SEVEN CITIES OF ANCIENT HELLAS

Arrival to Athens. Transfer to centrally located hotel.

Athens sightseeing. All the famous sites of ancient and modern Athens – Temple of Olympian Zeus, Panathiniako Stadium, Ex Royal Palace, guarded by colorful Evzones, Hadrian’s Arch, Tomb of the unknown soldier, Academy, University and National Library and finally Acropolis (visit Propylae, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens).

Depart for Delphi. Famous for its theater, Temple of Apollo and ancient ruins, Delphi was considered the center of the earth and the universe, and played a central role in the classical Greek world. Pass by Castalia Spring, visit at the archaeological site the Temple of Apollo famous for its oracle and the Museum of Delphi (optional), with its spectacular finds, including the unique bronze Charioteer, the Naxian Sphinx and the Statue of Antinoos. Visit the archaeological site of Delphi. In the afternoon depart through Central Greece to Kalambaka - a small town built at the foot of the majestic grey rocks, and crowded by the Meteora Monasteries. Overnight stay in Kalambaka.

Leave in the morning for nearby Meteora to visit two different Byzantine monasteries built on top of rock towers and providing fantastic views over the plain.  Meteora is included on the UNESCO world heritage monument, and is considered one of the most beautiful area of mainland Greece, and its monasteries are one of the country's most unique attractions. Move to Loutraki, passing the heroic monument of Leonidas, King of Sparta in Thermopylae.

Depart for Olympia, visiting the archaeological site of ancient Olympia with the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the Stadium and the Museum. On the back way to Loutraki visiting the city of Patras – the third largest city in Greece. Visit the Cathedral of St. Andrew. Return to Loutraki.

  Depart from hotel for one day tour via the coastal National highway for the Corinth Canal (short stop). Drive to Epidaurus and visit the ancient theatre. The UNESCO’S world heritage listed monument is reputed to be the birthplace of Apollo's son Asklepios, the healer and was the most celebrated healing center of the classical world. Epidaurus is probably most famous for its theatre, one of the best preserved classical Greek buildings and still used today due to its amazing acoustics. After through Argos proceed to the beautiful Nafplion the first capital of modern Greece with its Venetian fortress of  Palamidi and the fortified islet of Boutrzi (short stop). Continue to Mycenae and visit the archaeological site, home to the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon. Visit the Palace, the Lionesses Gate and the tomb of Agamemnon. Return to Loutraki.

We offer to  visit Ancient Corinth that has been the richest port and the largest city in ancient Greece and Nemea – is one of the most popular vineyards in Greece (extra charge). We visit the state of the art winery facilities and learn everything for the production of Greek quality red and white wine and then we will proceed to the underground cellars with more than 1000 oak barriques.

Transfer to airport. Departure from Athens.