5-Day Tour in Corinth, Delphi, Mycenae, Olympia, Meteora & Cog Railway Trip

5-Day Tour in Corinth, Delphi, Mycenae, Olympia, Meteora & Cog Railway Trip
5-Day Tour in Corinth, Delphi, Mycenae, Olympia, Meteora & Cog Railway Trip
5-Day Tour in Corinth, Delphi, Mycenae, Olympia, Meteora & Cog Railway Trip
5-Day Tour in Corinth, Delphi, Mycenae, Olympia, Meteora & Cog Railway Trip
5-Day Tour in Corinth, Delphi, Mycenae, Olympia, Meteora & Cog Railway Trip
5-Day Tour in Corinth, Delphi, Mycenae, Olympia, Meteora & Cog Railway Trip
5-Day Tour in Corinth, Delphi, Mycenae, Olympia, Meteora & Cog Railway Trip

5 Day Tour in Ancient Grece, Corinth, Mycenae, Meteora


Join us on our 5-day classical tour of Greece and experience the country's top attractions, including the Caves of Lakes, Argolis, Olympia Delphi, Meteora, and Ancient Corinth. Take a scenic ride on the Cog Railway and immerse yourself in the unique environment of the area.

Explore the magnificent "Cave of the Lakes" and visit the ancient theater of Epidaurus, the first capital city of Greece, Nafplio, and the famous ancient town of Mycenae, the birthplace of the first Olympic Games ever. Discover the center of the world in Delphi and get excited about Meteora's ageless monasteries. With flexible itineraries and budget-friendly options, our tour is one of the best ways to experience Greece. Don't miss out on this unforgettable adventure! Our tour offers flexible itineraries and budget-friendly options, making it one of the best tours in Greece. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!


Location

Day 1: Athens - Corinth - Caves of Lakes - Journey with Cog Railway - Nafplio

  • Our driver will pick you up from your hotel at 08.00 o’clock and driving along the mainland coast to Peloponnese, an hour later, we will make our first stop, at the Canal of Corinth (6 km length and 80m height). We continue to reach at Ancient Corinth which was one of his beloved cities of Saint Paul. We will have the chance to visit the Ancient Market and the Bema of Apostle Paul or Galionas, a large elevated rostrum standing prominently in the center of the Roman Forum of ancient Corinth. Then we will arrive at "Diakofto" to take the Cog Railway (Odontotos) which links Kalavrita with Diakopto through Vouraikos Canyon; one of the most beautiful natural sights and of the most spectacular railway rides in Greece. The little train travels through streams climbing the fantastic narrow gorge up into the mountains, through tunnels, over waterfalls, along cliffs and through forests of pine and oleander. Our driver will meet you there to continue the tour at the mysterious, magnificent and unique "Cave of the Lakes", a rare creation of Nature. Consisted of 13 in total Small and large lakes, with different colors each one, depending on the oxides contained in the rocks. Overnight in Nafplio

Day 2: Nafplio - Mycenae - Epidaurus - Olympia

  • After your breakfast, you will have time to stroll at the narrow streets of Nafplio full of old mansions, to visit Palamidi castle to get memorable photos with panoramic view or to take a small boat and visit ''Bourtzi',' the fortress at the entrance of the harbor. Then, we will reach at Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, famous for the breathtaking acoustics that is still functioning today! Next stop will be the famous ancient town of Mycenae and the Archaeological site - the Lion Gate, the Cyclopean Walls, the Royal Palace and the tomb of Agamemnon. Finally we will reach at Ancient Olympia for Overnight.

Day 3: Ancient Olympia - Honey, Olive Oili and Food Tasting - Delphi

  • Afyer your breakfast, we will visit to the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the first Olympic Games in 776 B.C. Explore the celebrated temple of Zeus, the shrine of Pelops, the Council house, Treasury houses, Gymnasium, and the stadium where athletes once competed. Visit the local Market Visit and Olive Oil Experience to discover the unique properties and flavors of the Famous Greek olive oil, renowned worldwide for its quality. Engage in a delightful experience of free wine and olive oil tasting, savoring the distinct blends of olive oil and the iconic Greek olives. We continue to visist a local Honey Farm. Here, you'll embark on a delightful journey into the world of beekeeping and honey production. Witness the bees at work in their hives and savor the sweet aroma of fresh honey. Then we will head to Naupactus, a beautiful seaside small town, where you can visit the Venetian Castle, the Venetian Port, and after lunch we will reach at Delphi for overnight.

Day 4: Delphi - Meteora - Sunset around the Rocks​ 

  • After your breakfast, our driver will drive you at the Ancient Oracle, the Stadium, the Ancient Theatre, with a capacity that exceeds 5,000 spectators and of course the Museum of Delphi. Delphi is perhaps best known for the oracle at the sanctuary that was dedicated to Apollo during the classical period. Afterwards, we can visit the traditional winter village of Arachova and have a coffee or lunch break. Depart from Arachova and driving through Central Greece we arrive in Kalambaka, a small traditional town that is built at the foot of the majestic grey rocks of God, at the shadow of the great Meteora Monasteries. Enjoy the sunset around the rocks of Monasteries as the most highlight of your trip Overnight Meteora. 

