Sounio – Athenian Riviera – Vouliagmeni Lake
(& Lunch in an authentic Greek tavern)
Navigate along the wonderful coast of Athens, visit the lake of Vouliagmeni, have lunch at an authentic Greek tavern by the sea and end up at the Temple of Poseidon in Sounio. See the magnificent sunset from the edge of the sacred hill and say goodbye to the sun as it dives into the waters of the Aegean Sea.
Stops: 1) Athenian Riviera, 2) Vouliagmeni Lake, 3) Temple of Poseidon (Sounio), 4) Authentic Greek Tavern
Delphi – Arachova – Monastery of Saint Luke
Start from Athens to a distance of about 200 km to Delphi. Feel the awe of the most famous oracle in history and browse at your leisure in the archaeological space, the museum and the ancient theatre. Later take a walk and have lunch in Arachova, in one of the most cosmic winter destinations in Greece. Complete this vivid experience with a visit to the monastery of St. Luke.
Stops: 1) Archaeological area of Delphi, 2) Archaeological museum of Delphi, 3) Ancient theater, 4) Arachova village, 5) Monastery of Saint Luke
Peloponnese
(Corinth – Mycenae – Epidaurus – Nafplio)
Start the trip from Athens and make the first stop on the isthmus of Corinth to enjoy the view of the canal connecting the Saronic gulf with the Corinthian Gulf. Later visit the imposing ruins of the ancient city of Mycenae and end up in Epidaurus, the cradle of the classical Greek theatre. Complete this special day with a visit to the first capital of the modern Greek state, Nafplio.
Stops: 1) Isthmus of Corinth, 2) Mycenae, 3) Ancient theater of Epidauros, 4) Nafplio
Ancient Olympia
A destination worth seeing up close, at least once in your life. It is located about 300 km from Athens, on the west coast of the Peloponnese. See the wonderful landscapes of the route and end up in the ancient stadium where the Olympic Flame ignites every four years. Visit the entire archaeological site, the museum and the Philippieion, the famous circular temple built by Philip in honor of Dias.
Stops: 1) Ancient area of Olypmia, 2) Ancient museum of Olypmia, 3) Philippieion tample
Meteora
A destination worth seeing up close, at least once in your life. It is located about 300 km from Athens, on the west coast of the Peloponnese. See the wonderful landscapes of the route and end up in the ancient stadium where the Olympic Flame ignites every four years. Visit the entire archaeological site, the museum and the Philippieion, the famous circular temple built by Philip in honor of Dias.
Stops: 1) Athens / Starting point, 2) Leonidas of Sparta & 300 Momument, 3) Meteora, 4) Kalabaka, 5) Theopetra Cave, 6) Kastraki