Enjoy the Blue Sea in Greece

Upon your arrival at Athens International Airport, you will be picked up and sent to the hotel. The rest of the day is free for you.

Accommodation: Athena Pallas or similar (4 stars)

After breakfast, we will drive along the coastline for about 2 hours to visit the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus. On the way, we will pass by the Corinth Canal, which is 80 meters high and 6 kilometers long. The Ancient Theater of Epidaurus is very well preserved whose sound effects are still pretty good. Our next stop will be Nafplio, known as one of the most beautiful towns in Greece and once a military fortress. The Palamidi Castle which stands on a 216-meter rock is its main attraction. Standing on the castle, we can overlook the sea and the beautiful surrounding scenery. After lunch, drive for about half an hour to Mycenae where we will find the famous ancient city of Mycenae and the archaeological site Lion Gate, the one-eyed man wall and the Treasure of Atreus. After the tour, we will leave Mycenae and make a stop in Tripoli on the way. After driving for about 2 and a half hours, we will arrive at Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Check in the hotel for a good rest.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Grand Arty or similar (4 stars)

Olympia is the most important religious and sports center in Greece where the Olympic Games were held for the first time in 776 BC. Today we will start with the statue of Zeus, the Temple of Hera and the Temple of Pelops, and then a visit to the stadium. Later, we will head to the port and take an one-hour ferry to Zakynthos. After check-in on arrival, you may arrange the itinerary by yourself.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Diana or similar (4 stars)

After breakfast, we will go to Zakynthos Pier and have a boat tour to explore the Zakynthos Island. The cruise departs at 09:00 and returns at about 17:00. We will travel north along the east coast of Zakynthos, pass Tsilivi and Planos beaches, the sandy beaches of Alikanas and Alikes, and arrive at the famous Blue Hole whose water looks like blue ink. Visit this blue world by rowing a small boat or enjoy swimming in it. And maybe you will be lucky to find some dolphins. Our next stop will be Shipwreck Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in Greece. Then we will move on to the beautiful fishing village of Porto Vromi and explore the Dolphin Cave slowly. Next, move southward until we come to Keri which features a narrow and rocky beach, a promontory, a gazebo and two caves- Marithi Cave and Damianos Cave. There, Lighthouse Town is a good place to watch the sunset. Later, we will visit Laganas Bay. There you can see the famous and rare sea turtle Caretta in the Mediterranean. The last stop today is Marathonisi, a protected island off Laganas. Then we will return to Zakynthos Town along the coast of Porto Zoro, Banana, Porto Roma and Argassi.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Diana or similar (4 stars)

After breakfast, we will take the ferry from Zakynthos Port at 08:00 and arrive at Kyllini Port in about 1 hour. Then we will drive to Delphi taking about 3 hours. We will cross Europe's largest Rion-Antirion Bridge, and reach Nafpaktos at noon. Nafpaktos is a beautiful seaside town where the Venetian Castle and the Venetian Port will be visited. We will finally reach Delphi after lunch. What we are going to see there are the ancient oracles, the stadium, the ancient theater with a capacity of more than 5,000 spectators, and of course the Delphi Museum where you can admire the Charioteer famed as one of the best bronze statues of all time. After that, we will visit Arachova, the most famous winter resort in Greece. It is a small traditional city at an altitude of 1,000 meters, and a modern city as well. Finally we will drive from Arachova, pass through central Greece and Trikala and check in the hotel at a small traditional town Kalambaka.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Liknon or similar (4 stars)

Today we will visit Meteora. First we will pay a visit to the great Varlaam Monastery which is built on top of a 380-m high rock in the 16th century. The next stop will be the 15th-century Monastery of St. Stephan (the Monastery of St. Stephan), which was also built on top of another huge rock. Inside the monastery there is a museum exhibiting some Byzantine and Christian objects. After lunch, return to Athens and pass by the small town of Domokos, Kamena Vourla and Thermopyles which is along the sea. The transfer takes 4 hours and we will check in the hotel on arrival.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Athena Pallas or similar (4 stars)

We will spend the day in Athens. The spots we will visit include the University of Athens, the Parliament Building, the National Library, the Presidential Palace and the traditional Presidential Guard. The process of changing the guard is worth watching. You can take a photo with the guard, but please don't touch them. Then we will go to Acropolis, an excellent place to know the mythology, religion and civilization of ancient Greece. The most famous sites are the Parthenon, the Corridor, the Temple of Erechtheum and the Temple of Athena Victory. After visiting them and the Temple of Zeus, we will head to the Panathinaiko Stadium where the first Olympic Games was held. This is the only large-scale stadium constructed entirely of marble in the world. After lunch, we will drive about 70 kilometers south to Cape Sounion to visit the temple of Poseidon surrounded by the sea on three sides. Return to the hotel after the visit.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Athena Pallas or similar (4 stars)

In the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel, and then sent to Pireaus Port to take a boat to Santorini at 07:30. Reach the destination at 11:45. The local guide will pick you up and escort you to the hotel. Then the rest of the day is free for you.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: KC Hotels or similar (4 stars)

After breakfast, we will take a bus to the Athinios Port and change to a boat to the Volcanic island. This is an active volcano. Get off the boat and climb up to the Volcanic island to see the Aegean Sea. After visiting the volcanic island, enjoy swimming in the nearby hot spring. Then continue by boat to Thirasia, a beautiful island where we will take some rest and have lunch. The next stop is Amoudi Beach. We will disembark and then enjoy the sunset in famous Oia on foot or by riding a donkey. At around 20:00, return back to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: KC Hotels or similar (4 stars)

There are no activities today. You could feel the leisurely life of the local by strolling around the narrow streets, or buy some souvenirs for your family and friends.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: KC Hotels or similar (4 stars)

The morning is left for your own arrangement. Later, the driver will send you to the port of Santorini at the agreed time for you to take the boat that departs at 12.20 to return to Athens. Upon arrival, the local guide will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Athena Pallas or similar (4 stars)

Your best Greece tour comes to an end today. The guide will pick you up at the hotel lobby according to the agreed time and transfer you to Athens International Airport. Wish you a pleasant journey home!

Meals: Breakfast