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Olympia is an ancient site on Greece's Peloponnese peninsula that hosted the original Olympic Games, founded in the 8th century B.C. Its extensive ruins include athletic training areas, a stadium and temples dedicated to the gods Hera and Zeus. The Archaeological Museum of Olympia exhibits finds from the site.
Ancient Greeks believed that Delphi was the Navel of the Earth, a place seen as a spiritual focal point for all Greeks; it included many sanctuaries and the most prestigious oracle in all of ancient Greece. This is where Pythia, the high priestess, uttered the divine advice of god Apollo to mortals who travelled from across the world to seek a prophecy. Apart from Greeks, the Oracle was visited also by foreign leaders and dignitaries who were anxious to know the will of Apollo on important state affairs. At a stone’s throw from the archaeological site, you can visit present-day Delphi town, lying at the foot of Mt. Parnassus, near Arachova town.
Kalambaka is a town watched by the surreal rock formations of Meteora. With wisps of greenery, these gigantic sandstone and conglomerate pillars are up to 400 metres high and topped with monasteries that make up a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Olympia
- Delphi
- Kalambaka
Itineraries
Day 1
Arrival at Athens
Meet and assist at International Athens Airport and transfer to your hotel.
Accommodation at a hotel in Athens.
Day 2
Athens to Olympia
Breakfast at a hotel.
4 Days classical tour with Meteora
Leave by the Coastal Road to the Corinth Canal (short stop). Drive on and visit the Theatre of Epidaurus famous for its remarkable acoustics. Then proceed to the town of Nauplion (short stop), drive on to Mycenae and visit the Archaeological Site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. Then depart for Olympia through Central Peloponnese and the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. the Cradle of the Olympic Games.
Overnight in Olympia. (Dinner)
Day 3
Olympia to Delphi
Breakfast at a hotel.
In the morning visit the Archaeological Site with the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the Archaeological Museum. Then drive on through the plains of Eliad and Achaia until the magnificent bridge which is crossing the Corinthian Bay from Rion to Antirion. Pass by the picturesque Towns of Nafpaktos (Lepanto) and Itea, arrive in Delphi.
Overnight in Delphi. (Dinner)
Day 4
Delphi to Kalambaka
Breakfast at a hotel.
In the morning visit the Archaeological Site and the Museum. Depart to Kalambaka, a small Town situated at the foot of the astonishing complex of Meteora, gigantic rocks.
Overnight in Kalambaka. (Dinner)
Day 5
Kalambaka to Athens
Breakfast at a hotel.
Visit Meteora, 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 specimens of Byzantine Art. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae (photo stop at Leonidas monument). Arrive in Athens early in the evening.
Accommodation at hotel in Athens.
Day 6
Athens
Breakfast at a hotel.
Day at a leisure or optional tour City tour or 1 day cruise.
Day 7
Departure
Breakfast at a hotel.
Transfer to the airport for your final departure.
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- Meal as per selected plan
- Transportation (As per itinerary)
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- Anything which is not included in itinerary
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