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Greece Classical Mainland Tour

Name: Classical Mainland Tour
Brand: Veni Vidi
SKU: 1

Visiting: Athens, Corinth Canal, Nauplion , Mycenae, Olympia, Nafpactos, Delphi, Athens.

DESTINATION:Greece
STARTS IN | ENDS IN:Athens - Athens
DURATION:3 Days | 2 Nights

DEPARTURE DATES:Mon, Tue, Sat | April to October
THEME:Cultural | Historical
TRAVEL STYLE:Escorted Coach Touring

Overview

A great choice for history fans wanting to see the history of Greece in three days. Led by an expert guide, discovering the small village of Epidaurus, the ancient city of Mycenae, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, and the Pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Delphi. Includes round-trip coach transport and hotel accommodation. Also available on private basis for those that do not wish to join on a coach tour.

What to Expect?

Brief Itinerary

Additional Info

Pricing & Conditions

Three days classical Greece tour led by a professional guide.
Visit Greece’s important UNESCO world heritage sites.
Explore the land of Homer’s Golden Mycenae & see the Royal Tombs.
See the Ancient theatre of Epidaurus, world famous for its acoustics.
Stroll through Delphi site & museum also known as the ‘navel of the world’.
Visit Olympia mythical site, the birthplace of Olympic games.

Day 1: Athens to Olympia. Overnight Olympia.
Day 2: Olympia to Delphi. Overnight Delphi.
Day 3: Delphi to Athens.

Winter Departures: November to March every Monday only (excluding Christmas/New Year).
Summer Departures: April to October every Monday, Tuesday & Saturday.
Also available on the following Thursdays: 23/04 – 07/05 – 14/05 – 28/05 – 11/06 – 25/06 – 02/07 – 16/07 – 06/08 – 20/08 – 10/09 – 17/09 – 24/09 – 01/10
Tour is usually bilingual, implemented in English and one additional language [French or Italian].
We offer a complimentary pick-up / drop-off service from your hotel or other predefined spots in Athens and surrounding areas.
Extra days/nights and additional tours/activities can be added in Athens before/after.
E-visa information for Greece.

Prices are per person based on twin/double/triple share accommodation.
Children 4 years old and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult.
An additional surcharge for hotel accommodation tax is payable on the day of your activity.

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1 | Athens to Olympia

Leave from Athens by the coastal road to the Corinth Canal (short stop). Drive on and visit the Theatre of Epidauros, famous for its remarkable acoustics. Then proceed to the town of Nauplion (short photo stop), 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: Olympia| Meal Plan: Dinner included.

DAY 2 | Olympia to Delphi

In the morning visit the Archaeological Site with the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the Archaeological Museum. Then drive on through the plains of Eliad and Achaia until the magnificent bridge crossing the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. Pass by the picturesque towns of Nafpactos (Lepanto) and Itea, arrive in Delphi.
Overnight: Delphi| Meal Plan: Breakfast and dinner included.

DAY 3 | Delphi to Athens

Visit the Archaeological Site and Museum in Delphi. Then some free time before departing on the drive back to Athens via Arachova, Levadia and Thebes. Arrive Athens early evening around 18:30-19:00.
Meal Plan: Breakfast included.

What is Included & Excluded?

Accommodation at chosen hotel category, on half board basis.
Transportation with fully Air Conditioned non-smoking deluxe coach.
Professional English speaking guide assistance during the tour.
Museum tickets and entrance fees where necessary.
Meals where shown in the itinerary.
24×7 support during your trip.

International airfare to/from Greece.
Overnight city tax. To be paid directly to the hotel.
Travel insurance, visa fee, lunches, personal expenses, gratuities to the guide and driver, optional trips.