Ancient Monuments of Central Greece and the

Ancient Monuments of Central Greece and
the Byzantine Monasteries of Meteora - 7 Days/6 Nights
Code:
P-1404G
Athens - Epidaurus - Mycenae - Olympia -Delphi - Meteora - Athens (For Groups)
Meteora
The Parthenon
Epidaurus
Included Highlights
• Classical and modern Athens • Cape Sounion • New
Acropolis Museum • Visit to six great UNESCO World
Heritage listed monuments • Byzantine Monasteries
of Meteora
DAY 1: Arrival and visit to the Temple of Poseidon at Cape
Sounion (optional)
Arrival at Athens airport and transfer by deluxe, air-conditioned
car or coach to hotel. Free day. Depending on arrival time,
depart for an optional tour with a wonderful drive along the
scenic Athenian Riviera' coastal road which affords a splendid
view of the Saronic Gulf, passing through some of the most
beautiful suburbs of Athens (Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, Varkiza) to
Cape Sounion and its 5th century B.C. Temple of Poseidon,
where one is deeply impressed by one of the most breathtaking
panoramic views in the world. Overnight at the hotel.
Olympia
Mycenae
DAY 2: Athens sightseeing and the new Acropolis Museum
The Athens full day tour comprises an extensive and wellthought-out collection of must-sees, which provide a rewarding
and informative cross section of the ancient and the newer.
The trip is by luxurious, air-conditioned car or coach with an
expert guide. A number of stops for photos and/or guided walks
are integral to the programme. The sights include the ancient
Panathinaiko (meaning 'of all Athens') stadium, where the first
modern Olympic Games took place in 1896. It is the only stadium
built of pure, white marble. A stop will be made for a short visit
and photos and the trip resumes by passing by Zappeion and the
temple of Olympian Zeus, which was one of the largest in antiquity. The programme continues passing by the University of
Athens, the Academy of Athens, the National Library and on to
the National Gardens, Hadrian’s Arch, St. Paul’s Anglican Church,
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Parliament, the Tomb of the Unknown soldier, Schliemann’s
House (Numismatic Museum), the Catholic Cathedral, the Old
Parliament, Constitution Square, the Russian Orthodox Church
and finally the Acropolis. There, your expert guide will provide
exciting and inspiring information whilst leading your visit to
fabulous parts of the Acropolis complex, such as the Propylaea,
the temple of Athena Nike, the illustrious Parthenon and the
Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens.
We will then proceed, via a pleasant short walk passing by
Herodion and Dionyssos theatre, to visit the fascinating new
Acropolis museum: this is the ideal environment in which to
appreciate such main attractions as votives, artifacts of every
day life, statues from archaic period, the Caryatids, all in a
journey of fascinating discovery that culminates to its crescendo
at the Parthenon Hall. The new Acropolis Museum has been
voted as being within the top-three museums of the world.
Rest of day free for leisure or shopping. Overnight at the hotel.
Acropolis Museum
The Acropolis and the Lycabettus hill
DAY 3: Corinth Canal, Epidaurus, Nauplion, Mycenae,
Olympia
Depart for the impressive, 6.4 km (4 mile) - long Corinth Canal
which was completed in 1893 and connects the Saronic and the
Corinthian Gulfs (short stop). Proceed to Nauplion (short stop)
and through the plain of Argos arrive to Mycenae. Visits to the
archaeological site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. In the
afternoon depart for Olympia, the birth place of the Olympic
Cape Sounion
The Corinth Canal
The Charioteer
Delphi
Delphi
Games, through the cities of Tripolis and Megalopolis. Overnight
stay in Olympia.
Day 4: Olympia, Delphi
Visit of the archaeological site of Olympia with the Temple of
Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the
Stadium and the archaeological Museum. Depart via Patras
(short stop) to Rion, cross the Corinthian bay by the new bridge
to Antirrion. Pass by the city of Nafpaktos and from there on,
along the coastal road to Delphi, known in ancient times as the
navel of the world. In the afternoon visit the picturesque mountain village of Arachova. Overnight stay in Delphi.
Day 5: Delphi, Meteora
Visit the archaeological site and the museum of Delphi. Depart
for Kalambaka via Central Greece (short stop by Lamia).
Overnight stay in Kalambaka (a small town built at the foot of the
majestic rocks and crowned by the Meteora Monasteries).
Olympia, the Palaestra
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Day 6: The Byzantine monasteries of Meteora
Meteora
Leave in the morning for the unique, precipitous rock formations
of Meteora to visit the Byzantine Monasteries. Return to Athens
passing the monument of Spartan King Leonidas at Thermopylae
which commemorates the epic battle of 480 BC between the
Greeks and the countless Persian hordes. Overnight stay in
Athens.
Day 7: Departure
Transfer by deluxe, air-conditioned car or coach to Athens
airport for departure.
Prices include:
Airport transfers
Entrance fees
Hotel accommodation, half-board basis
Breakfast and dinner at the hotel
Transport by luxury car or coach
Services of a Professional and Licensed
guide
All taxes
Prices do not include:
Gratuites (optional)
Drinks and beverages
Lunch
Half-day visit to Sounion
(optional)
Leonidas, Thermopylae
Monastery of the Holy Trinity
Please contact us for more detailed information, prices, availability
and special offers.
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For more information please contact us at:
Zen Travel Ltd
40, Zan Moreas st., GR-11745
Athens, Greece
Telephone: (+30)210 4515969
Fax: (+30)210 4280130
e-mail: [email protected]
www.zentravel.gr
VAT number: EL-800399111
GNTO Licence number:
0207E60000335401
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