Athens Trip Overview
This tour is a great opportunity for those who have a combined interest in the Greek past and the country’s natural beauty. The tour offered for encountering with major sites of the Greek mainland as Delphi and Pelion, with the cosmopolitic village of Arachova.
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Duration: 4 days
Starts: Athens, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Athens, Attica, Greece
This tour is a great opportunity for those who have a combined interest in the Greek past and the country’s natural beauty. The tour offered for encountering with major sites of the Greek mainland as Delphi and Pelion, with the cosmopolitic village of Arachova.
Itinerary
Day 1: Delphi- Arachova (Optional Ski Resort)
Stop At: Arachova, Arachova, Boeotia Region, Central Greece
Aráchova is a mountainous village nestling picturesquely at the foot of Mt. Parnassós in Viotia, Southern Greece.It is the most cosmopolitan winter destination in Greece, a great favourite for passionate ski lovers and celebrities, or just first-time visitors who wish to relax in a dreamy mountainous setting with modern tourism facilities. Its modern ski resort, its close proximity to Athens, and its breathtaking mountainous landscape are the strongest reason why. Apart from the mountain activities, Aráchova is also famous for its bustling nightlife and as the favorite mountain resort of Athenians.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Delphi, Delphi, Phocis Region, Central Greece
Delphi is a town on Mount Parnassus in the south of mainland Greece. It’s the site of the 4th-century-B.C. Temple of Apollo, once home to a legendary oracle.
Stop At: Temple of Apollo, Delphi Greece
The most famous Oracle of the antiquity, with the Temlpe of Apollo, the Treasury of the Athenians, the Theatre and the Stadium.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Delphi Archaeological Museum, Ethniki Odos Amfissas – Livadias, Delphi 330 54 Greece
In the museum you will be able to see the famous charioteer and Gold Ivory statue.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Parnassos, Parnassos, Phocis Region, Central Greece
Parnassos Ski Center is in the list with the top ski resorts in the Balkans, as mountain Parnassos is one of the most beautiful mountains in Greece, full of Greek firs with ambulant vegetation and rare natural beauty that charms visitors all year long.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Portaria – Volos
Stop At: Portaria, Portaria, Volos, Magnesia Region, Thessaly
Portaria is one of the most significant tourist resorts in Greece. Visitors admire its natural beauties, like the «Centaurs’ path» and the cascade of Karavos, walk along the cobbled streets that are surrounded by yards with flowers in full bloom, enjoy the view over the gulf of Pagassitikos and visit the Byzantine churches and the old monasteries.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Centaurs’ Path, Eparchiaki Odos Portarias-Makrinitsas 16, Portaria, Volos 370 11 Greece
If you follow Greek Mythology you would probably be aware of the famous Centaurs the strong men with the upper body of a man and the legs of a horse. The myth has it that they lived in the woods of the famous mountain of Pelio in Greece, wandering in the paths and finding shelter in large caves.
If you want to feel the mystery of the Centaurs then you have to walk the famous Path of the Centaurs in the popular village of Portaria. A path that leads you through the village of Portaria giving you amazing views of the forest and the small waterfalls.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Volos, Volos, Magnesia Region, Thessaly
Volos is one of the largest and most attractive cities in Greece as well as one of the country’s most prominent ports. The modern-day city, built near the site of ancient Iolcos, dominates the region of Magnesia from its position at the foot of Mount Pelion overlooking the Pagasetic Gulf.The area’s mythical background captivates the visitor’s imagination. Magnesia features in some of the most remarkable tales in Greek mythology. The progenitor of its peoples was Magnes, son of Zeus and Aeolus, yet Magnesia is believed to be the birthplace of a strange race, the Centaurs, beings which were part equine, part human and originated from the union of Nephele and Ixion. Asclepius and Achilles were, among others, pupils of the Centaur Chiron. The famous Argonaut expedition, one of the greatest epics in the Greek mythological cycle, set sail from the Pagasetic Gulf.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Tsagkarada – Pelion – Volos
Stop At: Mount Pelion, Greece
Pelion is a mountainous peninsula sitting in Thessaly. Thanks to its diverse natural landscape, it is a wonderful destination for both summer and winter holidays. If you manage to peel yourself away from the beautiful Pelion beaches, you should go sightseeing to discover the stone-made churches in the area. And, of course, don’t miss to taste the local delicacies at the delightful traditional taverns of Pelion.Mount Pelion is a popular destination for hiking lovers and weekend mountain climbers. Near Hania, there is also a ski resort for skiing lovers, whereas an abundance of mountain routes and trails are ideal for mountain biking and horseback riding.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tsagkarada, Tsagkarada, Magnesia Region, Thessaly
Tsagkarada lies 500m above sea level on the eastern side of Mt. Pelion, along a densely wooded area, looking out to the Aegean. Here, nature is dominant with chestnut and plane trees, being twisted around every single old and new construction of the sparsely-populated village. Treat yourself a cup of coffee at the central square of Agia Paraskevi, where the great Plane Tree counts a life of at least ten centuries.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Thermopylae- Athens
Pass By: Thermopylae, Thermopylae, Phthiotis Region, Central Greece
One of the greatest military feats of antiquity, still legendary 2500 years on, took place at Thermopylae, signposted off the road to Athens 17km southeast of Lamia. In this narrow pass, in 480 BC, Leonidas and 300 brave Spartans sacrificed their lives to halt Xerxes’ vast Persian army long enough to secure an ultimate Greek victory.
Stop At: Historical Information Center Thermopylon, Lamia 35009 Greece
It is a quiet valley that descends gently to the Maliakos Gulf. In ancient days it was a bottleneck, a small stage set for a big drama. One day in the summer of 480 BC with the sun darkened by the arrows of the Persian army. The Greeks gained strategic and tactical advantage. They delayed the Persian advance for a few days, a betrayal, a battle that resulted in execution. You will watch a 3-D movie to learn more information about the battle.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Leonidas Monument, Lamia, Thermopylae 350 09 Greece
To complete the visit you will see the statue of Leonidas standing right opposite Kolonos Hill where the persisting Spartans left their last breath
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Athens, Athens, Attica
We will drive back to Athens.
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
