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Olympia – Delphi | Three Days Tour

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Embark on a 3-day journey to Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, and Delphi, uncovering the rich history and cultural significance.

Itinerary

1st Day
Starting from Athens we drive westwards along the scenic coast, until we reach the Corinth Canal with its breathtaking views (Short Stop).

The Corinth Canal is a junction of international sea transport and serves ships coming from the western Mediterranean and Adriatic en route to eastern Mediterranean and black sea ports and vice-versa.

Continue along the coastal road of the Saronic Gulf to Epidaurus(Visit). On the headland called "Nesi" at Palaia Epidaurus, the theatre of the ancient city is quite well-preserved, in the shape it acquired during the latter years of its function. Apart from a few rows of seats, the cavea is made of limestone with poros staircases. The theater is marveled for its exceptional acoustics, which permit almost perfect intelligibility of unamplified spoken word from the proscenium or scene to all 12,000 spectators, regardless of their seating.

Then depart for Nauplia 1st capital of Greece in 1829 (Short Stop) drive to Mycenae(Visit) “Mycenae 'Rich in Gold', the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon, first sung by Homer in his epics, is the most important and richest palatial centre of the Late Bronze Age in Greece. Its name was given to one of the greatest civilizations of Greek prehistory, the Mycenaean civilization.”

In the afternoon depart for Olympia – Dinner & Overnight in Olympia.
2nd Day
Olympia the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece, dedicated to Zeus, the father of the gods, it sprawls over the southwest foot of Mount Kronios, at the confluence of the Alpheios and the Kladeos rivers, in a lush, green landscape. Although secluded near the west coast of the Peloponnese, Olympia became the most important religious and athletic centre in Greece. Its fame rests upon the Olympic Games, the greatest national festival and a highly prestigious one world-wide, which was held every four years to honor Zeus. Visit the Archaeological Site & the Museum and then drive via Patras to Rion, across the channel to Antirrion on the “State of the Art” new suspended bridge considered to be the longest and most modern in Europe.

Arrive in Nafpaktos then continue to Delphi - Dinner & Overnight in Delphi.
3rd Day
Situated at the foot of Mount Parnassos, within the angle formed by the twin rocks of the Phaedriades, lies the Pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Delphi, which had the most famous oracle of ancient Greece. Delphi was regarded as the centre of the world. According to mythology, it is here that the two eagles sent out by Zeus from the ends of the universe to find the navel of the world met. The sanctuary of Delphi, set within a most spectacular landscape, was for many centuries the cultural and religious centre and symbol of unity for the Hellenic world and seat of the Pythian Games, the second most important games in Greece after the Olympics, which were held every four years.

Visit of the archaeological site and the Museum where one can see among other archeological treasures, the unique bronze statue of the Charioteer dedicated to Apollo by Polyzalos, the tyrant of Gela, in 478 B.C. when he won the chariot-race at the Pythian Games. This incomparable statue is a representative example of the ''severe'' Attic style, certainly the work of a major artist.

After visits 2 hours at leisure & then start the drive back to Athens

Schedule / Prices

  • Duration: 3 Days
  • From 01/01/2024 to 31/03/2024
    Every Monday
    First Class Hotel:
    Adult 404€ / Child 282€
  • From 01/04/2024 to 28/10/2024
    Every Monday, Tuesday & Saturday
    Tourist Class Hotel:
    Adult 375€ / Child 262€
    First Class Hotel:
    Adult 442€ / Child 309€
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Included

  • Pick up - drop off from your hotel
  • Two nights accomodation at Tourist Class or First Class hotel on Half Board Basis at the hotel (2 breakfasts & 2 dinners)
  • Entrance fees
  • Professional licensed guide
  • Deluxe A/C coach
  • Free wifi on the bus
  • Free wifi at the hotel
  • Map of Athens & Greece

Not Included

  • Hotel accommodation tax 3€ per room/per night
  • All personal expenses
  • Everything that is not specifically mentioned in the "Included" section

Notes

  • The stay in Olympia can sometimes take place in Nafplion.

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