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Erato
8 Days / 7 Nights: Athens (2 nights), plus City Tour - 3-Day Classical Tour (2 nights) - Athens (3 nights), plus a 1-Day Saronic Islands Cruise
Rio - Another View of the Bridge. It is named after Charilaos Trikoupis, Prime Minister of Greece in the end of 19th century who had visualized it and planned for its construction. |
Classical Greece for the intrepid! With this tour, we combine an in-depth classical look at Mycenae, Olympia, and Delphi. Your exciting visual feast will also include the Corinth Canal, Nafplion, Tripoli, Nafpaktos, Itea, Arachova, Livadia, and Thiva, with some of the most beautiful scenery of the Peloponnese. With the classic sites of Athens included at the start of the tour, the entire week is almost too much for the mind to absorb. A relaxing Full-Day Cruise to the Saronic Islands on the last day will act as a much needed change of pace to definitely make this week one "to remember for a lifetime!”
Athens International Airport, Athens City
Athens Streets |
Arrival at Athens International Airport. Meet our representative and transfer to your Hotel. The rest of the day at leisure. We suggest you visit the Old Part of town, Plaka, and eat at the traditional tavernas. For a guideline of what to see and do, please refer to our "Athens Plaka City Quarter" Photo Album starting from here. Overnight Athens. |
Athens City
Athens Vouli - House of Parliament |
After breakfast, depart for your sightseeing tour of Athens. Visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Syntagma Square, the Royal Palace, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, The Thesseum, The Greek Orthodox Cathedral, the Flea Market of Monastiraki, The Academy and, last but not least, the Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum. Return to your hotel. Overnight Athens. |
Athens City, Corinth City, Nafplion Town, Olympia Town, Tripoli City, Megalopolis Town
Olympia Olympic Flame:Olympia Priestresses lighting the flame |
Our tour will leave by the coastal road to the Corinth Canal, where we'll make a brief stop for photos and to admire this impressive sight. Our drive will continue to the Theater of Epidaurus, famous for its remarkable acoustics. We then proceed to the Town of Nauplion for a short stop there, then on to Mycenae and a visit of the Archaeological Site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. We continue on our way to Olympia, passing through the Central Peloponnese and the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. We'll have dinner and an overnight in Olympia, the Cradle of the Olympic Games. |
Olympia Town, Ahaia (Prefecture), Rio Village, Antirion Town, Nafpaktos City, Itea Town, Delphi Town
Delphi Panoramic View Down to Pleistos River Gorge |
In the morning, we'll visit the Archaeological Site with the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium, and the Archaeological Museum. Afterward, we drive on through the plains of Elia and Achaia until we reach the magnificent bridge crossing the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. Passing by the picturesque towns of Nafpactos (Lepanto) and Itea, we'll arrive in Delphi for dinner and an overnight. |
Delphi Town, Arachova Town, Livadia City, Thiva City, Athens City
Delphi: Temple of Athena Pronaia and the Tholos |
In the morning, we'll visit the Archaeological Site and the Museum at Delphi. Then we'll drive through the village of Arachova, renowned for its colorful rugs and carpets. We return to Athens via Levadia and Thiva, arriving in the early evening. Overnight Athens. |
Athens City, Aegina (Island), Poros (Island), Hydra (Island)
Poros Panoramic View |
After breakfast, we depart for a relaxing, leisurely cruise, which gives you the opportunity to explore three of the Saronic Islands, Aegina, Poros and Hydra. You will be picked up from your hotel for the short drive to the port of Trocadero. Each of the islands you shall visit today has its own charming and distinct atmosphere. Aegina is known for its neoclassical buildings and its busy harbor. Poros is a green island, with many sandy beaches, and its famous lemon forest. Finally, Hydra, the magical island of artists has narrow, whitewashed streets, exquisite mansions, and no motorized vehicles! There will be plenty of time for explorations at each port-of-call. Lunch will be served onboard. In the afternoon, you will be transferred from the port back to your hotel. Overnight Athens. |
Athens City
Athens Herodeon (Herod Atticus) Theater and Parthenon in the Background |
Day at leisure. We suggest that you visit the modern market of Athens at Ermou Street, or have a coffee at the various coffee shops in the elite Kolonaki area. This is an excellent opportunity to catch up on your gift shopping. If you wish, you can take our optional evening tour to Cape Sounion, or enjoy a fun-filled evening of Greek music and dancing with "Athens by Night." Overnight Athens. |
Athens City, Athens International Airport
Athens, The Parthenon on the Acropolis rock |
After breakfast, meet our representative and transfer to the airport for your departure home. |
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Notes
For prices please contact our Agency using our Request Form All prices will be given in Euros (€), per person in double occupancy and will include:
- 5 Nights in Athens at selected hotel on Bed and Breakfast basis
- 3-Day Classical Tour on Halfboard basis
- One-Day Cruise to the Saronic Islands, including lunch on board
- Half-Day Athens Sightseeing Tour
- English-Speaking Guide & Air-Conditioned Motor Coaches
- Entrance fees to all places visited on sightseeing tour and 3-Day Classical Tour
- All transfers as per itinerary
- Hotel taxes and service charges
Supplement for single occupancy: +50%
* All Tours are operated by a Tour Organizing Company.
Any additional excursion suggested in this itinerary can be pre-booked at any time prior to the start of your holiday. If you don't find an itinerary that is exactly what you need and have in mind (both in terms of length and of destinations included), then choose the one(s) that are closest to your wishes and contact us by email. The itinerary that you choose will form the basis of our email correspondence. Any change or substitution is possible, and our aim is always to best fit your needs! |
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