Complete Peloponnese – Delphi Meteora(4 days-3 nights) Complete Peloponnese – Delphi - Meteora
ID: GYG621072-1037283
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Country: Greece
Duration:
4 days
Description
Corinth Canal, Ancient Corinth, Epidaurus Theater, Mycenae, Palamidi, Nafplio, Ancient Olympia, Galaxidi, Delphi, Arachova, Thermopylae, Kalambaka, Meteora.
DAY 1
Starting our journey, our first stop will be the Corinth Canal, an artificial canal connecting the Corinthian Gulf with the Saronic Gulf. Continuing to Ancient Corinth, one of the most important city-states of antiquity, inhabited since the Neolithic era, with a rich history due to its strategic position and fertile land. Next is the famous Epidaurus Theater, renowned for its remarkable acoustics, hosting the annual Ancient Drama Festival with prominent Greek and foreign actors and directors. Moving on to one of the greatest centers of civilization between 1600 and 1100 BC, Mycenae, a powerful military fortress with legendary walls known as Cyclopean. As the day unfolds, we head to our last destination, the Palamidi Fortress, an impressive Venetian fortress built in 1687, offering a panoramic view of Nafplio, a beautiful city that will host us tonight.
DAY 2
Our day starts by heading to Ancient Olympia, the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece dedicated to Zeus. With a professional guide, you will explore the magnificence of Ancient Olympia, visiting the Temple of Zeus, the Heraion, the stadium, and the museum where you can admire Praxiteles’ Hermes, the pediments of the Temple of Zeus, and more. Afterward, we proceed to Galaxidi, a picturesque town that will host us for the rest of the day.
DAY 3
We start early in the morning for Delphi, the most significant religious center and monument of ancient Greece, believed to be built at the center of the earth. There, our professional guide will accompany you to the archaeological site dedicated to Apollo and the archaeological museum. You will have the opportunity to admire the Oracle of Delphi, the Temple of Apollo, the Athenian Treasury, the Tholos of Athena Pronaia, and the famous statue of the Charioteer of Delphi. We won’t miss the Castalia Spring, where Pythia, the priests, and visitors would cleanse themselves. We stop at the picturesque and beautiful village of Arachova, ideal for relaxation or a stroll through its charming narrow streets. Before leaving for Thermopylae, don’t forget to try its traditional products. Continuing to Kalambaka, where, after settling into the hotel and resting, we will go to an idyllic place called ‘the balcony of Meteora’ to admire the sunset and the view of the monasteries we will visit tomorrow.
Overnight in Kalambaka-Meteora at a four-star hotel or a small boutique hotel, depending on availability. You can book through our website (with an extra charge).
DAY 4
The day begins by waking up and witnessing the imposing and breathtaking landscape of Meteora. After breakfast, we meet the professional guide who will guide us to at least two of the three monasteries (the monasteries visited depend on the excursion days – Great Meteoro, Varlaam Monastery, Holy Trinity Monastery, Roussanou Monastery). We then take the road back in the late afternoon, making a stop for food in a picturesque intermediate village.
Highlights
- Visit Ancient Corinth and Mycenae
- Visit Epidaurus Theater
- Visit Nafplio and Palamidi Fortress
- Visit Ancient Olympia, Galaxidi, Delphi and Arachova
- Visit Thermopylae, kalampaka and Meteora
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You should be able to walk on paved or uneven terrain; otherwise, the guide will approach your points of interest as closely as possible.
From the logo DITravel in the transport vehicle
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.