5-Day Ancient Greece & Zakynthos Turtle Island Tour

After a quick stop at the famous Canal of Corinth. We have a short stop

Reputed to be founded by or named for the Argolid Epidaurus, and to be the birthplace of Apollo's son, Asclepius the healer, Epidaurus was known for its sanctuary situated about five miles (8 km) from the town, as well as its theater, which is once again in use today. The cult of Asclepius at Epidaurus is attested in the 6th century BC.

The Lion Gate was the main entrance of the Bronze Age citadel of Mycenae. It was erected during the 13th century BC, around 1250 BC in the northwest side of the acropolis and is named after the relief sculpture of two lionesses or lions in a heraldic pose that stands above the entrance. The Lion Gate is the sole surviving monumental piece of Mycenaean sculpture, as well as the largest sculpture in the prehistoric Aegean. It is the only monument of Bronze Age Greece to bear an iconographic motif that survived without being buried underground, and the only relief image which was described in the literature of classical antiquity, such that it was well known prior to modern archaeology.

rtified islet of Bourtzi afloat in the middle of the bay. Hre you can have a delicious meal

site of Ancient Olympia, the place the first Olympic Games took place in 776 B.C., which lies in the lush valley formed by the Alfios River. There is a temple of Zeus, the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece. Dedicated to Zeus which in antiquity was housing one of the 7 wonders of the Ancient world, the gold and ivory statue of Zeus, which Phedias had created. Then visit the temple of Hera, the shrine of Pelops (one of the oldest in the sanctuary), the Council house where the athletes took the Olympic oath, the Treasury houses, the Gymnasium and the Palestra where they used to exercise for a month prior to the Games. Finally come to the stadium, where the marble starting blocks are still in position. Although secluded near the west coast of the Peloponnese, Olympia became the most important religious and athletic center in Greece. After Olympia,

ive oil tasting, savoring the distinct blends of olive oil and the iconic Greek olives.

e a coffee / juice and enjoy hand-made local desserts all made with honey produced in this farm for generations

ne of the best ways to explore the island. The boat cruise depart 09:00 and returns about 17:00. We will visit the Blue Caves and the Shipwreck. We spend 1 1/2 hours here in order to enjoy your swim. Then we will have a photo stop at Porto Vromi, than our boat pulls up next to the Agalas Caves and the Keri Caves A big photo stop includes the Turtle Island.

The Turtles are huge but so friendly and you if you are lucky you can swim together.

area to admire the panoramic sunset tour and to have a delicious dinner. After all transfer you back to your hotel

Europe, in order to reach at Nafpaktos, a beautiful seaside small town for a short stop to have a coffee admiring the Venetian Castle and the the Venetian Port. After that we will reach at Delphi. We will visit the Ancient Oracle, the Stadium, the Ancient Theatre where could seat more than 5000 spectators and of course the Museum of Delphi, where you can admire the ‘’Charioteer’’, one of the best bronze statues ever! Delphi is perhaps best known for the oracle at the sanctuary that was dedicated to Apollo during the classical period.

ort in Greece, Arachova (a traditional and at the same time modern small city in an altitude of 1000 meters)!

Upon reaching at Meteora in Kalambaka, you can check in at your hotel and then we will witness the breathtaking sunset at Meteora. Be amazed by the natural beauty of the rock formations and the fascinating way monasteries are perched atop the cliffs, creating a truly awe-inspiring sight. Enjoy the sunset around the rocks

unique and most impressive scenery of ageless monasteries, containing priceless historical and religious treasures, standing between Earth and Sky atop huge rocks. We visit the first great monastery of Varlaam or similar, founded on the 16th century and located on the top of a rock at 380m height! Our second visit will be at the Monastery of St. Stephan or similar, of the 15th century, also built on the top of the top of another huge rock where you will admire a small treasure of Byzantine and Christian items, at the museum inside the monastery!

Thermopyles where there is the statue of Leonidas as a memorial of the battle of the 300 Spartans against thousands of Persian soldiers of the Persian Empire. We will reach in Athens and our brilliant tour ends. Drop you off at your hotel.

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