The Monday 5 Day Tour

a 4 day excursion visiting the Corinth Canal,
Mycenae including the Tomb of Agamemnon and the Lion Gate,
the ancient theatre at Epidavros with it's world famous acoustics,
Nafplion, Olympia - the cradle of the Olympic games,
Delphi and the unique Byzantine monasteries of Meteora"

 

DAY 1: Morning departure from your hotel and first stop for a coffee break at the Canal of Corinth where you will have the chance to photograph the famous canal (78-meters high, 24-meters wide, 6,343-meters long and 12 meters deep). The tour will continue to Epidaurus to visit visit the Sanctuary of Asklepios also known as the Theatre of Epidaurus, world famous for its acoustics. Proceeding to Nafplion you'll arrive in the picturesque town which was once the capital of Greece. Afternoon free to enjoy a nice walk in the old town or visit the new Nauplion gallery with paintings dedicated to Greek revolution 1821. Stay overnight in Nafplion. DAY 2: Departure around midday and travel through the plain of Argos arriving at Mycenae, legendary home of the Atreides. Visit the the Tomb of King Agamemnon, plus the archaeological site with it's famous Palace and the Lions Gate which forms part of the great cyclopean wall. Following an optional stop for souvenirs yoou'll depart for the birth place of the Olympic Games, Olympia, driving through the Central Peloponnese, Arcadia, as well as the towns of Tripoli and Megalopoli. Overnight stay in Olympia. DAY 3: After the breakfast visit the archaeological site with the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the Stadium and the archaeological Museum. Departing for Delphi will then go through Patras, the capital of the Peloponnese, crossing on the new bridge from Rio to Antirion, passing by Nafpaktos (Lepanto) and taking the coastal road to Delphi. In the afternoon you'll visit the picturesque mountain village of Arachaova. Overnight stay in Delphi. DAY 4: Begin the day with a visit to the Delphi museum with the famous bronze Charioteer and statue of Antinoos, then tour the ancient sanctuary with its renowned ruins of the “Omphalos” (Navel) of the Ancient world. Feel the mystery of the Sanctuary of Apollo where Pythia was seated giving out her predictions of the future. Departing for Kalambaka, you'll drive through the town of Lamia (short stop) and pass by numerous picturesque villages and small towns of Central Greece. Stay overnight in Kalambaka. DAY 5: Today you will visit of the well-known Meteora with its unique Byzantine Monasteries constructed on top of huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air. Following your visit to Meteora you'll return to Athens journeying via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae and Kammena Vourla. Arriving back in Athens at around 6pm.

Prices: 01 April - 31 Oct 2006		Departure days & Languages
Adult in A’ Class Hotel: 520 EURO Adult in Tourist Class Hotel: 440 EURO Child (4-12 years) 50% Discount Single Supplement: A' 120€; T' 100€		MON	TUE	WED	THUR	FRI	SAT	SUN
			no	no	no	no	no	no
			tour	tour	tour	tour	tour	tour

Price Includes
Pick-up service from or near your hotel, Guided Tour & Entrance fees
Breakfast on the 2nd, 3rd & 4th day, Dinner on the 1st, 2nd & 3rd day.