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Overview
This tour offers you the opportunity to see different aspects of Greece. Visit the symbol of democracy, the centre of ancient world, little islands, watch amazing sunsets and taste divine wines only in 5 days...
Description
Day 1: Athens Full Day Private Tour
Stop At: Acropolis, Via Dionysiou Areopagitou Str., Athens 10558 Greece
Sightseeing in Athens starts with the hill of Acropolis which will make your day. On the historical hill, you will have the opportunity to see the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, the Temple of the Athena Nike, the monumental gateway (Propylaea), the Erechtheum and of course the famous Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Propylaea, Acropolis, Athens 10558 Greece
The Propylaea is the monumental entrances to the sacred area dedicated to Athena, the patron goddess of the city. Built by the architect Mnesicles with Pentelic marble, their design was avant-garde. To the south-west of the Propylaea, on a rampart protecting the main entrance to the Acropolis, is the Ionian temple of Apteros Nike.
Stop At: Parthenon, Acropolis, Top of Dionyssiou Areopagitou, Athens 10558 Greece
Parthenon, the main temple dedicated to the virgin goddess Athena, the eternal symbol of the Athenian democracy and the western civilization.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Erechtheion, Acropolis, Athens 10558 Greece
Temple of Poseidon and Athena, the strangest and most sacred place in ancient Athens.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Athena Nike, Acropolis, Dionysiou Areopagitou, Acropolis, Athens 10558 Greece
Temple dedicated to the goddess Athena Nike or Wingless Victory.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Olympian Zeus, Leoforos Vasilissis Olgas, Leoforos Amalias, Athens 10557 Greece
After the Acropolis, we will head towards the Temple of Zeus, the biggest temple in antiquity, devoted to the King of the Gods, by way of Hadrian's Arch.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Panathenaic Stadium, Vassileos Konstantinou Avenue, opposite the statue of Myron Discobolus, Athens 11635 Greece
We will visit Panathenaic Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lykavittos (Mount Lycabettus), Athens Greece
Then moving into the historical center of the city we will drive up the highest hill of Athens, Lycabettus Hill, where you’ll have the best panoramic view of the city, from the hill of Acropolis to the Aegean Sea.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ancient Agora of Athens, Adrianou 24, Athens 10555 Greece
Ancient Greek Agora which is considered the birthplace of democracy, philosophy and free speech.
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Hephaestus, 24 Adrianou St., Ancient Agora of Athens, Athens 10555 Greece
You will visit the Temple of Hephaestus, the best-preserved temple in Greece standing largely as built.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Museum of the Ancient Agora, 24 Adrianou, Athens 10555 Greece
In this little but important museum you will see findind or ancient Athenians daily life and their political system.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Plateia Syntagmatos, Leoforos Vassilissis Amalias, Athens 10563 Greece
Next driving alongside the National Garden, we will see the changing of the guard (Euzones) in front of the old palace, which is today Parliament House, above the central square of Athens.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Leoforos Vasilissis Amalias, Syntagma Square, Athens 10028 Greece
Next driving alongside the National Garden, we will see the changing of the guard (Euzones) in front of the old palace, which is today Parliament House, above the central square of Athens.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Academy of Athens, 28 Panepistimiou Avenue, Athens 10679 Greece
The National and Kapodistrian University of Athens is the largest state institution of higher learning in Greece, and among the largest universities in Europe. The splendid Athens University was designed by the Danish architect Christian Hansen and completed in 1864.
Stop At: The Academy of Athens, 28 Panepistimiou Avenue, Athens 10679 Greece
The Academy Building constitutes one of three parts in an “architectural trilogy”. It was founded with the Constitutional Decree of March 18th, 1926, as an Academy of Sciences, Humanities and Fine Arts.
Stop At: National Library of Greece, 32 Panepistimiou Street, Athens 10679 Greece
The National Library of Greece was built at the end of the 19th century, as the last of the Architectural Trilogy of Athens, a group of three neoclassical buildings which also includes the Academy and the University. The building was designed by Theophil Hansen.
Stop At: Plaka, Athens 10556 Greece
You will be feeling hungry by now so next stop is going to be a traditional Greek tavern with authentic Greek dishes
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Monastiraki, Athens Greece
Historically old neighborhood of Athens.
Stop At: Acropolis Museum, Dionysiou Areopagitou 15, Athens 11742 Greece
As you enter the museum grounds, look through the plexiglass floor to see the ruins of an ancient Athenian neighborhood, which were artfully incorporated into the museum design after being uncovered during excavations.This dazzling modernist museum at the foot of the Acropolis’ southern slope showcases its surviving treasures still in Greek possession. While the collection covers the Archaic and Roman periods, the emphasis is on the Acropolis of the 5th century BCE, considered the apotheosis of Greece’s artistic achievement.
