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Six to Seven days Classical tour in
Greece
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Classical Tour
Corinth Canal,
Ancient Corinth,
Nemea, Mycenae, Tiryns, Nafplion, Palamidi, Epidavros
Sparta, Mystras, Olympia, Delphi,
Meteora
Let Us Take You To Hidden & Known
Places
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1st
day: Starting
from Athens we drive westwards along the
scenic coast of the Saronic Gulf, until we reach the
Corinth
canal with its breathtaking views (short stop). Shortly after we reach the Ancient town of
Corinth (visit) where
St. Paul lived and preached for two years. Back in
ancient times Corinth was one of
the richest cities and this is quite evident by
its remains, including the huge
Agora
(market place) and Apollo's Temple(6th
c. B.C.)
Then drive on to
Mycenae,
the Homeric city of the Atreides - the city
"rich in gold" of the ancient poets. (Visit
the Lions Gate, the
Cyclopean
Walls, the Royal Tombs e.t.c.)
Continue for Nafplion through the fertile plain of Argolis and ancient Tiryns, (Set on a bluff in the centre of a plain, the
fortress of Tiryns is a Cyclopean structure dating from the 13c
BC, a well preserved masterpiece of ancient military
architecture.) Overnight in
Nafplion,
in a traditional hotel, located on the top of the old city,
just under the castle.
You can view our portfolio of photos at
http://www.panoramio.com/user/45649/tags/Nafplion
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2nd day:
Nafplion
(first capital city of Greece in
modern time) the picturesque town nestling at the foot of a
cliff crowned by the mighty ramparts of the Palamidi Fortress.
After
breakfast in a beautiful veranda with the best view over the
city, visit the castle of Palamidi and the acropolis of ancient
Tiryns. Time for shopping in
Nafplion, where you will find many traditional shops and
boutiques or enjoy a swim in the crystal waters under the
castle. Later the afternoon leave for the hinterland of
Epidavros to visit the sanctuary of Asklepios,
the most brilliant centre of healing in the ancient world and
the theatre (4th century B.C.) one of the most perfect and the
best preserved of the ancient Greek theatres, famous for its
acoustics.
You can view our portfolio of photos at
http://www.panoramio.com/user/45649/tags/Epidavros
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3rd day:
Leave Nafplion in the morning, through Central
Peloponnese, we'll drive south by the scenic coast of the Argolis Gulf, from the town of Astros we will turn to Central
Peloponnese, (Arcadia), through the village
of Agios Petros, (short stop -the village became capital city of
Greece for 24 hours, short stop) and Karies on the
slopes of the mount. Parnon.
Shortly we
will arrive in
Sparta, the modern town was developed in the
reign of King Otto after 1834. Visit the
archaeological site, the
most important monuments of the side are: the Acropolis
and the Theatre of Ancient
Sparta.
You can view our portfolio of photos at
http://www.panoramio.com/user/45649/tags/Sparta
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4th day:
Leave Sparta in the morning to visit the Medieval state of
Mystras
after through the
mount Taygetos, 100km (62 miles) long and rising to a
height of 2407 m (7897 feet), which separate the regions of
Laconia and Messenia.
Next to Kalamata and then via Megalopolis,
Andritsaina and Vassae (The most extra ordinary monument of the area is the
very well preserved temple of
Epicurus
Apollo, at Vassae)
for
Olympia (the
cradle of the Olympic Games). Visit the Sanctuary of the Olympian Zeus
and the Museum the same day or next. Overnight in
Olympia.
You can view our portfolio of photos at
http://www.panoramio.com/user/45649/tags/Olympia
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5th day: Further
sightseeing of Olympia. Next we'll
drive through Patras, Capital of Peloponnesus and take the Car-Ferry
across the "Little Dardanelles - Half hour" from Rio to Antirio. Crossing the picturesque town of
Nafpactos (This charming little city at the
northwest end of the Gulf of Corinth was fortified by the
Venetians in the 15C.
Under its medieval name of Lepando it
recalls the famous naval battle which took place in 1571 between
the Christian fleet from Spain, Genoa, Naples, Malta and Venice
with the Turkish fleet of Sultan Selim.- short stop) and from
there through the scenic new road along the coast we'll arrive
in Delphi.
Visit in the evening the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios
and the Museum. Overnight
in
Delphi or Arachova, one of the most traditional villages in Greece.
You can view our portfolio of photos at
http://www.panoramio.com/user/45649/tags/Nafpactos
and
http://www.panoramio.com/user/45649/tags/Delphi
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6th day: Further
sightseeing of Delphi, visit Castalia
Spring and the Sanctuary of Athena Pronaea.
Return to Athens from the east side of Mount
Parnassus, through small mountain villages and the ancient town
of Chaeroneia (where took place in 338 BC the battle
between the southern Greek cities and King of Greek Macedonians
Phillip, in which Alexander then 18 years of age, was making his
debut in battle), continue
for
Meteora, passing through, Lamia,
typical towns and
numerous picturesque villages
of Central Greece. Stay overnight in Kalambaka,
the closest village to Meteora with the best view or
Trikala one of the nicest cities in Greece.
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7th day: 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. Of the 24 monasteries that
grew up between the 13th and
16th centuries only six are still inhabited:
The Great Meteoron, Agia Triad, Agios Nikolaos
and Varlaam by monks: Agios
Stephanos and Roussanou by nuns. Return to
Athens via Larissa, Lamia, Thermopile (where in
480 B.C. a battle between the ancient Greeks and
Persians took place, visit the Leonida's Monument)
and Kammena Vourla (last stop for coffee brake
by the sea). Arrive in Athens in
the evening.
You can view our portfolio of photos at
http://www.panoramio.com/user/45649/tags/Meteora-Monasteries
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DEPARTURE |
PRICE |
HIGHLIGHTS |
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Daily:
Six to Seven day classical tour in
Greece
Comment:
See the
main cultural and archaeological,
historical and religioushighlights of
Greece. Time is allowed for gentle walks, swimming
and coastal relaxation. Most of the
driving is on mountain and coastal roads.
Closed on Holidays January
1st., March 25th, May 1st, Easter Sunday, Christmas Day
and Boxing Day. On Good Friday, the sites are open
12.00- 17.00. |
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Corinth
Canal
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Ancient Corinth
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Nemea -
Lion Gate of
Mycenae
- Tomb of
Agamemnon
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Ancient Tiryns
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Nafplion
- Ancient theatre of
Epidavros
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Sparta -
Medieval State of Mystras
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Epicurus Apollo,
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Ancient
Olympia -
The longest Suspension bridge in Rio/ Antirio -
Delphi,
- Arachova, - Levadia, -
Meteora -
Pass of
Thermopylae. |
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