OLYMPIA, DELPHI & METEORA FROM ATHENS
Delphi, Meteora, Olympia, Mycenae, Argolis and Peloponnese
Guaranteed departures every Monday throughout the year, and additionally every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, from April to October.
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What is included in this tour
- Pick up and drop off.
- 1-night accommodation in Olympia in 3* or 4* hotels.
- 1-night accommodation in Delphi in 3* or 4* hotels.
- 1-night accommodation in Kalambaka in 3* or 4* hotels.
- Official English-speaking tour guide.
- Entrance fees to all the archaeological sites and museums.
- Transport by luxury A/C bus.
- 24/7 Emergency phone line.
- Half board.
Not included & Optionals
- Gratuities, personal expenses & municipality tax.
- Entrance fee for children aged 4 to 12 years from non-EU countries.
- Add pre- or post- tour nights in Athens by clicking on "Customize your Program" or by clicking on "Additional nights" during step 1 of your booking.
- Click on the FAQs for more information on hotels and rates.
- 10% discount for groups of more than 10 travelers
Important Note
Free upgrade to 4-star accommodation for all hotels of the multi-day tour during winter season between November and March.
Hotel pickup
The tour includes pick up and drop off from/to the majority of the hotels in Athens city center. Upon reservation, we will advise you about the pick up time from your hotel or the closest pick up point.
Approximate duration
This tour lasts 4 days and 3 nights.
When to book?
Greca manages its own services but we always recommend that you book as early as possible in order to ensure availability.
Payment Method
Reservations can be paid by credit and debit card via our website.
Cancellations
Full refund for cancellations at least 48 hours in advance. In case you want to modify the date, check that the tour is operative on the desired date.
Voucher
Once the reservation is made you will receive an email with your booking number or receipt. Printed vouchers are not essential for this tour.
How to make a reservation?
Enter the desired date, the number of travelers and book in 3 simple steps. When the reservation is proceesed, our agents will send you an email with all the details!
NOTE: Children and young people up to the age of 25, from EU countries and children up to the age of 5, from non-EU countries are entitled to free admission to the archaeological sites, while children and young people aged between 6 and 25 years, from non-EU countries, are entitled to 50% reduction in single tickets from April 1st to October 31st. All must present their passport at the ticket office of the site/museum for verification of their age and country of origin. Ticket prices vary between winter and summer seasons.
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Excursion Itinerary: Olympia, Delphi & Meteora From Athens
Today you will head towards the Corinth Canal, where you will stop briefly to marvel at this famous channel that connects the Aegean with the Ionian Sea. Corinth Canal is an impressive engineering feat as ships do not have to sail more than 400 km around the Peloponnese peninsula to reach the Ionian Sea any longer.
Past verdant hills, you will reach Epidaurus, where you will be immersed in the culture of the 4th century BC. Its world famous Theater is the best preserved ancient theater in Greece. Its construction was not planned as a separate site but was part of the therapeutic and healing process, achieved through the theatrical performances. World-renowned for its acoustics, it has a capacity of about 16,000 spectators and is still in use today, especially during the summer, when notable performances are staged by native and international artists.
You will briefly stop at the first capital of Greece, Nafplion, and then continuing your journey back in time, you will visit the Acropolis of Mycenae, the center of the Mycenaean civilization. In the enclosure you will see its Cyclopean walls, the Lions Gate, various tombs of ancient kings, the Palace, the Cistern and its 99 steps underground, the Tomb of Egisto and the tomb of Clytemnestra, while next to the Acropolis you will also see the Tomb, which is believed to have been the burial site of King Agamemnon.
In the late afternoon you will travel through central Peloponnese and arrive in the city of Olympia, where you will spend the night.
Greca Tip: Pamper yourself with the hotel's amenities or take a leisurely stroll in the beautiful surrounding nature.
In the morning you will visit the site of the ancient Olympic stadium, where the first games were held at around 776 BC. The importance of these games was widely accepted, given the extensive participation of the Greek cities, which suspended hostilities throughout the celebrations. The Olympiad was recognized as the only chronological event all over Greece and, basically, represented the period of four years between two consecutive events.
Olympia was also the most important sanctuary of Ancient Greece, a place to worship Zeus, the first among the gods. The gigantic gold and ivory sculpture crafted by Phidias was considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
After your visit to the Museum of Olympia, you will continue your journey, across the suspension bridge of Rio - Antirion, a modern engineering wonder, until you reach your destination.
Upon your arrival at Delphi you will have dinner and a well-deserved rest.
Greca Tip: In the evening you can go in search of the traditional character of nearby Arachova and enjoy a drink in a stylish café or a local kafeneio (coffee shop).
In the morning and after a solid breakfast you will visit the archaeological site of Delphi, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the center or navel of the ancient world. It was here where the renowned Oracle of Delphi, a counsellor of kings and pilgrims, was to be found. Make sure you visit the Museum, which houses the "bronze charioteer", a masterpiece of Greek sculpture.
At the end of your Delphi tour, you will leave the slopes of Mount Parnassus and head towards the plains of Thessaly, where the city of Kalambaka is located.
You will arrive in Kalambaka, have dinner and enjoy a good rest.
Greca Tip: The nearby village of Arachova is ideal for shopping local products, such as the traditional woven carpets, honey and the local formaela cheese.
Early in the morning we will visit Meteora, also recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 1988. In this mysterious landscape, the natural beauty is combined with the compelling presence of the eternal monasteries suspended or "meteora" on top of the huge rocks. Currently there remain only six in use, five for the male and one for the female monastic community. On the way back to Athens, we will pass by Thermopylae, where we can see the statue of the Spartan King Leonidas I, famous for leading the battle against the Persians in 480 BC. Back to Athens in the afternoon and drop off at your hotel.
Greca Tip: Dresscode in the monasteries: Sleeveless clothing and shorts over the knee for men are prohibited. For ladies skirts and shawls are available at the entrance in case they don’t have such clothing to cover themselves.
Greca Tip: Take a stroll in Kalambaka's old town and look for handmade woodcarved objects and religious icons as well as home-made sausages, honey, fruit sweets and jams, and the regional pudding (“spatoula”) or “halva” for a sweet aftertaste.
