Panoramic Seven Days Tour

Argolis, Sparta, Monemvasia, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora, Vergina, Dion & Thermopylae

take a look at the marvellous
sites and spots of ARGOLIS , SPARTA,OLYMPIA,DELPHI AND METEORA

Meteora
Tholos
Veroia
Monemvasia
Meteora
Tholos
Veroia
Monemvasia

take a look at the marvellous
sites and spots of Argolis, Sparta, Monemvasia, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora, Vergina, Dion & Thermopylae

How we start our trip!

We will pick you up from your preferred location and drive you back at the end of your tour.
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...

The Panoramic Seven Days Tour starts with a 45-mile drive along the National highway to Peloponnese.
We reach the well known Corinthian canal or else Isthmus canal that connects the Saronic Sea and the Corinthian Sea.
After a short stop for pictures, we continue with a ten-minute drive though the orange and lemon tree fields and arrive at Ancient Corinth and its unique museum, the Temple of Apollo the God of Oracles and the Sun, the Roman baths and finally the Vima (step) from where St. Paul preached to the Corinthians in 52 A.D.
We leave Ancient Corinth and after a forty-minute drive along the scenic coastal road of Saronic Gulf, we reach ancient Epidaurus.
Epidaurus (3rd Century B.C), 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.
Isthmus Canal,Ισθμός Κορίνθου
Temple of Apollo at Corinth
Theatre of Epidaurus
Nafplion
Nafplion
Palamidi Castle
Bourtzi Castle

Next stop...

Leaving ancient Epidaurus, we 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.

During our visit in Nafplion, we will visit the Palamidi Castle, which was the last construction of the Venetian Empire, and the Acronafplia Castle, the walls of which date back to pre-classical times. These two castles are located on a hill above the old town.

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. 
Nafplion
Nafplion
Palamidi Castle
Bourtzi Castle

After...

Leaving Nafplion, we will continue our tour with a thirty-minute drive through orange and lemon tree fields to an imposing site on the top of a rocky hill located in the Northeast part of Peloponnese in Argolis, the ancient citadel of Mycenae.
Mycenae was the center of power in the Late Bronze age from 16th century B.C. to 11th century B.C. The Acropolis of Mycenae protected the royal families inside the famous Cyclopean walls. The Lion Gates, followed by a steep path through ancient buildings and pathways, will lead you to the Palace of the mighty leader of the Greeks against the Trojans, Agamemnon who was murdered by his wife Clytemnestra and her lover after he had returned victorious from the Trojan War.
Leaving the Acropolis of Mycenae, we make a short stop on another hill opposite the Palace visiting an impressive monument, the Treasury of Atreus also known as the Tomb of Agamemnon.
Mycanae

Mycenae

After the conclusion of the Argolis tour, we will continue driving through the mountains, in central Peloponnese, arriving at Sparta, a prominent city-state in Ancient Greece, situated on the banks of Eurotas River in Laconia, in the southeastern Peloponnese and stay overnight.

Day 2

Acropolis of Sparta
Archaeological Museum Sparta
Olive oil Museum in Sparta
Mystras

First stops in sparta...

The next day , after breakfast , we will start exploring Sparta.
Sparta was unique for its social system and constitution, which was completely focused on military training and excellence. That is why Sparta was recognized as the leader of the Greek forces during the Greek-Persians wars.
At the capital of Laconia, we will visit the Acropolis of Sparta, the Archaeological Museum, and the olive oil Museum followed by a scenic drive to Mystras.
Mystras, a fortified town that served as the capital of the Byzantine Despotate of Peloponnese in the 14th and 15th centuries, experiencing a period of prosperity and cultural flowering. The last Byzantine emperor, Constantine XI Palaiologos, was despot at Mystras before he came to the throne at Constantinoupolis.
We conclude our visit to Sparta and Mystras by having lunch at a local restaurant tasting the Greek cuisine. 

next stop...

After the conclusion of the Sparta tour, we arrive to Monemvasia, whose name derives from two Greek words, mone, and emvasi, meaning only entrance.
Located in the southeastern Peloponnese and separated from the mainland by an earthquake in 375 A.D, Monemvasia is also known as the “Gibraltar of Greece”. The city was founded by the Byzantines in the 6th century and became an important port.
We will spend the night at a hotel in either the old or the new town of Monemvasia.
Monemvasia

Monemvasia

Day 3

Monemvasia

our visit in monemvasia...

The next morning after breakfast, we visit the remains of Byzantine Churches such as St. Sofia, Byzantine houses and public buildings and a vast cistern that ensured a water supply at times of siege.
In the war of Independence, Monemvasia was a major Turkish fortress which fell after a four month siege in July 1821.
We continue our tour driving furthermore to the east south of Peloponnese arriving at Diros Caves, the most beautiful lake caves in the world.
Located in Mani area, they have been systematically explored since 1949. In the ten thousand square meters explored so far, Diros is comprised of chambers with a lot of stalactites and stalagmites that form imposing pillars. You explore them by small boats.
We conclude our visit by having lunch at a local restaurant by the sea tasting the Greek cuisine.
After the conclusion of the Monemvasia tour, we arrive at Olympia via picturesque towns and villages through olive and vineyards fields and stay for the night.
Diros Caves

Day 4

Temple of Hera
Olympia Temple of Zeus
Olympia ancient stadium
Temple of Zeus

First Day in Olympia...

