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Highlights of Ancient Greece
8 daysfrom $2,135
Vacations By Rail · Escorted tour
Treasures of Greece: Athens, Delphi & Olympia
Discover the UNESCO wonders and mythological sites of ancient Greece on this exploration featuring two nights in Athens and tours of Delphi and Olympia.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Athens
Arrival in the Greek capital, Athens
Transfer independently to the central five-star hotel in the shadow of the Acropolis. Meet the Tour Manager and group; dinner at a local taverna.
- Day 2overnight: Athens
Sightseeing and the Acropolis
Sightseeing tour of Athens with entrance to the Acropolis (Erechtheion, Propylaea gateway, Parthenon) and the Acropolis Museum. Evening free to dine independently.
- Day 3railovernight: Delphi
Athens to Delphi by rail
Rail journey to Levadia, then by coach to Delphi via the foothills of Mount Parnassus. Check in for two nights; dinner together at the hotel.
- Day 4overnight: Delphi
Delphi's archaeological sites
Guided tour of Delphi, including the Oracle of Delphi and the Temple of Apollo, plus the site museum. Evening free to dine independently.
- Day 5overnight: Olympia
Greece's oldest winery and to Olympia
Coach to Olympia, stopping at Achaia Clauss winery for a cellar tour and wine tasting. Check in to the hotel overlooking ancient Olympia for two nights; dinner together.
- Day 6overnight: Olympia
Exploring the origin of the Olympic Games
Guided tour of Olympia: the Sanctuary of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the ancient stadium and training grounds, plus the site museum. Evening free to dine independently.
- Day 7overnight: Nafplion
To Nafplion via Mycenae
Coach to Nafplion, stopping at Mycenae for a guided tour of the Lion Gate, the Tomb of Agamemnon and the Cyclopean walls. Check in to the hotel in Nafplion; dinner together.
- Day 8overnight: Nafplion
The ancient Greek city of Epidaurus
Guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Epidaurus: the ancient theatre and the Sanctuary of Asclepius. Evening free to dine independently in Nafplion.
- Day 9overnight: Nafplion
A day at leisure in Nafplion
Free day to explore Nafplion at your own pace: Palamidi Fortress, Bourtzi Fortress, the Archaeological Museum, or Arvanitia Beach. Final dinner together at a local taverna.
- Day 10
Traveling home
Vacation concludes after breakfast; a group transfer is scheduled to arrive in Athens at around 10:30 AM.
Included
- Expertise of a Tour Manager from start to finish
- 9 nights' 4 & 5-Star hotel accommodation
- Standard Class rail travel
- All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
- Breakfast each day, 5 dinners
- One glass of wine, beer or soft drink with dinner
- All guided tours and excursions
Not included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
- Flights and Airport transfers not included
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