ATHENS CITY TOUR

(daily)

• 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)

• 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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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)

• 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)

• 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.
• 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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