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12 Days Private Exploring Ancient Greece Tour

12 Days Private Exploring Ancient Greece Tour

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Private 12 Days Classical Greece Tour

 

Private Exploring 12 Days Classical Greece Tour

12 Days Greece: Athens-Meteora-Delphi-Olympia-Nafplio-Meceane-Epidaurus -Spetses-Hydra-Stemnitsa-Dimitsana-Nemea-Corinth Canal-Ancient Corinth

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12 Days Amazing Private Classical Greece Tour

private greeceExplore the rich history of ancient Greece with this 12-day private tour from Athens. Visit six UNESCO World Heritage sites including Parhenon,  Mycenae, Epidaurus, Meteora, Ancient Olympia, and Delphi. The tour includes transportation, a professional guide in Olympia, Athens, Delphi, hotel accommodation, entrance fees, and breakfasts.

Epidaurus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was once the most celebrated healing center of the Classical world. The area has civic monuments such as a huge theater, ceremonial baths, and a palaestra that is still used today for performances in ancient Greek dramas or comedies.

Nafplio, the first capital of modern Greece, is a beautiful town that attracts visitors because of its rich history. Visit Palamidi fortress, Acronafplia, and the fortified islet of Bourtzi.

Mycenae, a UNESCO World Site, is the imposing ruins of one of the greatest cities of the Mycenaean civilization. The area is linked to the Homeric epics and played a vital role in the development of classical Greek culture.

Olympia, a UNESCO Heritage site, was the site of the ancient Olympic Games. The archaeological site contains many treasures of Greek art and the Archaeological Museum of Olympia presents the long history of the Sanctuary of Zeus. You have the opportunity to explore the place with a professional travel guide.

Delphi is a must-see destination in Greece, home to ancient ruins of the Temple of Apollo and the Oracle of Delphi. Its impressive architecture and sculptures offer visitors a unique opportunity to appreciate the cultural achievements of past civilizations. You have the opportunity to explore the place with a professional travel guide.

Explore Meteora monasteries and enjoy breathtaking views of the rocks Meteora is a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring monasteries built on tall rock formations. You can explore the monasteries and enjoy breathtaking views of the rocks and surrounding landscape. It’s a must-visit destination if you’re interested in history, religion, or natural wonders. You have the opportunity to explore the place with a professional travel guide.

Spetses is a charming island with beautiful beaches and traditional architecture. Hydra is another picturesque island known for its peaceful atmosphere, scenic harbor, and donkey rides. Ancient Corinth, on the other hand, is an archaeological site that dates back to the 8th century BC and is home to the famous Temple of Apollo.

Dimitsana and Stemnitsa are two picturesque villages located in the mountainous region of Arcadia in Greece. Both villages are known for their traditional architecture and stunning natural beauty. Dimitisana is located on the slopes of Mount Mainalon and is home to several historic churches and monasteries, as well as a museum dedicated to the Greek War of Independence. Stemnitsa is another charming village known for its stone houses and cobbled streets, as well as its famous silver and goldsmiths.

 

NAFPLIO

ATHENS

METEORA

MYCENAE

OLYMPIA

THEATER OF EPIDAURUS

DELPFHI

CORINTH CANAL

We provide

We provide

  • All Accommodations 4* Hotels and Athens 3* Hotel
  • All Transportation – Airport/hotel on the day of arrival and hotel /port
  • Meals – 11 breakfasts
  • All private tours
  • All excursions transfers with a private drive in a minivan
  • All entrance fee
  • Private professional travel guide in archeological sites in Athens, Olympia, Delphi
  • Entrance for Cruise to Spetses and Hydra

We do not provide

We do not provide

  • Overnight tax
  • Tips
  • Anything not mentioned above or below

UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES

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Nafplio, the first capital of modern Greece, is a beautiful town that attracts visitors because of its rich history. Visit Palamidi fortress, Acronafplia, and the fortified islet of Bourtzi.
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Guide with the Professional Lecience Guide in Olympia. Olympia, a UNESCO Heritage site, was the site of the ancient Olympic Games. The archaeological site contains many treasures of Greek art and the Archaeological Museum of Olympia presents the long history of the Sanctuary of Zeus.
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Epidaurus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was once the most celebrated healing center of the Classical world. The area has civic monuments such as a huge theater, ceremonial baths, and a palaestra that is still used today for performances in ancient Greek dramas or comedies.
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Mycenae, a UNESCO World Site, is the imposing ruins of one of the greatest cities of the Mycenaean civilization. The area is linked to the Homeric epics and played a vital role in the development of classical Greek culture.
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Guide with the Professional Lecience Guide in Delphi. Delphi is a must-see destination in Greece, home to ancient ruins of the Temple of Apollo and the Oracle of Delphi. Its impressive architecture and sculptures offer visitors a unique opportunity to appreciate the cultural achievements of past civilizations.
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Visit Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its tall rock formations and monasteries. Explore and enjoy breathtaking views of the rocks and surrounding landscape.
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Admire Spetses is a charming island with beautiful beaches and traditional architecture.
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Dimitisana is located on the slopes of Mount Mainalon and is home to several historic churches and monasteries, as well as a museum dedicated to the Greek War of Independence.
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Stemnitsa is another charming village known for its stone houses and cobbled streets, as well as its famous silver and goldsmiths.
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Cooking Class in Athens

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The ancient city of Corinth, you will discover the rich culture and history of Greece

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Visit a local winery and learn about the wine-making process from expert vintners.

 PRICES

Based on 2 people

Price per person        €2820

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Day 1. Athens – Departure

Welcome to Athens! In the city that gave birth to Greek culture and was the point of reference for the entire world. The driver will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to the hotel.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Transfer

 Day 2. Acropolis and Private Mythology Athens City Tour

 Expect plenty of mythical stories, mixed with some fun history, on a skip-the-line experience at the Acropolis, before walking through Mars Hill, Plaka, and Anafiotika. Your day ends in the lively Psirri area near the Monastiraki square. Create memories that will stay with you forever, and always have your camera ready!

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 3. Athens Cooking Class and Lunch

 During this class, you will learn how to cook like a Greek. We use only the best local and in-season ingredients to offer you the best culinary experience and one of the best meals you are going to have in Athens. Leaving the cooking studio you will take with you not only memories of one of the best meals you had in Athens, but also the recipes of what you cooked so you can recreate the whole menu back home.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast-Lunch

Tour

Day 4. Athens-Kalabaka

With your private driver, drive north in the holly rocks of Meteora. In the afternoon you arrived at the Kalabaka.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Transfer

Day 5. Kalabaka – Visit Meteora – Delphi

Meteora is a must-see on any trip to Greece. Here are some of the most ancient, active monasteries in all of Greece, perched miraculously atop the mountains along the Pinios River. Their history goes back to the 14th century when the monks sought refuge in the Cliff-side caves then fled higher to build the original wooden shelters, later transformed into monasteries. They are veritable Byzantine museums exhibiting superb icons, old manuscripts, and unique mosaics and frescoes.

Transfer with a Private Driver to Delphi

Free Time to explore the village.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 6. Delphi and Delphi Museum – Olympia

Pick up you from the hotel after breakfast, and then take you by private mini-van to Delphi. This UNESCO World Heritage site was so important to the ancient Greeks, that they called it the ‘navel of the world’. People would travel from hundreds of miles away to make a pilgrimage, and listen to whatever prophecies the Oracle had for them.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 7. Olympia-Ancient Olympia – Birthplace of the Olympic Games-Nafplio

Today, you will have Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games and one of the most impressive archaeological sites in Greece. Visit the archaeological site with the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the Stadium, and the archaeological museum. Olympia became the most important religious and athletic center in Greece. Its fame rests upon the Olympic Games, the greatest national festival and a highly prestigious one worldwide, which was held every four years to honor Zeus.

Visit the Archaeological Museum of Olympia is a must, as it has some of the most important works of classical art such as the sculpted decoration of the temple of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the statue of Nike by Paionios and the famous Hermes of Praxiteles is major museum’s masterpieces. Equally important is the bronze collection, the richest of its kind in the world.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 8.  Nafplio-Arcadia: Cave Kapsia – Dimitsana -Stemnitsa

 Stemnitsa has several small jewelry stores, and it is not at all difficult to let yourself be tempted It is also Greece’s only school of gold and silver.craftsmanship. On Dimitsana you visit the The Open Air Water Power Museum. Also, you visit the monasteries. Impregnable as this area was, many hermit monks sought shelter here. Prodromou, probably founded in 1167, is probably the most spectacular of them, and visiting.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 9. Nafplio- Cruise Spetses-Hydra-Nafplio

You will get to spend 3 hours on the charming island of Hydra and 2 hours on the picturesque island of Spetses. During your time there, you can indulge in a refreshing swim, explore the quaint stone streets of the islands, and relish delicious Greek cuisine at the local tavernas.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 10. Nafplio-Mycenae-Epidaurus

Drive to Epidaurus and visit the Ancient Theatre, world famous for its outstanding acoustics. The famous ancient theatre of Epidaurus was constructed in the late 4th century BC, around the time when Athens was flourishing in art, philosophy, science, and of course theatre, and can seat more than 12,000 spectators.

