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Organised Land Tours from Athens
(Whenever I visit an ancient site without a professional tour guide, I have the feeling that I miss something).

ANCIENT CORINTH (HALF DAY) (Every Monday and Friday).
Drive to Corinth Canal which connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea (short stop). Visit the Ancient Town of Corinth where St. Paul lived and preached for two years. Agora (market place) and Apollo's Temple (6th century B.C.) clearly show how rich and important Corinth was in Ancient Times. A short stop at the Site of the Ancient Port of Cehries, where St. Paul disembarked, will conclude the visit. Return to Athens in time for lunch.

OLYMPIA (1 Day tour - upon request, 5 pers. minimum). Depart from Athens 06.30am and after a short stop at Corinth canal. arrive at ancient Olympia by 11.00am. Meet the tour guide and follow him to the ancient site and the archaeological museum of Olympia. Have lunch and relax in the peaceful atmosphere of the area until 05.00pm. Return to Athens.

DELPHI (1 Day - Daily Service) Price: 70.00 without lunch, or 80.00 incl. lunch.
Daily Service Full day tour through the towns of Thebes, Levadia and Arahova (birth place of Dr. Georgios Papanikolaou of the PAP test) famous for its colourful rugs. Arrive at Delphi, the center of the Ancient World. Visit the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo and the Museum. Lunch in the village of Delphi. Return to Athens early this evening.

CORINTH-MYCENAE-EPIDAURUS(1 Day - Tue,Wed,Thu,Sat) Price:70.00 w/o lunch, or 80.00 incl. lunch.
Drive along the scenic coastal roads of the Saronic Gulf to Corinth (stop). Proceed to Mycenae, visit the ruins, including the Lion's Gate, the Tomb of Agamemnon and the Palace. Depart for Nafplio through Argolis. After lunch, leave for Epidaurus where you will visit the famous Theatre known for its superior acoustics. Return to Athens in the evening.

OLYMPIA (2 Days, upon request, 5 pers. minimum). A "unique" tour organised by astoria travel. Leave from Athens at 08.00am. Short stop at Corinth Canal. Before the city of Pyrgos we turn off the highway and drive to the Deluxe ALDEMAR OLYMPIAN Village Hotel. We have made an arrangement with the hotel and you can use the hotel premises for as long as you wish, swimming, having lunch at the hotel's restaurants, and taking your drinks at anyone of the bars. Leave from the ALDEMAR late afternoon to arriva at Olympia. Dinner and overnight.
After breakfast meet with the tour guide and visit the ancient site and the archaeological museum during the next 3 hrs. You are free to visit the other museums of Olympia on your own, have lunch and enjoy a drink at the peacefull modern Olympia town. About 5.00pm start the return trip to Athens.

DELPHI (2 Days, Daily Service)
Day 1: Motor coach through arriving to Delphi, the center of the Ancient World. Visit the Museum and Thebes, Levadia, Arakhova (short stop) the Sanctuary of Apollo. Lunch and overnight in Delphi.
Day 2: You'll spend the morning relaxing in please. After lunch return to Athens by the same route. Includes first class Delphi to do as you hotel in Delphi.

METEORA SaveCancelCloseEdit FMONASTERIES (2 Days) (Mon - Wed - Thu ? Sat). Price: 125.00 per person in double bedroom.
Day 1: Drive to Delphi. Two hours at leisure, to enjoy the breathtaking scenery. Depart for Kalambaka, passing through picturesque villages.
Day 2: Visit Meteora with theageless Monasteries, containing priceless historical and religious treasures. Return to Athens via Thermopylae (visit the Leonidas Monument). (N.B. Visits to the Archaeological site and the Museum in Delphi are not included and the extra cost is 09.00 euro).

CORINTH-MYCENAE-EPIDAURUS(2 Days) (Every Tuesday-Wednesday).
Day 1: Drive along the scenic coastal roads of the Saronic Gulf to Corinth (visit), Proceed to Mycenae, visit the ruins, including the Lion's Gate, the Tomb of Agamemnon and the Palace. Depart for Nafplio via Argolis. Overnight in Nafplio.
Day 2: Morning is at leisure to take photos or just relax. After lunch, leave for Epidaurus where you will visit the famous 4th century Theatre known for its acoustics. Return to Athens in the evening. ( Includes first class hotel in Nafplio).

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THREE DAYS DELPHI - METEORA  ileWhen finished, click S(Every Tuesday - Wednesday - Friday ? Sunday).
Day 1: Drive via Thebes, Levadia and Arachova to Delphi for an overnight visit.
Day 2: Morning free. Leave Delphi for an interesting trip through Central Greece to arrive in Kalambaka for overnight.
Day 3: Visit Meteora where the natural beauty combines with the ageless Monasteries. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae (visit) and Kammena Vourla.

THREE DAYS CLASSICAL TOUR (Every Monday-Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday).
The most outstanding classical sites are visited on this tour, reminding the visitor of Greece's ancient glory.
Day 1: Drive via the coastal road Short to the Corinth Canal (short stop) visit the tTheatre of Epidaurus famous for its remarkable acoustics. Then proceed to the town of Nauplion (short stop) drive on to Mycenae and visit the Archaeological Site and Tomb of Agamemnon. Then depart fro Olympia through central Peloponnese. Overnight in Olympia.
Day 2: Visit the Archaeological Site of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the Archaeological Museum. Then drive to Delphi overnight.
Day 3: Visit the Archaeological Site and Museum of Delphi. Then drive through the village of Arachova, renowned for its colorful rugs and carpets, return to Athens via Levadia and Thebes.

FOUR DAYS CLASSICAL TOUR (Every Monday-Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday).
The most outstanding classical sites are visited on this tour, reminding the visitor of Greece's ancient glory.
Day 1: Drive via the coastal road Short to the Corinth Canal (short stop) visit the tTheatre of Epidaurus famous for its remarkable acoustics. Then proceed to the town of Nauplion (short stop) drive on to Mycenae and visit the Archaeological Site and Tomb of Agamemnon. Then depart for Olympia through central Peloponnese. Overnight in Olympia.
Day 2: Visit the Archaeological Site of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the Archaeological Museum. Then drive to Delphi overnight.
Day 3: Visit the Archaeological Site and Museum of Delphi. Then drive for Kalambaka.
ay 4: Visit Meteora, the ageless monasteries and specimens of Byzantine art. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopulae (visit the Leonida's monument).

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