Trip To Argolis Olympia Delphi And Meteora

Day 1

1. 1

   Corinth Canal

   Our starting point is Athens. The tour begins early in the morning and we head west. The first stop is made at the Corinth Canal, which is 6 kilometers long and connects the Corinthian Gulf to the Aegean Sea.

   10 min
2. 2

   Archaia Korinthos

   Ancient Corinth is our second stop. There you will be able to admire the Temple of Apollo, constructed in 540 BC. The remains of Ancient Corinth, as rebuilt by Julius Caesar in 44 BC, lie there, not very far from today’s modern city of Corinth.

   50 min
3. 3

   Mycenae

   Afterwards, we arrive at Mycenae. Its kingdom ruled anciently from 1600 to 1100 BC. The Mycenaean Acropolis is surrounded by the so-called “Cyclopean masonry”, which is 12 meters high! A little further down the hill, you can find the Treasury of Atreus, the best preserved prehistoric monument in Europe.

   60 min
4. 4

   Palamidi Castle

   A 20 minute drive will take us to Nafplion, a wonderful town with an intense medieval atmosphere that also served as the first capital of the country. On the top of a cliff above the town, you can find the fortress of Palamidi. Near the port is where you’ll be able to enjoy your lunch, with a wonderful view of Bourtzi; Bourtzi is an islet close to Nafplion, on which stands a fortress, constructed there to protect the town from naval attacks.

   45 minAdmission not included
5. 5

   Peloponnese

   Pass by

   Our drive continues through central Peloponnese (Tripoli, Megalopolis, Zacharo).
6. 6

   Sanctuary of Asklepios

   We’ll afterwards continue to Epidaurus, where we’ll visit the famous ancient theater with its symmetrical architecture and perfect acoustics.

   60 minAdmission not included

Day 2

1. 7

   Archaeological Site of Olympia

   In the morning, we’ll make a visit to the archaeological site of Olympia, where Zeus was worshiped and the Olympic Games were held in his honour. Among the monuments you’ll get to admire are the temple of Zeus (470–456 BC), the Heraeum (600 BC), the Stadium (6th–5th Century BC), prehistoric discoveries in the area, and numerous exhibits of the geometric, archaic and classical periods.

   90 minAdmission not included

Day 3

1. 8

   Delphi

   The whole day will be spent in ancient Delphi; this place was believed to be the centre of the world. You’ll be able to visit Castalia Spring, where Pythia the priestess is said she purified herself before the divinations, the Temple of Apollo, the Athenian Treasury, the theater, the stadium, the Temple of Athena Pronea and Tholos. A visit to the museum is saved for the end. You will enjoy your lunch at a traditional local tavern before leaving for Meteora.

   60 min
2. 9

   Delphi Archaeological Museum

   A visit to the museum is saved for the end. You will enjoy your lunch at a traditional local tavern, before leaving for Meteora.

   60 minAdmission not included
3. 10

   Arachova

   Pass by

   To get there, we’ll pass through Arachova and Mount Parnassos. We’ll arrive at Kalabaka to spend the night late in the evening.

Day 4

1. 11

   Meteora

   The day will start with a visit to Meteora, the famous breathtaking rock formations that host various monasteries on top, such as the Great Meteoron, Varlaam, Roussanou, Holy Trinity, St. Stephen and St. Nicolaos Anapafsas.

   90 min