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Classical Greece & Meteora + Resort Hotel on Evia Island

  • Itinerary

    10 days / 9 nights

  • Arrival

    By boat

  • Tour

    By bus

  • Meals

    On Half Board basis

1st day: Arrival at Patras port, meet with our guide and departure for Olympia, ancient sanctuary, and birthplace of the Olympic Games. Lunch (not included). In the afternoon visit of the archeological site with the Sanctuary of Zeus, the Workshop of Fydias, the Stadium, and the local museum. Accommodation at the hotel, dinner, and overnight.

2nd day: Breakfast and departure for Sparta, famous rival of ancient Athens. Lunch (not included). In the afternoon visit of Mystras, the last Byzantine capital known for its churches and for its impregnable position. Transfer to Tolo, accommodation at the hotel, dinner, and overnight.

3rd day: Breakfast and departure for Argolis. Stop at Mycenae and visit of the Atreus Treasure, the Palace, the Lions Gate and the famous Royal Tombs, among which the one considered to belong to king Agamemnon. Lunch (not included). In the afternoon visit of the archeological site of Epidaurus and its famous theatre. Transfer to Athens after having stopped at the Corinth Canal. Accommodation at the hotel, dinner, and overnight.

4th day: Breakfast and departure for the guided visit of Athens and Acropolis. Panoramic tour by bus passing in front of the most important monuments and squares: Constitution Square, The Parliament, The Unknown Soldier, the National Library, Omonia Square, Adrian’s Arch etc. Lunch (not included). In the afternoon excursion to Cape Sounion, along with the coast, for the visit of Poseidon’s Temple, the god of the Sea. Transfer to Evia island (close to Athens) and accommodation at the Club Palmariva Resort (www.palmariva.gr), dinner and overnight.

5th – 8th day: Days at leisure for water sports activities. Half board in the hotel.

9th day: Breakfast and departure for Delfi. Visit of the archeological site that housed the famous oracle, and the museum known for its unique pieces. Lunch (not included). In the afternoon transfer to Kalambaka, passing through the rich plains of Thessaly. Accommodation at the hotel, dinner, and overnight.

10th day: Breakfast and visit of the monasteries of Meteora. Their construction started the XIV° century on the top of the unique geological formations. They guard precious masterpieces of the Byzantine art. Lunch (not included). In the afternoon departure to Igoumenitsa passing by the mountain village of Metsovo and the lake of Ioannina. In the evening arrival at Igoumenitsa. Embarkation on the Ferry Boat to Italy.