Six Days Long Private Tours

Olympia-Delphi-Meteora-Pella-Vergina

length: 6 days

This tour gives you the opportunity to drive south and up north and visit the antiquities of Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi, the monasteries at Meteora in the city of Kalampaka. After that the antiquities of Vergina the mothercity of Alexander the Great where you will have a perfect full day with an overstay making sure you get the most out of your visit. Until the next day where you will visit Pella.

We always offer you the flexibility to change the itinerary according to your wishes.

  • Location Greek Mainland
  • Destinations
  • Departure / Return Location Customer Defined
  • Departure Time Customer Defined
  • Return Time 8 hours after lunch the last day
  • Included
    • English speaking driver
    • Free WIFI on board
    • Transportation in luxury can according to the group size
  • Not Included
    • Entrance tickets
    • Lunch
    • Tour Guide (Contact us if you like a tour guide to inform you for the cost)
  • Group Sizes
    • sedan: 1 to 3 pax
    • minibus or van: 4 to 8 pax
    • minibus: 8 to18 pax
1

Ancient Corinth

Leaving from Athens driving through the costal highway  to Corinth Canal for a short stop taking pictures and then on to visit Ancient Corinth.

2

Mycenae-Epidaurus

Proceed to Mycenae and the tomb of Agamemnon. After lunch proceed to Epidaurus theater.

3

Nafplio

From there we will go to the picturesque city of Nafplio the first capital of Greece.

Dinner and overnight stay at Nafplio.

1

Nafplio

After having breakfast morning visit of Palamidi Castle. You can then spend some extra time in Nafplio (other option visit Bourtzi Castle) or visit Argos.

2

Olympia

Then depart for Olympia through the central Peloponnese and the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis.

Dinner and overnight stay at Olympia.

1

Olympia

In the morning visit the archaeological site with the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the ancient stadium and the archaeological museum.

2

Delphi

Then drive on through the plains of Ilia and Achaia and over the magnificent cable stayed bridge which crosses the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. Pass by the picturesque towns of Nafpaktos (Lepanto) and Itea, arrive in Delphi.

Dinner and overnight stay at Delphi.

1

Kalambaka

In the morning visit the archaeological site and the Delphi Museum. Depart for Kalambaka, a small town situated at the foot of the astonishing rock formations of Meteora.

Dinner and overnight stay.

1

Meteora

In the morning drive up to Meteora and visit two of the Byzantine monasteries, built on top of gigantic natural sandstone rock pillars of weird shapes. The whole area of Meteora is a unique phenomenon and it is considered by UNESCO part of our world’s heritage.

2

Vergina

Depart for Vergina.

Dinner and overnight stay at Vergina.

1

Vergina

After breakfast, you will explore the archaeological site and the tombs of Philip II who conquered all the Greek cities, paving the way for his son Alexander and the expansion of the Hellenistic world.

The visitors will also see a family tomb, known as the “Tomb of Persephone”, with the incomparable fresco of the abduction of Persephone by Hades and a ruined building named “Heroon”, probably used for the worship of the dead royal members buried next door.

2

Pella

We continue on to Pella birthplace of Alexander the Great. Pella was the second capital of the ancient kingdom of Macedonia, founded by Archelaus (413-399BC), replacing the older city of Vergina to ensure a better communication with the rest of the Greek world, both via sea and mainland.

3

Thermopylae

After lunch, we depart for Athens, stopping at Thermopylae, the area where the Spartan King Leonidas and his 300 soldiers fought the Persians in 480 BC.

Arrive in Athens in the evening.

  • Ancient Corinth Full: €6
  • Mycenae: for the Archaeological Site, the Museum and the Treasure of Atreus Full: €9
  • Nafplio: Fortress of Palamidi Full: €4
  • Sanctuary of Asklepios at Epidaurus Full: €6
  • Archaeological Site & Museum of Olympia Full: €9
  • Museum & Archaeological Site of Delphi Full: €9
  • Meteora Monasteries Full: €2 (each monastery)
  • Vergina Full: € 8
  • Archaeological Museum & Site of Pella Full: €6
  • Free admission for Journalists / Persons under 18 (with current identification to prove age) / University students from Greece and the E.U
  • Opening hours for Ancient Corinth

    08: 30-16: 00
    (closed on Tuesday)

  • Opening hours for Mycenae

    Winter: 8.30-16.00

    Summer: April: 08.00-19.00 / May-August: 08:00-20:00 / September: 08.00-19.00/ October: 08.00-18.00

  • Opening hours for Fortress of Palamidi

    Winter: 8.30-16.00

    Summer: April: 08.00-19.00 / May-August: 08:00-20:00 / September: 08.00-19.00/ October: 08.00-18.00

  • Opening hours for Olympia

    Monday – Sunday: 08:30- 16.00

    Last admission: 15′ before closing

  • Opening hours for Archaelogical Site & Museum

    8.30-15.30

    Last admission at 15.15

  • Opening hours for Vergina

    08.30-16.00

  • Opening hours for Archaeological Museum & Site of Pella

    08.30-16.00

  • Sites’ Opening Hours during Holidays

    6 January: 08:30 – 15:00
    Shrove Monday: 08:30 – 15:00
    Good Friday: 12:00 – 17:00
    Holy Saturday: 08:00 – 15:00
    Easter Monday: 08:30 – 15:00
    Holy Spirit Day: 08:30 – 15:00
    15 August: 08:30 – 15:00
    28 October: 08:30 – 15:00

    Closed on:
    1 January
    25 March
    Easter Sunday
    May 1rst
    25 & 26 December

  • What to wear

    Summer: Comfortable athletic clothing, hat, athletic shoes and sunscreen.

    Winter: Comfortable warm clothing, jacket and winter shoes.

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