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Detailed Itinerary

Arrival at Athens airport, collect your rental car and drive to your hotel.
Rest day at leisure for your first taste of Athens.
Overnight in Athens or Attica area.

Meal: No Meals

After breakfast, leave Athens and drive through the fertile plain of Beotia for your first wine tasting experience. “ARGYRIOU” Winery is located within the settlement of Polydrosos, on the slopes of Mount
Parnassus and is surrounded by a small vineyard. Argyriou Winery produces 9 different types of wine, placing special emphasis to the cultivation of old Greek varieties as well as to highlighting the special
characteristics of international ones.

Afterwards, you depart for Delphi, the center of the Ancient World - the "Omphalos" (Navel of Earth) - whose prestige extended far beyond the boundaries of the Hellenic World.

Overnight in Delphi or Arahova area.

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast at the hotel and enjoy Delphi, with its landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty. Visit the Archeological Site with the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the Archeological Museum.

Depart for Patras. Pass by Itea, a modern town, where you can enjoy its splendid esplanade.

Visit Galaxidi, known as the "island on land". Galaxidi is a maritime town that has preserved every aspect of its traditional character. Stroll through the town's quaint alleys, which still bear the picturesqueness and beauty of centuries gone by. Visit the Maritime Museum of Galaxidi, one of the leading maritime museums in Greece and see the famous "Sailor's wife" monument. Swim in the organized or isolated inlets and enjoy the seafood and local delicacies. Pass by the picturesque town of Nafpaktos (Lepanto).

Drive to Patras by crossing the magnificent bridge from Antirion to Rion.

Overnight in Patra area.

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast at hotel and depart for Olympia. On your way, stop at one of the best wineries in the area: “OLYMPIA LAND” Estate! It is located in a small village, Koskina, just a couple kilometers from the heart of
Ancient Olympia. Enjoy a wine tasting during summer months in the green garden of the winery or in the beautiful area of the stone mansion.

Afterwards, you depart for Olympia, the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece and one of the most world-famous destinations!

Overnight in Olympia area.

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast at hotel. Olympia is the birthplace of the Olympic Games!
Visit the Archeological site with the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the Archeological Museum. Both the site and the museum offer a vivid picture of the splendor, the glory and the breadth of a civilization that gave so much to the world. Then depart for Tolo and Nafplion.

Overnight in Tolo or Nafplion area.

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast at hotel and leave early in the morning to visit the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus which represents the finest and best-preserved example of a classical Greek theatre. Continue to Mycenae, the Homeric city of Atreides, the city “rich in gold” of the ancient poets.

Visit the Lion’s Gate, the Cyclopean Walls, and the Royal Tombs e.t.c.
One more winery is on program: “SEMELI” Estate, located at an altitude of 600m on the slopes of the hilly Koutsi region, in Nemea area. To make high quality wines they harness the full potential of some of Greece’s most exciting indigenous grape varieties including vibrant and versatile Agiorgitiko, delicious and grapy Moschofilero, elegant Roditis and aromatic Malagousia.

Afterwards, return to Athens. On your way you can make a short photo stop at the Corinth Canal, which connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea.

Overnight in Athens or Attica area.

Meal: Breakfast

Breakfast at hotel.Day at your disposal to enjoy Athens. See the Panathenaic Stadium, where the first Olympic Games of modern times were held in 1896, the Prime Minister's residence (ex-Royal Palace) guarded by the Euzones in their colorful uniform, the Temple of
Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma).

Visit the Acropolis with 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.

Continue and visit the place where at last the statues found their home and admire the wonders of the classical era: The new Acropolis Museum. Walk around Plaka and Anafiotika - the oldest quarter of Athens, and Monastiraki, the flea market neighborhood in the old town, which is one of the principal shopping districts in Athens with souvenir shops, and specialty stores.

Overnight in Athens or Attica area.

Meal: Breakfast

Day at disposal until your departure to the airport of Athens.
Deliver the car and take your flight for your return.

Meal: Breakfast

Inclusions

• 7 overnights on Bed and Breakfast Basis (Room with Breakfast) in 3* | 4* hotels.
• Car Rental (CAT C) Citroen C3 or similar, collection | delivery at Athens Airport.
• 3 winery tastings.

Exclusions

Meals & Beverages
• Fuels
• Tolls
• Guides
• Entrance Fees to Archeological Sites & Museums
• Personal expenses
• Hotel accommodation tax, to be paid by clients directly at hotels
• Everything that is not mentioned in “included” section

Notes

Day 1 Overnight in Athens | Attica area
Day 2 Overnight in Delphi | Arachova area
Day 3 Overnight in Patra area
Day 4 Overnight in Olympia area
Day 5 Overnight in Tolo | Nafplion area
Days 6+7 Overnights in Athens | Attica area
Day 8 Departure

Children Policy:
Child 0-1,99 years old, sharing parents’ room is free of charge
Child 2-10,99 years old, sharing parent’s room, 50% reduction on the package per person rate of the double room.

All prices are indicative and starting from prices. Final price will be available based on availability and dates of travel.

Note:All prices are inclusive of current taxes & vat charges. Should taxes | vat change, rates will be adjusted accordingly.

Program Touring / Guide

Private touring

Trip Highlights

Athens- Delphi | Arachova area-Patra area-Olympia area-Tolo-Athens

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01 Apr, 2024 to 31 May, 2024

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01 Oct, 2024 to 31 Oct, 2024

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01 Jun, 2024 to 30 Jun, 2024

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16 Sep, 2024 to 30 Sep, 2024

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01 Jul, 2024 to 10 Jul, 2024

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01 Sep, 2024 to 15 Sep, 2024

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11 Jul, 2024 to 31 Aug, 2024

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