectators and of course the Museum of Delphi, where you can admire the ‘’Charioteer’’, one of the best bronze statues ever made! Delphi is perhaps best known for the oracle at the sanctuary which was dedicated to Apollo during the classical period. Afterwards, we can visit and have coffee or lunch at the most famous winter resort in Greece, Arachova (a traditional and at the same time modern small city in an altitude of 1000 meters)! After your lunch, we will depart from Arachova and driving through Central Greece, and the city of Trikala (quick stop), we will arrive in Kalambaka, a small traditional town that is built at the foot of the majestic grey rocks of God, at the shadow of the great Meteora Monasteries. Overnight in Meteora.
Day 5 Day 5: Meteora
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Meteora

At the last day of our tour, you will have the opportunity to visit Meteora where you will marvel at a unique and most impressive scenery of ageless monasteries, containing priceless historical and religious treasures, standing between Earth and Sky atop huge rocks. We will visit the first great monastery of Varlaam, founded on the 16th century and located on the top of a rock at 380m height! Our second visit will be at the Monastery of St. Stephan, of the 15th century, also built on the top of the top of another huge rock where you will admire a small treasure of Byzantine and Christian items, at the museum inside the monastery! Later on, you will enjoy a greek traditional meal in the village of Kalambaka where you will taste many local delicatessen.

We will then return to Athens after passing by the small towns of Domokos, Kamena Vourla at the seaside and Thermopyles where you will admire the the statue of Leonidas as a memorial of the battle of the 300 Spartans against thousands of Persian soldiers of the Persian Empire.

Return in Athens late in the afternoon.

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5 Days Private Tour In Argolis, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora & Z

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Itinerary of your trip 5 Days Private Tour In Argolis, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora & Z

Day 1: Athens - Argolis (Mycenae - Ancient Epidaurus-Nafplio)

Day 2: Olympia - Zakynthos

Day 3: Zakynthos

Day 4: Delphi

Day 5: Meteora

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