Accommodation

4 nights' accommodation in your selected hotel category Day 1,4 Athens: Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Jason Inn or similar 3* Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Fresh or similar 4* Day 2 Olympia: Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Neda or similar 3* Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Olympion Asty or similar 4* Day 3 Delphi: Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Delphi Palace or similar 3* Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Apollonia or similar 4* OPTIONAL EXTRA: Pre/Post-Night in Athens: Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Jason Inn or similar 3* Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Fresh or similar 4*

Guide

Operated with qualified local English speaking guide on day 1 for the half day Sounio excursion, day 2, 3 and 4 and day 5 for the half day Athens sightseeing tour.

Meals

4 breakfasts 2 dinners

Others

Pre/Post-Night in Athens: All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary: the Acropolis, the Acroplis Museum, Cape Sounio, Delphi Site and Museum, Olympia Site and Museum Epidaurus, Mycenae and Olympia Meet & Greet upon arrival

Transport

Air-conditioned shared transportation throughout the tour. Inbound/Outbound transfers from/to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (Athens International airport) or Piraeus port (in case you arrive by ferry)

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Insurance

Flights

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Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals if not stated explicitly in the programme Flight tickets or visa fees Travel insurance is not included nor mandatory Airport taxes for domestic and international flights Gratuities for driver and guide Optional tours Overnight city tax for the hotel overnights effective from January 1st 2018. Clients will have to pay the TAX on the spot at the hotels. Climate Change Resilience Fee effective from December 12th 2023 KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Due to certain restrictions in the visiting hours of the new Acropolis museum, the order of the program can be changed Day 1: recommended morning arrival in Athens, as Cape Sounio tour starts in the afternoon, approx 3 PM. Day 5: In the afternoon transfer to Athens airport / Piraeus port for your onward arrangement. The estimated arrival time at the airport is 16:00 hrs. so, please book the departing flight accordingly (or book an additional night in Athens) Please note that the inbound airport Athens - City hotel transfers are included only as part of the package and if pre and post-night stay is booked as an extra. Additional transfers should be purchased separately otherwise. Local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the tour contents without prior notice.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival Athens - Cape Sounio – Athens (140Km–4 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival Athens - Cape Sounio – Athens (140Km–4 Hrs)

On your arrival at Athens airport, you will be met and transferred to the selected hotel (we highly recommend to book your inbound flight arriving before 01:00 pm, as the first excursion of this day starts approx. at 02:00 pm ). Athens has an array of amazing hotels, and this package has the cream of the crop. In the afternoon drive along the coastal road, passing the wonderful beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, and Varkiza to the most Southern point of Attica, Cape Sounio, where the white marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon stand. On the way, you have a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf and the little islands offshore. After visiting the Temple of Poseidon, you have time to walk at leisure on the rocky promontory of Sounio, before returning to your hotel. Overnight in Athens.
Day 2 Day 2: Athens – Canal Of Corinth – Epidaurus – Nauplion – Mycenae – Olympia (390 Km – 5.5 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Athens – Canal Of Corinth – Epidaurus – Nauplion – Mycenae – Olympia (390 Km – 5.5 Hrs)

Indulge in a delicious breakfast at the hotel before taking the coastal road to the Corinth Canal. Stop for a few moments and then drive towards the Theatre of Epidauros, famous for its remarkable acoustics. Afterwards, proceed to the town of Nauplion and stop to take some stunning photos. Continue driving towards Mycenae to visit the Archaeological Site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. Then depart for Olympia through Central Peloponnese and the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Overnight in Olympia, the cradle of the Olympic Games. Overnight in Olympia Breakfast and dinner included.
Day 3 Day 3: Olympia – Delphi (250 Km – 4 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Olympia – Delphi (250 Km – 4 Hrs)

Begin your day with a mouthwatering breakfast at the hotel. Afterwards visit the Archaeological Site with the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium, and the Archaeological Museum. Then drive on through the plains of Eliad and Achaia until the magnificent bridge that crosses the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. Pass by the picturesque towns of Nafpactos (Lepanto) and Itea, and arrive in Delphi where a comfortable hotel room and a delicious dinner are waiting for you. Overnight in Delphi Breakfast and dinner included.
Day 4 Day 4: Delphi – Athens (190 Km– 2.5 Hrs)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Delphi – Athens (190 Km– 2.5 Hrs)

Have breakfast at the hotel and, early in the morning visit the Archaeological Site and the Museum. Enjoy a few hours of free time in Delphi before departing towards the village of Arachova, renowned for its colourful rugs and carpets. Return to Athens via Levadia and Thebes, arriving early in the evening. And in case you missed this on your first day, you have again the chance to enjoy an optional night out in Athens. Overnight in Athens.
Day 5 Day 5: Departure Athens
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Departure Athens

After breakfast and check out, leave your luggage at the reception and begin a memorable tour exploring the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our expert guides will take you to see the Panathenaic Stadium where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896. Continue strolling and pass by the Prime Minister’s residence-the ex Royal Palace, guarded by the Euzones in their colourful uniform, see the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian’s Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma). On the Acropolis, visit the Architectural Masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally "the harmony between material and spirit", the monument that "puts an order in the mind", the Parthenon. Afterwards, admire the wonders of the classical era at The New Acropolis Museum. In the afternoon transfer to Athens airport and continue with your travelling arrangements. Breakfast included.

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5 Days Classical Tour Greece Nafplion, Olympia, Delphi

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Itinerary of your trip 5 Days Classical Tour Greece Nafplion, Olympia, Delphi

Day 1: Arrival Athens - Cape Sounio – Athens (140Km–4 Hrs)

Day 2: Athens – Canal Of Corinth – Epidaurus – Nauplion – Mycenae – Olympia (390 Km – 5.5 Hrs)

Day 3: Olympia – Delphi (250 Km – 4 Hrs)

Day 4: Delphi – Athens (190 Km– 2.5 Hrs)

Day 5: Departure Athens

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