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Classical Greece

Tour From Thessaloniki To Athens

  • Thessaloniki
1 DAY
ARRIVAL AT THESSALONIKI-SIGHTSEEING TOUR-NIGHT EXCURSION IN “LADADIKA”-OVERNIGHT IN THESSALONIKI

Arrival at Thessaloniki. Welcoming and city tour. After your arrival, we are going to have a city tour until time for lunch. We will visit the “White Tower“, a landmark that has been part of the city fortifications and has a “twin” in Trigonion Square. Later, we will have dinner at the entertainment-quarter of the Thessaloniki-Ladadika. Return to the hotel and overnight.

2 DAY
MORNING TOUR IN THESSALONIKI-MIDDAY TRIP TO OURANOUPOLIS AND CRUISE TO MOUNT ATHOS-RETURN TO THESSALONIKI

After breakfast, we will visit the rest of the city. At midday, we will head to Ouranoupolis for a cruise to Mount Athos. The Holy Mount Athos lies in the northern headland of Chalkidiki peninsula. The peninsula with Mount Athos has been inhabited since antiquity and is well-known for various goods. The Holy Mount Athos is as a whole like a museum of byzantine art. Return to Thessaloniki, dinner and overnight.

3 DAY
TOWARDS PELLA-VERGINA-EDESSA

After breakfast, we will head towards Pella. Pella was Alexander the Great’s birthplace. On the acropolis of the city, there had been the king’s treasure house and the aqueduct, with gigantic pipes providing clean water, great house-buildings embellished with mosaics and rows of columns as well as the great cemetry where graves of Macedonian style have been excavated. We will continue our journey towards Vergina. The most important monument of Vergina is undoubtedly the king grave that was discovered there. We will continue our journey to Edessa, also known as the city of waters, with the waterfalls at the outskirts of the city being the main attraction, unique not only in Greece but also Europe as a whole. Later we will return to Thessaloniki. Dinner and overnight.

4 DAY
TOWARDS THE MONASTERIES OF METEORA-OVERNIGHT IN KALAMBAKA

After our morning in Thessaloniki, we are to visit the monasteries of Meteora– a natural marvel. The cliffs of Meteora are part of Pindos mountain range, the largest of the country. The churches located there are important monuments of byzantine art.Today, only 6 monasteries are inhabited and we are going to visit two of them: Varlaam’s and Holy Trinity. Then we will return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight.

5 DAY
TOWARDS DELPHI-OVERNIGHT AT THE AREA OF PATRAS

In the morning, after breakfast, we will head to Delphi-the well known oracle of ancient Greece on the slopes of Mount Parnassos. A holy place in the honor of Apollo, god of music and poetry. We will visit Apollo’s sanctuary with the Athenian treasure house, Apollo’s temple, the theater, the stadium and the museum with the bronze statue of the Charioteer (Iniochos). Continuing our journey, we will have a short break in the area of Itea and Galaxidi on our way to Antirrion and over the new suspension bridge connecting the mainland with Peloponnese (the largest in Europe) at the area of Rion. Arrival at our hotel, dinner and overnight.

6 DAY
SCENIC TRIP TO MOUNTAIN VILLAGE OF KALAVRYTA

After breakfast, we will travel by bus to Diakofton along the coast of the Corinthian Gulf (about 20 minutes away). From there, we will travel downwards with the legendary cog railway through the Vouraikos Gorge towards the mountain village of Kalavryta. On our way to the Cave of the Lakes we will visit the historic monastery of Aghia Lavra, an important national memorial in Greece. After about 20 minutes by bus, we will reach the Cave of the Lakes, where we will be guided. Afterwards, we will return to Kalavryta for lunch. On our return from Kalavryta to our hotel, we will visit the Mega Spileon monastery so as to enjoy the breathtaking view of Vouraikos Gorge. Then, we will return to our hotel. Dinner and overnight.

7 DAY
TOWARDS OLYMPIA (THE NATIONAL SANCTUARY OF GREECE)-VISIT VASSAE-OVERNIGHT IN TOLON IN THE ARGOLIC GULF

After breakfast, we are going to visit Olympia-the cradle of the Olympic Games, established in 776 BC with a panhellenic character and reaching a peak in 576 BC. We will visit the excavation site of ancient Olympia and the museum. Later, we will also visit the temple and sanctuary of Apollo, one of the most important in antiquity and well-preserved since then. Then, we will continue our journey to Tolon, dinner and overnight.

