Classical Tour
Corinth, Mycenae, Nafplion (2
overnights) Olympia (overnight) Sparta (overnight) Delphi
(overnight) Meteora (overnight)
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1st day:Starting
from Athens we drive westwards along the scenic coast of the
Saronic Gulf, until we reach the Corinth canal with its
breathtaking views (short stop). Shortly after we reach the
Ancient town of Corinth (visit) where St. Paul lived and
preached for two years. Back in ancient times Corinth was one of
the richest cities and this is quite evident by its remains,
including the huge Agora (market place) and Apollo's Temple (6th
c. B.C.)Then
drive on to Mycenae, the Homeric city of the Atreides - the city
"rich in gold" of the ancient poets. (Visit the Lions Gate, the
Cyclopean Walls, the Royal Tombs e.t.c.) |
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Continue for Nafplion through the
fertile plain of Argolis and ancient Tiryns, (Set on a bluff in
the centre of a plain, the fortress of Tiryns is a Cyclopean
structure dating from the 13c BC, a well preserved masterpiece
of ancient military architecture.) Overnight in Nafplion, in a
traditional hotel, just
under the castle. |
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2nd day
Nafplion
(first capital city of
Greece in modern time) the picturesque town nestling at the foot of
a cliff crowned by the mighty ramparts of the Palamidi Fortress.
After breakfast in a beautiful veranda with the best view over the
city, visit the castle of Palamidi and the acropolis of ancient
Tiryns. |
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Time for shopping in
Nafplion, where you will find many traditional shops and
boutiques or enjoy a swim in the crystal waters under the
castle.
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Later the afternoon leave
for the hinterland of Epidavros to visit the sanctuary of
Asklepios, the most brilliant centre of healing in the ancient
world and the theatre (4th century B.C.) one of the most perfect
and the best preserved of the ancient Greek theatres, famous for
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3rd day:
Leave Nafplion in the morning, through Central Peloponnese,
we'll drive south by the scenic coast of the Argolis Gulf, from
the town of Astros we will turn to Central Peloponnese,
(Arcadia), through the village of Agios Petros, (short stop -the
village became capital city of Greece for 24 hours, short stop)
and Karies on the slopes of the mount. Parnon. Shortly we will
arrive in Sparta, the modern town was developed in the reign of
King Otto after 1834. Visit the archaeological site, the most
important monuments of the side are: the Acropolis and the
Theatre of Ancient Sparta. |
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Leave Sparta in the morning to visit the Medieval state of
Mystras after through the mount Taygetos , Andritsaina and
Vassae ( The most extra ordinary monument of the area is the
very well preserved temple of Epicurus Apollo, at Vassae) for
Olympia (the cradle of the Olympic Games. Overnight in Olympia. |
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5th day:Further
sightseeing of Olympia. Next we'll drive through Patras, Capital
of Peloponnesus and take the Car-Ferry across the "Little
Dardanelles - Half hour" from Rio to Antirio. Crossing the
picturesque town of Nafpactos(This charming little city at the
northwest end of the Gulf of Corinth was fortified by the Venetians
in the 15C. and from there through the scenic new road along the
coast we'll arrive in Delphi . |
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Visit in the evening the Sanctuary of
Apollo Pythios and the Museum.Overnight in Delphi or Arachova, one of the
most traditional villages in Greece.
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6th day:
Further sightseeing of Delphi, visit Castalia Spring and the
Sanctuary of Athena Pronaea.Continue for Meteora, passing
through, Lamia, typical towns and numerous picturesque villages
of Central Greece. Stay overnight in Kalambaka, the closest
village to Meteora with the best view or Trikala one of the
nicest cities in Greece.
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7th day:
Visit Meteora, among striking scenery, perched on top of huge
rocks which seem to be suspended in Mid - Air, stand ageless
Monasteries, where you can see exquisite specimens of Byzantine
Art.
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Of the 24
monasteries that grew up between the 13 and 16 centuries only six are still
inhabited: The Great Meteoron, Agia Triad, Agios Nikolaos and Varlaam by
monks: Agios Stephanos and Roussanou by nuns. |
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