Argolis, Olympia, Delphi & Meteora Four Days Tour
take a look at the marvellous
sites and spots of Argolis, Olympia, Delphi & Meteora
take a look at the marvellous
sites and spots of Argolis, Olympia, Delphi & Meteora
How we start our trip!
Our suggestion if possible is to start your tour at 08:00 am.
You will have the added benefit of visiting archaeological sites at different times from the large tour buses and groups of visitors, thus enabling you to experience the wonderful monuments and learn their history at a time of the day when they are not overcrowded.
Day 1
First stop...
Epidaurus is a spiritual place worth visiting for its sites such as the Sanctuary of Asclepius and the ancient Theatre with its unique acoustics. The Sanctuary of Asclepius was a healing and culture center of ancient times and the Theatre of Epidaurus is one of the very few that retains its original circular Orchestra and it is a rare aesthetic sight still used in our days.
Next stop...
Leaving Ancient Epidaurus, we will continue our tour with a thirty-minute drive to Nafplion, a picturesque seaport town near the north end of Argolis Gulf.
Nafplion became the first capital of modern Greece from 1829 to 1834 by John Kapodistrias, few years after the beginning of the Greek War of Independence (1821) against the Turkish custody. Nowadays Nafplion attracts a great number of travelers from all over the world and has become a popular day or weekend road trip for the Athenians.We will conclude our visit to Nafplion by having lunch at a picturesque restaurant by
the sea enjoying the view of the Bourtzi Castle situated on a small islet in the Argolis
Gulf at the entrance of the port.
Or we can have launch in Tolo- Nafplion,a seaside village in a traditional tavern by t he sea with beatiful view.
After...
Day 2
First stops in olympia...
The next day, after breakfast, At Olympia you will visit the Temple of Zeus, where the gold and ivory statue of god Zeus stood, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Temple of Hera, where the Olympic Flame lights every four years, the workshop of Phidias, the ancient Olympic stadium and the Archaeological Museum.
The Archaeological Museum exhibition contains Mycenae findings from the prehistoric era. Among them, you can admire the well-known statues of Praxiteles Hermes and the Nike of Paionios.
We will conclude our visit to Olympia by having lunch at a local restaurant tasting the Greek cuisine followed by a drive to Delphi via Patra, Rio, the largest bridge in Europe, connecting Peloponnese with Central Greece.
We will continue driving via picturesque seaport towns of Central Greece such as Nafpaktos and Itea arriving at Delphi in the afternoon and staying for night.
Delphi is both an archaeological site and a modern town on the southwestern slope of Mount Parnassus in the valley of Phocis.
In Greek mythology, it was the navel of the earth, the site of the Delphic Oracle and a major site for the worship of god Apollo after he slew the Python, a dragon who protected the navel of the earth.
Apollo spoke through his oracle. The priestess of the oracle known as the Pythia had to be an older woman and sat on a tripod seat over an opening in the earth. Apollo possessed Pythia and she
prophesied. People consulted the Delphic Oracle on everything from important matters of public policy to personal
affairs. The Oracle exerted considerable influence throughout the Greek world and consulted before all major events.
The ancient Stadium held the Python Games, which were one of the four Pan-Hellenic Games held every four years.
Day 3
first stop for the day...
Day 4
our last day...
The Meteora Monasteries date back to the 11th century and are included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage sites. The James Bond movie ‘For your eyes only’ was filmed at the Monastery of Holy Trinity.
The monument of King Leonidas was erected by the battlefield reminding all of us of the sacrifice of those patriots for a free country.
ὅτι τῇδε κείμεθα,
τοῖς κείνων ῥήμασι πειθόμενοι.
passer-by that here,
obedient to their word, we lie.
Simonides of Ceos, Greek lyric poet.
Entrance fees, meals costs and your hotel accommodation are not included in the price of the chosen tour.
Please note that in order visitors to be allowed to enter the monasteries at
Meteora, they are obliged to conform to the corresponding dress code:
A) Long trousers for men.
B) Overcoats that cover the shoulders and skirts up to the knee for women
TRIP INFORMATION
• For students from E.U (student id is required)
• Free entrance: For children up to 5 years old
• Free entrance: For children up to 25 years old from E.U Countries
• Reduced entrance fee for students outside the E.U
• Reduced entrance fee for children from 6 up to 25 years old outside the E.U
• Reduced entrance fee for citizens over 65 years old from E.U Countries
• 8 Euros for Ancient Corinth and the Museum
• 12 Euros for Ancient Epidaurus
• 12 Euros for the Acropolis of Mycenae and the Treasury of Atreus
• 12 Euros for Ancient Olympia and the Museum
• 12 Euros for Delphi and the Museum
• 3 Euros for each Monastery
• 3 Euros for Thermopylae Historical Information Center
• Winter: From November 1 to March 31 08:30 until 15:00
• Summer: From April 1 to October 31 08:00 until 19:30
• January 1st: closed
• January 6th: 08:30 until 15:00
• Shrove Monday: 08:30 until 15:00
• March 25th: closed
• Good Friday: 12:00 until 17:00
• Holy Saturday: 08:30 until 15:00
• Easter Sunday: closed
• Easter Monday: closed
• May 1st: closed
• Holy Spirit day: 08:30 until 15:00
• August 15th: 08:30 until 15:00
• October 28th: 08:00 until 15:00
• December 25th: closed
• December 26th: closed
