For those who are more active, this 14 day tour is an excellent way to see the inspiring natural beauty of Greece and its important historical sites. You will tour the highlights of Athens, walk on ancient paths through Byzantine ruins and the ancient site of Olympia, hike and river-raft through magnificent gorges, kayak on the beautiful Plastiras Lake, take a walking tour to the breathtaking Meteora monoasteries, and visit the ancient Oracle of Delphi. What a wonderway to tour this region! First Class accommodations, all transfers and portage included.
Your Itinerary
Day 1:
Airport-Athens Sightseeing
Welcome at the airport, transfer to the hotel. Athens Sightseeing. See the Panathenian Stadium, visit Parthenon and the National Archaeological Museum. In the evening dinner in Plaka.
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Day 2:
Nauplion
By bus to Nauplion one of the prettiest towns of Peloponnese and the first capital of Greece. Climb up 999 steps to the fortress of Palamidi that offers a spectacular view of the city below. In the afternoon walk around the narrow streets of the old town that are filled with elegant mansions and Venetian houses. Dinner in a tavern and overnight at a hotel.
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Day 3:
Mystras
First stop Mystras, the so called Pompeii of the Byzantine times, built in 1249. Walking tour to the monasteries, and the fortress. Picnic. Overnight at a hotel in Sparta.
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Day 4:
Cape Tenaros
Continue to visit Monemvasia, the fortress city that is connected with the mainland by a narrow strip of land. On top of this impressive rock that rises from the surface of the sea, the medieval town captivates the eye of the visitor. Leisure time. Dinner in a taverna, overnight at a hotel.
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Day 5:
Kardamili
Trekking to the ancient Cape of Tenaros the area of which is well known for the many ancient paths and Byzantine ruins. See the Byzantine castle and the legentary port of Ulysses. Picnic. Overnight at a hotel.
(B) (L)
Day 6:
Olympia
Transfer to the traditional village of Kardamili where trekking has become the biggest attraction of the village. Short walk into the Taygetus ecosystem, the spectacular Viros Gorge. Picnic. Overnight at a guest house.
(B) (L)
Day 7:
Opympia-Epirus
The bus will take us to ancient Olympia, where the first Olympic Games where held in 776 B.C. Walking tour to the Stadium and other sites. Picnic. Overnight at a hotel.
(B) (L)
Day 8:
Epirus
Going on to Epirus region. We spend the first day trekking through Vicos Gorge (from Monodentri village to Vicos village 7 hours). Picnic. Overnight at a guest house.
(B) (L)
Day 9:
Voidomatis River
River rafting (Voidomatis river) through an impressive gorge. Picnic. Overnight in pension.
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Day 10:
Meteora
Trekking Meteora (3 hours). We walk to the two monasteries (Large Meteoro monastery and the Roussanou monastery) through the pathway that connects them. Optional rappel (20 meters high). Picnic. Overnight at a hotel.
(B) (L)
Day 11:
Aliakmonas River
River rafting (Aliakmonas river). An ideal introduction to river rafting suitable for all ages. Picnic. Overnight at a hotel.
(B) (L)
Day 12:
Plastiras Lake
Kayaking (Plastiras Lake) picture of unique natural beauty. After kayaking, easy trekking to the pathway of Pelekitis. Picnic. Overnight at a hotel.
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Day 13:
Delphi
Before noon we arrive at Delphi, the center of ancient world. Visit the Museum of Delphi, the Stadium, the Treasure of Athenians. Dinner in a taverna and overnight at a hotel.
(B) (D)
Day 14:
Delphi-Athens
Transfer back to Athens.
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Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Package available on following dates: April 15, May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2, October 7
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