Set aside the idyllic islands, sandy beaches and turquoise waters to take on a unique road trip through the mainland travelling along the ancient roads over 14 wonderful days on a classical Greece tour!
Beginning in Athens, you'll get acquainted with the country and its friendly locals as you taste the city through its food and markets and explore its most treasured sites such as the mighty Acropolis. Moving on, you'll pick up your rental car and hit the road ready for gorgeous views and a healthy dose of history.
Over the next ten days, you'll learn all about ancient Greek mythology, Greece's medieval history and venture to the unique parts of Greece that few travellers do such as the Mani Peninsula. You'll travel through picturesque little villages, past ancient sites and through dense forests and natural parks. It is guaranteed to be the perfect two-week road trip through Greece!Set aside the idyllic islands, sandy beaches and turquoise waters to take on a unique road trip through the mainland travelling along the ancient roads over 14 wonderful days on a classical Greece tour!
Beginning in Athens, you'll get acquainted with the country and its friendly locals as you taste the city through its food and markets and explore its most treasured sites such as the mighty Acropolis. Moving on, you'll pick up your rental car and hit the road ready for gorgeous views and a healthy dose of history.
Over the next ten days, you'll learn all about ancient Greek mythology, Greece's medieval history and venture to the unique parts of Greece that few travellers do such as the Mani Peninsula. You'll travel through picturesque little villages, past ancient sites and through dense forests and natural parks. It is guaranteed to be the perfect two-week road trip through Greece!
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Athens
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Upon your arrival, your representative will be waiting for you at the exit of the airport holding a sign with your name. You'll be transferred to the hotel. You'll then check into your neoclassical hotel in the heart of the vibrant Plaka neighbourhood. The rest of the day will be free to spend as you wish to relax at your hotel after the long journey to venture out into Athens on your own.
Accommodation
Home and Poetry Hotel★4 star
Transportations
Private Driver from Athens to Home and Poetry Hotel
Destinations
Athens
Day 2
Acropolis Guided Tour & Flavours of Athens Food Tour
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Today, you'll venture into a five-hour experience that will unveil the magnitude of the Acropolis and will engage your senses through a delicious food tour! Begin the day by ascending to the top of the sacred rock of the Acropolis to be confronted by one of the world’s most important structures in history, the Parthenon. After a guided tour, get ready for a three-hour food tour that will truly make you feel like an Athenian as you sense the intriguing Greek cuisine and local food culture.
Accommodation
Home and Poetry Hotel★4 star
Activities
Acropolis and Flavours of Athens Private Tour
Acropolis of Athens
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Athens
Day 3
National Archaeological Museum & Panoramic City Tour
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Today, you'll visit one of the greatest museums in the world and enjoy a unique vehicle panoramic sightseeing tour! The National Archeological Museum is considered to be one of the greatest museums in the world. Its abundant collections, with more than 20,000 exhibits, provide a panorama of the Greek civilization from the beginnings of Prehistory to Late Antiquity. You will also enjoy a vehicle tour, passing by the Panathenaic Stadium, Zappeion, the monument of the Unknown Soldier and more.
Accommodation
Home and Poetry Hotel★4 star
Activities
National Archaeological Museum
Athens Panoramic Tour by Car
Athens
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Athens
Day 4
Athens to Nafplio
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Today, your rental car will be dropped off at your hotel ready for your adventure over the next ten days. You will then make the journey to Nafplio, your next destination. The journey will take around two hours. Upon arrival, you'll check into your hotel and then have the rest of the afternoon and evening to explore or relax at your hotel. The choice is yours.
Accommodation
Ippoliti Hotel★4 star
Transportations
Rental Car from Athens to Nafplion
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Athens
Nafplion
Day 5
Free Day or Continue Your Classical Greece Tour
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Today, you can spend the day exploring Nafplio or alternatively, you can take a tour of Mycenae and Epidaurus. Dating back to the Late Bronze Age era (around 1600-1100 BCE), the Mycenae civilisation dominated mainland Greece, the Aegean islands and the shores of Asia Minor during this period. The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus is considered to be the most perfect ancient Greek theatre with regard to acoustics and aesthetics.
Accommodation
Ippoliti Hotel★4 star
Activities
MycenaeOptional Activity
Ancient Theatre of EpidaurusOptional Activity
Transportations
Rental Car from Nafplion to Archaeological site of Mycenae
Rental Car from Epidaurus to Nafplion
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Nafplion
Decentralized Administration of Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian
Epidavros
Day 6
Nafplio to Monemvasia
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Today, you'll drive from Nafplio to the charming castle town of Monemvasia. The journey will take around three hours and upon arrival, you'll check-in and then have the rest of the day free to explore. The breathtaking castle town of Monemvasia sits amongst the most impressive places in Greece. On the southeastern side of the Peloponnese, Monemvasia is a stunning castle town that was entirely carved from the backside of a giant sea rock during the medieval times.