I was visiting the famous Palace, the Lions Gate, and the Tomb of King Agamemnon. Mycenae is the largest and most important center of the civilization that was named “Mycenaean” after this very citadel.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 11. Nafplio -Corinth Canal- Ancient Corinth-Wine Tasting-Athens

Explore the wonders of Corinth with our guided tour, which includes a visit to the famous Corinth Canal, the ancient city of Corinth, and a wine-tasting experience. 

Transfer with a Private Driver to Athens

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 12. Athens-Departure

Transportation to the airport for the flight back home.

Thank you for coming. Have a nice flight back home! KALO

TAXIDI!

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Transfer

Day 1. Athens – Departure

Welcome to Athens! In the city that gave birth to Greek culture and was the point of reference for the entire world. The driver will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to the hotel.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Transfer

 Day 2. Acropolis and Private Mythology Athens City Tour

On this Acropolis and Athens neighborhood tour, your guide brings you to some of the most magnificent monuments in the entire world. It’s an experience where the stories of the city’s past connect us to our present, and you can see for yourself, that it’s not that different. Expect plenty of mythical stories, mixed with some fun history, on a skip-the-line experience at the Acropolis, before walking through Mars Hill, Plaka, and Anafiotika. Your day ends in the lively Psirri area near the Monastiraki square. Create memories that will stay with you forever, and always have your camera ready!

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 3. Athens Cooking Class and Lunch

 

During this class, you will learn how to cook like a Greek. We use only the best local and in-season ingredients to offer you the best culinary experience and one of the best meals you are going to have in Athens. Leaving the cooking studio you will take with you not only memories of one of the best meals you had in Athens, but also the recipes of what you cooked so you can recreate the whole menu back home.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast-Lunch

Tour

Day 4. Athens-Kalabaka

With your private driver, drive north in the holly rocks of Meteora. In the afternoon you arrived at the Kalabaka.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Transfer

Day 5. Kalabaka – Visit Meteora – Delphi

Meteora is a must-see on any trip to Greece. Here are some of the most ancient, active monasteries in all of Greece, perched miraculously atop the mountains along the Pinios River. Their history goes back to the 14th century when the monks sought refuge in the Cliff-side caves then fled higher to build the original wooden shelters, later transformed into monasteries. They are veritable Byzantine museums exhibiting superb icons, old manuscripts, and unique mosaics and frescoes.

Transfer with a Private Driver to Delphi

Free Time to explore the village.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 6. Delphi and Delphi Museum – Olympia

Pick up you from the hotel after breakfast, and then take you by private mini-van to Delphi. This UNESCO World Heritage site was so important to the ancient Greeks, that they called it the ‘navel of the world’. People would travel from hundreds of miles away to make a pilgrimage, and listen to whatever prophecies the Oracle had for them.

During your visit here, our expert guide will take you around the world-class museum and archaeological site. They will explain all about Delphi’s significance in ancient Greek culture, who the Oracle was, and how they were consulted before important decisions such as making war or founding colonies were made. You will not only see the spot where the Oracle was said to have lived but will also see an ancient theater and stadium, as well as a temple dedicated to Apollo. This is one of the most evocative places you will visit on this family mythology package to Greece, with some stunning scenery.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 7. Olympia-Ancient Olympia – Birthplace of the Olympic Games-Nafplio

Today, you will have Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games and one of the most impressive archaeological sites in Greece. Visit the archaeological site with the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the Stadium, and the archaeological museum. Olympia became the most important religious and athletic center in Greece. Its fame rests upon the Olympic Games, the greatest national festival and a highly prestigious one worldwide, which was held every four years to honor Zeus.

Visit the Archaeological Museum of Olympia is a must, as it has some of the most important works of classical art such as the sculpted decoration of the temple of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the statue of Nike by Paionios and the famous Hermes of Praxiteles is major museum’s masterpieces. Equally important is the bronze collection, the richest of its kind in the world.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 8.  Nafplio-Arcadia: Cave Kapsia – Dimitsana -Stemnitsa

Stemnitsa and Dimitsana, the “stone jewels” of Arcadia, impress the visitor first of all with their obvious qualities, and their beauty. The solid architectural ensembles with the stone mansions and cobbled cobblestones, the green landscapes, the great sights, and the remarkable tourist development made the two historic towns favorite destinations for excursionists. Stemnitsa has several small jewelry stores, and it is not at all difficult to let yourself be tempted It is also Greece’s only school of gold and silver.

craftsmanship. On Dimitsana you visit the The Open Air Water Power Museum. Also, you visit the monasteries. Impregnable as this area was, many hermit monks sought shelter here. Prodromou, probably founded in 1167, is probably the most

spectacular of them, and visiting.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 9. Nafplio- Cruise Spetses-Hydra-Nafplio

You will get to spend 3 hours on the charming island of Hydra and 2 hours on the picturesque island of Spetses. During your time there, you can indulge in a refreshing swim, explore the quaint stone streets of the islands, and relish delicious Greek cuisine at the local tavernas.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 10. Nafplio-Mycenae-Epidaurus

Drive to Epidaurus and visit the Ancient Theatre, world famous for its outstanding acoustics. The famous ancient theatre of Epidaurus was constructed in the late 4th century BC, around the time when Athens was flourishing in art, philosophy, science, and of course theatre, and can seat more than 12,000 spectators.

I was visiting the famous Palace, the Lions Gate, and the Tomb of King Agamemnon. Mycenae is the largest and most important center of the civilization that was named “Mycenaean” after this very citadel.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 11. Nafplio -Corinth Canal- Ancient Corinth-Wine Tasting-Athens

Explore the wonders of Corinth with our guided tour, which includes a visit to the famous Corinth Canal, the ancient city of Corinth, and a wine-tasting experience. You will get to witness the engineering marvel of the Corinth Canal, which connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf, and learn about its fascinating history. At the ancient city of Corinth, you will discover the rich culture and history of Greece as you explore the ruins of ancient temples, baths, and other structures. Finally, you will have the chance to taste some of the finest wines of the region, as you visit a local winery and learn about the wine-making process from expert vintners.

Transfer with a Private Driver to Athens

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 12. Athens-Departure

Transportation to the airport for the flight back home.

Thank you for coming. Have a nice flight back home! KALO

TAXIDI!

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Transfer

PRICE PER PERSON 

Double occupancy

based on 2 persons:          €2820

For SINGLE USE:    Add      €2182

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13 Days Explore Greece with Culture, Cooking, and History Tours

 

12 Days Explore Greece with Culture, Cooking and History Tours

12 Days Athens-Syros-Mykonos-Naxos-Santorini

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12 Days Greece Tour in Athens and Cyclades

12 Days journey of culinary, history, and cultural experiences in Athens

Are you ready for an adventure of a lifetime? Join us on a 12 days journey of culinary, history, and cultural experiences in Athens and the renowned Cyclades islands in Greece! Our adventure begins in Athens, the historical capital of Europe, where you’ll have the chance to explore the birthplace of democracy, arts, science, and philosophy of Western civilization.

Take an Athens City Tour and enjoy a Guided Cooking Lesson, where you’ll walk through a rich mix of flavors, cultures, and contrasts. Admire the Acropolis with a professional licensed guide and discover all its monuments, including the Parthenon, the Propylaia, the Erechtheion, the Agrippa monument, and the Nike Temple. But that’s just the beginning!

12 Days journey of culinary, history, and cultural experiences in the Cyclades

We’ll continue our journey across the Cyclades islands, starting with Syros: an exquisite island that offers a cosmopolitan vacation experience you cannot miss. Participate in an unforgettable cooking lesson and treat yourself to the famous local delicacies of loukoumi and halvadopites.

Next up is Mykonos, a popular summer destination that attracts elites from all around the world. Enjoy a sailing tour and uncover the secrets of Delos and Rehnia Beach. But wait, there’s more!