8 DAY
DAYTRIP TO ARGOLIS-VISIT TO EPIDAURUS, NAUPLIA AND MYCENAE-OVERNIGHT IN ATHENS

After breakfast, we will head to Epidaurus, where we will be guided in the sanctuary of Asclepius, god of Medicine, and the ancient theater, famous for its acoustics. Then, we will go to Nauplion (Nauplia), the first capital of Greece after the Ottoman rule, where we will have a sightseeing tour to the Bavarian Lion in the entrance of the city and the Archaeological and Folklore museums of the city. Afterwards, we will visit the archaelogical site of Mycenae, excavated in 1876/77 by Heinrich Schliemann (Lions’ Gate, Cyclopian Walls, royal graves, treasure house of Atreus). Afterwards, we will travel along the canal of Corinth, where we will have a short pfoto-break, towards our hotel in Athens. Overnight.

9 DAY
MODERN AND OLD CITY OF ATHENS – ACROPOLIS AND THE NEW ACROPOLIS MUSEUM – AFTERNOON EXCURSION TO CAPE SOUNION – RETURN

After breakfast sightseeing of Athens. We are going to visit the world famous Acropolis and the New Acropolis Museum. Acropolis is not only the symbol of the city of Athens, but also the most important national monument in Greece. Time for a tour across the old town (shopping spree). Afternoon trip to Cape Sounion – the southernmost tip of Attica, projecting into the Aegean Sea. There, we will visit the 5th century Poseidon Temple. Eventually, the sunset from the temple will offer a magnificent experience, followed by dinner in a fish tavern on our way back to Athens.

10 DAY
RETURN FLIGHT

Breakfast in the morning and then departure from Athens.

Flight programs

Athens and Epidaurus Festival

  • Herodes Atticus Theater
1 DAY
ARRIVAL IN ATHENS

Arrival at the airport of Athens and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, we will visit Piraeus, the port of Athens and the largest of Greece and one of the largest in the Mediterranean Sea. Piraeus is an important center for maritime industry and land transportation. We will also visit picturesque Mikrolimano with its fish taverns. Then we will return to our hotel and overnight.

2 DAY
SIGHTSEEING TOUR IN ATHENS

After breakfast, we will have a city tour among the most important sights of Athens. By bus, we will have the opportunity to visit the Parliament, the Academy, the University and Acropolis. Acropolis is not only an important landmark in Athens, but also the national monument of Greece. Later, we will enjoy a performance by the classic “Dora Stratou folklore ballet” and have traditional dinner. Return to hotel and overnight.

3 DAY
FREE MORNING WALK-AFTERNOON SHOWS

Today, you will be free to design your program by your own. You will have the opportunity to explore the diversity of Athens, which has been the capital of Greece since 1834. After dinner we visit the Herodes Atticus Theatre to see a performance of the Athens Festival. After the performance we return to the hotel for overnight.

4 DAY
DAY TRIP TO ARGOLIS-VISIT TO THE AMPHITHEATER OF EPIDAURUS

In the morning, we will head to Epidaurus. We will also visit the archaeological site of Corinth. Later, we will have dinner in Nauplia, near Epidaurus. Epidaurus- the old town of Peloponnese, was famous in antiquity for its theater and the temple of god of medicine, Asclepius. A day in Epidaurus is an experience in ancient theater and the vibrant activities of ancient Greece so strong that still carry the spirit. Finally, we will return to our hotel in Athens. Overnight.

5 DAY
MORNING IN CAPE SOUNIO-RETURN

In the morning, we will leave our hotel and will enjoy the Riviera of Athens on our way to Cape Sounio, the southern end of Attica before the Aegean Sea, where the ancient temple of Poseidon, god of sea, is located. The sunset from Cape Sounio is unforgettable and one of the most impressive in Greece. Provided there is enough time, we will have lunch in a local fish tavern and then there will be a direct transfer to the airport for your return flight.

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Special Tours

Speleology Educational Tour

  • Cave Dirou
1 DAY
ARRIVAL AT THE AIRPORT OF ATHENS-CONTINUE TO TOLON IN THE ARGOLIC GULF

Arrival at the airport of Athens, “Elegtherios Venizelos”. Reception and introduction to the tour guide. Then we will continue our journey to Tolon in the Argolic Gulf. Overnight.

2 DAY
A SCENIC WALK IN THE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE OF KALAVRYTA-JOURNEY TO THE AREA OF PATRAS

In the morning, after breakfast, we will travel by bus to Diakofton, along the Corinthian Gulf (about 20 minutes away). From there, we will travel downwards with the legendary cog railway through the Vouraikos Gorge towards the mountain village of Kalavryta (about 1 hour away). On our way to the Cave of the Lakes we will visit the historic monastery of Aghia Lavra, an important national memorial in Greece. With about 20 minutes with bus ride, we will reach the Cave of the Lakes, where we will be guided. Afterwards, we will return to Kalavryta for lunch. On our return from Kalavryta to our hotel, we will visit the Mega Spileon monastery so as to enjoy the breathtaking view of Vouraikos Gorge. Then, we will return to our hotel in the area of Patras.

