Tours in Greece
One day tour in Greece is not enough to see all the places and under this perspective we have prepared two or more days trips so that you can choose what suits you best. Any change is possible and we would love to hearing from you any ideas and suggestions that will make your trip unforgettable.!
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Below Fotis Kolliris made some suggestions about tours around Greece. You will have the best guideness to see the best places and have a great time without getting tired.
2 DAY TOURS
The Delphi - Meteora tour
Starting from Athens we follow the National Road to Northern Greece, reaching Delphi where we stop to visit one of the most important archeological sites in Greece. Such was the importance of the Oracle at Delphi that the ancients believed it to be the center ("Omphalos") of the world. Just to have an idea, the Temple of Apollo, the ancient Theater, the Stadium, the Sanctuary with Athena Pronaia with the Tholos and of course the Delphi Museum are some of the most prominent edifices on the slopes of Delphi.
On our way to Meteora, a famous and special place in central Greece with the rock towers, we pass through the picturesque scenery of Greek mainland. The unique about Meteora rocks is the Monasteries that are built on the top of the rock towers. Built back in the 14th century, the Orthodox tradition is continued uninterrupted till nowadays by the active Great Meteoro, Varlaam, Roussano and the rest of the monasteries. Dinner and overnight at Meteora and Kalambaka, the beautiful town built at the bottom of Meteora rocks.
Next day driving back to Athens ,we can make a stop at Themopylae where the momentum of King Leonidas of Sparta stands to remind us of the War battle against Persians where the brave Spartans under Leonidas fought to their death.
The Delphi-Olympia tour
Starting from Athens we follow the National Road to Northern Greece, reaching Delphi where we stop to visit one of the most important archeological sites in Greece. Such was the importance of the Oracle at Delphi that the ancients believed it to be the center ("Omphalos") of the world. Just to have an idea, the Temple of Apollo, the ancient Theater, the Stadium,the Sanctuary with Athena Pronaia with the Tholos and of course the Delphi Museum are some of the most prominent edifices on the slopes of Delphi.
Driving along the coastal road, passing through the beautiful towns of Nafpaktos and Itea we cross the Corinthian Gulf to Peloponnese through the spectacular new bridge of Rio-Antirrio the 2,252 meter long 4pylon cable-stayed Bridge, symbol of Greece of the 21st Century.
We stay overnight at Olympia and next day we visit the most important athletic and religious centre of ancient Greece. Its fame rests upon the Olympic Games, the greatest national festival and a highly prestigious one world-wide, which was held every four years to honour Zeus, beginning in 776 BC.
Walking through the ancient site, visit the Palestra, the workshop of Phedias, the Temple of Zeus, the Stadium and other unique monuments of the world heritage and of course the archaeological museum where you can admire its most famous exhibit the Statue of Praxiteles Hermes
3 DAYS TOUR
Delphi-Olympia-Argolida
1st Day: Athens-Argolida
We begin our 3-days tour from Athens driving through the National Road to the rich and beautiful landscape of Argolida, a place with uniquely valuable archeological sites.Let us name a few: Mycenae with the glorious Mycenaean Citadel, Epidaurus with its famous ancient theater, the market and the ancient theater of Argos.Last ,but not least the beautiful town of Nafplio the place for our overnight station.
2nd Day: Argolida-Olympia
Leaving behind us the beautiful Nafplio we head to the sacred place of Olympia to pay a visit and explore the most important athletic and religious centre of ancient Greece. Its fame rests upon the Olympic Games, the greatest national festival and a highly prestigious one world-wide, which was held every four years to honour Zeus, beginning in 776 BC.
Walking through the ancient site, visit the Palestra, the workshop of Phedias, the Temple of Zeus, the Stadium and other unique monuments of the world heritage and of course the archaeological museum where you can admire its most famous exhibit the Statue of Praxiteles Hermes. Olympia will be our 2nd day overnight station.
3rd Day: Olympia- Delphi-Athens
The last day of our tour, already full of unforgettable memories will give you the opportunity to end this trip by visiting Delphi one of the most important archeological sites in Greece. Such was the importance of the Oracle at Delphi that the ancients believed it to be the center ("Omphalos") of the world. Just to have an idea, the Temple of Apollo, the ancient Theater, the Stadium,the Sanctuary with Athena Pronaia with the Tholos and of course the Delphi Museum are some of the most prominent edifices on the slopes of Delphi.
4 DAY TOUR
Delphi-Meteora-Thessaloniki
For those of you determined to explore the most important and popular archaeological sites in Greece, this is the tour which will give you the chance for an overall view.
Starting from Athens, including the highlights of Delphi, Meteora, Vergina, Thessaloniki and having the chance for overnight stations to those remarkable places you will end up in Athens, hopefully full of memorable pictures which will make you visit our beautiful country in the near future again.