Our adventure continues in Naxos, where you’ll discover endless beaches with crystal clear waters, visit picturesque villages, learn about the rich history, and indulge in a cooking class in one of the island’s villages.

Finally, we’ll end our 12 days exploration in Santorini, one of the most renowned islands globally, where the pitch-black volcanic stone merges with the infinite blue of the Aegean Sea to create an awe-inspiring landscape. Admire the stunning sunset views from the Caldera with the sailing tour and explore the diverse beaches.

12 Days tour in Greece you keep in your mind!

Are you excited yet? Join us on this epic journey of discovery, where you’ll have the opportunity to discover the cuisine, culture, and history of Greece while relaxing on amazing vacations.

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GOATS

MYKONOS

COOKING CLASS NAXOS

COOKING CLASS SYROS

OCTOPUS

SYROS

ACROPOLIS

We provide

We provide

  • All Accommodations 4* Hotel Athens, 4* Hotel Santorini – 4* Hotel in Mykonos, Boutique Hotel in Naxos and Syros
  • All Transportation – Airport/port/hotel
  • Meals – 12 breakfasts,  12 Meals
  • All tours
  • All excursion transfers
  • All entrance fee
  • All Ferries Transfers

We do not provide

We do not provide

  • Overnight tax
  • Tips
  • Anything not mentioned above or below

UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES

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Welcome Dinner with Acropolis View

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Marketing Shopping, Cooking Class and Lunch

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Private Athens City Tour and  Acropolis tour with Professional Licience Guide includes viewing all its monuments such as the Parthenon, the Propylaia, the Erechtheion, the Agrippa monument, and the Nike Temple

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Syros: A cosmopolitan holiday on the lordly island of the Cyclades.

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Mykonos: a glamorous summer destination with luxurious five-star hotels, award-winning restaurants, and dreamy natural landscapes.

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Naxos: the largest and most fertile island in the Cyclades, featuring endless crystal clear beaches, picturesque villages, rich history, and delicious local products.

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Santorini: a world-famous island known for its breathtaking landscape, stunning sunset views from the Caldera, varied beaches, and traditional settlements.

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Syros Cooking Class – Wine and Cheese Tasting

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Santorini Sunset Boat Trip

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Cooking Class in Naxos

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Explore Greek Mythology on Delos and Rhenia Beach

 

 PRICES

Based on 2 people

Price per person        €5187

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Day 1 Athens –Welcome Dinner with Acropolis View

Transfer

Overnight: Athens

Day 2. Athens – Private Athens City Tour and Acropolis

Meals included: Breakfast

Overnight: Athens

Day 3. Athens–Cooking Class

Meals included: Breakfast

Overnight: Athens

Day 4. Athens – Departure-Syros

Meals included: Breakfast

Transportation to the port for Syros

The driver who will pick you up from the port and transfer you to the Hotel.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation

Transfer

Meal

Day 5. Syros Cooking Class – Wine and Cheese Tasting

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation

Tour

Transfer

Breakfast – Meal

Day 6. Syros – Mykonos (Duration 25m)

The driver who will pick you up from the port and transfer you to the

Hotel.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation Transfer

Breakfast – Meal

Day 7. Mykonos – Explore Greek Mythology on Delos and Rhenia Beach

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation

Tour

Transfer

Breakfast – Meal

Day 8. Mykonos – Naxos (Duration 35m)

The driver who will pick you up from the port and transfer you to the

Hotel.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation

Transfer

Breakfast – Meal

Day 9. Naxos – Cooking Class

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Tour

Accommodation – Naxos

(Breakfast – Meal)

Day 10. Naxos – Santorini (Duration 1:15hour)

The driver who will pick you up from the port and transfer you to the

Hotel.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation

Transfer

Breakfast – Meal

Day 11. Santorini Sunset Boat Trip

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Tour

Meals included: Breakfast – Dinner

Accommodation: Santorini

Day 12. Santorini – Flight Back

Despite the thoroughness of your exploration, you can rest

assured knowing that there is still much to see on your next

trip!

Transportation to the airport for the flight back home. Thank

you for coming. Have a nice flight back home! KALO TAXIDI!

 

  It’s Day 1 Athens –Welcome Dinner with Acropolis View

Welcome to Athens! In the city that gave birth to Greek culture and was the point of reference for the entire world. The driver

will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to the hotel. Dine under the Holy Rock of the Acropolis, admire the view,

try local flavors, and feel the moments in Athens with all your senses!

Meals: Dinner

Transfer

Overnight: Athens

Day 2. Athens – Private Athens City Tour and Acropolis

On this Acropolis and Athens neighborhood tour, your guide brings you to some of the most magnificent monuments in the entire

world. It’s an experience where the stories of the city’s past connect us to our present, and you can see for yourself, that it’s 

not that different. Expect plenty of mythical stories, mixed with some fun history, on a skip-the-line experience at the Acropolis,

before walking through Mars Hill, Plaka, and Anafiotika. Your day ends in the lively Psirri area near the Monastiraki square. Create

memories that will stay with you forever, and always have your camera ready!

Meals included: Breakfast

Overnight: Athens

DAY 3. Cooking Class and Lunch

During this class not only you will learn how to cook like a Greek, but you will also learn how to buy the best local ingredients. At

We use only the best local and in-season ingredients to offer you the best culinary experience and one of the

best meals you are going to have in Athens. Leaving the cooking studio you will take with you not only memories of one of the best meals you had in Athens, but also the

recipes of what you cooked so you can recreate the whole menu back home. Of course, if you have a favorite Greek dish you wish to learn how to cook, please don’t hesitate to ask for it when you

make the booking. Vegetarians and vegans are welcome. Please let us know upon booking for any dietary restrictions.

– You will learn to cook at least 6 traditional Greek courses from scratch, according to what’s in season.

– We will provide you with the recipes and the best local ingredients

– Under our directions, you will learn the secrets of traditional

Greek cuisine so you will be able to recreate the whole menu back

home.

Meals included: Breakfast -Lunch

Overnight: Athens

Day 4. Athens – Departure – Syros

The driver who will pick you up from the port and transfer you to the

Hotel.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation

Transfer

Meal Breakfast-Dinner

Day 5. Syros Cooking Class – Wine and Cheese Tasting

This class is hands-on and lasts 3-4 hours.

You will be given information about the local culture, traditions, and the origin of recipes, and get acquainted with various traditional culinary techniques. You will learn to use new ingredients and new ways to use ingredients you are familiar with.

We will prepare a full menu of several dishes including appetizers/starters, a pie, salads, a main course, and a dessert, to create a sumptuous meal that we will then share in the courtyard.

Menus vary according to season. You can choose between a meat, fish, vegetarian, or vegan menu.

If you wish, our meal will be accompanied by local wine.

All recipes will be sent to you by e-mail.

Sample dishes

  • sage flavored split peas purée with capers and sun-dried tomatoes
  • stuffed tomatoes/peppers with rice and herbs
  • smoked aubergine dip
  • courgette, mint, and goat cheese pie
  • chickpeas with rosemary
  • olive bread
  • anchovies in vine leaves with fennel
  • cumin/garlic meatballs in tomato sauce
  • sweet milk pie
  • semolina cinnamon/orange halva

In Greece, we don’t have a set sequence of courses and we share all dishes. And dinners are leisurely, giving us time to enjoy the greatest variety of tastes and flavors.

Wine and cheese lovers will get the chance to get acquainted with excellent Greek wines and cheeses from various regions.

We will try 4 different wines (a white, a rose, a red, and a dessert wine) that we will accompany with 5-6 different cheeses, “pastelaria”, a local specialty (dried figs with cinnamon and sesame), “louza” (local ham, cured in wine and spices), and country sourdough bread.

