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6 Day Classical & Christian Tour & Zakynthos Island
Book online the best-selling 6 day private tour Peloponnese & Zakynthos to visit the most popular sites of UNESCO. You will the cruise in Zakynthos, you will have a ride with the Cog Railway through Vouraikos Canyon, you will walk at Gorge of Lousios, continue to the beautiful and historical village of Dimitsana located above Lousios River. Flexible itinerary with multi-payments.
- Day 1: Guide Tour in Athens & Corinth: Overnight Nafplio
- Day 2: Nafplio, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Ancient Olympia
- Day 3: Ancient Olympia, Zakynthos
- Day 4: Cruise to Bleu Caves & Shiprweck
- Day 5: Journey with Cog Railway, Cave of Lake, Dimitsana Village
- Day 6: Hike at Lousios Gorge & Visit to Monasteries
Location
Day 1: Guide Private Tour in Acropolis, Museum - Ancient Corinth - Nafplio:
- Meet your private driver at your hotel and start the private tour from Acropolis, built during the Golden Age of Pericles to admire the Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens). Continue the pleasant short walk passing by Herodion and Dionysus Theater, to visit the new Museum of Acropolis. Driving along the mainland coast to Peloponnese, we will visit the Canal of Corinth & Ancient Corinth. Overnight Nafplio
Day 2: Nafplio - Mycenae - Epidaurus - Olympia:
- Stroll at the narrow streets of the old city of Nafplio full of shops and restaurants. Enjoy the view to the small island of Bourtzi, in the middle of the city’s harbor, the fort on the sea and Nafplio’ s trademark and visit the Castle of the Town, with the 999 steps (!) and the amazing view, we will have a stop at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus of the 15.000 spectators. Next visit will be at the Ancient Mycenae, the center of Greek civilization, home to the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon. Overnight at Olympia.
Day 3: Olympia - Honey, Olive Oil and Food Tasting - Zakynthos:
- Start early in the morning, visiting the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia, the place that first Olympic Games took place in 776 B.C., lies in the lush valley formed by the Alfios River. There is a temple of Zeus the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece. 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. Then we will get the ferry to Zakynthos. Check in at your hotel and then day at leisure. After your rest you can explore the center of Zakynthos and to have a dinner at a traditional tavernas. Overnight in Zakynthos.
Day 4: Group Cruise to Blue Caves & Shiprweck:
- After your breakfast our driver transfer you from your hotel to Zakynthos Marina to take the local boat cruise as is one of the best ways to explore the island. Our first stop is the Blue Caves. Here the rays of sun hit the water and it changes color. These caves have a magical turquoise shade that changes into emerald green. Our next stop is the Shipwreck. This beach is well known throughout the world. In the afternoon we will return at Marina and our driver transfer you back to your hotel. Overnight in Zakynthos.
Day 5: Journey by Cog Railway - Cave of Lakes - Village of Dimitsana:
- Get the ferry from Zakynthos port to reach at "Diakofto" to take the Cog Railway which links Kalavrita with Diakopto going through Vouraikos Canyon. The little train travels through streams climbing the fantastic narrow gorge up into the mountains, through tunnels, over waterfalls. We continue the tour at the mysterious, magnificent and unique "Cave of the Lakes". A rare creation of Nature. Small and large lakes, 13 in total, with different colors each one. We will reach at the traditional village of Dimitsana for overnight
Day 6: Hike at Lousios Gorge & Monasteries - Athens:
- Start the hiking form the path that leads to the Monastery of Agios Ioannis Prodromos & Monastery of Philsofos one of the oldest monasteries of Greece that is built in 19th century with a wonderful view to Lousios River under your feet! Drop you of at your hotel at the end of the tour
***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.
Here is the link to see what the travel insurance covers: Click Here for Travel Insurance
Highlights
- Acropolis & Museum in Athens
- Canal of Corinth, Corinthos
- City of Nafplion, Mycenae, Epidaurus
- Ancient Olympia
- Zakynthos Island
- Blue Caves & Shipwreck
- Laganas Beach
- Dimitsana traditional winter Village
- Lousios Gorge
- Monastery of Prodromos & Philosophou
- Cog Railway ride
Inclusions
- Private car & English Speaking driver
- Pickup and drop of from your designated point
- 5 nights' accommodation with breakfast
- Ferry tickets from/to Kylini port/Zakynthos port
- Private Tour in Athens and Corinth with guide
- Group Cruise in Zakynthos, Blue Caves & Shiprweck
- Honey farm and Food tasting in Olympia
- Welcome bag with Gifts upon your arrival
- All Taxes
Exclusions
- Licensed Tour Guide in Mainland
- Entrance fees
- Hotel City tax
Useful Info
- 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
- In order to confirm any booking, 30% payment in advance is required, fully refundable in case of any written cancellation received 40 days prior the arrival date.
- For any cancellation OR change between 39 days to 20 days prior the first day of arrival, cancellation fees equal to 50% of the total cost of program applies.
- For any cancellation OR change within 19 days prior the first day of arrival and/or non shows, full cancellation fees applies – the total cost of the program.
- Air ticket & Ferry tickets are no refundable.
- A written notification of any cancellation or change is necessary to be sent to PRIVATE TOURS Greece.
