Classical Greece and Meteora
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Prehistory, the Classical period, Roman domination, the Byzantine Empire, the Crusades and Modern times: Greece through the centuries will unfold before you on this four day tour.
4days/3nights, Athens/Athens
2020 depart Mon, Tue & Sat: 04 Apr - 27 Oct
3* hotels from: $935pp twin share (s/sup $180)
4* hotels from: $1060 pp twin share (s/sup $230)
day 01 Athens-Mycenae-Nauplia-Olympia
At 08.45am leave by the coastal road to the Corinth Canal (short stop). Drive on and visit the Theatre of Epidauros, famous for its remarkable acoustics. Then proceed to the town of Nauplion (short photo 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. Overnight in Olympia. D
day 02 Nafpactos-Itea-Delphi
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 Nafpactos (Lepanto) and Itea, arrive in Delphi. Overnight in Delphi. BD
day 03 Kalambaka-Meteora
In the morning visit the Archaeological Site and the Museum. Depart for Kalambaka, a small town stated at the foot of the astonishing complex of Meteora, gigantic rocks. Overnight in Kalambaka. BD
Day 4: Meteora-Trikala-Lamia-Thermopylae-Athens
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 (short stop to see across the road the Leonida's Monument). Arrive in Athens at approximately 19.00. B
Inclusions: twin share, 4 breakfasts and evening meals included, coach transport, Ferry Rion-Antirion, tour escort.
