The Classical and the Other Side of Greece - 7 Days

Description : 1st day Leave by the coastal road to the Corinth Canal (Short stop). Drive on and visit the Theatre of Epidaurus famous for its remarkable acoustics. Than proceed to the Town of Naplion (short stop) drive on to Mycenae and visit the Archaeological Site and the Tomp of Agamemnon. Then depart for Olympia through Central Peloponnesus and the Towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Overnight in Olympia, the cradle of the Olympic Games (Dinner).

2nd Day In the morning visit the archaeological Site with the sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the archaeological museum. Then drive on through the pains of Iliad and Achaia until the magnificent bridge which is crossing the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. Pass by the picturesque Towns of Nafpaktos (Lepanto) and Itea, arrive in Delphi. Overnight (Dinner).

3rd Day In the morning visit the archaeological Site and Museum. Depart for Kalambaka, a small town situated at the foot of the astonishing complex of Meteora, gigantic rocks. Overnight. (Dinner).

4th Day Visit Meteora, among striking scenery, perched on top pg huge rocks which seem to be suspended in midair, stand ageless Monasteries, where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine Art. Depart from Kalambaka, drive though Trikala andLarissa, arrive and visit the Archaeological Site of Dion. Admire also from here the gigantic figure of Mount Olympos, the highest mountain in Greece and home of the 12 Gods (Greek Mythology) after the visit depart for the Town of Naoussa. Overnight (dinner).

5th Day Depart in the morning for the town of Kastoria the Greek Centre of the fur industry and also famous for its beautiful lake. A Prehistoric Lake Settlement 7000 years old was discovered here and you will admire the rare findings in the tiny local Museum together with the recreation of the Old Settlement. After the visit of Kastoria continue driving and arrive in the picturesque Town of Edessa. Here you can seat next to the town's famous Landmark, the Waterfall and enjoy a drink or a cup of coffee. Return to Naoussa. Overnight. (Dinner).

6th Day Leave in the morning for Pella, the ancient Capital of the kingdom of Macedonia. Visit the site. After the visit depart for Thessaloniki the second largest City of Greece. Visit the City and the archaeological Museum. Return to Naoussa. Overnight. (Dinner)

7th Day Depart from Naoussa in the morning and since the area is famous for the production of some of the finest wines in Greece, we shall make a very interesting visit to the local "BOUTARI" winery. After the visit we shall drive to Vergina. Visit the very important Museum with all the astonishing and priceless findings belonging to the Macedonian civilization which recent brought to light. Here we shall also view the remains of the King Philip's (father of Alexander the Great) Palace. After the visit we shall start driving south and through the Valley of Tempi, Lamia, Thermopylae (short stop for picture at Leonida's Monument) and Kammena Vourla, arrive in Athens late in the afternoon.

Includes
- Hotel pick-up
- Handling of one piece of luggage per person

Excludes
- Meals and drinks (unless specified)
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses
- Optional activity costs

Please Note
- Children aged up to 4 years old carried free of charge provided no bed or seat in the bus is occupied, or meals offered.
- Hotel pick-up must be pre-booked at least 24 hours before departure time. Contact information will be provided upon reconfirmation.