Day 1: Athens - Kamena Vourla - Kalambaka
Welcome to your tour with Europamundo!We’ll depart early in the morning towards northern Greece, stopping at Kamena Vourla, a charming seaside tourist hub surrounded by stunning landscapes. We´ll then proceed north, stopping at the Thermopylae Mountain Pass, the historic site of the famous battle. Next, we´ll visit Kastraki, a picturesque village with beautiful views of the entire valley, where you´ll have free time for lunch. Afterward, we´ll explore the Meteora, a breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admission to one of its renowned monasteries is included. Dinner will be provided in Kalabaka.
Half board dinner includes: Buffet
Day 2: Kalambaka - Delphi - Patras
We depart from Kalambaka and travel south through the region of Thessaly. Scenic landscapes lead us to DELPHI, one of the most important sanctuaries of ancient Greece, considered in antiquity to be the center of the Hellenic world. Admission in included to the archaeological site, located on the slopes of Mount Parnassus with majestic views over the Gulf of Corinth. You will have time for lunch. We then continue to PATRAS, Greece´s third-largest city and a major port on the Gulf of Patras. Its medieval fortress overlooks the city, while its cathedral, dedicated to Saint Andrew, is the largest church in Greece and a major Orthodox pilgrimage site. Dinner included.
Half board dinner includes: ..
Day 3: Patras - Olympia - Mycenae - Nafplio
After breakfast, we continue our journey toward OLYMPIA (admission and guided tour with a local guide included). We will explore the archaeological site where the first Olympic Games took place in 776 BC, featuring athletes from all over Greece and its colonies. Temple of Zeus, the stadium, the gymnasium, and the palaestra, stand out.We then head to MYCENAE (admission included), a colossal 18th-century BC citadel and the birthplace of Europe´s first civilization. You will have time for lunch and to explore the site. Afterwad, we continue to NAFPLIO, a charming coastal town dominated by its citadel and Venetian fortress; free time for a stroll. Dinner included.
Half board dinner includes: Menu: FREE BUFFET
Day 4: Nafplio - Epidaurus - Poros - Acrocorinth - Athens
After breakfast, we will travel through the Peloponnese scenery to EPIDAURUS (admission included), an extraordinary theater and one of the greatest masterpieces of Greek architecture. Built over 2,400 years ago, it is famous for its magnificent acoustics. We then continue to the port of Galatas, where a short ferry ride takes us to the picturesque island of POROS, known for its hillside houses, lively harbor, and Mediterranean atmosphere. Time to stroll around and enjoy lunch. Upon returning to the mainland, we’ll make a photo stop at the Acrocorinth fortress, dominating the isthmus from above. Before reaching Athens, we’ll stop by the spectacular Corinth Canal, connecting the Aegean and Ionian seas between impressive rock walls. Arrival in Athens in the late afternoon.Our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful and lasting memories.Please, check the time of your flight in case you might need an additional night.
