Sparta Eight (8) Days Vacation Package In Greece

Greece  Vacation package ‘Sparta’

8 days / 7 nights

Athens, Corinth, ancient Corinth, Mycenae, Nafplion, Epidaurus, Olympia, Delphi, Kalambaka, Meteora

Day 1st: Arrival in Athens and Transfer to your hotel, Accommodation and half day Athens city tour.

Tour description: This tour gives you an opportunity to observe the striking contrasts that make Athens such a fascinating city. Our expert driver/guides take you to see the center of the CONSTITUTION SQUARE (Syntagma), the HOUSE OF PARLIAMENT, the MEMORIAL to the UNKNOWN SOLDIER and the NATIONAL LIBRARY.

Driving down Herod Atticus street, you will see the Evzones in their picturesque uniform and the PRESIDENTIAL PALACE.

On your way to the Acropolis, you will see the Hadrian’s Arch, visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus and you will make a short stop at the PANATHENAIC STADIUM (where the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in 1896).

On the ACROPOLIS visit the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: the PROPYLAEA, the TEMPLE of ATHENA NIKE, the ERECHTHEION and finally, “the harmony between material and spirit”, the monument that “puts order in the mind”, the PARTHENON.

Day 2rd: Corinth, ancient Corinth, Mycenae, Nafplion, Epidaurus

Five days private tour to Corinth canal, ancient Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nafplion, Olympia, Delphi, Kalambaka, Meteora

Morning departure from your hotel and first stop for a coffee break at the Canal of Corinth. The tour will continue to Mycenae for visiting the famous Palace, the Lions Gate and the Tomb of King Agamemnon. Our next stop will be at Epidaurus for visiting the Ancient Theater. Passing by the Bay of Nafplion, we will picturesque town of Nafplion. Overnight in Nafplion.

DAY  3rd: Nafplion, Sparta, Mystras, Olympia

Driving through the Central Peloponnese, Arcadia, we will reach Sparta. Visit Sparta and feel Leonidas and the lows of Sparta how have inspired  Nations and countries to their way of living. We will visit Mystras with its many Byzantine churches. Depart to Olympia through the towns of Tripoli and Megalopolis arrive in Olympia, the cradle of the Olympic Games. Dinner and overnight in Olympia.

Day 4th: Olympia, Delphi

In Olympia you will have the opportunity to visit the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus and the museum as well as the archaeological site of ancient Olympia.

Departure for Delphi through Patras, the capital of the Peloponnese. Crossing the new famous bridge from Rio to Antirion and passing by Nafpaktos (Lepanto), make a stop at the seaside areas of either Galaxidi or Itea. Arrive in Delphi. Dinner and overnight in Delphi.

DAY 5th: Delphi, Kalambaka, Meteora

In the morning we will visit the museum of Delphi with the famous bronze Charioteer, the statue of Antinoos and the athlete Aghias, and we will depart for Thermopylae to visit the monument of one of the most important moments of then worlds history. After our visit to Thermopylae we will travel to Kalambaka driving through the city of Lamia and passing by numerous picturesque villages and small towns of Central Greece.
Overnight in Kalambaka.

DAY 6th: Kalambaka, Meteora, Athens

Visit of the well-known Meteora with its Byzantine Monasteries constructed on top of huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air. In the afternoon return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae (visit the Leonidas’s Monument) and Kammena Vourla. Arrive in Athens late in the afternoon. Accommodation in the hotel. Free night.

Day 7th: One day cruise with lunch visiting Hydra, Poros, Aegina

Pick-up from your hotel  early in the morning, transfer to the port to take the tour one day cruise. Return around 19 hrs.

AEGINA: The biggest island of the Saronic Gulf inhabited as from the 2nd mil. B.C. with two important archaeological sites, a large cathedral dedicated to St. Nectarios the last canonized Saint of the Greek Orthodox Church, a wonderful fish market, a unique fruit floating market, and an economy based on pistachio nuts.
Why don’t you join the optional shore excursion and learn about the history of this fascinating island? This guided bus tour takes us to the early fifth century B.C. Doric Temple of Afaia, built on the top of the hill offering a magnificent view. Then proceed to the grandiose cathedral of St. Nectarios where his relics are kept. Free time to wander around the little harbor at the south-west part of the island for an “ouzo” Snacks – Events – Surprises!

POROS: The smallest of the three islands, covered with pine and lemon trees, situated very close to the Peloponesian peninsula. Enjoy a beautiful walk up to the clock tower and admire the panorama.

HYDRA: The “smartest” of the Greek islands, the favorite resort of the international Jet-Set, the unique architecture of its houses, the pedestrian, narrow streets full of boutiques, exclusive jewelry and handicrafts, attracts both shoppers and photographers. The crystal clear waters will refresh the swimmer.

Overnight in Athens.

Day 8th: Transfer out

At the according time pick-up from your hotel and transfer to the airport

Inclusion:

• 3nights hotel accommodation in Athens
• 1 night hotel accommodation in Nafplion
• 1 night hotel accommodation in Olympia
• 1 night hotel accommodation in Delphi
• 1 night hotel accommodation in Meteora
• All transfers as mentioned
• Daily breakfast
• All taxes

Vacation Package ‘Sparta’

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