Best Of Greece: 7-day Tour To Real Greece Of The Peloponnese, Delphi And Meteora

Ημέρα 1

1. 1

   Corinth Canal

   The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, arguably making the peninsula an island.

   15 λεπ.
2. 2

   Mycenae

   Mycenae is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home of King Agamemnon and the Mycenean civilization with some of Greece’s most famous ancient ruins. Wander around the archaeological site and accompanying museum.

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3. 3

   Nafplio

   One of the most beautiful towns in the area of Argolis (Eastern Peloponnese) as well as one of the most romantic cities all over Greece.

   120 λεπ.
4. 4

   Palamidi Castle

   Walk through the Venetian castle and down the 999 steps that take you to the old Nafplio town.

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5. 5

   Theatre of Epidaurus

   Epidaurus, another Unesco World Heritage Site, is home to an ancient, beautifully preserved theater. The oldest theater with amazing acoustics.

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6. 6

   Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos)

   OPTIONAL: Ancient Corinth was inhabited in the Neolithic period (6500-3250 BC) but the big prosperity begins in the 8th century. Corinth was a city-state on the Isthmus (canal) of Corinth, the narrow stretch of land that joins the Peloponnese to the mainland of Greece, roughly halfway between Athens and Sparta.

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7. 7

   Στάση 7

   OPTIONAL: Enjoy an evening out to explore and dine at Nafplio port and Old Town. This is a free ride to drop you off and pick you up from Nafplio to your hotel.

   120 λεπ.

Ημέρα 2

1. 8

   Tyros

   Instead of taking the motorway route to Monemvasia, we'll enjoy the beautiful coastline after leaving Nafplio and then climb the mountain range of Parnon; with Greek coffee by the water and lunch at a mountain village. Our first break/stop. We'll enjoy a coffee next to the ocean before climbing up the mountain range of Parnon.

   30 λεπ.
2. 9

   Leonidio

   Leonidio is as impressive as any town in Greece with its Dafonas Gorge in between the red rock-climbing Parnon mountain. Famous to all Greeks for the sweet eggplant/aubergine.

   15 λεπ.
3. 10

   Monastery of Panagia Elona

   A quick stop at the cliff-hanging monastery of Elona. Amazing views of the red mountain rocks.

   30 λεπ.
4. 11

   Kosmas

   Kosmas is a small village in the mountains of Arkadia on Mount Parnon at the east coast of the Peloponessos. Surrounded by forests of chestnut trees and pine, it is high enough for there to be a difference in temperature of ten or more degrees from all other places. Our authentic lunch place under the huge plain trees of the traditional main square of the town.

   90 λεπ.
5. 12

   Monemvasia Castle

   The Castle Town of Monemvasia is among the most impressive places in Greece. Located on the south eastern side of Peloponnese, Monemvasia was entirely carved on the back side of a sea rock in the Medieval times.

   900 λεπ.

Ημέρα 3

1. 13

   Mani Peninsula

   One of the most wild and beautiful areas of Greece

   60 λεπ.
2. 14

   Diros Caves

   A vast cave structure which is experienced from an expertly guided boat. The lighting and variety of rock formations and formations of stalagmites and stalactites lit with sympathetic lighting makes you appreciate the passage of time.

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3. 15

   Areopoli

   One of the typical stonebuilt towns where Pirates were a permanent threat.

   60 λεπ.
4. 16

   Mystras (Mistras)

   The famous Byzantine Castletown with the fantastic views of Sparta and the Laconic olive groves.

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5. 17

   Vathia

   OPTIONAL (alternative to Diros Caves): Vatheia is the most photographed location of the Mani Peninsula. Also, the best known and most beautiful castle town of Mani. It is an abandoned village today but with amazing views. the late '80s were not, unfortunately, followed through.

   60 λεπ.
6. 18

   Leonidas Monument

   The King Leonidas statue stands belligerently in front of a football stadium. When the Persians attacked at Thermopylae and told the Spartans and their allies to lay down their weapons, Leonidas' response, immortalized beneath his feet, was 'Molon labe' ('Come and get them').

   15 λεπ.

Ημέρα 4

1. 19

   Ancient Olympia

   Olympia hosted the original Olympic Games, founded in the 8th century B.C. Its extensive ruins include athletic training areas, a stadium and temples dedicated to the gods Hera and Zeus.

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2. 20

   Archaeological Museum of Olympia

   You will also visit the world-famous Olympia museum and get the chance to see some unbelievable sculptures such as the sculpted decoration of the marble temple of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the famous Hermes carved by the ancient Greek sculptor Praxiteles.

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3. 21

   Στάση 21

   After Ancient Olympia we head to the final destination of the day; the Arcadia mountain stone-built villages to overnight and be ready to explore on the last day.

