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ATHENS CITY TOUR
(daily)
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The
tour departs at 09:15 for Panathinaiko Stadium, where the first contemporary
Olympic Games took place in 1896 (visit). Before reaching the
Acropolis (visit), the bus passes by most
major sights, monuments and museums in Athens including the Museum of Cycladic
Art, the Byzantine Museum, the National Gallery, Zappion Garden, Temple of Zeus,
Adrian's Arch, St. Paul’s Church, the Parliament with the Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier, Catholic Cathedral, the University, the National Library and many
other.
ATHENS BICYCLE TOUR
(Summer: Monday and Saturday)
- An enjoyable guided cycling tour around Acropolis that last about 2,5 hours
including a 30 minutes refreshing stop at Thission. The tour starts from the
Monastiraki metro station at 10:00 and you see almost everything as you cycle on
the most beautiful site of Athens: the unification of archaeological sites! A 9
kilometres long, very relaxed and easy way to visit the majority of must-see
sights in Athens: the temple of Olympian Zeus & Hadrian’s Arch, Plaka &
Anafiotika, Roman Forum & Tower of the Winds, Ancient Agora, Kerameikos and
ancient Theatre of Dionyssos.
HIGHLIGHTS OF ATHENS
(Summer: daily Winter: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday)
- The tour begins at 8:30 pm with a visit to Piraeus (the main port of
Greece), Marina Zeas (one of the busiest yacht harbours) and Microlimano (a
smaller, picturesque yacht and fishing boat harbour). Afterwards, the party
returns to Athens, and proceeds to a popular Greek Taverna in Plaka for dinner
with live bouzouki music and a Greek floor show.
CAPE SOUNION
(Daily)
- The tour's focal point is the Temple of Poseidon. The bus leaves at 3 p.m.
and follows the coastal road to Cape Sounion.
On the way, you'll pass through some of the best suburbs in Athens.
ANCIENT CORINTH
(Summer: Monday and Friday)
- Driving along the scenic west coast of Attica, after a short stop at the
Corinth Canal with its breathtaking views, the tour reaches the ancient town of
Corinth (visit), where St. Paul lived and
preached for two years. Back in the ancient times, Corinth was amongst the
richest cities and this is quite evident by its remains, including the huge
Agora and Apollo’s Temple (6th c. BC). Brief stop at the site of the ancient
port of Kechreae where St. Paul disembarked. Return to Athens in time for lunch.
Ancient Corinth & wine tasting
(Summer: Friday)
- Nowadays, Greek wine production, abiding by tradition but invigorated by
modem technology, offers a wide variety of fine wines. Leaving Athens at 8:30am,
driving along the coastal road, we reach Corinth canal (short stop). Drive to
the Ancient Corinth where St. Paul lived and preached. Ancient Corinth was one
of the most important cities of ancient Greece. Visit the Agora and one of the
most outstanding monuments of pre–Roman period, the temple of Apollo. Then, we
will continue to visit one of the most famous vineries of Nemea. We will learn
everything for the production of Greek quality red wine and then we will proceed
to the underground cellars with more than 1000 French oak barriques. Finally we
will taste some of the best wines of the domain.
ONE DAY CRUISE TO SARONIC GULF ISLANDS: AEGINA,
HYDRA, POROS
(Daily)
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The
cruise boat stops at three islands of the Saronic Gulf: Aegina, which is famous
for its peanuts and the beautiful temple of Athina Afaia (optional tour); Hydra,
the beloved island of all painters, with its beautiful houses, all in pastel
colours, perched up on the rocks, and its long history - it played a leading
role during the War of Independence; Poros, a pretty little island that has also
contributed a lot in the liberation.
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options.
ONE DAY ARGOLIS: MYCENAE & EPIDAURUS
(Summer: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday
Winter: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday)
- The tour places emphasis on two sites:
Mycenae, the kingdom of the doomed family of the Atreides, and
Epidaurus, featuring its astonishing
theatre with 15.000 seats, the acoustics of which no modern theatre has managed
to replicate. On the way, a short stop is made at the Corinthian Canal; the
lunch break takes place in Nauplion, one of the most charming towns in the
Peloponnese, which is gradually being restored to its past glory.
ONE DAY DELPHI
(Summer: daily Winter: Monday, Wednesday, Friday,
Sunday)
- The tour includes a detailed visit of the site, the museum and the Oracle of
Apollo in Delphi, the centre of the world in
antiquity. On the way to Delphi, the bus makes a short stop at Livadia, a small
town. On the way back another stop is made in the village of Arachova, a very
pretty village on the slopes of the mountain.