Day 5: Meteora - Thermopiles - Athens

  • Visit Meteora enjoying a unique and imposive scenery of ageless monasteries, containing priceless historical and religious treasures, standing between Earth and Sky atop huge rocks. We are going to visit the first great monastery of Varlaam, 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, 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! Return to Athens with a short stop at Thermopiles where the statue of Leonidas is on display as a memorial of the battle of the 300 Spartans against thousands of Persian soldiers of the Persian Empire. Our driver will drop you off at your hotel late in the afternoon.

***Travel insurance: We would also like to draw your attention to the importance of taking out an insurance policy in the event of an unexpected happening that may cancel or interrupt your trip.
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Highlights

  • Delphi & Museum of Delphi
  • Monasteries of Meteora
  • Canal of Corinth,
  • Ancient Corinth
  • Cave of Lakes
  • Kalavrita Village
  • Journey with Cog Railway
  • Nafplio, Bourtzi, the Castle
  • Mycenae, Epidaurus
  • Ancient Olympia

Inclusions

  • Pick up & drop off from your hotel in Athens
  • Private transportation with English speaking driver
  • 4 Nights accommodation with Breakfast
  • Majestic sunset tour on Meteora Rocks 
  • Honey, Olive Oil and food tasting at Olympia
  • Welcome bag with gifts upon our meeting
  • Mineral water, wet & dry tissues
  • All taxes

Exclusions

  • Entry/Admission in archeological sites
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Hotel city tax

Useful Info

  • All Year. 
  • All our drivers are professional English-speaking drivers, have high experience and they have a good knowledge of the sites that you are going to visit. They can provide you general information for each one, but they are not official guides. They will lead you to paths past the tourist crowd and they will also suggest you local, traditional restaurants where you can taste the known Mediterranean cuisine.
  • During the trip to Ancient Greece, we suggest you to have local guides in each place as you will receive deep information
  • Alternative, you can book licensed tour guide accompany you throughout your tour
  • We are owner of car Rental Company www.premiumrentacar.gr with wide fleet of Cars & Minivans that's why we can keep the cost low
  • From 1 to 4 persons, we provide you Mercedes E class or MPV, Citroen Picasso or similar
  • From 5 to 8 persons, we provide you Mini Van type Mercedes Vito/Viano or similar
  • From 9 to 17 persons, we provide you Minibus Mercedes Sprinter 18 seats
  • Upon your arrival at Athens airport or Piraeus, our representative will be waiting there holding a sign with your name written on it, helps you with your baggage, and accompany you at your car, provide you mineral water & Tissues. 
  • If you are already in Athens, our driver meets you at your hotel in Athens or Airbnb (or from your specific address)
  • Also, we will give you a folder with vouchers of the hotel, tickets and contact numbers in each area that you are going to visit.
  • We provide you 4* star hotels or 3* stars hotels with high standard services in great locations. Please note that you can ask us for 5* star hotel with extra supplement.
  • After your booking we will send you the detailed program with the names of the hotels.
  • If you wish we can arrange your accommodation a day before and after your tour.
  • Our vacation tour packages are PRIVATE only for you and not for other passengers.
  • You can add or remove everything from our proposed program in order the tour to be modified to you, also note that we can accommodate from 1 person to 36 persons or more.

To take full advantage of your stay in Greece, we would also like to draw your attention to the importance of taking out an insurance policy in the event of an unexpected happening during your trip. To this effect, we have collaborated with INTERAMERICAN, the largest private insurance company in Greece.

  • 1,5€ per room / per day for 3* star hotels,
  • 3€ per room per / day for 4* star hotels.
  • 10 euro / person for Acropolis Museum
  • 20 euro / person for Acropolis
  • 8 euro / person Ancient Corinth & Museum
  • 12 euro / person for Ancient Epidaurus
  • 12 euro / person for Mycenae & Treasury of Arteus
  • 12 euro / person for Ancient Olympia & Museum
  • 12 euro / person for Delphi & Museum
  • 3 euro / person for each monasteries of Meteora

*** Children under 18 years of age are free of charge

 

Cancelation Policy

  • 30% payment in advance is required, fully refundable in case of any written cancellation received 40 days prior the arrival date.
  • 39 days to 20 days prior the first day of arrival, cancellation fees equal to 50% of the total cost of program applies.
  • 19 days prior the first day of arrival and/or non shows, full cancellation fees applies – the total cost of the program.
  • A written notification of any cancellation or change is necessary to be sent to PRIVATE TOURS Greece.

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