Olympic Tour in Minivan
Greece
Dates in progress
We guarantee that our tours will run with a minimum of two people
Day 1 – Atene airport – Atene city
Day 2 – Atene city – Corinto – Epidauro - Nauplio
Day 3 – Nauplio – Tripoli – Ag. Theodora Vasta - Olympia
Day 4 – Olympia – Lepanto – Galaxidi – Itea - Delphi
Day 5 – Delphi – Thiva – Athens airport
Day 1 – Athens airport – Athens city
Arrival at Athens airport, reception and transfer to the hotel, check-in and room assignment. Meeting at 7.30pm and welcome dinner scheduled for 8.00pm. Overnight stay.
Day 2 – Athens city – Corinth – Epidaurus - Nauplius
Breakfast at the hotel and departure for the Corinth Canal, an evocative work completed only in 1893 which, with 6.3 km in length and 25 meters in width, connects the two seas: Ionian & Aegean. Next we reach the famous Theater of Epidaurus, considered an acoustic masterpiece, just think that despite dating back to the 4th century. AC is still used for shows today! After the visit to the Theatre, we reach the elegant town of Nauplio, dominated by the mighty Venetian fortress of the Palamiti. This is a place that has a special place in the hearts of Greeks, having been the first capital of free Greece (1829-1834). Optional free lunch followed by a walk among the period buildings, churches, mosques and synagogues to discover the beauties of this jewel city. Check-in at the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 3 – Nauplio – Tripoli – Ag. Theodora Vasta - Olympia
Breakfast at the hotel and departure towards the heart of the Peloponnese, passing through the town of Tripoli which with 50,000 inhabitants is the capital of the Arcadia region. From here we go up towards Vasta where, in the middle of the forest, we will go to see the inexplicable phenomenon of the Byzantine church of Aghia Theodora... Stop for lunch (free) and continue towards Kalò Nero along the beaches that line the large gulf of Kyparissia. Crossing the sacred forest, on the banks of the Alfios river, you finally arrive at ancient Olympia, the place where in 776 BC. the Olympic Games which were held every 4 years in honor of Zeus officially began. During the games a truce was declared from all wars and conflicts, so athletes competed on playing fields instead of battlefields! Check-in at the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 4 – Olympia – Lepanto – Galaxidi – Itea - Delphi
Breakfast at the hotel and meeting with the guide to visit the beautiful museum of Olympia, where among the unique finds in the world, we find the fantastic statue of Hermes, a masterpiece by Praxiteles from 350 BC. and the first representation of Victory, Nike in flight, the work of the sculptor Peonius dating back to 425 BC.
After the visit we continue towards Patras to cross the Poseidon Bridge, built for the 2004 Olympics which with its 3,000m. in length it is the longest cable-stayed bridge in the world.
Here then, the beautiful and historic town of Lepanto famous for the naval clash that occurred on 7 October 1571 during the Cyprus War between the Muslim fleets of the Ottoman Empire and the Christian fleets of the Holy League led by the Venetians. Optional free lunch stop and along the Gulf of Corinth, continuation towards the surprising Galaxidi for a walk between the "Captains' houses" and the church of Ag.Paraskevi. Finally we arrive at the extraordinary archaeological site of Delphi, considered by the ancients to be the center of the world! Check-in at the hotel, dinner and overnight stay.
Day 5 – Delphi – Thiva – Athens airport
Breakfast and meeting with the guide for the visit to the archaeological site and the Delphi museum. Then departure for Athens (190km), in time to reach the airport according to the flight time. Optional free lunch stop on the way and once we reach the airport our tour will end! We are waiting for you for one of our other exciting itineraries, thank you for traveling with us….
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Included in the price
- Exclusive itinerary designed by Grecia 365
- Italian “Local Expert” guide / companion throughout the tour
- Reception at the airport upon arrival of passengers
- Routes in a comfortable van for 8 passengers with a large trunk available.
- 4 nights in carefully selected 3*s and 4* hotels with breakfast
- 4 dinners with water included during meals
- Any internal ferry tickets included in the itinerary
- Motorway tolls
- Parking necessary during the tour
- The fuel necessary for the tour
- Excursions as scheduled
- Health care insurance abroad and coverage in the event of loss/damage/theft of luggage
Additional charges
- Flights from Italy to Athens and vice versa (on request)
- Common fund for guides, entrance tickets to museums and archaeological sites included in the program: €85,00 per person they will be collected on site by our guide
- Lunches (optional) during the stops suggested by our "Local Expert"
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks during dinners (beer, wine, coca cola, orange soda, etc.)
- Tourist taxes to be paid locally in the various hotels
- Porterage, tips and personal extras
- Any tastings in the Frantoio or Winery cost between €10 and €15 per person
- “Travel Safe” cancellation insurance to be activated upon request