This tour of Greece starts and ends in Athens and covers the classical sites, Meteora and Pella. Our homepage lists more tours.
10 DAY TOUR OF GREECE
THIS TOUR IS AVAILABLE AT ANYTIME AND CAN BE CHANGED TO ACCOMMODATE YOUR INDIVIDUAL REQUESTS.
DAY 1
Arrive in Athens and after passing through customs we transfer to the hotel. The evening is free.
DAY 2
Today we tour Athens beginning with the Acropolis precinct. First we tour the Propylaia, or gateway constructed as a facade in temple form. The outstanding architectural structure on the the Acropolis is the Parthenon, it is breathtaking. Next we visit the Erechtheion, famous for the porch of the Karyatides, named after the six female statues that support the roof. We visit the Temple of Athene Nike, and the Acropolis Museum. We take the time to slowly stroll around the Acropolis.
After lunch there is an optional tour of the Athens National Museum with its fantastic collection of artifacts. Stroll through gallery after gallery. Return to the hotel. Bed and Breakfast
DAY 3
After breakfast we start our three day classical tour. We drive to Corinth. We slowly tour the Roman Forum, Theater, Temple of Apollo, the ancient Angora (market place), the medieval castle with its sweeping view of the sea and the narrow Isthmus of Corinth. We continue to Epidaurus. This is the best preserved open air ancient Greek theater. It is a marvel to Greek engineering. Wherever you stand you can hear the slightest sound on the stage. Next we proceed to and tour Mycenae, known in history as the legendary home of King Agamemnon who led the Greeks in the Trojan War. We tour the Atreus, in reality a tomb. This is an architectural masterpiece. Later we drive through Central Peloponese to Olympia and check into the hotel. B&B
DAY 4
After breakfast we visit Olympia, one of the best-preserved sites in Greece and home of the Olympic Games. After a full day of leisurely touring the site we drive through the plains of Greece cross the Corinth Bay and drive to Delphi. We check into the hotel. The evening is free to stroll the picturesque town. B&B
DAY 5
Today we tour one of the greatest sites from ancient antiquity, Delphi. This was the home of the famed oracle. We tour the Agora (market place), the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo, and the Roman Theater. After our leisurely tour, stroll the sites at your leisure. When you are ready we return to the hotel. The evening is free. B&B.
DAY 6
We drive to and leisurely tour the Meteora Monasteries, a must see, atop their soaring pinnacles. Priceless treasures of art are on display. Today the monasteries are best known for the James Bond Movie “Never Say Never”. We check into the Meteora hotel. The evening is free. B&B
DAY 7
We drive to Pella, the capital of Macedonia under Phillip II, father of Alexander the Great. We arrive in Pella and check into the hotel. The evening is free. B&B
DAY 8
Today we slowly tour Pella We visit the museum that contains many artifacts from the reign of Phillip II, and Alexander the Great, the royal graves and the palace of the Macedonian Kings. After our leisurely tour we return to the hotel. The evening is free to stroll through the picturesque town. B&B
DAY 9
We return to Athens. This afternoon there is an optional tour of Cape Sounion and the Temple of Poseidon. This is the legendary spot where the King. father of Thesius, founder of Athens, threw himself off the cliff, into the sea when he thought, his son, Thesius had been killed by the legendary Minathor of Crete. The evening is free. You might go to one of the famous shopping streets in Athens for some last minute shopping. Whether it is for inexpensive souvenirs or something more expensive, you will find it here. Many stores will remind you of London, Paris, or New York. As it is the capital of Greece, you can find anything in Athens. The main shopping street is Ermou Street. It is for pedestrian traffic only and has numerous shops. In the Plaka you will find souvenirs from all over Greece and the largest department store in the country. In Monastiraki there are many antiquity shops. The best jewelry shops are found on Voukourestiou Street, but they are expensive. The Plaka has some inexpensive jewelry, but it is not of the quality found on Voukourestiou Street. Hand woven carpets are to be found at the 9 Mitropoleos Street Showroom of the Greek Handcraft Organization. B&B.
DAY 10
This morning we transfer to the Athens International Airport for out flight home. B
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