Prehistory, the Classical period, Roman domination, the Byzantine
Empire, the Crusades and Modern times: Greece through the centuries will
unfold before you on this four day tour.
1st day:
Leave 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 in Olympia, the cradle of the
Olympic Games. (Dinner)
2nd day:
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 which is
crossing the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. Pass by the
picturesque towns of Nafpactos (Lepanto) and Itea, arrive in Delphi.
Overnight. (Dinner)
3rd day:
In the morning
visit the Archaeological Site and the Museum. Depart for Kalambaka, a
small town stated at the foot of the astonishing complex of Meteora,
gigantic rocks. Overnight. (Dinner)
4th day:
Visit Meteora, among striking scenery, perched on top of huge rocks
which seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand ageless Monasteries, where
you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art. Return to Athens via
Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae (short stop to see across the road the
Leonida's Monument). Arrive in Athens early in the evening.
N.B.
Please ladies for the visit of the Monastery you need a skirt and the gentlemen long trousers.