This tasting is focused on Cycladic wines and cheeses.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation

Tour

Transfer

Breakfast – Meal

Day 6. Syros – Mykonos (Duration 25m)

The driver who will pick you up from the port and transfer you to the

Hotel.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation Transfer

Breakfast – Meal

Day 7. Mykonos – Explore Greek Mythology on Delos

and Rhenia Beach

This Cruise departs from Mykonos every day at 10:30 am Boat

arrives on the island of Rhenia at approximately 11:15 am, where you

will have time to swim sunbathe and enjoy the homemade

Greek lunch. 2 pm departing for the famous Island of Delos to

visit the archaeological site (12 € entrance). If you don’t want to

see Delos your captain will also allow you to visit

another beach near Delos and continue swimming while the

rest of the group explores Apollo’s birthplace. 4 pm departure. back to

Mykonos.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation

Tour

Transfer

Breakfast – Meal

Day 8. Mykonos – Naxos (Duration 35m)

The driver who will pick you up from the port and transfer you to the

Hotel.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation

Transfer

Breakfast – Meal

Day 9. Naxos – Cooking Class

We proudly present our Cooking Classes in Naxos, with them you can combine your holidays making your cooking class in a warm and welcoming place in Platia’s restaurant. You can participate in the cooking class process of an authentic Greek meal, and enjoy a delicious dinner or launch made with your own hands, accompanied by local drinks and wines. Visit the farm with the orange trees, lemon trees, tomato plants, eggplant, zucchini, basil, fig-trees, and many more, and pick up fresh ingredients for your meal.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Tour

Accommodation – Naxos

(Breakfast – Meal)

Day 10. Naxos – Santorini (Duration 1:15hour)

The driver who will pick you up from the port and transfer you to the

Hotel.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation

Transfer

Breakfast – Meal

Day 11. Santorini Sunset Boat Trip

After your pick up from the hotel, you will be transferred to the port – A shared minivan transfer is provided to bring all participants from the hotel to the magnificent Ammoudi Bay to

embark on the boat. At the end of the tour, a transfer will be provided back to your hotel. Admire the Red Beach – One of the most famous beaches of

Santorini. The Red Beach surprises everyone with its gorgeous dark red rocks of different shades creating an unexpected

contrast to the deep blue of the sea. Be captivated by the White Beach – Indulge the stunning rocks

at a close distance from the shoreline and dip into the Aegean

Sea right from the boat. Not in the mood for swimming? Take

some great photos, instead! The Black sandy beach with its’

white stones make a perfect setting for your pictures. The only

access to this beach is from the sea, so enjoy it!

Take snapshots of the Indian Rock – Years of erosion have

carved what appears to be an image of an Indian face on that

rock. Will you see it? This natural wonder attracts many people

and has become a popular site.

See the volcano of Santorini up close as you sail by the island of

Nea Kameni. Many wonderful photo opportunities here.

View the Hot Springs – Hot iron and sulfur-rich water jets from

the depths of the Earth to create an SPA effect. For the brave

and adventurous, a splash into these waters is an exhilarating

experience!

Enjoy sailing along Caldera – the cliffside of Santorini. From the

sea, you can snap unusual photos of Santorini’s geological

changes that occurred on this island through millions of years.

Enjoy a full BBQ meal on board – Pork chops or chicken fillet, traditional

Greek mezedes, Greek salad, Pasta salad, bread,

fresh fruits and an open bar with wine, ouzo, refreshments, and

water. WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Tour

Meals included: Breakfast – Dinner

Accommodation: Santorini

Day 12. Santorini – Flight Back

Despite the thoroughness of your exploration, you can rest

assured knowing that there is still much to see on your next

trip!

Transportation to the airport for the flight back home. Thank

you for coming. Have a nice flight back home! KALO TAXIDI!

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Double occupancy

based on 2 persons:          €5187

For SINGLE USE:    Add      €943

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12 Days Classical Greece and Cruise Holidays

12 Days Classical Greece and Cruise Holidays

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12 days, 11 nights

 

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Discover Greece and Hopping Islands

This tour includes visiting world-famous sites of Classical Greece and famous Greek Islands.

Discover Athens and walk through a mix of flavors, cultures, and contrasts, and take the opportunity to admire the Parthenon and the Acropolis Museum. Discover the sacred ancient and Christian sites of Mycenae and the theatre of Epidaurus, ancient Olympia and Delphi, and the holy rocks of Meteora. Walk through the streets and immerse yourself in the architecture, art, and history, learn about the life, traditions, and customs of Greek people, past and present.

Whether you’re looking to relax on picturesque islands with unspoiled sandy beaches or stimulate your senses in places that have marked ancient history, we can help you experience it all. Mykonos has hilltops studded with windmills, endless rolling hills, and beaches that glitter – a photogenic island from every angle. Approaching Rhodes island by sea is an experience all of its own. The clifftop Acropolis at Lindos rises slowly from the still blue waters, evoking the ancient Colossus which once adorned the harbor, and modern hillside villages lay in the shadow of the imposing medieval fortification. Stepping foot on the island of Patmos you’ll be bowled over by its ageless, touching presence – villages appear undisturbed for centuries and its natural volcanic beauty captivates and absorbs all your attention. Patmos is also steeped in history: where architecture remains a testament to Greek, Roman and Byzantine influences. And legends say that St John was inspired to write the Book of Revelations here. You have the opportunity to visit Heraklion the city of myths, ancient civilizations, and world-renowned artists – Heraklion lives and breathes culture. Catch your breath and prepare to be seduced by Santorini.  The island will greet you with its striking cliffs, promising adventure and legendary tales. The almost vertical towns of whitewashed houses and blue-domed churches will rise above the blue Aegean like an oasis of beauty and calm. Gateway to one of Europe’s largest open-air archaeological museum. Will reach Kusadasi port in Turkey. Visit ancient Ephesus, was dedicated to the goddess Artemis, and its Artemision, a temple in her honor, took 120 years to complete and was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Ephesus later became the second-largest city in the Roman Empire, at one time home to a quarter-million people.

ATHENS

RHODES

METEORA

PATMOS

DELFI

HERAKLION

EPHESUS

SANTORINI

We provide

  • Services of a professional and licensed guide
  • 1-night accommodation at Kalambaka / Meteora at A Class**** / double occupancy
  • A visit to Meteora and  private tour guide on site
  • 1-night accommodation at Delphi at A Class**** / double occupancy
  • A visit to archaeological sites of Delphi – guiding included /entrance fees
  • 1-night accommodation at Olympia at A Class**** / double occupancy
  • A visit to archaeological site of Olympia and private tour guide on site/entrance fees
  • A visit to the archaeological sites of Mycenae and Epidaurus – guiding included /entrance fees
  • 4 nights accommodation at Athens at 4*/ double for single use
  • All transfer from/to airport and from/to excursions
  • All transfer from/to port in Piraeus
  • Breakfast each morning
  • Dinner – 11 days
  • Lunch – 3 days
  • Cruise Tour
  • Accommodation on board in IF – Interior Stateroom
  • Daily Activities (Yoga, dance, etc.)Check daily schedule on board
  • Excursion Ancient Ephesus through the ages – Hellenistic and Roman
  • Port & Service Charges
  • Athens city tours & Acropolis Museum
  • Walking Foodie Tour at Athens.

We do not provide

  • 8 days lunch
  • Anything not mentioned above
  • Tips/gratuities (optional)
  • Drinks and beverages

UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES

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Visit Meteora  is the second most important monastic complex in Greece, after Mount Athos, and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

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You will visit Olympia, which was the most glorious sanctuary of ancient Greece dedicated to Zeus and was the venue for the ancient Olympic Games.

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You will visit the ancient theater of Epidaurus which is the most beautiful and best preserved of all the ancient theaters, renowned for its rare acoustics. Visit Mycenae archaeological  site  and Corinth Canal.

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Panoramic tour of Athens city center, photo stop at the Panathinaikon Stadium, a guided tour of Acropolis, Parthenon, and the Acropolis Museum, see the Erecthion with Caryatids.

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Walking Foodie Tour at Athens.

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Visit the archaeological site and the Museum of Delphi. Delphi is an ancient Greek city in which the most important oracle of the ancient Greek world operated.

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Visit famous Greek Islands Mykonos, Santorini, Patmos, Rhodes, and Heraklion.

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Excursion Ancient Ephesus through the ages – Hellenistic and Roman and Kusadasi port (Turkey).

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DAY 1.ATHENS – ARRIVAL

Arrival and reception at the airport, transportation, and check into the hotel.

Accommodation Athens (Dinner)

DAY 2.ATHENS – ATHENS CITY TOUR & ACROPOLIS MUSEUM

Accommodation  Athens (Breakfast-Dinner)

Day 3. PIRAEUS-MYCONOS

Overnight on Board (Breakfast at the hotel, Lunch-Dinner on board).

