6 Day Classical Tour Greece to explore Mythical paths, Castles & the hidden beauties of the Peloponnese Peninsula!!
Visit traditional cities full of history and archaeological sites of great importance with the ease of our private chauffeured services! Tour in Argolis, Sparta, Mystras, Monemvasia, Diros Caves, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora.
Tour at the byzantine town of Mystras, pay a visit at Sparta, founded in the 9th century and developed into the most powerful military city and explore the old town of Monemvassia, a perfectly preserved medieval settlement still inhabited!
We will visit Ancient Olympia, Naupactus, a beautiful seaside small town, tour at the Venetian Port and admire the view by the Venetian Castle.
Tour in Delphi & Meteora and admire the creation of God and man, of the ageless monasteries of Meteora that combine both historical and religious treasures.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Sunset tour Meteora, around the rocks
✔ Pick-up and Drop-off services from your hotel
✔ 5 Nights accommodation
✔ Private Car and English speaking driver
✔ Honey, Olive Oil and wine tasting at Olympia
✔ Breakfast
✖ Hotel City Taxes
✖ Gratuities (optional)
Pickup Locations
1. Foivos Hotel Athens
2. Alter Athens Hotel
3. Zenith Hotel
4. Athens City Plaza
5. Wyndham Athens Residence
6. Apollo Hotel
7. Titania Hotel
8. Athens Zafolia Hotel
9. Philippos Hotel
10. The Editor Athens Hotel
11. Anixis
12. Crowne Plaza Athens - City Centre, an IHG hotel
13. Novotel Athenes
14. Hotel Tier Collection
15. Hotel Bryon
16. Bob W. Eolou Athens
17. Ambrosia Suites
18. Exarchion Hotel
19. Hotel Carolina
20. Brazil Hotel
Additional Info: Pick you up from your designated meeting points in central Athens, Piraeus area/port or
Pick up/drop off from Athens airport with extra cost
Itinerary
Athens - Mycenae - Epidaurus - Ancient Sparta
1
Corinth Canal
Pick you up from your hotel and driving along the mainland coast to Peloponnese, we will have our first stop, 1 hour later, at the Canal of Corinth (6 km length and 80m height).
Duration: 15 minutes
2
The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
Soon we reach the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, one of the best Ancient Theatres worldwide with amazing acoustics.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Nafplio
We will stop for lunch or a coffee break, at one of the most romantic towns of Greece, the seaside town of Nafplio, first capital city of Modern Greece.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Archaeological Site Mycenae
We will continue to the archaeological site of Mycenae, an ancient town with great power during the ancient years, with the famous ‘’Gate of Lions’’ and ‘’Atreus King Tomb’’.
Duration: 2 hours
5
Sparta
Our first day will be finished at the famous town of Sparta for overnight.
Duration: 60 minutes
Tour in Mystras and Castles of Monemvasia
1
Museum of the Olive and Greek Olive Oil
During our second day we will first visit the unique Museum of Olive Oil of Sparta, a great Museum showing the unique history of olive production in Greece. Also we will visit the Memorial of King Leonidas
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Archaeological Site of Mystra
We continue to the nearby glory Byzantine town of Mystras and let yourself be captivated by this destination’s medieval splendour. Wander around the castle city the Upper and the Lower Town, and sense through the silence the city's sheer grandeur: the Palace of the Despots (Anaktora), the Houses of Laskaris and Frangopoulos, the beautiful Cathedral of Saint Dimitrios and the impressive Monasteries of Our Lady Pantánassa, and of Οur Lady Perivleptos.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Monemvasia
Afterwards, we visit the second famous Tower Town of Peloponneses, Monemvasiá,a mystical stone-built settlement, nestled at the edge of a big rock by the sea, that was founded by the Byzantines in the sixth century. Peer into the history of the fortress –the so-called “Gibraltar of the East”–, which was occupied by the Byzantines, the Crusaders, the Venetians, and the Turks in the past. Wander around its narrow cobbled streets, the Upper and the Lower part of the town, and admire the beautifully restored stone buildings. Taste culinary delights at a fine restaurant on the roof of a tower house.
Duration: 3 hours
4
Sparta
At the end of the tour we will return in Sparta for overnight
Duration: 60 minutes
Diros Caves and Ancient Olympia
1
Caves of Diros
After our breakfast, we leave Sparta and after a short stop at the picturesque small coastal town of Gythio, we arrive at Areopolis and Diros, famous for its marvelous subterranean caves as a part of an underground river. About 5,000 meters have been exposed and accessible by small boats and through narrow passageways and one is surrounded by formations of stalagmites and stalactites. Caves have served as places of worship in Paleolithic and Neolithic times and their inhabitant believed that the caves were the entrance to the underworld. We can also visit the local museum and then we continue to some of the most beautiful places of Southern Peloponnese, the coastal villages of Stoupa and Kardamili, for swimming or lunch.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Olympia
We pass by the town of Kalamata and we finally arrive at Ancient Olympia for overnight.
