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Day 1: Leave by the coastal road to the Corinth Canal (short stop). Drive on and visit the Theatre of Epidaurus, famous for its remarkable acoustics. Then, proceed to the town of Nafplio that used to be the first capital of Greece, drive on to Mycenae and visit the archaeological site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. Then, depart for Olympia through central Peloponnese and the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Overnight in Olympia, the cradle of the Olympic Games (dinner).
Day 2: In the morning, visit the archaeological site with the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the ancient stadium, the spot where the torch of the modern Olympic Games is lit and the Archaeological Museum. Then, drive on through the plains of Ilia and Achaia until the magnificent bridge that crosses the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. Pass by the picturesque towns of Nafpactos and Itea. Arrive in Delphi (dinner and overnight).
Day 3: In the morning, visit the archaeological site and the Museum of Delphi, the most famous oracle of the ancient world. You will have time to visit the Museum of Delphi that houses some of the most impressive statues in Greece, such as the Naxian Sphynx and the bronze Charioteer. Depart for Kalambaka, a small town located at the foot of the astonishing complex of Meteora, surrounded by gigantic rocks (dinner and overnight).
Day 4: Visit Meteora, a striking scenery perched on top of huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand ageless monasteries, where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art. On the way back you will pass by Thermopylae, the famous Hot Gates, where the Spartans and Persians met in the famous battle of Thermopylae in 480BC.
Top Visits
• The UNESCO-listed ancient amphitheater of Epidaurus
• Lion’s gate in Mycenae
• The Cyclopean Walls in Mycenae
• The Palace & tomb of king Agamemnon in Mycenae
• Nafplio
• Archaeological Museum of Olympia
• Temple of Zeus
• Temple of Hera
• The Stadium of Olympia
• Pierre de Coubertin’s Monument
• The Ancient Gymnasium
• Hermes and the infant Dionysus statue
• Nike of Paionios statue
• Delphi Archaeological site
• Temple of Apollo
• Delphi Museum
• Ancient theatre
• Visit 3 Monasteries and see the view from giant rocks.
• Discover the picturesque village of Kastraki
• See the battlefield where 300 Spartans fought the Persians.
• Admire the statue of King Leonidas