TWO DAY ARGOLIS: MYCENAE & EPIDAURUS
(Summer: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday)
Participants
in this tour will have an afternoon and a morning free in order to see more of
the picturesque town of Nauplion (Nafplion) which the Venetians called “Naples
of Greece”.
- Day 1: The bus takes the new highway to
Corinth. After a short stop at the Corinth Canal, the bus proceeds to
Mycenae, where an extensive visit of the site
and museum is scheduled. The bus reaches the first capital of liberated Greece,
Nafplion, on time for lunch. The afternoon is free
- Day 2: You have the morning to explore the beautiful town with the many
monuments, including the Palamidi Castle, the Ancient Gate of the town, the
small museum and the beautifully preserved buildings. After lunch you will visit
Epidaurus, the world famous theatre with
the outstanding acoustics. In the afternoon the bus brings you back to
Athens.
TWO DAY DELPHI
(Summer: daily)
- Day 1: Leave Athens at 8:30AM, via the National highway, passing Thebes,
Livadia (short stop), Arachova. The tour continues with a detailed visit of the
site, the museum and the Oracle of Apollo in
Delphi, the centre of the world in antiquity. Afternoon free. Overnight in
Delphi.
- Day 2: On the second day you have the morning free to explore the village or
go back to the site for a second visit. After lunch, departure to Athens. On the
way back a short stop is made at the village of Arachova, a very pretty village
on the slopes of the mountain.
TWO DAY METEORA MONASTERIES
(Summer 2008: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday and on the
following Saturdays: Apr. 5, 12 & 19, May 10, 17 & 24, Jun. 7, 14 & 28, Jul. 12
& 26, Aug. 9 & 23, Sep. 6, 20 & 27 and Oct. 4 & 18 Winter: Wednesday)
- Day 1: Depart at 08:15. Transfer to renowned
Delphi. Two hours at leisure to stroll in the picturesque village, enjoy the
breathtaking scenery from the slopes of Mount Parnassus till Itea, take pictures
and enjoy a “Greek Coffee”. Depart for Kalambaka, passing through picturesque
villages and towns of Central Greece. Dinner and overnight.
- Day 2: Visit Meteora and enjoy a unique
and most impressive scenery with ageless Monasteries, containing priceless
historical and religious treasures, standing between Earth and Sky atop huge
rocks. Return to Athens (approx. 18:30) via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae (visit
the Leonida’s Monument) and Kammena Vourla.
Visits to the Archaeological site
and the Museum in Delphi are not included.
THREE DAY DELPHI & METEORA
(Summer 2008: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and on the following
Fridays: Apr. 4, 11 & 18, May 9, 16 & 23, Jun. 6, 13 & 27, Jul. 11 & 25, Aug. 8
& 22, Sep. 5, 19 & 26 and Oct. 3, 17 & 31)
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Day
1: Leave Athens at 8.30am, via the National highway for
Delphi, passing by Thebes, Livadia (short
stop) and Arachova. Visit the Museum of Delphi with the unique statue of the
Charioteer and the Sanctuary of Apollo. Afternoon free. Overnight in Delphi.
- Day 2: Morning free in Delphi. Drive through Central Greece and the town of
Lamia, to Kalambaka (Meteora). Overnight in Kalambaka.
- Day 3:Leave in the morning for nearby Meteora
to visit the Byzantine Monasteries. On the way to Athens visit the monument of
Leonidas at Thermopylae.
THREE DAY CLASSICAL TOUR
(Summer 2008: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and on the following
Thursdays: Apr. 3, 10 & 17, May 8, 15 & 22, Jun. 5, 12 & 26, Jul. 10 & 24, Aug.
7 & 21, Sep. 4, 18 & 25 and Oct. 2 & 16 Winter: Monday)
- Day 1: Leave Athens at 8.30 a.m. for the Corinth Canal via the new scenic
highway (short stop). Drive to Epidaurus
(visit of the archaeological site and the Theatre of Epidaurus, famous for its
acoustics) and then on to Nafplion (short stop). Drive to Mycenae where you
visit the archaeological site and the Tomb of Agamemnon, then depart for Olympia
through central Peloponnese area passing the cities of Megalopolis and Tripolis.
Dinner and overnight in Olympia.
- Day 2: In the morning visit of the archaeological site of
Olympia with the Sanctuary of Olympion Zeus.
