5 Days / 4 Nights Tour To Athens - Cape Sounion - Mycenae - Nafplion - Epidaurus – Delphi

In this 5-days program you will have the opportunity to put your best foot forward in your conquest of the Greek heritage. You will go through a very concise and condensed journey into all the ancient treasures laying out there for you to explore.

Itinerary*:

Day 1: Athens
Arrive in Athens and transfer from the airport to your hotel.Free time
In the evening dinner with greek dances in local restaurant. Overnight.

Day 2: Athens City Tour - Cape Sounion

After breakfast we will begin the tour of the city of Athens, seeing the Tomb of Unknown Soldier, the Greek Parliament, the Kalimarmaro Stadium home of the first modern day Olympic competition and main site of the Olympic Games of 2004. A tour of Athens is incomplete without a visit to the Acropolis and its  Parthenon. On Mars Hill, Apostle Paul was brought before the council and delivered his great sermon. After the tour we head back to our hotel for lunch.

In late afternoon,we will travel along a coastal road past many wonderful beaches to the southern point of Attica, Cape Sounio, where the white marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon stand. After visiting the temple ruins we will have time to walk along the rock promontory of Sounio or sit at the cafe and sip the most scrumptious hot chocolate you can imagine. Return back to Athens early in the evening. Dinner in the hotel.Overnight.

Day 3: Athens - Mycenae - Nafplion - Epidaurus

After breakfast driving through Elefsis we will arrive at the Corinth Canal where you you will have the chance to visit the Corinth Canal.

Then we will continue our tour arriving at Mycenae  the legendary home of the atreides that gave its name to the Civilization that spreaded throughout the Greek world.We will visit the famous Tomb of king Agamemnon and the lion s Gate part, of the cyclopean walls.Lunch in the local restaurant.

After lunch we shall continue for a visit to Nafplion, a beautiful nearby city by the seaside. Afterwards we will visit the Theatre of epidaurus, world famous for its acoustics.Finally we will head back to Athens and have dinner in the hotel.

Day 4: Athens - Delphi

After breakfast we will be transferred to the lovely mountain region of Delphi - the sanctuary of Apollo. We will start our tour of Delphi where we will gain a greater understanding of the Greek religious heritage and its influence on the early Christian church. We also visit the Temple of Apollo and the Castallia Springs. Then we will have lunch in the local restaurant. Free time for shopping and photographs. In the evening we will take our way back to Athens.Gala venue in the hotel (coctail and buffet dinner)

Day 5: Athens - Departure
After breakfast free time till the time of departure for the airport. Transfer to the airport in time to catch your outbound return flight.

*Note: Program schedule/itinerary may change subject to flights details (Arrival & Departure Times)

Included:

4 nights accommodation in A Category Hotels & Meals as described - drinks are not included
Transfers from and to the airport
Professional English-speaking tour leader
Transportation by air-conditioned, non smoking private mini van
Professional English speaking driver

Local taxes

Highlights:

Archaeological sites - museums & places we visit: Epidaurus, Delphi, Cape Sounion, Mycenae, Acropolis.

Additional Information:

Every effort is made to use superior class hotels, as classified by the Greek Government. In smaller towns where no first class hotels are available, the best hotels existing is used. All the hotels used on this tour have private facilities.
A dress code is required to enter selected sites. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements.

 What to bring:

Comfortable footwear, Sunblock, Hat, Camera

***No entrance fees are included***

***Professional licensed guide can be arranged on request***