PELOPONEESE, SANCTUARY of DELPHI, and METEORA

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Suggested itinerary for a couple

Red dashed lines indicate transfers by van

Ideal for exploring a large part of continental Greece, with a lot of history, spectacular landscape and original cuisine. You’ll travel in a small van, with a driver plus concierge personal guide. 100 % adjustable to your time frame and places of interest. Also can be planned as a FIT (Flexible Independent Travel) to fit your style.

ITINERARY

Saturday
Arrival
ATHENS

• Pick up at Athens airport

• Visit Acropolis Hill

• Lunch in Plaka 

• Transfer to hotel

Sunday
Escorted
NAFPLION day 1

• Leave Athens after breakfast

• Visit Ancient Corinth

• Continue to Mycenae site 

• Arrive at Hotel in Nafplion (overnight stay)

Monday
Escorted
NAFPLION day 2

• Visit Palamidi Castle on the hill,  after breakfast

• Visit Bourtzi Castle in the bay of Nafplion

• Visit Ancient Theater of Epidaurus 

• Transfer to hotel in Nafplion (overnight stay)

Tuesday
Escorted
NAFPLION to MYSTRAS

• Leave Nafplion after breakfast

• Visit Mystras; there are two cities

• Start from the top and walk down

• Visit city of Sparta

• Transfer to hotel in Mystras (overnight stay)

Wednesday
Escorted
KALAMATA day 1

• After breakfast drive to Mani region; famous for its Kalamata olives

• Tour Pylos

• Visit Methoni

• Olive grove farm

• Transfer to hotel in Kalamata (overnight stay)

Thursday
Escorted
KALAMATA day 2

• Mani region tour

• Visit Kardamyli & Stoupa

• VisitLimeni, Itilo & Aeropolis

• Diros Cave boat ride

• Transfer to hotel; dinner

Friday
Escorted
ANCIENT OLYMPIA to DELPHI

• Dep. from Kalamata after breakfast

• Visit Kaifas Lake & Spa

• Tour Ancient Olympia site

• Drive to Galaxidi, a seaside village close to Delphi; dinner

Saturday
Escorted
DELPHI

• Drive to Delphi site, 20 minutes from hotel

• Delphi site & museum involve substantial climbing

• Drive from Delphi to Kalabaka (Meteora); drive through Amfissa famous olive valley

• Overnight stay in Meteora

Sunday
Escorted
METEORA

• Dep. after breakfast to visit two monasteries 

• Visit involves significant uphill hiking

• Drive to Kalabaka (Meteora)

• Overnight stay in Meteora

Monday
Escorted
METEORA to ATHENS

• Dep. after breakfast return to Athens

• Visit Paleokaria Bridge & Waterfalls

• Visit Thermopylae battle site; 300 Spartans fought the Persians and died

• Transfer to Athens Airport hotel (overnight stay)

HOTELS & ESCORTED VISITS

In the heart of historical Athens we selected Thission Luxury Homes, within walking distance of all major sites, restaurants, and bars. Offers very spacious rooms, with comfortable beds.

NAFPLION

Nafplion became the first capital of modern Greece in 1832. The old city has maintained its charm and its architecture is protected. From Regno Di Morea Hotel you can reach all places of interest, including eateries, bars, etc. 

Bourtzi castle
View from Palamidi
Nafplion villa
Quaint street
Acronafplia
Another street

MYSTRAS

Kyniska Palace Conference  & Spa is the perfect place to rest away from city noises, surrounded by nature. Face & body treatments, massages, hair & nail salon are available.

Mystras Upper city
Mystras Palace

KALAMATA

Messinian View offers a spectacular view of the bay in front of Kalamata. The Junior Suites have the bedroom on a loft, with the sitting room, kitchen and bathroom downstairs. 

Pylos
Methoni
Navarino coast
Voidokoilia bay
Mani Limeni
Mani Diros Cave

Leaving Kalamata in the morning, we’ll visit Ancient Olympia.

Kaifas Lake
Stadium racing
Stadium
Temple of Zeus Pediment

DELPHI

Galaxidi Nautilus Suites offers very spacious rooms with all amenities. Within walking distance of excellent restaurants located in a small seaport town. 

Tholos
Theater

METEORA

Mirabilis Suites is a boutique hotel away from the town and very quiet. Comfortable bed, plus all the amenities you need.

Holy Trinity
St. Stephen

Dep. from Meteora, on route to Athens visit Paleokaria & Thermopylae battle ground.

Palaeokaria Bridge
Thermopylae site

Sofitel at Athens airport is very clean and comfortable. Departure gates are acroos the bridge.

What’s included:

  • All transportation costs by car, including airport transfers¹.
  • Driver plus guide .
  • Domestic flights and ferry tickets.
  • Hotel accommodations.
  • Meals: breakfast everyday; welcome & farewell dinner.
  • Detailed daily itinerary with timetable, on your own private webpage.
  • Activities and excursions as indicated on itinerary advice.
  • Flexibility with itinerary changes.
  • Entrance fees for museums and archaeological sites.
  • Gratuities and tips.
  • Bottled water and healthy snacks when we’re on the road.

¹ Transportation by SUV for a couple; by an 8 passenger van for a group up to six people.

Not included:

  • Airfare to and from home country to Athens.
  • Trip cancellation insurance.
  • Ministry of Tourism certified guides.

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