Departure from Olympia via Patras to Rion, cross the Corinthian bay on the new
bridge to Antirion. Drive through Nafpaktos, via the scenic new road along the
coast, to Delphi. Dinner and overnight in Delphi.
- Day 3: In the morning visit of the archaeological site and the museum of
Delphi. Return to Athens via Arachova, Levadia
and Thebes.
FOUR DAY CLASSICAL TOUR
(Summer: Monday)
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Day
1: Leave Athens at 8.30 a.m. We continue for the Corinth Canal (short stop).
Drive to Epidaurus (visit of the
archaeological site and the Theatre of Epidaurus, famous for its acoustics) and
then on to Nafplion, where you have the afternoon free to explore this charming
old town or visit the new gallery with paintings dedicated to the Greek
revolution. Dinner and overnight in Nauplion.
- Day 2: Departure around 12:30 to visit
Mycenae, the kingdom of the Atrides family, where you will see among other
things the vaulted tomb of Agamemnon. Then we will proceed to Olympia, driving
through Tripolis and Megalopolis (short stop). Dinner and overnight in Olympia.
- Day 3: In the morning of the archaeological site of
Olympia, including the Temple of Zeus, the
Temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the Stadium and the renovated
museum. Departure from Olympia via Patras (short stop) to Rion, cross the
Corinthian bay over the new bridge to Antirion. Drive by Nafpaktos, along the
coastal road to Delphi. In the afternoon,
visit the picturesque but also quite cosmopolitan village of Arahova. Dinner and
overnight in Delphi.
- Day 4: In the morning visit of the archaeological site and museum in Delphi,
and in the early afternoon drive back to Athens.
FOUR DAY CLASSICAL TOUR WITH METEORA
(Summer 2008: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and on the following
Thursdays: Apr. 3, 10 & 17, May 8, 15 & 22, Jun. 5, 12 & 26, Jul. 10 & 24, Aug.
7 & 21, Sep. 4, 18 & 25, Oct. 2, 16 & 30 and on Nov. 6 Winter: Monday)
- Day 1: Leave Athens at 8.30 a.m. for the Corinth Canal via the new scenic
highway (short stop). Drive to Epidaurus
(visit of the archaeological site and the Theatre of Epidaurus, famous for its
acoustics) and then on to Nafplion (short stop). Drive to Mycenae where you
visit the archaeological site, then depart for Olympia through central
Peloponnese area passing the cities of Megalopolis and Tripolis. Dinner and
overnight in Olympia.
- Day 2: In the morning visit of the archaeological site of
Olympia. Departure from Olympia via Patras to
Rion, cross the Corinthian bay over the new bridge to Antirion. Drive through
Nafpaktos, via the scenic new road along the coast, to Delphi. Dinner and
overnight in Delphi.
- Day 3: In the morning visit of the archaeological site and the museum of
Delphi. Drive to Kalambaka through Amphissa,
Lamia, Trikala. Dinner and overnight in Kalambaka.
- Day 4: In the morning visit of the breathtaking
Meteora and in the early afternoon drive back
to Athens passing via Thermopylae (visit) and Kammena Vourla.
FIVE DAY CLASSICAL TOUR WITH METEORA
(Summer: Monday)
- Day 1: Leave Athens at 8.30 a.m. for the Corinth Canal via the new scenic
highway (short stop). Drive to Epidaurus
(visit of the archaeological site and the Theatre of Epidaurus, famous for its
acoustics) and then on to Nafplion for the night. The afternoon is at leisure to
explore this charming old town. Dinner and overnight in Nafplion.
- Day 2: Departure round to 12:30 to Mycenae
where you visit the archaeological site and the museum. In the afternoon,
departure for Olympia through the cities of Megalopolis (short stop) and
Tripolis. Dinner and overnight in Olympia.
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Day
3: In the morning visit of the archaeological site of
Olympia, including the Temple of Zeus, the
Temple of Hera, the altra of the Olympic flame, the Stadium and the renovated
museum. Departure from Olympia via Patras (short stop) to Rion, cross the
Corinthian bay over the new bridge to Antirion. Drive by Nafpaktos, along the
coastal road to Delphi. In the afternoon, visit the picturesque but also quite
cosmopolitan village of Arahova. Dinner and overnight in Delphi.
- Day 4: In the morning visit of the archaeological site and the museum of
Delphi. Drive to Kalambaka through Amphissa,
Lamia (short stop), and Trikala. Dinner and overnight in Kalambaka.
- Day 5: In the morning visit of the breathtaking
Meteora and in the early afternoon drive back
to Athens passing the monument of Leonidas at Thermopylae.
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