The Best-seller tour of 5-day in classical Greece with a visit in Zakynthos it is a unique opportunity to visit the most popular sites in Greece and the wonderful island in Zakynthos which is also called the Turtle Island and if you are lucky you will be able to see and swim with a huge but friendly Turtle!!
Visit the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, one of the best Ancient Theatres worldwide. Pay a visit at the famous ancient town of Mycenae. Tour in the most romantic town of Greece, the seaside town of Nafplio. Tour in the birthplace of the first Olympic Games ever, ancient Olympia and join the Olympic Games spirit.
Travel in Zakynthos (Zante), with the mesmerizing crystal-clear water and relax in the sandy beaches. Take a boat cruise to visit the stunning Blue Caves and the Navagio Shipwreck.
Visit Delphi that was regarded as the center of the world,
Visit the monasteries of Meteora that standing between Earth and Sky
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Sunset tour Meteora, around the rocks
✔ Ferry tickets from/to Kyllini port / Zakynthos port
✔ Honey, Olive Oil and wine tasting at Olympia
✔ Breakfast
✔ Private car and English speaking driver
✔ Day cruise around Zakynthos
✔ 4 Night's accommodation
✖ Tour Guides (Available with extra cost)
✖ Hotel City Tax
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Amalia Hotel Athens
2. Adrian Hotel
3. Titania Hotel
4. Athos Hotel
5. The Editor Athens Hotel
6. Hotel Priamos
7. Hotel Phaedra
8. Arion Athens Hotel
9. Andronis Athens
10. Noma Hotel
11. Njv Athens Plaza
12. Athens Cypria Hotel
13. Hotel Bryon
14. Athens Center Square
15. Bob W. Eolou Athens
16. Hotel Carolina
17. COCO-MAT Athens Jumelle
18. Athens Utopia Ermou
19. Hotel Phedra
20. Royal Olympic Hotel
Itinerary
Athens - Mycenae - Epidaurus - Nafplio - Olympia
1
Corinth Canal
Our driver will meet you at your hotel in Athens to start your tour towards the South. After a quick stop at the famous Canal of Corinth. We have a short stop
Duration: 15 minutes
2
The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
we will reach Epidaurus and visit the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus of the 15.000 spectators! Reputed to be founded by or named for the Argolid Epidaurus, and to be the birthplace of Apollo's son, Asclepius the healer, Epidaurus was known for its sanctuary situated about five miles (8 km) from the town, as well as its theater, which is once again in use today. The cult of Asclepius at Epidaurus is attested in the 6th century BC.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Archaeological Site Mycenae
We will then drive to Mycenae. The Lion Gate was the main entrance of the Bronze Age citadel of Mycenae. It was erected during the 13th century BC, around 1250 BC in the northwest side of the acropolis and is named after the relief sculpture of two lionesses or lions in a heraldic pose that stands above the entrance. The Lion Gate is the sole surviving monumental piece of Mycenaean sculpture, as well as the largest sculpture in the prehistoric Aegean. It is the only monument of Bronze Age Greece to bear an iconographic motif that survived without being buried underground, and the only relief image which was described in the literature of classical antiquity, such that it was well known prior to modern archaeology.
Duration: 2 hours
4
Nafplio
Our next stop will be Nafplio, with the Venetian fortress of Palamidi and the fortified islet of Bourtzi afloat in the middle of the bay. Hre you can have a delicious meal
Duration: 2 hours
5
Olympia
We will reach in Olympia for overnight
Duration: 3 minutes
Olympia -Honey, Olive Oil and wine Tasting - Zakynthos
1
Archaeological Site of Olympia
Our driver will pick you up at 09:00 from the hotel to visit the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia, the place the first Olympic Games took place in 776 B.C., which 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 center in Greece. After Olympia,
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
Killinis
You will then be transfered to Kylini port to take the ferry to Zakynthos.
5
Zakynthos
As soon as you arrive in Zakynthos our driver will transfer you at your hotel for check in.
Zakynthos - Cruise to Shiprweck (Navagio) and Blue Caves
1
Porto Vromi
Our driver ransfer you to Zakynthos Marina to take the local boat cruise as is one of the best ways to explore the island. The boat cruise depart 09:00 and returns about 17:00. We will visit the Blue Caves and the Shipwreck. We spend 1 1/2 hours here in order to enjoy your swim. Then we will have a photo stop at Porto Vromi, than our boat pulls up next to the Agalas Caves and the Keri Caves A big photo stop includes the Turtle Island.
Duration: 2 hours
2
Laganas
The whole gulf of Laganas and Kalamaki are full of turtles swimming in the seawater. The Turtles are huge but so friendly and you if you are lucky you can swim together.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Agios Nikolaos
Our other major swim stop is in the area of St Nickolas, Basilikos where the boat anchors for about an hour.
Duration: 60 minutes
4
Keri Village
At the and of the cruise tour, our driver pick you up and transfer you at "KERI" area to admire the panoramic sunset tour and to have a delicious dinner. After all transfer you back to your hotel
Duration: 2 hours
Zakynthos - Delphi - Meteora sunset tour
1
Zakynthos
After breakfast we will take the ferry from Zakynthos port to Killini to continue the tour to Delphi.
Duration: 60 minutes
2
Delphi
We will cross over the amazing bridge of Rion – Antirion, one of the biggest in Europe, in order to reach at Nafpaktos, a beautiful seaside small town for a short stop to have a coffee admiring the Venetian Castle and the the Venetian Port. After that we will reach at Delphi. We will visit the Ancient Oracle, the Stadium, the Ancient Theatre where could seat more than 5000 spectators and of course the Museum of Delphi, where you can admire the ‘’Charioteer’’, one of the best bronze statues ever! Delphi is perhaps best known for the oracle at the sanctuary that was dedicated to Apollo during the classical period.
Duration: 2 hours
3
Arachova
Afterwards, we can visit and have coffee or lunch, at 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: 60 minutes
4
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
Duration: 3 hours
Meteora - Athens
1
Meteora
Our driver will pick you up at 09:00 from the hotel to visit Meteora, enjoying 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 or similar, 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 or similar, 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. 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. We will reach in Athens and our brilliant tour ends. Drop you off at your hotel.
Duration: 15 minutes
3
Athens
In the afternoon, we will drop you off at teh hotel. Our services ends
Duration: 2 minutes
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• 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 environment, 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.
