Athens Trip Overview
8 Day private tour in Ancient Greece to visit the most popular archaeological sites, visit the Island of Corfu one of the most elegant towns in Greece & finally, relax at Syvota the “Caribbean in Greece” & Parga which it is well-known for its beautiful architecture and colorful buildings. Book online this 8-day private tour that offers a list of iconic destinations in a single itinerary.
Travel in comfort aboard with one of our comfortable and private cars to explore some of the Ancient Greece’s most legendary places and natural wonders. Visit historical destinations, from “Golden Mycenae”, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora. Visit the elegant town of Corfu an Unescos heritage site full of Palaces and museums and relax at the most cosmopolitan area of Syvota & Parga. Multiple payment options & guaranteed departure.
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Duration: 8 days
Starts: Athens, Greece
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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8 Day private tour in Ancient Greece to visit the most popular archaeological sites, visit the Island of Corfu one of the most elegant towns in Greece & finally, relax at Syvota the “Caribbean in Greece” & Parga which it is well-known for its beautiful architecture and colorful buildings. Book online this 8-day private tour that offers a list of iconic destinations in a single itinerary.
Travel in comfort aboard with one of our comfortable and private cars to explore some of the Ancient Greece’s most legendary places and natural wonders. Visit historical destinations, from “Golden Mycenae”, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora. Visit the elegant town of Corfu an Unescos heritage site full of Palaces and museums and relax at the most cosmopolitan area of Syvota & Parga. Multiple payment options & guaranteed departure.
Itinerary
Day 1: PRIVATE TOUR ARGOLIS (MYCENAE, EPIDAURUS, NAFPLIO):
Stop At: Corinth Canal, Isthmia, Loutraki 201 00 Greece
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel and we will make a short stop at the breathtaking Canal of Corinth with the amazing view of the 6 km length and 80m height.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Archaeological Site Mycenae, Mycenae 21200 Greece
Next stop will be at the Ancient Mycenae, the center of Greek civilization, home to the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon. Visit the Cyclopean Walls, the famous Lion’s Gate and the ‘’Atreus King Tomb’’!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Epidaurus Archaeological Museum, Asklepieion, Epidavros 210 52 Greece
Then we will visit Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus of the 15.000 spectators and the breathtaking acoustics and then
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Nafplio, Nafplio, Argolis Region, Peloponnese
the most relaxing part of the tour is upon our arrival at the one of the most beautiful towns of Greece, the seaside town of Nafplio. Stroll at narrow streets full of old mansion and enjoy your lunch next to the sea
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Olympia, Olympia, Elis Region, West Greece
Then leave for Olympia for overnight.
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Olympia
Day 2: ANCIENT OLYMPIA – PARGA – SYVOTA
Stop At: Archaeological Site of Olympia, Archea Olympia, Olympia 27065 Greece
Our driver will meet you at your hotel, to visit Ancient Olympia grew to be the most celebrated sacred site of Ancient Greece, and the birthplace of the Olympic Games, the most important sports events in all antiquity: starting from 776 B.C., all Greeks – across the then known world – would be united every four years and all hostilities would be suspended so that everyone could take part in these games in the true spirit of sportsmanship. Walk around the site and admire the Temple of Zeus, once housing the gold and ivory statue of the god, considered to be one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple of Hera, the sradium etc. On completing the visit you will find your selfat at the archaeological museum housing art masterpieces such as the Hermes of Praxiteles and the Nike (Victory) of Paionios as well as finds from the excavations in the sacred precinct of the Altis dating from prehistoric times to the Early Christian period
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Syvota, Syvota, Igoumenitsa, Thesprotia Region, Epirus
At the end of the tour we will drive to Syvota
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Syvota
Day 3: SYVOTA – DAY CRUISE TO PAXOI & ANTIPAXOI
Pass By: Parga, Parga, Parga Municipality, Preveza Region, Epirus
A beautiful day out to the islands of Paxos and Antipaxos. According to Greek mythology these islands were created by Poseidon, God of the Sea, by striking the southern most tip of Corfu with his trident. We leave Parga a 10:00hrs and arrive first at Antipaxos.
Stop At: Antipaxos, Antipaxos, Corfu, Ionian Islands
Here you will have time to do some snorkeling and swimming in the crystal clear waters. We then continue our journey to the Blue Caves before arriving at the island of Paxos and the largest village called Gaios. You will have free time to explore the village with its many craft shops and have lunch in the excellent fish tavernas. Arrive back in Parga at 17:30 hrs.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gaios, Gaios, Paxos, Ionian Islands
We then continue our journey to the Blue Caves before arriving at the island of Paxos and the largest village called Gaios. You will have free time to explore the village with its many craft shops and have lunch in the excellent fish tavernas. Arrive back in Parga at 17:30 hrs.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Syvota
Day 4: SYVOTA – CORFU ISLAND
Pass By: Syvota, Syvota, Igoumenitsa, Thesprotia Region, Epirus
Today we leave Syvota. We continue our trip to reach at the port of Igoumenitsa to get the ferry boat to reach at Corfu.
