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5-Day Classical Greece: Nafplion, Olympia & Delphi

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Trip Overview

Explore the rich history of Classical Greece on a memorable five-day round trip from and to fascinating Athens!

Stroll the beautifully arranged streets of this mesmerising ancient city, indulge in the relaxed atmosphere, enjoy the friendliness of the locals, and let the world-famous Acropolis amaze your eyes.

Over the course of the trip, you'll learn about Greece's rich history from an expert guide, see UNESCO-listed sites such as the beautiful Sanctuary of Asclepius and discover the Delphi Archaeological Museum.

It is guaranteed to be an unforgettable holiday in Greece!
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Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Athens!

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Welcome to Athens!

Today, you'll arrive at Athens Airport where your private driver and car will be waiting for you. You'll then drive to your Athens city centre hotel where you'll check-in. You'll then have the option to spend the day on a variety of tours including a half-day sightseeing tour of all of Athens' key attractions including the Acropolis, an afternoon Cape Sounion Tour or an Athens by Night tour.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Achilleas3 star

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    Activities

    Attica Riviera and Cape Sounion Sunset TourOptional Activity: AU$ 328 per person

    Athens Riviera Night CruiseOptional Activity: AU$ 196 per person

    Athens Nightlife TourOptional Activity: AU$ 275 per person

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Athens International Airport to Hotel Achilleas

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    Destinations

    Athens

    Sounion

    Vouliagmeni

Day 2

Travel to Ancient Olympia via Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus and Mycenae

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Travel to Ancient Olympia via Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus and Mycenae

Today, you'll leave Athens by the coastal road and head to the Corinth Canal. You'll then drive on and visit the Theatre of Epidauros, famous for its remarkable acoustics. Then, you'll proceed to the town of Nauplion and continue on to the Archaeological Site of Mycenae and the Tomb of Agamemnon. Then, you'll leave for Olympia driving through the Central Peloponnese and the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis.

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    Accommodation

    Neda3 star

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    Activities

    Corinth Canal

    Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus

    Nafplio

    Mycenae

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Athens to Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus

    Private Driver from Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus to Archaeological site of Mycenae

    Private Driver from Archaeological site of Mycenae to Neda

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Athens

    Decentralized Administration of Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian

    Epidavros

    Archea Olimpia

Day 3

Ancient Olympia Tour and Journey to Delphi

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Ancient Olympia Tour and Journey to Delphi

In the morning, you'll tour the Ancient Olympia Archaeological Site with the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the Archaeological Museum with your local guide. Then, you'll hop in the car and drive through the plains of Eliad and Achaia to the magnificent bridge which crosses the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. You'll pass by the picturesque towns of Nafpaktos (Lepanto) and Itea before you arrive in Delphi in time for dinner.

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    Accommodation

    Parnassos Delphi Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Archaeological Site of Olympia

    Archaeological Museum of Olympia

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Neda to Parnassos Delphi Hotel -ΔΕΛΦΟΙ

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Archea Olimpia

    Decentralized Administration of Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian

    Delphi

Day 4

Explore Delphi Archaeological Site and Drive Back to Athens

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Explore Delphi Archaeological Site and Drive Back to Athens

In the morning, you'll visit the Delphi Archaeological Site and the Museum with your local guide. You'll then have some free time in Delphi before departing and driving through the village of Arachova, renowned for its colourful rugs and carpets. You'll return to Athens via Levadia and Thebes. You'll arrive in the later afternoon/early evening and have the rest of your day free to enjoy your final night in Athens.

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    Accommodation

    Hotel Achilleas3 star

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    Activities

    Delphi Archaeological Museum

    ArachovaOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Delphi to Athens

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Delphi

    Decentralized Administration of Thessaly and Central Greece

    Arachova

    Athens

Day 5

Departure from Athens

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Departure from Athens

After breakfast, your private driver will come to pick you up to drive you to the airport for your departure flight.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Athens Cypria Hotel to Athens International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Athens

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What’s included?

  • 4 nights accommodation
  • 7 activities
  • 4 breakfasts and 2 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

What’s not included?

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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