Duration: 2 hours
Ancient Olympia - Honey, Olive Oil and wine Tasting - Naupactus – Delphi
1
Archaeological Site of Olympia
Start in the morning, visiting the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia, the place that first Olympic Games took place in 776 B.C., lies in the lush valley formed by the Alfios river. There is a temple of Zeus the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece. Dedicated to Zeus which in antiquity was housing one of the 7 wonders of the Ancient world, the gold and ivory statue of Zeus, which Phedias had created. Then visit the temple of Hera , the shrine of Pelops (one of the oldest in the sanctuary), the Council house where the athletes took the Olympic oath, the Treasury houses, the Gymnasium and the Palestra where they used to exercise for a month prior to the Games. Finally come to the stadium, where the marble starting blocks are still in position. Although secluded near the west coast of the Peloponnese, Olympia became the most important religious and athletic centre in Greece.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Market of Ancient Olympia
We will visit the flea market to taste delightful experience of free wine and olive oil tasting, savoring the distinct blends of olive oil and the iconic Greek olives.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Klio's Honey Farm
We will visit a local honey farm, where under the shade of the trees we will have a coffee / juice and enjoy hand-made local desserts all made with honey produced in this farm for generations
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Naupactus
We will reach at a beautiful seaside small town of Nafpaktos for a short stop, surrounded by the Venetian Castle, next to the Venetian Port. Free time for lunch
Duration: 60 minutes
5
Delphi
We will reach in Delphi for overnight
Delphi - Arachova Village - Meteora and Sunset tour
1
Delphi Archaeological Museum
After your breakfast, we will visit Castalia Spring, visit at the archaeological site and view the monument of the Argive Kings, the treasury of the Athenians, the Athenian Stoa, the Polygonal Wall, the monument of Platea and the Temple of Apollo famous for its oracle and Delphi museum, with it's spectacular exhibits include the frieze of the Treasury of the Sifnians, 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. Pythian Games, and many other artifacts.
Afterwards, we visit the most famous winter resort in Greece, Arachova, a traditional and at the same time modern small city in an altitude of 1000 meters.
Duration: 4 hours
2
Arachova
Discover the picturesque village of Arachova nestled on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. Enjoy the charming cobblestone streets, traditional architecture, and local shops offering handcrafted goods. Explore the cultural heritage, taste delicious Greek cuisine, and experience the stunning views of the surrounding mountains. A delightful destination for all.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Kalambaka
Leave Arachova and drive towards Meteora. Upon reaching at Meteora in Kalambaka, you can check in at your hotel and then we will witness the breathtaking sunset at Meteora. Be amazed by the natural beauty of the rock formations and the fascinating way monasteries are perched atop the cliffs, creating a truly awe-inspiring sight. Enjoy the sunset around the rocks
Meteora - Thermopiles - Athens
1
Visit Meteora and enjoy a unique and most impressive scenery of ageless monasteries, containing priceless historical and religious treasures, standing between Earth and Sky atop huge rocks. We visit the first great monastery of Varlaam, founded on the 16th century and located on the top of a rock at 380m height! Our second visit will be at the Monastery of St. Stephan, of the 15th century, also built on the top of the top of another huge rock where you will admire a small treasure of Byzantine and Christian items, at the museum inside the monastery!
Duration: 4 hours
2
Return to Athens passing by the small towns of Domokos, Kamena Vourla at the seaside and Thermopyles where there is the statue of Leonidas as a memorial of the battle of the 300 Spartans against thousands of Persian soldiers of the Persian Empire.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Athens
Drop you off at your hotel in Athens late afternoon. Our services ends
Duration: 2 hours
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• All of our drivers have high experience and will gives general information for each site and many suggestion for restaurant etc. But are not licensed guide. So we strongly suggest you to book local tour guides in each place
• 2 people will stay in a double-sharing room, 3 people will stay in a triple-sharing room, and 1 person will have a private single room
• After your booking, you will receive a detailed itinerary
• Please note that one week prior to your trip, you will receive an updated itinerary with hotel names, pick-up times, and other details.
• Respecting the environmentt, you will receive the program on your mobile device or in chat room of Viator. If you need a printed version, please let us know.
• We recommend downloading the WhatsApp application for immediate communication.