Pass By: Igoumenitsa, Igoumenitsa, Thesprotia Region, Epirus
From Igoumenitsa we will take the ferry to reach at Corfu about 1.5 hour later
Pass By: Corfu Town, Corfu Town, Corfu, Ionian Islands
Check in at the hotel and then free time to explore the town of Corfu. The Old Town of Corfu is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a labyrinth of narrow streets paved with cobblestones and packed with tourist shops. The old town of Corfu is built under the Venetian style that is why one of the most beautiful is and elegant towns in Greece. The narrow streets between the houses, the numerous churches around every corner and the well know Liston, will amaze you and complete your tour!
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Corfu
Day 5: CORFU ISLAND – PRIVATE TOUR AT THE MOST HIGHLIGHTS
Stop At: Mon Repos Palace, Analipsis Hill, Corfu Town Greece
We will visit the Mon Repos Palace, a neoclassical building, built in 1830 offering spectacular sea view.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kanoni Harbour, Kanoni, Corfu Town Greece
We will visit Kanoni, the church of Panagia Vlacherna, Mouse Island.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mouse Island, Greece
We will visit Pontikonisi Island with the famous church.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Gastouri, Gastouri, Corfu, Ionian Islands
We will continue our private tour to Achilleion Palace located in the picturesque village of Gastouri, built in 1890 by Empress Elizabeth (Sissy) of Austria.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Palaiokastritsa, Palaiokastritsa, Corfu, Ionian Islands
Next stop will be at the famous Paleokastritsa bay, well known as the Capri of Greece. Finally, we will reach at the traditional village of Lakones, called God’s Balcony due to its panoramic view to Paleokastritsa Bay and the surrounding hills. We will continue our tour passing through some of the most picturesque traditional villages to return at the town of Corfu
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Corfu
Day 6: CORFU ISLAND – METSOVO – METEORA
Stop At: Old Fortress Corfu, Paleo Enetiko Frouno, Corfu Town 491 00 Greece
After your breakfast we will have a visit at the Old Venetian Fortress in Corfu that built 15th century and it is a very imposing stronghold, and great panoramic views, the fortress built to protect the town from enemies. Remains one of the most interesting tourist attractions of Corfu and must-see to visit. From the Old Fortress your tour continues foot to reach at the famous Spianada square, a copy of Rue de Rivoli of Paris. it said that is the second largest square in Europe. The entrance is arched and has a Venetian symbol above it, carved in marble
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Corfu Port, Eth. Antistaseos 24, Corfu Town 491 00 Greece
After the tour, we will take the ferry to Igoumenitsa port.
Pass By: Igoumenitsa, Igoumenitsa, Thesprotia Region, Epirus
After 1.5 hour we will reach at Igoumenitsa and continue our tour towards Meteora
Stop At: Metsovo, Metsovo, Ioannina Region, Epirus
Before reach Meteora, we will have a stop at the traditional area of Metsovo. Metsovo, is a traditional mountain town full of stone houses and is a popular winter holiday destination. It is full of life throughout the year generously offering you its natural surrounding beauties. Metsovo practically looks like a painting
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Kalambaka, Kalambaka, Trikala Region, Thessaly
At the end of the tour we will reach at Kalambaka for overnight
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Meteora
Day 7: METEORA – DELPHI
Stop At: Meteora, Kastraki, Kalambaka 422 00 Greece
Meet your driver at your hotel to visit the BYZANTINE MONASTERIES of Meteora that are included on the UNESCO world heritage monument list. Meteora means “suspended in the air” because of the formation of the gigantic rocks on top of which was built. Here you will visit one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries. You will admire the Monasteries (Great Meteoro, Varlaam, S. Stephan, Rousanou, depend the day etc) that are in operation today and receive many pilgrims. Most of them were founded in the 14th century
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Delphi, Delphi, Phocis Region, Central Greece
After our tour to the unique monasteries in Meteora, we will drive to reach at Delphi
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Delphi
Day 8: DELPHI – ATHENS
Stop At: Delphi Archaeological Museum, Ethniki Odos Amfissas – Livadias, Delphi 330 54 Greece
Enjoy your private tour to Delphi, to visit the most popular site of UNESCO, Delphi archaeological site with ancient theatre and museum. Delphi was the “center of the world” according to Zeus. We will visit Castalia Spring, the Oracle of Apollo, the temple of Athena Pronaia. Visit Delphi museum, with its spectacular exhibits include the frieze of the Treasury of the Sifinians, the Naxian Sphinx, the Statue of Antinoos the metopes of the Athenian treasury, the famous bronze Charioteer, originally created to commemorate a victory during the 476 B.C. We will also have a visit at the traditional cosmopolitan village of Arachova (at 1000 meters altitude), the best winter resort of Greece.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Athens, Athens, Attica
At the end of the tour we will start our drive towards Athens. We will drop you of at your hotel (booked by you). Our services end.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
