
SUNDAY - TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY & CERTAIN FRIDAYS
(Approx. 8:45 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 3rd day)
Sunday - Tuesday - Wednesday: April 2 to Oct. 29, 2008
Fridays: April 4,8 May 9,16,23 June 6,13,27 July 11,25 August 8,22
September 5,19,26 October 3, 17
Drive to Delphi through Levadia and Arachova. Upon arrival visit the museum of the Athenian treasury, visit the temple of Apollo and Castalia spring. The rest of the day is at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Delphi.
Morning at leisure. Drive by the Central Greek towns of Amphissa, Lamia and Trikala to arrive in Kalambaka. Dinner and overnight in Kalambaka.
In the morning visit the breath taking Meteora and then drive back to Athens, passing through Thermopylae (visit of Leonidas Monument) and Kamena Vourla.
MONDAY - TUESDAY - SATURDAY & certain THURSDAYS
(Approx. 8:45 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 3rd day)
Monday - Tuesday - Saturday: April 1 - October 28, 2008
Thursdays: April 3,17 May 8,15,22 June 5,12,26 July 10,24 August 7,21 September 4,18,25 October 2,16
WINTER every Monday: Nov. 3, 2008 - March 30, 2009
Drive by the coastal road to the Corinth Canal (short stop). Drive to Epidaurus (visit the theatre of Epidaurus famous for its remarkable acoustics) and then on to Nauplia (short stop). Drive to Mycenae where you will see the Lion's Gate and the archaeological museum and then depart for Olympia through the central Peloponnese, passing through the towns of Megalopolis and Tripolis. Dinner and overnight in Olympia.
In the morning visit the archaeological site with the sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the ancient stadium and the archaeological museum. Drive via Patra to Rion cross the channel to Antirion through the new bridge and pass through the picturesque towns of Nafpaktos arriving in Delphi. Dinner and overnight in Delphi.
In the morning visit the museum, the Athenian treasury, visit the temple of Apollo, and Castalia Spring. Return to Athens early evening.
MONDAY - TUESDAY - SATURDAY & certain THURSDAYS
(Approx. 8:45 a.m. -7:00 p.m. 4th day)
Monday - Tuesday - Saturday from April 1 - October 28, 2008
Thursdays: April 3,17 May 8,15,22 June 5,12,26 July 10,24 August 7,21 September 4,18,25 October 2,16
WINTER every Monday: from Nov. 3, 2008 - March 30, 2009
Drive by the coastal road to the Corinth Canal (short stop). Drive to Epidaurus (visit the theatre of Epidaurus famous for its remarkable acoustics) and then on to Nauplia (short stop). Drive to Mycenae where you will see Lion's Gate and the archaeological museum and then depart for Olympia through the central Peloponnese, passing through the towns of Megalopolis and Tripolis. Dinner and overnight in Olympia.
In the morning visit the archaeological site with the sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the ancient stadium and the archaeological museum. Drive via Patra to Rion cross the channel to Antirion through the new bridge and pass through the picturesque towns of Nafpaktos arriving in Delphi. Dinner and overnight in Delphi.
After visiting the archaeological site and the museum of Delphi, depart for Kalambaka. Drive through Amphissa, Lamia, Trikala and arrive in Kalambaka, a small town situated at the foot of the astonishing complex of Meteora's gigantic rock formations. Dinner and overnight in Kalambaka.
In the morning visit the beautiful monasteries where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art. In the early afternoon drive back to Athens passing via Thermopylae (visit of Leonidas monument) and Kamena Vourla.
SATURDAYS 2008: May 17, June 14, September 6, 20, October 4
Drive through Levadia and Arachova to Delphi. Upon arrival visit the museum and the archaeological site with the sanctuary of Olympian Zeus and the ancient stadium. Dinner and overnight.
Drive by the central Greece towns of Amphissa, Lamia and Trikala to arrive in Kalambaka a small town situated at the foot of the astonishing complex of Meteora's gigantic rock formations. Dinner and overnight in Kalambaka.
Drive by Trikala and Larissa to the famous sacred Macedonian town of Dion (short visit). Then continue to Thessaloniki, the largest town in Northern Greece. Visit the most interesting museum of Thessaloniki and sightsee the city. Dinner and overnight
In the morning drive to Pella, Alexander the Greats' capital. Continue to Vergina to visit the tomb of the King Philip and the famous "Vergina Treasures". Continue to Lefkadia where you visit the local excavations. Return to Thessaloniki via Veria. Dinner and overnight.
Start the return drive to Athens through the Tempi Valley, Larissa, Lamia, Thermopylae famous for the ancient battle led by Leonidas of Sparta and his 300 warriors, Kamena Vourla and arrive in Athens.
THURSDAYS 2008 - May 15, June 12, September 4, 18, October 2
Drive to the Corinth Canal and short stop. Continue the drive to Epidaurus where you visit the archaeological site and theatre famous for its remarkable acoustics. Then on to Nauplia for a short stop. Drive to Mycenae and visit the archaeological site.
Drive by the central Peloponnese area passing the cities of Megalopolis and Tripolis. Arrive in Olympia. In the afternoon visit the archaeological site and the museum. Dinner overnight in Olympia.
In the morning drive via Patras to Rion where you cross by car ferry to Antirion driving through Nafpaktos and arrive in Delphi. You'll visit the archaeological site and the remainder day is at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Delphi.
In the morning, visit the museum of Delphi. Then start the drive by the central Greece towns of Amphissa, Lamia and Trikala to Kalambaka. In the afternoon visit the beautiful monasteries of Meteora where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art. Dinner and overnight in Kalambaka.
Drive by Trikala and Larissa to the famous, sacred Macedonian town of Dion in which you visit. Then continue to Thessaloniki, the largest town in Northern Greece. You'll visit the most interesting museum of Thessaloniki. Dinner and overnight.
In the morning drive to Pella and visit Alexander the Great's capital. Continue to Vergina to visit the Tomb of the King Philip and the famous "Vergina Treasures". Then on to Lefkadia where you visit the excavations. Return to Thessaloniki via Veria. Dinner and overnight.
Start the return drive to ATHENS, through the Tempi Valley, Larissa, Lamia, Thermopylae famous for the ancient battle led by Leonidas of Sparta and his 300 warriors, Kamena Vourla and arrive in Athens in the afternoon.
Athens Sightseeing & Excursions |
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| Half day city tour of Athens (a.m.) | |
| Half day Cape Sounion excursion (p.m.) | |
| Athens by Night (includes dinner & show) | |
| Full day Delphi with Lunch | |
| Full day Argolis with Lunch | |
| Day Cruise to the Saronic Islands of Aegina, Poros, Hydra with Lunch |
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