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Athens: 3-Day Greece Highlights with Hotels & Guided Tours
Visit classic Greece within 3 days , travelling Peloponesse and Central Greece and see the most important archaelogical sites of Mycenae , Ancient Epidaurus, Ancient Olympia and Delphi.
Our Top Experiences and Tours in Athens:
If youʻre booking your trip to Athens last minute, we have you covered. Below are some of the top tours and experiences!- Athens: Blue Hop-on-Hop-off Bus and Cape Sounion Sunset Tour
- From Athens: Bus Trip to Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio
- From Athens: Ancient Corinth & Daphni Monastery
- Athens, Piraeus, and Coastline: Blue Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
- Athens: Local Market and Shops Greek Food Tour with Tastings
Highlights
- Learn the history of Mycenae 'Rich in Gold', the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon.
- Disvover Ancient Olympia the most important religious&athletic centre in Greece.
- Admire Delphi the most famous oracle of ancient Greece
Description
1st DAY:Starting from Athens we drive westwards along the scenic coast, until we reach the Corinth Canal< with its breathtaking views (Short Stop). Continue along the coastal road of the Saronic Gulf to Epidaurus (Visit). On the headland called 'Nesi' at Palaia Epidaurus, the theatre of the ancient city is quite well-preserved, in the shape it acquired during the latter years of its function. Apart from a few rows of seats, the cavea is made of limestone with poros staircases. The theater is marveled for its exceptional acoustics, which permit almost perfect intelligibility of unamplified spoken word from the proscenium or scene to all 12,000 spectators, regardless of their seating. Then depart for Nauplia 1st capital of Greece in 1829 (Short Stop) drive to Mydenae(Visit) first sung by Homer in his epics, is the most important and richest palatial centre of the Late Bronze Age in Greece. Its name was given to one of the greatest civilizations of Greek prehistory, the Mycenaean civilization. Dinner & Overnight at the hotel (Nauplia or Delphi) 2nd DAY: Olympia the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece, Dedicated to Zeus, the father of the gods, it sprawls over the southwest foot of Mount Kronios, at the confluence of the Alpheios and the Kladeos rivers, in a lush, green landscape. Although secluded near the west coast of the Peloponnes,. Its fame rests upon the Olympic Games, the greatest national festival and a highly prestigious one world-wide, which was held every four years to honor Zeus. Visit the Archaeological Site & the Museum and then drive via Patrasto Rion, across the channel to Antirion on the “State of the Art” new suspended bridge considered to be the longest and most modern in Europe. Arrive in Nafpaktos (drive through) then continue to Delphi. Dinner & Overnight at hotel. 3rd DAY:Situated at the foot of Mount Parnassos, within the angle formed by the twin rocks of the Phaedriades, lies the Pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Delphi, which had the most famous oracle of ancient Greece. Delphi was regarded as the centre of the world. According to mythology, it is here that the two eagles sent out by Zeus from the ends of the universe to find the navel of the world met. The sanctuary of Delphi, set within a most spectacular landscape, was for many centuries the cultural and religious centre and symbol of unity for the Hellenic world and seat of the Pythian Games, the second most important games in Greece after the Olympics, which were held every four years. Visit of the archaeological site and the Museum where one can see among other archeological treasures, the unique bronze statue of the Charioteer dedicated to Apollo by Polyzalos, the tyrant of Gela, in 478 B.C. when he won the chariot-race at the Pythian Games. This incomparable statue is a representative example of the ''severe'' Attic style, certainly the work of a major artist. After visits 2 hours at leisure & then start the drive back to Athens.Includes
Pick up service from Athens centrally list hotels with bus access. Official English speaking guide. Air-conditions coach with expertised driver. Entrance tickets as per program visits. Two overnights 4 stars hotel with breakfast and dinner.Important Information
- This tour include visits in open archaelogical sites (sun or rain).
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