4 Day Guided Tour Athens, Delphi, Meteora, Hydra, Poros, Aegina

Day 1

1. 1

   Delphi Archaeological Museum

   Pick you up from your Hotel and about 3 hours later we will arrive at Delphi area. Along the way, you will see the plain of Beotia, an agricultural center and you will also pass by the city of Theva, the birthplace of King Oedipus. Continuing we will visit Castalia Spring, visit at the archaeological site and view the monument of the Argive Kings, the treasury of the Athenians, the Athenian Stoa, the Polygonal Wall, the monument of Platea and the Temple of Apollo famous for its oracle

   120 minAdmission included
2. 2

   Arachova

   We will have a stop at the picturesque village of Arachova on the slopes of Mount Parnassus.

   60 min
3. 3

   Kalambaka

   You will reach at Kalambaka late in the afternoon and will check in at your hotel. Free time for yourselves. Overnight in Kalambaka.

   1200 min

Day 2

1. 4

   Meteora

   After your breakfast, we leave from the hotel and visit nearby Meteora, for a tour of the cliff-top monasteries and see two different Byzantine monasteries built on top of rock towers and providing fantastic views over the plain. Meteora is included on the UNESCO world heritage monument list. The monasteries are perched on top of towers of sandstone, which for centuries provided totally inaccessible retreats for the monks Drop you off at your hotel late afternoon. (overnight in Athens)

   180 minAdmission included
2. 5

   Thermopylae

   Return to Athens passing from Thermopyles where there is the statue of Leonidas (short stop for photos) as a memorial of the battle of the 300 Spartans against thousands of Persian soldiers of the Persian Empire

   15 min
3. 6

   Athens

   Drop you off at your hotel late afternoon for rest, free time for yourselves.

   720 min

Day 3

1. 7

   Aegina Town

   Stroll the narrow streets to see the traditional houses with small courtyards filled with trees and flowers, traditional shops and taverns, the narrow-paved alleys between mansions, Churches with blue domes and popular art shops. It is worth to visit the local boats shops which have been transformed into floating grocery stores and don't forget to buy the famous peanuts from Aegina's unique peanut variety.

   120 min
2. 8

   Hydra Town

   Hydra: is one of the most romantic destinations in Greece, built on a slope overlooking the Argosaronic gulf. Traditional stone mansions, narrow cobblestoned streets, secluded squares and above all the banning of cars and the use of around 500 donkeys as means of public transportation, explain the reason why Hydra preserved its distinctive atmosphere through the passage of time. Walk along the waterfront, the heart of the town, you encounter monuments, churches, canons, museums, old mansions, statues of famous heroes, shops and cafes

   120 min
3. 9

   Poros

   Poros: walk among the neoclassical buildings and visit the famous clock tower that measures the good times! The town of Poros is built in the shape of an amphitheater over two hills. Lush pine trees vegetation, crystal clear beaches, a lively waterfront adorned with shops, cosy cafes and restaurants, a picturesque capital (it has been declared protected settlement) with grand traditional mansions and picturesque cobbled streets, as well as a wide selection of entertainment venues are the ingredients of this quiet, yet cosmopolitan, destination that attracts visitors from all age groups.

   120 min

Day 4

1. 10

   Athens

   Panoramic Athens Tour, The Athens Sightseeing tour depart for a photo stop at Panathinaiko Stadium where the first Olympic Games took place in 1896. It is the only stadium built out of white marble. Proceed, passing by highlights of the city.

   120 min
2. 11

   Acropolis

   On the Acropolis visit the Architectural Masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion and finally "the harmony between material and spirit", the monument that "puts order in the mind", the Parthenon.

   120 minAdmission included
3. 12

   Acropolis Museum

   The new Museum of Acropolis: Main attractions such as votives, artifacts of every day life, statues from archaic period, Caryatids, and of course the Parthenon hall with the metopes, the pediments and the frieze will impress you.

   60 minAdmission included