Escape the ordinary tours and enjoy an alternative premium Nature and Antiquity private ten day’s tour of the essential sites of Greece: Athens, Acropolis, Epidaurus, Mycenae, Nafplio, Dimitsana, Ancient Olympia, Tzoumerka, Metsovo, Meteora, Arachova and Delphi. Get a comprehensive grip of Greece on this ten day’s guided tour, staying 3 nights in Athens and then moving on to see some of the beaten path places in Central and Northern Greece, many which are UNESCO World Heritage sites. Delve into Greece rich history, enjoy walking tours in Athens greatest sites, explore spectacular rock top monasteries, and drive through uncharted off-road routes in forests and imposing mountains learning insights about the life in Greece and many historical facts and ancient myths.
After all visits at the top archeological sites executed by certified local guides, visit the most charming cities of Greece such as Athens, Nafplio, Delphi, Tzoumerka, Meteora and Arachova. Stroll around its narrow alleys and bougainvillea trees and taste some of the best traditional dishes. Accommodation in top 3-4 star boutique hotels or guesthouses, breakfast, certified guides at archeological sites, escort-driver and pickup/drop off service with premium off-road vehicle are included.
This unique nature and antiquity road trip in Greece is great for all history buffs, best nature views through uncharted routes and premium service.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Athens. When exploring the city you will see the pillars of the Acropolis rise above the passing cars. Walk down the narrow streets and find your way to the Acropolis Museum. After you journey deep into the past of Greek culture, enjoy a delicious meal at a fine restaurant.
Day 2: After Breakfast we depart from Athens heading towards Corinth Canal where we have a short stop and then we visit Mikines and Epidaurus where our local certified guide will guide us for 3 hours to the archaeological sites. After Epidaurus and Mikines we reach our hotel for rest and evening walk to Nafplio city and dinner.
Day 3: After breakfast we follow the route through traditional villages of Peloponnese and following an off-road route through Mainalo Ski center we reach to Dimitsana Village for lunch stop and time for exploring the village. Then we depart heading towards Ancient Olympia for our overnight stay.
Day 4: Starting our day with a visit and two hours guided tour to Ancient Olympia and then our road trip continues through Patra Bridge to Naupaktos for lunch. After lunch our road trip continues until we reach Tzoumerka National Park for our overnight stop and dinner.
Day 5: Our day starts with a walk in Tzoumerka village and the we head to Tzoumerka National Park driving through adventure uncharted routes, imposing mountains, forests and wild life until we reach Metsovo Village for our overnight stay.
Day 6: Leaving Metsovo we follow a route through Kalambaka mountain peaks before we reach Meteora hills. Hotel check-in, evening walk in Meteora, dinner and free time.
Day 7: Morning visit to Meteora Rocks and Monasteries for a two hours guided tour. Departing through national road to Polydrosos for lunch and then to cosmopolitan Arachova for our overnight stay.
Day 8: Morning Visit to Delphi for a 2 hours guided tour. Then we follow the road until Parnitha National Park where our last adventure off-road route takes place. Lunch in a traditional village and then back to Athens to our hotel.
Day 9: After Breakfast we visit Acropolis and Archaeological museum and then free time for shopping and lunch in the city.
Day 10: Departure from Athens