08.30 - 12.30, (All year round)
Introduction to the city's most important sites including Ex Royal Palace (guarded by colourful Evzones), Zappion, National Garden, Hadrian's Arc and a visit to Acropolis with its Museum, Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon and Erechtheion.
20.45 - 00.00, (April-Oct Daily / Nov-March Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday)
Taste a traditional dinner to one of the most popular tavernas with live bouzouki music and Greek Folk dances. The atmosphere in Plaka is magical at night and this tour is highly recommended.
15.00 - 19.00 (Daily)
Depart for a wonderful drive along the scenic coastal road which affords a splendid view of the Saronic Gulf, passing through some of Athens most beautiful suburbs to Cape Sounion where you will visit the 5th century B.C. Temple of Poseidon. The Temple provides one of the most breathtaking panoramic views in the world and lies on the precipice of sheer 197 foot drop to the sea.
08.30 - 19.00, (April-Oct Daily / Nov-March Mon, Wed, Fri & Sun)
Depart for Delphi, the centre of the Ancient World. On the slopes of Mount Parnassus, lie the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios. Visit the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo (famous for its Oracle) and the Museum containing such masterpieces of Ancient Greek sculpture as the Naxian Sphinx, the Statue of Antinoos and bronze Charioteer. After lunch return to Athens via the picturesque mountain village of Arachova famous for its Wine and Cheese.
08.30 - 19.00, (April-Oct Daily excl Fri & Sun / Nov-March Tue, Thur and Sat)
Depart and pass the Olympic Stadium, continue to Corinth Canal passing through ancient Corinth. Tour then drives to Mycenae to visit its archaeological site, Palace of Agamemnon, Lion's Gate, the Cyclopean Walls and the Royal Tombs. After Lunch it proceeds to Nauplia, first capital of modern Greece and explores its Venetian Fortress of Palamidi and the fortified islet of Bourtzi. From there to Epidaurus visiting the museum and ancient 16,000 seat Theatre with its famous acoustics. Return to Athens.
08.00 - 19.00 (Daily)
Depart from the Port of Piraeus for the Island of Aegina with its magnificent 5th century BC Classical Greek Temple of Afaea. The Temple rises above the breathtaking scenery of dark green pine trees and deep blue sea. Next port of call the little island of Poros. Walk along its winding streets, among rich pine forests and lemon trees to the top of the clock tower for panoramic views of the Peloponnese. Finally, arrive at Hydra and enjoy one of the most cosmopolitan of Greek islands and favorite of the international jet-set.
TWO DAYS 08.45 - 19.00 (2nd day), (Departs Apr-Oct Mon, Wed & Thur / Nov-Mar every Wed)
Day 1. Depart for Delphi, the centre of the Ancient World. On the slopes of Mount Parnassus, in a landscape of unparalleled beauty and majesty, lie the ruins of the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios.
Visit the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo and the Museum containing such masterpieces of Ancient Greek sculpture as the bronze Charioteer.
Depart for Kalambaka, a small Town situated at the foot of the astonishing complex of monasteries and gigantic rocks of Meteora. Dinner and overnight.
Day 2. Breakfast and visit Meteora. Among striking scenery, perched on top of huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air stand ageless Monasteries where you can see exquisite specimens
of Byzantine art. Visit to the Monasteries of Meteora and return to Athens with brief stop in the Thermopaylae famous for the statue of heroic figure Leonidas.
08.45 - 19.00 (3rd day)
Prehistory, the Classical period, Roman domination, the Byzantine Empire, tile Crusades and Modern times: Greece through the centuries will unfold before you on this three-day tour.
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