   90 λεπ.
4. 22

   Dimitsana

   EVENING: One of the most beautiful stone-built villages of central Peloponnese. Thanks to its striking beauty Dimitsana is one of the most popular all year round destinations in Greece along with the nearby Stemnitsa village, in the heart of Arcadia.

   60 λεπ.

Ημέρα 5

1. 23

   Kastria Cave of the Lakes

   THE MYTHICAL 'CAVE OF THE LAKES' has something exclusively unique that does not exist in other well known caves. A rare creation of nature with mysterious galleries and strange stalactite formations.

   60 λεπ.Δεν συμπεριλαμβάνεται είσοδος
2. 24

   Kalavrita

   Kalavrita and the surrounding area are a resort for all seasons. This is your lunch place! We explore the center of the town on foot before or after lunch.

   90 λεπ.
3. 25

   Odontotos Rack Railway

   About 120 years ago Odontotos rack railway started from the seaside town of Diakopto parallel to the river and climbed to Kalavrita through bridges and tunnels. The little train incorporated so well into the natural environment that it seemed that it had always been there. The way it was constructed did not put a strain on the ecosystem of the gorge. Using stone and wood from the area the technicians' work is so perfect that someone may think that the nature worked on its own.

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4. 26

   Στάση 26

   OPTIONAL QUICK STOP/COFFEE: Nafpaktos is a beautiful seaside small town, where we'' stress our legs and enjoy coffee next to the water and the Venetian Castle. Depends on available time.

   15 λεπ.
5. 27

   Galaxidi

   Early evening arrival at Galaxidi coastline town! Enjoy your evening next to the water with the locals!

   60 λεπ.

Ημέρα 6

1. 28

   Delphi Archaeological Museum

   The Archaeological Museum of Delphi, one of the most important in Greece, exhibits the history of the Delphic sanctuary, the site of the most famous ancient Greek oracle. Its rich collections are comprised primarily of architectural sculptures, statues, and minor objects donated to the sanctuary. The famous Charioteer belonged to a statuary complex of a chariot run by four horses and included a second male figure. The Sphinx of the Naxians, dated to 560 BC, comprises one of the earliest representations in art of the demonic creature with a lion's body, bird's wings and a woman's head.

   45 λεπ.Δεν συμπεριλαμβάνεται είσοδος
2. 29

   Delphi

   The sanctuary of Delphi, where the oracle of Apollo spoke, was the site of the omphalos, the 'navel of the world'. Blending harmoniously with the superb landscape and charged with sacred meaning, Delphi in the 6th century B.C. was indeed the religious center and symbol of unity of the ancient Greek world.

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3. 30

   Στάση 30

   The first photo you see when you google "Delphi" but still a place that most tourists miss out on! We don't!

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4. 31

   Amfissa

   A totally of the beaten path location for our lunch with authentic choices, treat of your driver/tour leader

   60 λεπ.
5. 32

   Meteora

   OPTIONAL: If there are no unexpected delays, and although not part of the normal itinerary, we shall make the first visit to the amazing monasteries' area to get a feeling of the amazing landscape with the sun setting down. Time permitting it may be possible to visit St Stephan's monastery. Totally different lighting than the morning visit to follow the next day!

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Ημέρα 7

1. 33

   Στάση 33

   We shall be visiting two of the monasteries that are open on a specific day. The gigantic rocks of Meteora dominate imposingly over Kalampaka town. This masterpiece of nature reveals all its glory for centuries as a unique geological phenomenon in beauty and an important monument of Orthodoxy. The Great Meteoron Monastery, built on an imposing rock, is the oldest, the biggest, and the most important among the monasteries of Meteora which are preserved today.

   60 λεπ.Δεν συμπεριλαμβάνεται είσοδος
2. 34

   Varlaam Monastery

   In 1350 a daring ascetic named Varlaam ascended to the rock. The monastery was named after him. He built three churches, a small cell and a water tank. After his death the rock remained abandoned for about 200 years until 1517 when the two priest-monks Theophanes and Nektarios Apsarades started to construct the first buildings from the beginning.

   45 λεπ.Δεν συμπεριλαμβάνεται είσοδος
3. 35

   Holy Trinity Monastery

   Probably the most photographed monastery. According to historical sources Holy Trinity must have been built between 1458 and 1476.

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4. 36

   Campo della battaglia delle Termopili

   We take a break at the Thermopylae battlefield location with King Leonidas statue. The Battle of Thermopylae was fought between an alliance of Greek city-states, led by King Leonidas of Sparta, and the Persian Empire of Xerxes I over the course of three days, in 480 BC.

   30 λεπ.
5. 37

   Syntagma

   ... back to Athens

   120 λεπ.