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1st Day: We start our three day tour from our terminal via the coastal National highway for the Corinth Canal (short stop). After the Corinth Canal, drive to Epidaurus and visit the Ancient theater, world famous for its outstanding acoustics.
Then, we enter the region of Argolis, land of Homer’s Golden Mycenae, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Dating back to the second century B.C., Mycenae was one of the major centers of Greek civilization and a military stronghold which dominated much of southern Greece . You will see the Cyclopean Walls, the Lion’s Gate, the Royal Tombs, including Agamemnon & Clytemnestra’s, and the Treasury of Atreus, a magnificent 14th-century B.C. structure. In the afternoon and after an optional stop for souvenirs, depart for Olympia, the birth place of the Olympic Games through the cites of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Overnight stay in Olympia.
2nd Day: Visit the Olympia archaeological site nd get to see 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 over the new bridge to Antirion. 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 mountain village of Arachova. Overnight stay in Delphi.
3rd Day: Visit the archaeological site and the Museum of Delphi. Pass by Castalia Spring, visit the archaeological site and view the monument of the Argive Kings, the temple of Pronaia, the treasury of the Athenians, the Athenian Stoa, the Polygonal Wall, the monument of Platea and the Temple of Apollo famous for its oracle and Delphi Museum, with itss spectacular exhibits including the frieze of the Treasury of the Sifnians, the Naxian Sphinx, the Statue of Antinoos, the metopes of the Athenian treasury, the famous bronze Charioteer and many other artifacts. In the afternoon, after optional lunch at a Greek restaurant, we return to Athens.
Highlights
This tour includes :
Pick up/Drop off service
1 Overnight with dinner & breakfast in 3* or 4* hotel in Olympia
1 Overnight with dinner & breakfast in 3* or 4* hotel in Delphi
Professional English speaking guide during the tour
Entrance fees to archaeological sites & museums as per itinerary
Athens
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Corinth Canal
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Mycenae
Μυκήνες
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Archeologikos Choros Theatro Archeas Epidavrou
Επιδαύρου
Tripolis
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Ancient Olympia Stadium
Αρχαία Ολυμπία
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Δελφοί
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