Highlights of the Peloponnese: Argolis and Olympia, Private Tour
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Highlights of the Peloponnese: Argolis and Olympia, Private Tour

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Created: Monday, December 23, 2024
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Created: Monday, December 23, 2024
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Day 1: Arrival Athens – Cape Sounio – Athens (140km–4 Hrs)

Arrive at Athens Airport where you will be met and greeted. Then, you will be taken to your Athens hotel in the comfort of an air-conditioned car. In the afternoon, around 02:00 pm, enjoy a relaxing drive along the coastal road, admiring the mesmerising beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, and Varkiza. Continue driving and, after the splendid view of the Saronic Gulf and the little islands offshore amazed your eyes, arrive at the most Southern point of Attica, Cape Sounio, where the white marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon stand. Visit the impressive Temple of Poseidon, and then enjoy some precious time at leisure, walking on the rocky promontory of Sounio. Afterwards, return to your comfortable hotel in Athens. Overnight in Athens.


Day 2: Athens – Canal Of Corinth – Epidaurus – Mycenae – Olympia (385 Km – 5.5 Hrs)

Begin your day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel and leave Athens behind and head to the strategically Corinth Canal (shortstop). Continue to Epidaurus and visit the majestic Ancient theatre, world-famous for its outstanding acoustics. Proceed to the beautiful seaport town of Nauplia (shortstop) and through the plain of Argos arrive at Mycenae. Visit the archaeological site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. Learn about the classical Greek culture as you walk through this impressive archaeological site. In the afternoon depart for Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Dinner and overnight stay in Olympia. Arrive in Olympia, check-in at your hotel, indulge in a tasty dinner, and rest, preparing yourself for another adventurous day.  Overnight in Olympia.


Day 3: Olympia – Departure Athens (330 Km – 4 Hrs)

Have a delicious breakfast at the hotel before visiting the stunning archaeological site of Olympia. Admire the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the Stadium and the Archaeological Museum with unique artefacts and the famous statue “Hermes” of Praxiteles, as well as many other interesting surprises. Afterwards, head towards Athens, driving via Patras to catch sight of the famous Antirion Bridge, considered to be the longest and most modern in Europe. Continue travelling towards the beautiful capital of Greece, arriving at the airport in the late afternoon (around 07:00 pm, please arrange your departure flight accordingly).

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Operated with qualified private local English or French or Italian or German-speaking guide on day 1 for the half-day Sounio excursion and on days 2 and 3.


 2 nights' accommodation.


2 breakfasts.


1 dinner (Day 2).


Inbound/Outbound private transfers from/to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport or Piraeus Port.


Air-conditioned private transportation throughout the tour.


All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Cape Sounio tour (Say 1); Epidaurus Mycenae (Day 2); Olympia tour (Day 3).


Meet & Greet .

Excluded

Visa fees.


Domestic flights .


International flights .


Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise).


Optional tours (if any).


City tax not included payable on the spot.


Any visit not mentioned in the program.


Porterage and gratuities  .


Expenditures of a personal nature drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program.


Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks mineral water camera/video camera fee (if any).


Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays accidents etc..


Overnight city tax for the hotel overnights effective from January 1st 2018. Clients will have to pay the TAX on the spot at the hotels.

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Olympia Neda 3*

Athens Jason Inn 3*

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