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Ancient Monuments of Central Greece and the Byzantine Monasteries of Meteora - 7 Days/6 Nights Athens - Epidaurus - Mycenae - Olympia -Delphi - Meteora - Athens (For Groups)

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Meteora

The Parthenon Epidaurus Olympia Mycenae

Included Highlights • Classical and modern Athens • Cape Sounion • New Acropolis Museum • Visit to six great UNESCO World Heritage listed monuments • Byzantine Monasteries of Meteora

DAY 1: Arrival and visit to the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion (optional) Arrival at Athens airport and transfer by deluxe, air-conditioned

car or coach to hotel. Free day. Depending on arrival time,

depart for an optional tour with a wonderful drive along the

scenic Athenian Riviera' coastal road which affords a splendid

view of the Saronic Gulf, passing through some of the most

beautiful suburbs of Athens (Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza) to

Cape Sounion and its 5th century B.C. Temple of Poseidon,

where one is deeply impressed by one of the most breathtaking

panoramic views in the world. Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 2: Athens sightseeing and the new Acropolis Museum

The Athens full day tour comprises an extensive and well-

thought-out collection of must-sees, which provide a rewarding

and informative cross section of the ancient and the newer. The trip is by luxurious, air-conditioned car or coach with an

expert guide. A number of stops for photos and/or guided walks

are integral to the programme. The sights include the ancient

Panathinaiko (meaning 'of all Athens') stadium, where the first

modern Olympic Games took place in 1896. It is the only stadium

built of pure, white marble. A stop will be made for a short visit

and photos and the trip resumes by passing by Zappeion and the

temple of Olympian Zeus, which was one of the largest in antiq-

uity. The programme continues passing by the University of

Athens, the Academy of Athens, the National Library and on to

the National Gardens, Hadrian’s Arch, St. Paul’s Anglican Church,

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Parliament, the Tomb of the Unknown soldier, Schliemann’s

House (Numismatic Museum), the Catholic Cathedral, the Old

Parliament, Constitution Square, the Russian Orthodox Church

and finally the Acropolis. There, your expert guide will provide

exciting and inspiring information whilst leading your visit to

fabulous parts of the Acropolis complex, such as the Propylaea,

the temple of Athena Nike, the illustrious Parthenon and the

Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens.

We will then proceed, via a pleasant short walk passing by

Herodion and Dionyssos theatre, to visit the fascinating new

Acropolis museum: this is the ideal environment in which to

appreciate such main attractions as votives, artifacts of every

day life, statues from archaic period, the Caryatids, all in a

journey of fascinating discovery that culminates to its crescendo

at the Parthenon Hall. The new Acropolis Museum has been

voted as being within the top-three museums of the world.

Rest of day free for leisure or shopping. Overnight at the hotel.

Acropolis Museum

The Acropolis and the Lycabettus hill

DAY 3: Corinth Canal, Epidaurus, Nauplion, Mycenae, Olympia Depart for the impressive, 6.4 km (4 mile) - long Corinth Canal

which was completed in 1893 and connects the Saronic and the

Corinthian Gulfs (short stop). Proceed to Nauplion (short stop)

and through the plain of Argos arrive to Mycenae. Visits to the

archaeological site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. In the

afternoon depart for Olympia, the birth place of the Olympic

CCaappee SSoouunniioonn TThhee CCoorriinntthh CCaannaall The Charioteer Delphi

Delphi

Games, through the cities of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Overnight

stay in Olympia.

Day 4: Olympia, Delphi Visit of the archaeological site of Olympia with the Temple of

Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the

Stadium and the archaeological Museum. Depart via Patras

(short stop) to Rion, cross the Corinthian bay by the new bridge

to Antirrion. Pass by the city of Nafpaktos and from there on,

along the coastal road to Delphi, known in ancient times as the

navel of the world. In the afternoon visit the picturesque moun-

tain village of Arachova. Overnight stay in Delphi.

Day 5: Delphi, Meteora Visit the archaeological site and the museum of Delphi. Depart

for Kalambaka via Central Greece (short stop by Lamia).

Overnight stay in Kalambaka (a small town built at the foot of the

majestic rocks and crowned by the Meteora Monasteries).

Olympia, the Palaestra

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Day 6: The Byzantine monasteries of Meteora Leave in the morning for the unique, precipitous rock formations

of Meteora to visit the Byzantine Monasteries. Return to Athens

passing the monument of Spartan King Leonidas at Thermopylae which commemorates the epic battle of 480 BC between the

Greeks and the countless Persian hordes. Overnight stay in

Athens.

Day 7: Departure Transfer by deluxe, air-conditioned car or coach to Athens

airport for departure.

Meteora

Prices include: Airport transfers Entrance fees Hotel accommodation, half-board basis Breakfast and dinner at the hotel Transport by luxury car or coach Services of a Professional and Licensed guide All taxes

Prices do not include: Gratuites (optional) Drinks and beverages Lunch Half-day visit to Sounion (optional)

Leonidas, Thermopylae Monastery of the Holy Trinity

Please contact us for more detailed information, prices, availability and special offers.

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Zen Travel Ltd 40, Zan Moreas st., GR-11745 Athens, Greece

Telephone: (+30)210 4515969

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