Classical Tour to Nafplio, Olympia, Delphi and Meteora in 5 days

Today you will head towards the Corinth Canal, where you will make a brief stop to take some photos and marvel at this famous channel that connects the Aegean Sea with the Gulf of Corinth. With this impressive engineering feat ships did not have to sail more than 400 km around the Peloponnese peninsula to reach the Ionian Sea.

Past verdant hills you will reach Epidaurus and its Theater renowned for its acoustics and still in use today, especially during the summer. You will also visit the museum, which is located inside the archaeological site, between the Ancient Theatre and the Asklepieion.

Your next stop will be the town of Nafplio, the first capital of modern Greece. 

You will finish a full day’s cultural adventure in the comfort of your hotel in Nafplion, afternoon free.

You will enjoy your dinner and have a restoring good night's sleep.

Greca Tip: You can have a delicious meal in Syntagma Square and sip your drink at the port taking in the amazing view of Bourtzi, always lit up at night.

After a rich breakfast, around 12:30 hours, your journey will take you to Mycenae where you will visit the prehistoric Acropolis, the Lions Gate and the tomb of Agamemnon.

In the afternoon, you will travel through the scenic Arcadia Mountains towards ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic games.

Greca Tip: Remember to take some of the amazing olive oil with you as well as other olive oil derivatives, such as creams and soaps offering all of nature’s benefits.

In the morning, you will visit the site of the ancient Olympic stadium, where the first games were held 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 in Greece and represented 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 we visit the Museum of Olympia, you will continue your journey across the suspension of the Rion-Antirion Bridge, 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).

Start your day with a delightful breakfast before embarking on a visit to Delphi, an esteemed UNESCO World Heritage site and the heart of the ancient world.

Here, the famous Oracle of Delphi advised kings and pilgrims. Don't miss the chance to explore the Delphi Archaeological Museum, home to the remarkable "Bronze Charioteer," a masterpiece of Greek sculpture.

Conclude your enriching Delphi tour by descending Mount Parnassus and making your way to the Thessaly plains, where the captivating city of Kalambaka awaits.

Upon reaching Kalambaka, indulge in a satisfying dinner and enjoy a well-deserved rest.

Greca Tip: Use your free time to visit the Temple of Athena Pronaia at Delphi.

Early in the morning, you will visit Meteora, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 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 are only six in use, five for the male and one for the female monastic community.

Dress code to the Monasteries: Sleeveless clothing and shorts above the knee are not allowed. Skirts, shawls, and trousers are available at the entrance of the Monasteries in case visitors do not have such clothing to cover themselves with.

On the way back to Athens, you will briefly stop at Thermopylae, where you can see the statue of the Spartan King Leonidas, famous for leading the battle against the Persians in 480 BC. In the late afternoon, you will arrive in Athens, where we will drop you off at your hotel.

Greca Tip: Take a stroll in Kalambaka's old town and look for handmade wood-carved 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.