 DAY 4. MYKONOS-KUSADASI-PATMOS

Overnight on board (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner on board)

DAY 5. PATMOS-RHODES

Overnight on Board (Breakfast,-Lunch -Dinner on board)

DAY 6. RHODES-HERAKLION-SANTORINI

Overnight on Board (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner on board)

DAY 7. SANTORINI-PIRAEUS-ATHENS-WALKING FOOD TOUR IN ATHENS

Overnight in Athens. (Breakfast-Dinner)

DAY 8. ATHENS–CORINTH CANAL-EPIDAUROS-NAFPLION–MYCENAE–OLYMPIA

Accommodation Olympia (Breakfast-Dinner)

DAY 9. OLYMPIA – DELPHI

Accommodation Delphi (Breakfast-Dinner)

DAY 10. DELPHI – KALAMBAKA

Accommodation Kalambaka (Breakfast-Dinner)

DAY 11. KALAMBAKA–METEORA–THERMOPYLAE–ATHENS

Accommodation  Athens (Breakfast-Dinner)

DAY 12. ATHENS-FLIGHT BLACK HOME

Transportation to the airport for the flight back home.

(Breakfast)

Thank you for coming. Have a nice flight back home! KALO TAXIDI

DAY 1. ATHENS–ARRIVAL

Arrival and reception at the airport, transportation, and check into the hotel.  Dinner at the hotel.

Accommodation  Athens (Dinner)

DAY 2. ATHENS–ATHENS CITY TOUR & ACROPOLIS MUSEUM

From the Acropolis to Omonia Square and with a half-day sightseeing and Acropolis museum tour, you’ll see all the famous sites of ancient and modern Athens. The Athens half-day tour departs for a photo stop at Panathinaiko Stadium where the first  Olympic Games took place in 1896. It is the only stadium built out of white marble.

Proceed and pass by Zappeion and the Temple of Olympian Zeus.  You will then pass the Athens Trilogy which includes the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens, and the National Library. Continue passing by the National Garden, Hadrian’s Arc, St. Paul’s Church, Parliament, Tomb of the unknown soldier, Schliemann’s House (Numismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral, Old Parliament, Constitution Square, Russian Orthodox Church, and finally Acropolis.

Visit Propylaea, the temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon and, Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens. Continue the expert-guided Athens sightseeing and museum tour with a pleasant short walk, passing by Herodion and Dionysos Theater, in order to visit the  Acropolis museum. Dinner at the hotel.

Accommodation  Athens (Breakfast-Dinner)

DAY 3. PIRAEUS-MYKONOS

Breakfast and transportation to the cruise pier and embark on your cruise ship for a 4 days magical cruise to the Greek Islands of Mykonos, Patmos, Rhodes, Heraklion, Santorini and the port of Kusadasi in Turkey.

In the afternoon reach the island of Mykonos and take some free time to walk around the town and observe one of the most “characteristic” Cycladic Islands. Sail off.

Overnight on Board (Breakfast at the hotel, Lunch-Dinner on board).

DAY 4. MYKONOS-KUSADASI-PATMOS

Breakfast on board

Early in the morning, you will reach Kusadasi port in Turkey. A tour to the Ancient Ephesus will follow.

The city was dedicated to the goddess Artemis, and its Artemision, a temple in her honor, took 120 years to complete and was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Ephesus later became the second-largest city in the Roman Empire, at one time home to a quarter-million people. It was the first and most significant city in the Roman province of Asia and one of its key ports. Millennia ago the Aegean receded west, stranding the city on its sun-seared hillsides. It is believed the Virgin Mary lived and died here, and that Paul wrote his Letter to the Ephesians here. It was the most significant Christian city between Rome and Antioch

Ephesus is rivaled only by the Forum and the Acropolis as one of the complete classical cities in Europe, even though only 13% of the city has been uncovered!

Sail off to next destination the island of Patmos

In Patmos you will visit the island’s capital (Chora) then the Monastery of St. John and finally the Grotto of the Apocalypse. Sail off in the evening.

Overnight on board (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner on board)

 DAY 5. PATMOS-RHODES

Breakfast on board. Arrive in Rhodes early in the morning and have the full day free to explore the island of the Knights. Rhodes is the largest island of Dodecanese and island of the famous Colossus, one of the seven wonders of the world.

Around 18.00 pm the ship will sail off

Overnight on Board ( Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner on board)

DAY 6. RHODES-HERAKLION-SANTORINI

Breakfast on board

Early morning arrival in Heraklion, the capital of Crete Island

Have 3 hrs approximately, free in order to explore Heraklio.

In the afternoon at Santorini, which differs from the rest of the Cycladic islands, due to its interesting geological structure, which was the result of eruptions of a now inactive volcano. Free time on your own to admire Greece’s best-known island, the beautiful town of Fira, the amazing sunset (optional tour to Oia Village)

Around 21.00 pm the ship will sail off.

Overnight on Board (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner on board)

DAY 7. SANTORINI-PIRAEUS-ATHENS-WALKING FOOD TOUR IN ATHENS

Breakfast on board.

Early morning arrival at Piraeus port in Athens. Pick up at the port and transfer to your hotel. After you will have the opportunity to admire through a gastronomic excursion the incredible flavors and perfumes from the capital of Greece. In the evening you can choose Athens for shopping, wandering through the city discovering its hidden charms. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Athens. (Breakfast-Dinner)

DAY 8. ATHENS-CORINTH CANAL-EPIDAUROS-NAFPLION-MYCENAE-OLYMPIA

Break for breakfast on our way and departure direction Peloponnese. The first shortstop for the Canal of Corinth then drive to Epidaurus and visit the Ancient Theatre, world famous for its outstanding acoustics. Proceed to Nafplion (shortstop) and through the plain of Argos, arriving at Mycenae. Our next stop will be at Mycenae to visit the famous Palace, the Lions Gate, and the Tomb of King Agamemnon. In the afternoon depart for Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games.

Accommodation Olympia (Breakfast-Dinner)

DAY 9. OLYMPIA–DELPHI

Visit the archaeological site with the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the Stadium, and the archaeological museum. Departure for Delphi through Patras, the capital of the Peloponnese. Cross by the bridge from Rio to Antirion and pass by Nafpaktos (Lepanto) and from there on, along the coastal road to Delphi, known in ancient times as the navel of the world. In the afternoon visit the picturesque mountain village of Arachova.

Accommodation Delphi (Breakfast-Dinner)

DAY 10. DELPHI–KALAMBAKA

Delphi was truly a Pan-Hellenic site for the ancient Greeks. They all gathered here to celebrate Apollo and to get practical advice from Pythia, the priestess. Aside from its historical importance, Delphi is a wondrously beautiful place. Morning visits the museum and the ruins of Delphi. Drive north direction the holly rocks of Meteora. Arrive afternoon.

Accommodation Kalambaka (Breakfast-Dinner)

DAY 11. KALAMBAKA – METEORA – THERMOPYLAE – ATHENS

Meteora is a must-see on any trip to Greece. Here are some of the most ancient, active monasteries in all of Greece, perched miraculously atop the mountains along the Pinios River. Their history goes back to the 14th century when the monks sought refuge in the Cliffside caves then fled higher to build the original wooden shelters, later transformed into monasteries. They are veritable Byzantine museums exhibiting superb icons, old manuscripts, and unique mosaics and frescoes.

Return to Athens, passing the heroic monument of Leonidas of Sparta at Thermopylae. The Battle of Thermopylae is one of the most important battles in Greek and world history.

Accommodation  Athens (Breakfast-Dinner)

DAY 12. ATHENS-FLIGHT BLACK HOME

Transportation to the airport for the flight back home.

(Breakfast)

Thank you for coming. Have a nice flight back home! KALO TAXIDI

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For any interest you have, be it culture, wine, cuisine, history, or something more specialized, Porto Planet has the perfect tour for you.

Why PORTO PLANET ?

Outstanding Service

We specialise in helping you plan your custom itinerary to suit your interests, whether they be personal or professional

Guaranteed Quality

We frequently review our selection of hotels, accommodation, resorts, tour operators, vineyards, businesses and restaurants to ensure that everything we recommend offers you, the customer, a superior experience.

Your ideas and feedback will help us design your perfect trip.

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12 Days Classical Greece and Wine Tours

12 Days Classical Greece and Wine Tours

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12 Days Semi Private Classical Greece and Wine Tour

 

12 Days Semi Private Classical Greece and Wine Tours

 

Athens, Μeteora, Delphi, Ancient Olympia, Epidaurus, Mycenae, Nafplio, Cave Capsa, Madineia, Nemea, Sparta, Mystras, Ancient Corinth,Sounio Cape
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of tastes and delights of culture and history

 

Enjoy an educational tour visiting the best of classical Greece. Immerse yourself in 5000 years of history while exploring the ruins the ancient Greeks left behind. Explore the glory of ancient Greece with this unique tour and visit and enjoy seven of UNESCO’S world heritage sites.You will have the chance to sample the wines of most diverse vineyards and discovering its wealth while exchanging views and having fun. You will try wines from native varieties like Agiorgitiko, Moschofilero, Moschato,  all from the authentic vineyards of the Peloponnese. You will taste local flavors from all the regions – each has it’s own specialty!

