7 Days Fly & Drive Program
Ancient Olympia:
Ancient Olympia lies 10 km. east of Pirgos, in a valley between wooded Mt. Kronos, the Alfios river and its tributary, the Kladeos.
Argolida:
The Argolid was the heart of Greece from 1600 to 1100 B.C. under the Mycenaeans. With their decline, the Dorians controlled the fate of the region until the conquest of the country by the Romans. During the Byzantine era the Argolid shared the fortune of the rest of the Peloponnese. It was ruled by the Franks and surrendered to the Turks in 1460, Nafplio, however, remained in Venetian hands until 1540. Nafplio was the capital of the newly formed Greek state from 1828 to 1834, when this role passed to Athens.
DELPHI:
"Now the serene sense is supping with the gods". This was the sense of the poet Angelos Sikelianos who between 1927 and 1930 revived the Delphic Festival, here in Delphi, the centre of the earth, wishing to "instill the forgotten Delphic watchword in all human souIs". The myth recounts that at a certain moment Zeus released two eagles, one from the East, the other from the West, and at the point where the met, he threw the Sacred Stone, marking the centre of the earth - the navel of the world. At this point one of the most important oracles of antiquity was developed and cultivated - the Delphic Oracle.
Meteora:
The Meteora monasteries rise at the centre of Greece, where Pinios River emerges from the deep canyons of the Pindus range and surges into the Thessalian plain. These are gigantic rocks etched by time into a variety of shapes grey stalagmites rising towards the sky, they appear as nature's gift to the pious who driven by faith, have opted for solitude and a life of worship.
Your Itinerary
Day 1:
ATHENS – CORINTH – EPIDAUROS – NAFPLION.
Arrival in EleftheriouVenizelou airport. Meat & assist after the customer control. Pick up the Car. Leave by the coastal road along the Saronic Gulf to the Corinth Canal, stop for 15 min. Drive to Ancient Corinth (visit). Leave for Epidaurus to visit the theatre 4th century B.C. famous for its acoustics. Drive on to Mycenae, the Homeric City of the Atreides – the city “rich in gold” of the ancients poets. (Visit the lions Gate, the Cyclopean Walls, the Royal Tombs, etc.) Depart to Nafplion through the fertile plain of Argolis, the picturesque town nestling at the foot of a cliff crowned by the mighty ramparts of the Palamidi Fortress. Overnight.
Day 2:
NAFPLION – OLYMPIA.
Breakfast, departure to visit Palamidi Fortress. Leave through Peloponnese, Arcadia & the towns of Tripoli & Megalopoli. Arrival in Olympia, the cradle of the Olympic Games. In afternoon we visit the archeological site & museum of Olympia. Overnight.
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Day 3:
OLYMPIA – KALAVRITA – DELPHI.
Breakfast & departure to Kalavrita. By train to Diakofto (visit Agia Lavra) by train back to Kalavrita, pick-up the bus & drive to Egio, Ferry to Agios Nikolaos & drive to Ossios Loucas Monastery (visit). Leave through Arachova, famous for its colorful rugs & carpets (short stop) Delphi. Overnight.
(B)
Day 4:
DELPHI – KALAMBAKA.
Breakfast & departure to visit the Archeological site & Museum of Delphi. The center of the Ancient world – the “Omphalos” (Nave) of the Earth – whose prestige extended far beyond the boundaries of the Hellenic world. On the slopes of Parnassus Mountain, in a landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty, lie the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios. Visit the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo & the Museum containing such masterpieces of ancient Greek sculpture as bronze Charioteer & the famous athlete Aghias. Depart for Kalambaka, passing through numerous picturesque villages & typical towns of Central Greece. On the way we visit Meteora Monastery, among striking scenery, perched on top of huge rocks which seem to be suspended in Mid-Air, stand ageless Monasteries, where you can see exquisite specimen’s of Byzantine Art. Overnight.
(B)
Day 5:
KALAMBAKA – ATHENS.
Breakfast & return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae (visit the Leonida’s Monument) & Kamena Vourla. Overnight.
(B)
Day 6:
ATHENS.
Breakfast to visit City of Athens Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - Royal Palace - Panathenian Stadium - Temple of Olympian Zeus, The Acropolis (visit of the site and the Museum) - Thesseum - Greek Orthodox ,Cathedral - Monastiraki - ( Flea Market ) - Modern Market - Patission Ave - Alexandras Ave - Vas. Sofias Ave .Panepistimiou ave - Academy University - National Library - Omonia square.
Return to your hotel.
At 20.30 departure to visit Athens at night. Drive to visit port of Piraeus, Mikrolimano, & return to Typical Greek nightclub for Athens by night with Greek Music & folk Dances. At 24.00p.m. return back to your hotel.
(B)
Day 7:
ATHENS.
Breakfast & drive back to Eleftheriou Venizelou airport flight back
(B)
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Including:
1- Hotel accommodation on bed & breakfast
2- Train ticket Kalavrita – Diakofto - Kalavrita.
3- Seven day Rent a car type B’.
4- Half day tour in Athens with Guide & Entrance fees.
5- Athens by night with dinner & Greek show
Rates per person in US $
1/4-31/10/2001
In Single room = 580 $
In Double room = 410 $
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