Tour overview:

This 8-day program starts in Athens, the capital of Greece and the cradle of Western civilization. A city tour takes you to some of the most revered sites including the Acropolis. Travel towards Peloponnese with visits to Epidaurus and Meteora. Take a ferry to Zakynthos to visit Navagio beach, one of the most photographed beaches in the world and the unique Blue Caves.

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Day 1 - Arrival / Athens

Arrival at the Athens airport, welcome assistance and transfer to your hotel in Athens.

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Day 2 - City tour / Athens

A morning panoramic tour will take you around to the most important monuments and landmarks of the city including: Panathinaikon stadium, Zappeion, Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Syntagma square, Parliament, tomb of the unknown soldier, Schliemann's house, Academy, University, National Library, and old Parliament. You will then visit the Acropolis, including the Propylaea, the temple of Athena Nike, the Parthenon, and the Erechtheion; and the Acropolis Museum where findings from the area, like the Caryatides, have found their home. Afternoon at leisure to explore Plaka, and the historical center at your own pace. (B)

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Day 3 - Corinth canal, Epidaurus, Nafplion, Mycenae / Olympia

Today you will depart on a tour, heading first towards the Peloponnese. You will admire the impressive Corinth canal, and visit Epidaurus, the most important healing center in antiquity and today famous for the best-preserved ancient theater with the unique acoustics. You will then pass by Nafplio, and continue with visiting Mycenae, «rich in gold» as Homer mentions, with the Cyclopean walls, and the tomb of Agamemnon with the famous Lion’s Gate. The day will conclude in Olympia for overnight. (B,D)

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Day 4 - Olympia / Zakynthos

Built on the banks of the River Alfios, Olympia is beautiful, green, and placid. We will enjoy a tour through the remains of the Ancient Olympia Complex (home of the original Olympic Games), including the Temple of Zeus, the Palaestra, and Phidias’s Workshop; and visit the local museum, with the impressive statue of Hermes of Praxitelis. After the visits, you will separate from the rest of the group, for a private transfer to the port of Kyllini, where you will embark on the ferry to Zakynthos. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel, and rest of the day at leisure. (B)

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Day 5 - “Navagio” (shipwreck) beach and the Blue Caves / Zakynthos

Early this morning, you will join a day excursion (subject to weather conditions), where you will travel by boat around the north shores of the island, to the famous “Navagio” beach, among the most photographed beaches in the world. Your boat tour will also stop at the famous “Blue Caves”, to see the unique blue colors and why not, take a dip in the caves. Be alert and you may spot dolphins or sea-turtles as you cruise back to the port. Return to the hotel and rest of the afternoon at leisure.(B)

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Day 6 - Zakynthos – Delphi / Delphi

After breakfast, you transfer to the port to take the return ferry to Kyllini, and further transfer to Olympia to re-join the tour to the rest of the classical Greece sites. In the afternoon, tyour journey will continue to central Greece, driving over the impressive Rio-Antirio bridge, to Delphi for overnight. (B,D)

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Day 7 - Delphi / Athens

Built on the slopes of mount Parnassos overlooking the vast olive groves and the Corinthian gulf, Delphi used to be the most sacred spot in the world and a pilgrimage center for many centuries in antiquity. You will admire the Sanctuary of Apollo, walk the Sacred way, see the temple of Apollo, home of Pythia (the oracle), and visit the local museum with the famous bronze statue of the Charioteer, before continuing your drive back to Athens for overnight. (B)

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Day 8 - Depart Athens

At the indicated time, transfer to the local airport for your departure flight. (B)

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