ATHENS

EPIDAUROS

NEMEA

METEORA

ISTHMUS OF CORINTH

MYSTRAS

MYCENAE

CAVE CAPSIA

We provide

  • Services of a professional and licensed guide
  • Fuel and road taxes
  • 1 night accommodation at Kalambaka / Meteora at A Class**** / double occupancy
  • A visit to Meteora and  private tour guide on site
  • 1 night accommodation at Delphi at A Class**** / double occupancy
  • A visit to archaeological sites of Delphi – guiding included /entrance fees
  • 1 night accommodation at Olympia at A Class**** / double occupancy
  • A visit to archaeological site of Olympia and private tour guide on site/entrance fees
  • 2 nights accommodation at Nafplion at fine 3 star**** / double occupancy
  • A visit to the archaeological sites of Mycenae and Epidavros – guiding included /entrance fees
  • 4 nights accommodation at Athens at A Class**** / double occupancy
  • All transport to and from the excursions
  • Breakfast each morning
  • Dinner – 9 days
  • Athens city tours & Acropolis Museum
  • 3 wine tours/tasting
  • Visit Kapsia Cave and entrance fees
  • Wineries – entrance fees included
  • Visit to the Byzantine city of Mystras – entrance fees are extra
  • Visit to the Ancient Corinth – entrance fees are extra
  • Walking Athens food tour
    Visit Cape Sounio and the temple of Poseidon entrance fees included

We do not provide

 

  • Anything not mentioned above
  • Tips/gratuites (optional)
  • Drinks and beverages

UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES

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Corinth Canal and ancient Corinth site
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Corinth Canal and ancient Corinth site
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Visit Cape Sounio and Temple of Poseidon
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Mycenae archaeological site and Ancient theater of Epidaurus
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Visit Meteora – it is the second most important monastic complex in Greece, after Mount Athos, and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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You will visit Olympia, which was the most glorious sanctuary of ancient Greece dedicated to Zeus and was the venue for the ancient Olympic Games
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You will visit one of the most important centers of Greek culture in Mycenae and also visit the ‘dead state’ of Mystra, which was the capital of the Byzantine Despotate of Mystras
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Delphi site & museum
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You will visit the ancient theater of Epidaurus which is the most beautiful and best preserved of all the ancient theaters, renowned for its rare acoustics
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Panoramic tour of Athens city centre, photo stop at the Panathinaikon Stadium, a guided tour of Acropolis, Parthenon,and the Acropolis Museum, see the Erecthion with Caryatids
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3 guided wine tasting tours
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DAY 1  ATHENS
Arrival Athens airport
(Dinner)

Accommodation – Athens

DAY 2  ATHENS – ATHENS CITY TOUR & ACROPOLIS MUSEUM
(Breakfast – Dinner)

Accommodation – Athens

DAY 3 ATHENS – EPIDAUROS – MYCEANE – OLYMPIA
(Breakfast – Dinner)

Accommodation – Olympia

DAY 4  OLYMPIA – DELPHI
(Breakfast – Dinner)

Accommodation Delphi

DAY 5  DELPHI – KALAMBAKA
(Breakfast-Dinner)

Accommodation – Kalambaka

DAY 6  KALAMBAKA – METEORA – THERMOPYLAE – ATHENS
(Breakfast-Dinner)

Accommodation – Athens

DAY 7  ATHENS – ANCIENT CORINTH – WINERY – NAFPLIO
(Breakfast)

Accommodation – Nafplio

DAY 8  NAFPLIO – MYSTRAS – WINERY
(Breakfast)

Accommodation – Nafplio

DAY 9  NAFPLIO – KAPSA CAVE – WINERY – ATHENS

(Breakfast-Dinner)

Accommodation-Athens

DAY 10 ATHENS WALKING FOOD TOUR

(Breakfast-Dinner)

Accommondation-Athens

DAY 11 ATHENS – CAPE SOUNIO TOUR

Accommodation-Athens

DAY 12 ATHENS-FLIGHT BACK HOME 
(Breakfast)

Thank you for coming. Have a nice flight back home! KALO TAXIDI

 

 

 

DAY 1 ATHENS – ARRIVAL
Arrival and reception at the airport, transportation and check into hotel.  Lunch and dinner depends on your arrival time
(Dinner)

Accommodation – Athens

DAY 2 ATHENS – ATHENS CITY TOUR & ACROPOLIS MUSEUM

From the Acropolis to Omonia Square and with a half-day sightseeing and Acropolis museum tour, you’ll see all the famous sites of ancient and modern Athens. The Athens half-day tour departs for a photo stop at Panathinaiko Stadium where the first  Olympic Games took place in 1896. It is the only stadium built out of white marble. Proceed and pass by Zappeion and the Temple of Olympian Zeus.  You will then pass the Athens Trilogy which includes the University of Athens, the Academy of Athens, and the National Library. Continue passing by the National Garden, Hadrian’s Arc, St. Paul’s Church, Parliament, Tomb of the unknown soldier, Schliemann’s House (Numismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral,  Old Parliament, Constitution Square ,Russian Orthodox Church, and finally Acropolis.  Visit Propylaea, the temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon and Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens. Continue the expert-guided Athens sightseeing and museum tour with a pleasant short walk, passing by Herodion and Dionysos Theater, in order to visit the  Acropolis museum.
(Breakfast-Dinner)

Accommodation – Athens

DAY 3  ATHENS – EPIDAUROS – MYCENAE – OLYMPIA

Depart from Athens for the Corinth Canal (short stop) then drive to Epidaurus and visit the Ancient Theatre, world famous for its outstanding acoustics. Proceed to Nauplia (shortstop) and through the plain of Argos, arriving at Mycenae. Visit the archaeological site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. In the afternoon (after an optional stop for souvenirs) depart for Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games.
(Breakfast-Dinner)

Accommodation – Olympia

DAY 4  OLYMPIA – DELPHI

Visit the archaeological site with the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the Stadium and the archaeological museum. Depart via Patras (shortstop) to Rion, cross the Corinthian bay by the  bridge to Antirion. Pass by the city of Nafpaktos and from there on,  along the coastal road to Delphi, known in ancient times as the navel of the world. In the afternoon visit the picturesque mountain village of Arachova.
(Breakfast-Dinner)

Accommodation – Delphi

DAY 5  DELPHI – KALAMBAKA 

Visit the archaeological site  and the Museum of Delphi.  Delphi, is an ancient Greek city in which the most important oracle of the ancient Greek world operated. Depart for Kalambaka via central Greece (short stop by Lamia). Overnight stay in Kalambaka, a small town built at the foot of the majestic grey rocks and crowned by the Meteora Monasteries.
(Breakfast-Dinner)

Accommodation – Kalambaka

DAY 6  KALAMBAKA – METEORA – THERMOPYLAE – ATHENS

Leave in the morning for nearby Meteora to visit the Byzantine monasteries. Return to Athens, passing the heroic monument of Leonidas of Sparta at Thermopylae. The Battle of Thermopylae is one of the most important battles in Greek and world history.
(Breakfast-Dinner)

Accommodation – Athens

DAY 7  ATHENS – ANCIENT CORINTH – WINERY – NAFPLIO

Depart from Athens for the Ancient Corinth. The Ancient Corinth was one of the largest and most important cities of Greece, with a population of 90,000 in 400 BC. Visit the archaeological site of ancient Corinth, an important trading city in Greek and Roman times that stood at the meeting point of southern and northern Greece. Explore the ruined temples, bathhouse, forum and theater, and see the bema — a stone platform where it’s believed St Paul once stood in front of gathered judges. We will drive the Corinthian wine route which covers most of the wine growing zone of the PDO Nemea wines. This is the largest in Greece, both in the area of vineyards and in production (2nd on a geographic area). We will visit a winery and taste local and foreign varieties. The vineyard of Nemea is the kingdom of Agiorgitiko, but it is also planted elsewhere in the Peloponnese, Greece and … in the world. Nemea, with the homonymous PDO Nemea wine, is the largest red wine designation zone in Greece. After the wine tour we will head to Nafplion in the first capital of Greece.
(Breakfast)