Accommodation
Likinia Hotel★4 star
Activities
Monemvasia
Transportations
Rental Car from Nafplion to Monemvasia
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Nafplion
Monemvasia
Day 7
Monemvasia to Mani
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Today, you'll travel from Monemvasia to Mani. The journey will only take two hours and once you arrive, you'll have the rest of the day to enjoy Mani, often referred to as Europe's hidden coast. Mani is known by few but in fact, offers a more authentic Greek holiday experience when compared to the popular islands in the south. It is home to pretty coastal villages and a rugged coastline to explore.
Accommodation
Ktima Karageorgou★4 star
Activities
Mani Peninsula
Transportations
Rental Car from Monemvasia to Ktima Karageorgou
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Monemvasia
Ktima Karageorgou
Decentralized Administration of Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian
Day 8
Free Day on the Mani Peninsula
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Today, you'll have the entire day free to spend as you wish - hop in your rental car and explore this magnificent 75-kilometre stretch of coastline. Even locals consider Mani like a region from another world; a place where you step into history. The locals who inhabit the Mani Peninsula claim to be direct descendants of the ancient Spartans and declare themselves proud warrior people. Today, this spirit lives on through its rugged coastline, fortified medieval villages and rocky mountains.
Accommodation
Ktima Karageorgou★4 star
Activities
Mani PeninsulaOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Ktima Karageorgou
Decentralized Administration of Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian
Day 9
Mani to Olympia, A Classical Greece Tour Highlight
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Today, you'll travel from the Mani Peninsula to Olympia, home to the ancient city of Olympia. The journey will take around three hours and upon arrival, you'll check-in and then have the rest of the day free to spend as you wish. You may want to take an optional tour to Olympia, nestled in the valley of the Alpheios river. It is one of the most celebrated ancient sites of Greece and has been inhabited since prehistoric times.
Accommodation
Leonidaion Guesthouse★2 star
Activities
Archaeological Site of OlympiaOptional Activity
Transportations
Rental Car from Ktima Karageorgou to Leonidaion Guesthouse - Ξενώνας Λεωνιδαίον
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Ktima Karageorgou
Greece
Decentralized Administration of Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian
Day 10
Olympia to Galaxidi
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Today, you'll pack up once again and travel to your next destination, Galaxidi, a picturesque resort town which is home to narrow cobblestone streets and sheltered harbours. The journey will take around two hours and upon arrival, you'll check into your hotel and then have the afternoon and evening to explore this quaint town. The town is a refreshing oasis from the busier towns and cities of mainland Greece and is the perfect place to spend a day or just a few hours.
Accommodation
Hotel Miramare★2 star
Activities
GalaxidiOptional Activity
Transportations
Rental Car from Olympia to Galaxidi
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Greece
Galaxidi
Day 11
Free Day in Galaxidi or Optional Tour of Delphi
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Today, you have the entire day free to spend as you wish. You may want to spend the day wandering around Galaxidi, admiring the fine stone mansions which were a product of the town's history as a successful shipbuilding town. The harbour is lined with cafes, bars and restaurants where you can enjoy the catch of the day. You can also take an optional tour of the Delphi Archaeological Site, one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece.
Accommodation
Hotel Miramare★2 star
Activities
GalaxidiOptional Activity
Delphi Archaeological SiteOptional Activity
Delphi Archaeological MuseumOptional Activity
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Galaxidi
Decentralized Administration of Thessaly and Central Greece
Day 12
Travel to Meteora
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Today, you'll travel from Galaxidi to Meteora. The journey will take around three hours and when you arrive, you'll have the rest of the day free to spend as you wish. Monastiri Guesthouse is a traditional lodging is just a two-minute walk (200 metres) away from the city centre of Kalampaka. The unique combination of stone and wood evokes Greek tradition and spirit and will make you will feel at home and, at the same time, acquire a taste of Greek hospitality.
Accommodation
Monastiri Guesthouse★3 star
Activities
Kalabaka
Transportations
Rental Car from Galaxidi to Monastiri Guesthouse
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Galaxidi
Greece
Kalabaka
Day 13
Optional Tour of Meteora Monasteries
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Today, you'll have the option to visit the wonderful Monasteries of Meteora. The Meteora is a complex of six monasteries built on top of natural pillars that stand stall and dominated the surrounding area. The stunning rock formation that is home to the Meteora Monasteries is one of the largest complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries. They are a truly wonderful site. If you would like to visit them, you can go with a guide on a wonderful tour.
Accommodation
Monastiri Guesthouse★3 star
Activities
Meteora MonasteriesOptional Activity
Transportations
Rental Car from Kalabaka to Meteora
Rental Car from Meteora to Kalabaka
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Greece
Decentralized Administration of Thessaly and Central Greece
Day 14
Departure Day
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Today is the day that your wonderful trip travelling the roads of ancient Greece comes to an end. You'll check out of your hotel after breakfast and drive yourself back to Athens. The journey will take around four hours and upon arrival, you can either head to the airport to drop off your rental car or stay in the city for an extra night. The choice is yours.
Transportations
Rental Car from Kalabaka to Athens
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Greece
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What’s included?
13 nights accommodation
6 activities
13 breakfasts and 1 lunch
Airport transfer
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Licensed English speaking guides
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
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Greece in 14 days
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