3 DAY
TRIP TO VILLAGE OF PYRGOS DIROU-VISIT TO THE STALACTITE CAVE-TRIP TO SPARTA

We will visit the area of Diros, on the west coast of Mani peninsula, where a secret underwater world will be revealed. The stalactite cave of Pyrgos Dirou is the most visited sight in Mani. It was discovered for the first time in 1900 and it has been systematically explored and accessible since 1949, while its scientific research holds until now. A 5000-meters-long system of tunnels and lakes has been explored. It is all year round open and its attractiveness is due to that a part of this endless labyrinth is navigable. The course is about 1300 meters long and lasts about 25 minutes. A part of the tunnels is also walkable. After our visit, we will go to our hotel in Sparta.

4 DAY
DAY TRIP TO ARGOLIS (EPIDAURUS-NAUPLIA-MYCENAE) AND CANAL OF CORINTH-CONTINUE TO ATHENS

After breakfast, we will head towards Epidaurus, an old town of Peloponnese, famous in the antiquity for its theater and the temple of god of medicine, Asclepius. The important sights in Epidaurus are the following: the 4th century BC temple of Asclepius, designed and built by architects Theotokos and Timotheos, and the theater with its marvelous acoustics, planned for 14000 spectators. Afterwards, we will visit Nauplia, the first capital of Greece after the Ottoman rule. Its main sights include the Bavarian Lion in the entrance of the city and the archaeological and folklore museums of the city. Then, we will visit Mycenae, one of the oldest cities not only in Europe but also in the world, the powerful and glorious city of the king who won the Trojan War. The site was excavated by Heinrich Schliemann in 1876/77 and discovered 19 corpses richly studded with gold and precious stones. Schleiman thought, he had found Agamemnon’s grave, but we do not know it for sure, as long as it may belong to an older generation than the king of the Trojan War. Later, we will continue our journey towards Athens along the west coast of the Saronic Gulf. We may also have a short stop for photografs at the Canal of Corinth. Arrival at our hotel. Dinner and overnight in Athens.

5 DAY
BOAT TRIP TO THREE ISLANDS-AEGINA-POROS-HYDRA

In the morning, we will go to Piraeus. Our first stop will be at Aegina (the largest of the Saronic islands), an island with long history. Ellanion hill has been a center of Zeus’ cult. We will also have the opportunity to enjoy the beautiful countryside around the temple of Aphaia, one of the best preserved ancient temples with its carefully restored low wall. The island is full of pistachio trees, mere than anywhere in Greece. Our next stop will be at Poros, another attractive island, where we will find the sanctuary of the god of sea, Poseidon, also center of an ancient war alliance. The third island of out trip will be Hydra a rocky island, however bearing a great atmosphere. Very impressive are its picturesque harbor as well as the gracious houses, mostly artists’ summer houses. Hydra is also similar to Aegean islands. An important sight in Hydra is also the cathedral in the center og the city. Return to Piraeus by ship and from there by bus to Athens.

6 DAY
MORNING CITY TOUR IN ATHENS-AFTERNOON JOURNEY TO PAEANIA-VISIT TO KOUTOUKI CAVE-TRIP TO CAPE SOUNIO

In the morning, after breakfast, we will start our city tour in Athens. Acropolis is not only a landmark in Athens but also the national monument of Greece, standing 155 m over the sea-level and -taller than any building in the plateau- visible from far away. Moreover, you may admire the original sculptures in the new Acropolis Museum. Acropolis of Athens is a large castle hill, dedicated to Athena, the state-goddess of Athens. Short coffee-break and shopping in the old town of Athens, Plaka. In the afternoon, we will head towards Paeania, where we are going to visit the cave of Koutouki. The cave is on the slopes of Ymettos. Although its entrance is rather narrow, seeming like a trap, the inner place is quite spacious. The cave was discovered in 1926, but access to it was difficult. Afterwards, we will visit Cape Sounio, the southern end of Attica before the Aegean Sea, where the 5th century BC temple of Poseidon, god of sea, is located. The sunset from Cape Sounio is unforgettable and one of the most impressive in Greece. Then, we will have lunch in a local fish tavern before our return to Athens.

7 DAY
TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT OF ATHENS-DEPARTURE

Transfer to the airport of Athens, “Eleftherios Venizelos”.

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