Accommodation – Nafplion

DAY 8  NAFPLIO – MYSTRAS – WINERY

After breakfast, we depart from Nafplio to Mystras. You will visit the ‘dead state’ of Mystra which was the capital of the Byzantine Despotate of Mystras. The mountaintop city of Mystras is a UNESCO World Heritage site and among the most impressive Byzantine ruins in Greece. You can view a Byzantine church and fortress as well as do a lot of hiking around the area. Afterwards, we will head off on the road of Laconia wine and visit a winery where we will taste do some wine tasting before heading back to Nafplio and the afternoon is free.
(Breakfast)

Accommodation – Nafplio

DAY 9  NAFPLIO – KAPSA CAVE – WINERY – ATHENS

Arrive in Arcadia and visit the Kapsia Cave which is 15 km away from Tripoli and 1.5 km from the village of Kapsia. Experts rank it in the list of the 10 most valuable caves in the Greek territory. It is located on the periphery of the closed geological basin of the Mantinea Plateau and is connected to the complex system of natural sinks that characterize the aquifer. Among the findings of the cave are human bones and earthenware utensils. One of the places in the cave of Kapsia is named ‘Hall of the Wonders’ where explosive colors of red, yellow and blue create a work of art of incomparable beauty made of nature itself.
We will taste the wine of Arcadia and will visit two wineries.
Arcadia has a lot to tell about wine and it is no accident that the god Dionysus and his faithful follower Panas, according to mythology, lived in Mainalo. There, among the mountains of Parnonas and Mainalos are hidden the vineyards of the strong PDO zone of Mantineia. Approximately 5,500 acres are cultivated with one of the most important white Greek varieties, Moschofilero. Finally, we return back to Athens and the afternoon is free.
(Breakfast-Dinner)

Accommodation – Athens

DAY 10 ATHENS WALKING FOOD TOUR
Each food walking tour includes mouth watering food tastings from the various specialty and food shops that we will pass along the way on a different “off-the-beaten-path” gastronomical route around central Athens. A tour you surely do not want to miss while you are in Athens.
Join us to embark on a gastronomical journey through some of the original and historical neighborhoods of Athens. We meet at the Korai street where the tour begins. An array of colors sights and sounds engulf the visitor and, at once, activate the senses.
Along the way you will see fruit and spice stalls, colorful and enticing delicatessens, aromatic and tempting bakeries and sweet shops and of course the famous food market of Athens. We will expertly guide and explain things to you en route and provide valuable insight not only about the unique and intricate culinary heritage of the Greeks but also of the cuisine we have all come to know as Mediterranean.
(Breakfast – Dinner)
Accommodation – Athens

DAY 11 ATHENS – CAPE SOUNIO TOUR 

Escape & experience beautiful blue Greek beaches and the impressive Temple of Poseidon on a fantastic private day trip experience!
(Breakfast – Dinner)
Accommodation – Athens

DAY 12  ATHENS-FLIGHT BACK HOME 

Transportation to the airport for the flight back home.
(Breakfast)

Thank you for coming. Have a nice flight back home! KALO TAXIDI!

 

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Pilgrimage Tour of Greece and Apostle Paul’s Steps

Pilgrimage Tour of Greece and Apostle Paul’s Steps

Oct 11, 2017 | 0 comments

 

12 day Pilgrimage tour of Greece in private

 

 

Pilgrimage tour of Greece in private

 

Athens, Thessaloniki, Kavala, Philippi,  Μeteora, Delphi, Ancient Olympia,

Pylos, Agia Theodora at Vasta, Sparta, Mystras, Corinth,  Athens.

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12 days, 11 nights

Itinerary
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1st - 12th JULY 2018

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Your connection to the spirit of Greece –

A trip with character and soul…

This tour is designed for individual travelers who are sojourning in our country and wish to know a bit of Greece, the country the way Greeks know!

Get to know Greece in a unique way, a Pilgrimage tour following the steps of Apostle Paul visiting a combination of Greece’s unique Churches and Monasteries, her villages, her cuisine and best of all her inhabitants.

We offer you the means and the experience, our knowledge and connections and our love for the country called GREECE.

We do all the work, so you have all the fun!

Planning a trip is far more than booking tickets and hotels. It is deciding where to go and what to do when you get there – what will rejuvenate, fascinate, entertain and inspire you.

Not everyone wants a standard package tour – no two travelers are the same, so why should your itinerary, accommodation, flights, and activities be the same?

We, at Porto Planet, offer you a designed,  detailed and highly personalized travel itinerary.

Our slogan is – Big or Small We Can Do it All!

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Welcome to the Land of heartfelt hospitality and great food and good wine…

ATHENS

THESSALONIKI

KAVALA

METEORA

DELPHI

OLYMPIA

AGIA THEODORA AT VASTA

SPARTA

CORINTH

We provide

  • Chartered A/C bus for a group or vehicle for a private option with English speaking driver
  • Fuel and road taxes
  • 3 nights Accommodation at Thessaloniki at A Class **** / double occupancy
  • Thessaloniki walk – visiting Byzantine churches and a tasting day tour
  • Kavala / Philippi full day tour and private tour guide on site – entrance fees are extra
  • Pela Museum and archaeological site full day tour and private tour guide on site – entrance fees are extra
  • A visit to Vergina and the Altar of Apostle Paul at Veria and private tour guide on site (Vergina) – entrance fees are extra
  • 1 night Accommodation at Veria at A Class**** / double occupancy
  • 1 night Accommodation at Kalambaka / Meteora at A Class**** / double occupancy
  • A visit to the monasteries
  • 1 night Accommodation at Delphi at A Class**** / double occupancy
  • A visit to the Museum and archaeological site – private tour guide on site – entrance fees are extra
  • 1 night Accommodation at Olympia at A Class**** / double occupancy
    A visit to the Museum and archaeological site and private tour guide on site – entrance fees are extraA visit to the miracle of Nature or God / phenomenon at Agia Theodora at Vasta
  • 1 night Accommodation at Sparta at A Class**** / double occupancyA visit to the Byzantine city of Mystras – entrance fees are extra
  • 1 night Accommodation at Nafplion at fine 3 star**** / double occupancyA visit to archaeological sites of Mycenae, and Epidavros guiding included /entrance fees are extra
  • 1 night Accommodation at Athens at A Class**** / double occupancyAll transport to and from the excursions
  • Breakfast each morning
  • Dinner on days 1-11
  • Lunch on days 2-11
  • Daily service starting 8.AM to 10 PM including Saturdays / SundaysINFO material / maps / books etc

We do not provide

  • Entrance fees at the archaeological / historical sites
  • Guides at the archaeological / historical sites
  • Tips
  • Anything not mentioned above

UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES

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You will visit the ancient region of Philippi. Apostle Paul founded Philippi – the first Christian Church in Europe
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You will visit Vergina’s first capital of Macedonia and admire the royal tombs
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You will visit Delphi, an ancient Greek city where the most important oracle of the ancient Greek world was operated
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Visit Meteora – it is the second most important monastic complex in Greece, after Mount Athos, and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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You will visit Olympia, which was the most glorious sanctuary of ancient Greece dedicated to Zeus and was the venue for the ancient Olympic Games
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You will visit one of the most important centers of Greek culture in Mycenae and also visit the “dead state” of Mystra which was the capital of the Byzantine Despotate of Mystras
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You will visit the ancient theater of Epidaurus which is the most beautiful and best preserved of all the ancient theaters, renowned for its rare acoustics
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You will visit the “dead state” of Mystra which was the capital of the Byzantine Despotate of Mystras
Customize this trip for me
DAY 1. JULY 01, THESSALONIKI- ARRIVAL

Reception at the airport.  Transportation to the hotel.

Accommodation Thessaloniki (Dinner)

DAY 2. JULY 02, THESSALONIKI- THESSALONIKI’S  CHURCHES GUIDED  TOUR

Accommodation Thessaloniki (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

DAY 3. JULY 03, THESSALONIKI KAVALA – PHILIPPI

Accommodation Thessaloniki (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

DAY 4. JULY 04, THESSALONIKI – PELA – VERGINA – VERIA

Accommodation Veria (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

DAY 5. JULY 05, VERIA – PANAGIA SOUMELA – METEORA

Accommodation Kalambaka (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

DAY 6. JULY 06, METEORA – DELPHI

Accommodation  Delphi (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

DAY 7. JULY 07, DELPHI – OLYMPIA

Accommodation Olympia (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

DAY 8. JULY 08, OLYMPIA – AGIA THEODORA AT VASTA – PYLOS

Accommodation Pylos (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

DAY 9. JULY 09, PYLOS – MYSTRAS – SPARTA

Accommodation Sparta (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

DAY 10. JULY 10, SPARTA – MYCENAE – NAFPLION

Accommodation Nafplion (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

DAY 11. JULY 11, NAFPLION – EPIDAVROS – CORINTH – ATHENS

Accommodation Athens (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

DAY 12. JULY 12, ATHENS- FLIGHT BACK HOME

Transportation to the airport for the flight back home.