The following morning, after breakfast, we will explore Olympia.
Olympia is well known for the Olympic Games, held every four years to honor God Zeus, beginning in 776 B.C.
The next day, after breakfast, we 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 findings from the prehistoric era. Among them, you can admire the wellknown statues of Praxiteles Hermes and the Nike of Paionios.
We 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 and the largest bridge in Europe, connecting the Peloponnese with Central Greece.
We continue driving via picturesque seaport towns of Central Greece such as Nafpaktos and Itea arriving at Delphi in the afternoon and stay for the 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.
Temple of Hera
Olympia Temple of Zeus
Olympia ancient stadium
Temple of Zeus

Day 5

Castalia spring
Treasury of the Athenians
Ancient Theater
Tholos

next day...

The next day, after breakfast, we visit Castalia spring, the ancient Sanctuary of Apollo, the Treasury of the Athenians, the ancient Stadium, and the ancient Theatre, the unique bronze Charioteer, and the Museum.
We will conclude our visit to Delphi by a visit to the Temple of Athena Pronaia and the Gymnasium.
We continue driving through the mountains of central Greece, arriving at Kalambaka, an important town well known due to the second largest and most important complexes of Eastern Orthodox Monasteries in Greece, after Mount Athos, Meteora.
We will spend the night in a hotel either at Kalambaka or at Kastraki village.
Castalia spring
Treasury of the Athenians
Ancient Theater
Tholos

Day 6

our day in meteora...

The following morning , we will visit three of the six suspended in the air Monasteries, built on natural sandstone rock pillars.
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.
We will conclude our visit to Meteora by having lunch at a local restaurant and continue our tour driving north, to Mount Olympus and the beautiful town of Veroia to spend the night.
Meteora Monasteries
Meteora

Day 7

Veroia

Veroia

last day...

Veroia is an old city, first mentioned in the writings of Thucydides in 432 BC. there is evidence that it was populated as early as 1000 BC.
Veroia was an important possession for Philip II of Macedon (father of Alexander the Great) and later for the Romans.
We will visit the “STEP” of Apostle Paul. Apostle Paul famously preached in the city, and its inhabitants were among the first Christians in the Empire. After the conclusion of our visit in Veroia we will drive to Vergina.

next stop...

Vergina is a small town in northern Greece, located in the regional unit of Imathia, Central Macedonia. Vergina became internationally famous in 1977, when the Greek archaeologist Manolis Andronikos unearthed what he claimed was the burial site of the kings of Macedon, including the tomb of Philip II, father of Alexander the Great. The finds established the site as the ancient Aigai.
We will visit the archaeological site of Aigai where you will see the Vergina palace, the Grave of Philipp, Tomb of “Persephone’’ and the Macedonian tomb of the ‘’free columns” and then the museum of the Royal Tombs.
After the conclusion of our visit to Vergina we will drive south to Litochoro Dion in Thessaly province.
We will visit the archaeological site of Ancient Dion, located on the slope of mount Olympus, the site of a large Temple dedicated to Zeus, as well as a series of Temples to Demeter and to Isis (The Egyptian Goddess was the favorite of Alexander the Great) and the Museum.
Alexander assembled his armies in Dion before beginning his conquest wars. Mount Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece, was regarded as the home of the Twelve Olympian Gods of the ancient Greek world. According to mythology, it was formed after the gods had defeated the Titans in the Titan war, and soon the Gods inhabited the palace. It is the setting of many Greek mythical stories. It is a National Park of Greece and a World Biosphere Reserve.
Museum
Ancient Dion
Monument of King Leonidas at Thermopylae

King Leonidas at Thermopylae

last stop...

Followed by a drive through picturesque towns of Central Greece towards Athens we will make a short stop at Thermopylae, the Hot Gates.
Thermopylae has been associated globally with values such as bravery , undying will and patriotism which were embodied through King Leonidas ,with his famous 300 Spartans , and the rest of the Greek forces.
The monument of King Leonidas was erected by the battlefield reminding all of us of the sacrifice of those patriots for a free country.
Ὦ ξεῖν’, ἀγγέλλειν Λακεδαιμονίοις,
ὅτι τῇδε κείμεθα,
τοῖς κείνων ῥήμασι πειθόμενοι.
Tell them in Lacedaemon (Sparta),
passer-by that here,
obedient to their word, we lie.

Simonides of Ceos, Greek lyric poet.

Finally, we will drive back to Athens by the National highway.
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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 the Acropolis of Sparta, the Museum and Mystras
• 4 Euros for the Olive Oil museum
• 15 Euros for Diros Caves
• 12 Euros for Ancient Olympia and the Museum
• 12 Euros for Delphi and the Museum
• 3 Euros for each Monastery at Meteora
• 15 Euros for the museum at Vergina
• 8 Euros for Dion and the Museum
• 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