Pericles 07 Nights / 08 Days
Itinerary :
Day 1 : Athens : Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Balance of day at leisure.
Day 2 : Athens : Morning sightseeing tour of Athens includes visit to the Acropolis and its museum. Balance of day at leisure.
Day 3 : Athens - Aegina-Poros-Hydra : Morning transfer to Piraeus port, to embark your cruise ship for your full day cruise to the islands of Aegina- Poros-Hydra.
Day 4 : Athens-Olympia : Leave by the Coastal Road to the Corinth Canal (short stop). Drive on and visit the Theatre of Epidaurus famous for its remarkable acoustics. Then proceed to the Town of Nauplion (short stop) drive on to Mycenae and visit the Archaeological Site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. Departure for Olympia through Central Peloponnese and the Towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Dinner and overnight in Olympia, the Cradle of the Olympic Games.
Day 5 : Olympia-Delphi : 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.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 6 : Delphi-Meteora : Visit the Archaeological Site and the Museum of Delphi. Depart for Kalambaka, a small Town situated at the foot of the astonishing complex of Meteora, gigantic rocks. Dinner and overnight in Meteora.
Day 7 : Meteora-Athens : 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 (visit the Leonida's monument). Arrive in Athens early in the evening.
Day 8 : Athens-Airport : According to your departure flight, you will be transferred to the airport.