Breakfast

THANK YOU FOR COMING Have a nice flight back home! KALO TAXIDI

DAY 1. JULY 01, THESSALONIKI- ARRIVAL

Reception at the airport.  Transportation to the hotel.

Accommodation Thessaloniki (Dinner)

DAY 2. JULY 02,  THESSALONIKI- THESSALONIKI’S  CHURCHES GUIDED  TOUR

Thessaloniki is Greece’s second largest city and the capital of Macedonia (also voted “Best Mid-Sized European city for human capital and lifestyle” by Financial Times in 2014). It offers a rich cultural and historical heritage as well as a cosmopolitan café life. We will visit some of the splendid churches including the Byzantine church of St. Dimitrios. Naturally, there’s also time to enjoy the shopping and cafés downtown.

“Meze” lunch at Modiano market. The tour could not end without a visit to one of the city’s oldest confectioneries for a sample of siropiasta. These syrupy sweets are still made from the original recipes that Greek refugees brought with them during the1920s from Istanbul and Asia Minor, the perfect Thessaloniki food to finish off this tour (and aid your digestion!) Evening dinner will be at Athonos Square, and be amazed by beautiful scenery that compliments the numerous old-world ouzeris and small taverns. Visit one of the best ouzeris in the city and taste meze accompanied with ouzo or tsipouro – some flavors you won’t be forgetting in a hurry, that’s for sure!

Accommodation Thessaloniki (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

DAY 3. JULY 03, THESSALONIKI KAVALA – PHILIPPI

Full day tour – visit the cities where Apostle Paul taught – previously known as NEAPOLIS and PHILIPPI – now known as KAVALA where St Paul went to prison. Ninety miles from Thessaloniki are the extensive ruins of the city of Philippi, which was one of the leading cities of Macedonia and which St Paul visited in A.D. 50. Among the ruins is a most impressive Roman theatre. Kavala is Greece’s prettiest mainland port with a most elegant harbor. St Paul landed here with his disciples, Timothy and Silas. Luke, the Evangelist, also came here from Troas. This ancient city of Neapolis was later renamed Christoupolis because it was the first European city to convert to Christianity. Imagine walking on the same ground as these men of the Bible! We will see the Roman Aqueduct and the ruins of the Acropolis in this beautifully located city, known since the 5th century as Kavala.

Continue on to Philippi where St Paul preached his first evangelical sermon and baptized the first Christians on European soil. We will view the baptismal site where Lydia surrendered her life to Christ and visit a crypt dating from the Roman period that is thought to have served as a prison for St Paul. See the famous Acropolis, the Market Place, Basilica, and the Theatre. We return to Thessaloniki for the night.

Accommodation Thessaloniki (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

DAY 4. JULY 04,  THESSALONIKI – PELA – VERGINA – VERIA

Vergina has the tomb of Philip plus an important museum. Staying in Beroea (Veria), which had an important early Christian community and visit the Altar Apostle Paul taught.

Accommodation Veria (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

DAY 5. JULY 05, VERIA – PANAGIA SOUMELA – METEORA

A visit to the altar of St. Paul at Veria and then on to the monastery of  PANAGIA SOUMELA. A visit to the monastery and then drive south to the holy rocks of METEORA.  Meteora is a must-see on any trip to Greece.

Here are some of the most ancient, active monasteries in all of Greece, and they are perched miraculously atop the mountains along the Pinios river. Meteora, where we will climb and see the world famous Byzantine monasteries that are perched precariously on summits of grey rock –  pinnacles of varied and beautiful shapes. Their history goes back to the 14th century when the monks sought refuge in the Cliffside caves then fled higher to build the original wooden shelters, that was later transformed into monasteries. Monks seeking isolation and spiritual salvation first built these monasteries in the 14th century. They are veritable Byzantine museums exhibiting superb icons, old manuscripts and unique mosaics and frescoes.

Accommodation Kalambaka (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

DAY 6. JULY 06, METEORA – DELPHI

Delphi – the ancient sanctuary of Apollo. We will gain a greater understanding of the Greek religious heritage and their influence on the early Christian church. We visit the museum where we will marvel at the site of the Charioteer, a bronze statue so delicate you can see his eyelashes. We will see the Temple of Apollo and the Castalia Springs.

Visit Meteora with its striking scenery. Perched on the top of huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand ageless Monasteries, where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine art. Depart from Kalambaka towards Delphi. Arrival  Delphi early afternoon.

Accommodation  Delphi. (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

DAY 7. JULY 07, DELPHI – OLYMPIA

We leave Delphi and travel through Galaxidi -Nafpaktos / Antirion – Rio we pass to Peloponnese and ancient Olympia. Olympia is situated in a fertile valley full of splendor, surrounded by hills and light green forests. The incense and the holy atmosphere of the surroundings along with the classical architecture of the ancient buildings make this place unique in the world.

Accommodation Olympia (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

DAY 8. JULY 08, OLYMPIA – AGIA THEODORA AT VASTA – PYLOS

From Olympia, drive 2 hours and reach the little church of Agia Theodora at Vasta. Why visit this little church? In the green-clad gully, near Vasta village, there was certainly a miracle. Whether it is created by God or nature we are unable to tell. On the roof of the small church of Saint Theodora seventeen bigger and smaller trees (holm-oaks, maples and other) have grown in an impressive way embracing and supporting the temple. Their roots are invisible both on the outside and in the inside of the church. Perhaps they run through the stone-built walls and constitute a miracle of nature, perhaps,  a divine hand has woven and maintained their clustering. Lunch at the near restaurant with a variety of local specialties. After lunch, we drive to Pylos, a Mycenaean capital and palace, the traditional home of Nestor (from Homer’s Odyssey), located near the modern city of Pylos. Dinner at local restaurant with a variety of local specialties.

Accommodation Pylos (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

DAY 9. JULY 09, PYLOS – MYSTRAS – SPARTA

A visit to the old Navarino castle and you will enjoy the wonderful panorama that unfolds in front of you, the view from Palaikastro hill is unique in all directions. Ending the visit drive to Sparta. A visit to the one time capital of Byzantium, the medieval town of Mystras that is mounted on Taigetos’ slope. It is protected by an impregnable fortress (the Kastro), which was built in 1249 by the Frankish prince Guillaume de Villehardouin, the Byzantine acropolis, the monasteries of Lakonia and the bare and wild slopes of Mani, and Sparta. Lunch at a nearby local restaurant then travels to Sparta.

Sparta – the pride, simplicity, duty, courage, the strength of the Spartan-led to the legendary Thermopiles, the most heroic battle of all seasons. Sparta has fought against many invaders on its native soil and is considered the cornerstone of resistance throughout the centuries.

Accommodation Sparta (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

DAY 10. JULY 10, SPARTA – MYCENAE – NAFPLION

Breakfast then one and a half hours drive north to Argos and Mycenae, to visit the archaeological site and the museum. The Mycenaean civilization perished with the collapse of Bronze-Age civilization in the eastern Mediterranean in 1100 BC and then flourished until 1600 BC when Helladic culture in mainland Greece was transformed under influences from Minoan Crete.

Accommodation Nafplion (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

DAY 11. JULY 11, NAFPLION – EPIDAVROS – CORINTH – ATHENS

Breakfast and the first stop at Epidaurus to visit the archaeological site and the 2,300-year-old Theatre of Epidaurus, famous for its acoustics. Keep driving in the direction of Athens via Corinth. Corinth is the city that inspired many of St Paul’s most familiar letters. See the Archaeological Museum, the Market Place, the Bema, and the Temples. To stand in the midst of the ruins of the church of Corinth and see the pillars, steps, and public worship place where St Paul preached. This will enhance your understanding and love of I & II Corinthians. The ruins of this important cultural center are fascinating as you walk along the stone path that the Apostle Paul walked. The engineering skill and intellect of these people are evident in the water systems that still flow from ancient to modern day. Continue our journey to Athens.

Accommodation Athens (Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner)

DAY 12. JULY 12, ATHENS- FLIGHT BACK HOME

Breakfast and transportation to the airport for the flight back home.

(Breakfast)

 

THANK YOU FOR COMING Have a nice flight back home! KALO TAXIDI

 

 

 

 

 

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Outstanding Service

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