8-Day Ancient Greece, Acropolis & Cruise to Hydra, Poros & Aegina

Meet and assist service at Athens airport El. Venizelos, and transfer you at your hotel.

Our driver will pick you up from your hotel to have our first stop, at the Canal of Corinth (6 km length and 80m height).

We continue to reach at the archaeological site of Mycenae, an ancient town with great power during the ancient years, with the famous ‘’Gate of Lions’’ and the ‘’Atreus King Tomb’’

& the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, one of the best Ancient Theatres worldwide with amazing acoustic

The most relaxing part of the tour is upon our arrival at the one of the most beautiful towns of Greece and the first capital city at the Modern Greek history, the seaside town of Nafplio. We will visit the Castle of the Town, with the 999 steps (!) and the amazing panoramic view the small island of Bourtzi, in the middle of the city’s harbor. You can have a traditional Greek lunch here before leave Nafplio to reach at Olympia.

Start early in the morning, visiting the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia, the place that the first ever Olympic Games took place in 776 B.C. There is located the temple of Zeus, the most celebrated sanctuary in ancient Greece. Dedicated to Zeus, in antiquity the temple was housing one of the 7 wonders of the Ancient world, the gold and ivory statue of Zeus, which Phidias had created. You will then visit the temple of Hera, the shrine of Pelops 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 visit the stadium, where the marble starting blocks are still in position.

We will visit the flea market to taste delightful experience of free wine and olive oil tasting, savoring the distinct blends of olive oil and the iconic Greek olives.

We will visit a local honey farm, where under the shade of the trees we will have a coffee / juice and enjoy hand-made local desserts all made with honey produced in this farm for generations

Departing Olympia, traverse the impressive Rion-Antirion Bridge, which connects the Peloponnese peninsula to mainland Greece. Pass through picturesque towns en route to Delphi, a place revered as the center of the world by the ancient Greeks. Enjoy dinner and overnight accommodation in Delphi.

Our first stop is at the Blue Caves. Our next stop is at the famous Shipwreck. This beach is well known throughout the world. The waters here are clear blue but deep.

Departing Delphi, journey to Kalambaka, a quaint town nestled at the foot of the towering rock formations known as Meteora. These natural wonders are adorned with monasteries dating back to the Byzantine era. Enjoy dinner and spend the night in Meteora.

Discover the awe-inspiring Byzantine Monasteries of Meteora, perched atop towering rock pillars. Visit two of these remarkable monasteries and marvel at their architectural splendor and panoramic views

Pause at the statue of King Leonidas, a tribute to the famous Battle of Thermopylae. Overnight stay in Athens.

Meet your private driver at your hotel, who will transfer you to the Acropolis, one of the most iconic landmarks in Athens. There, you will meet your guide to begin an amazing sightseeing tour. The Acropolis embodies the essence of ancient Greek civilization. You will walk through the Theatre of Dionysus, marvel at the Porch of the Caryatids, and, of course, visit the famous Parthenon.

Museum of Acropolis. You continue with your guide to visit the Museum to admire the artifacts and sculptures originating from the numerous Acropolis buildings such as the Erechtheum, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Propylaea as well as from the Roman and early Christian Athens. As the museum is built over an extensive archaeological site, we will be able to see the excavations beneath through a transparent glass floor.

landmarks such as the majestic Acropolis, the ancient Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hellenic Parliament at Syntagma Square, and the Panathenaic Stadium, home of the first modern Olympic Games.

At the end of the tour, the driver will transfer you back to your hotel, or he can drop you off in the Plaka area, where you can spend time admiring the old mansions and tasting the famous souvlaki.

We will visist Poros, a leafy island with unparalleled natural beauty and thousands of pine trees. With around 50 minutes to spend on the island, you can discover the city hall, archeological museum, and cultural center, or head towards the highest point of the island to see the famous clock tower of Poros.

We will visit Hydra, a cosmopolitan island known for its unique architectural beauty and traditional means of transportation such as donkeys. You'll have 1 hour and 55 minutes to explore the island, from walking along the picturesque alleys to discovering historic landmarks like the beautiful forts and impressive mansions.

We will visist Aegina, the biggest island of the Saronic Gulf, which is famous for its delicious pistachios, beautiful virgin beaches, and the Temple of Afaia. You'll have 2 hours to explore the island, enjoy coffee and pistachio sweets at the beautiful port, or participate in a historical tour to discover its hidden treasures.