Duration: 1 hour
Day 2: Delphi Private Tour
Stop At: Monastery of Hosios Loukas, Distomo 32005 Greece
Our first stop is going to be the monastery of Hosios Loukas, which represents the second golden age of Byzantine art (11th -12th century) in particular its golden mosaic decoration and fine architecture.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mount Parnassus, Delphi Greece
We will be on the slopes of Mount Parnassus before reaching Delphi.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Delphi, Delphi Greece
Delphi is a town on Mount Parnassus in the south of mainland Greece. It's the site of the 4th-century-B.C. Temple of Apollo, once home to a legendary oracle.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Delphi Archaeological Museum, Ethniki Odos Amfissas - Livadias, Delphi 33054 Greece
In the museum you will be able to see the famous charioteer and Gold Ivory statue.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Temple of Apollo, Delphi Greece
Called the centre of the world, Delphi was the most famous ancient Greek sanctuary with a PanHellenic character dedicated to the God Apollo.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Arachova, Arachova Greece
A stop at the village of Arachova, Mykonos of the Winter, as the Athenians call it, for come picturesque photos.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Athens, Athens Greece
We will drive back to Athens.
Day 3: One-Day 3 Islands Hopping
Stop At: Piraeus, Piraeus Greece
We will drive to the port to start your cruise.
Stop At: Hydra, Hydra Greece
You’ll depart Athens under the morning sun and enjoy a delicious, optional breakfast, if you choose, from our menu. As you cruise the legendary waters of the historic Saronic Gulf, our first island destination, is Hydra.
On arrival you’ll marvel at the amazing architecture of the harbour town and have plenty of time to discover the many charms of the island on one of our tours. A leisurely stroll through the narrow streets is a must.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Poros, Poros Greece
Depart Hydra and cruise to Poros, a quiet and beautiful green island, noted for its pleasant beaches and the fragrant aroma of lemon carried by a gentle wind from its many groves. The boat will be at Poros for about 40 minutes leaving you enough time to admire the graphic setting of the island's Chora.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Aegina, Aegina Greece
Cruise to Aegina and discover the island’s brilliant cultural heritage, including an optional short boat ride to swim. You'll have about 2 hours to discover the island's beauties either on your own or through one of our guided tours.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Afaia, Leonardou Lada 3, Aegina Town 18010 Greece
A visit to the Temple of Afaia is an unforgettable excursion. The temple is the focal point of the area of the sanctuary, founded in ancient Aegina to commemorate the Minoan deity Afaia, daughter of Zeus and Carme. The temple is in the Dorian style and is considered by many to be the model the Parthenon is Athens.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Athens, Athens Greece
Return to Athens in the early evening and enjoy an amazing view of the Attica sky at sunset from our Sun Deck and Live Greek Folk Dance Show that will accompany you for about 1.5hour to 2hours until you reach Attica's port.
Day 4: Sounio Sunset Half Day Private Tour
Stop At: Glyfada, Glyfada Greece
Glyfada is a suburb in South Athens with a lot of beach bars and nightclubs.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Voula Beach, Athens Greece
Drive by Voula beach to admire the Athenian Riviera.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Lake Vouliagmeni, Vouliagmeni 16671 Greece
Drive by Vouliagmeni, with the luxurious hotels, the sandy beaches and, of course,the famous natural Lake protected by Natura 2000.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Varkiza, Varkiza Greece
Drive by Varkiza admiring the sea.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Anavyssos, Anavyssos Greece
Drive By Anavyssos.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Poseidon, Cape Sounio, Sounio 19500 Greece
We will see the temple of Poseidon that dominates above the Aegean Sea and the remains of the temple Athena Souniada. Apart from the unique location and the archaeological interest, Cape Sounio is also known for its breathtaking sunset and view of the Greek Islands. It is considered as one of the most romantic places in Greece. The place Lord Byron wrote about and treasured.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sounio, Sounio Greece
Enjoy the incredible sunset and see the ancient columns changing colour and becoming golden as the sun dives into the Aegean sea.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Athens, Athens Greece
We will drive the same way back watching the different colours of the sky...
Day 5: Wineroads Full Day Private Tour
Stop At: Corinth Canal, Isthmia 20100 Greece
The tour starts with a drive along the coast, on the way you will view some Greek seaside villages and the island of Salamis (where the historical naval battle took place between the Athenians and the Persians).
Our first stop the Corinth Canal. Opened in 1892 separating the Peloponnese peninsula from the rest of Greece and connecting the Saronic Gulf to the Corinthian Sea. You will have time to walk across on a pedestrian bridge to admire the canal closer.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Ancient Corinth (Archaia Korinthos), Argous 105, Ancient Korinthos village, Corinth 20007 Greece
Ancient Corinth, located at the foot of the hill includes the Roman Agora of Corinth, the temple of God Apollo and a small museum.
Apart from its archaeological and historical interest Ancient Corinth is also one of the most popular religious destinations in Greece as this was where the Apostle Paul preached Christianity, was judged by the tribunal in the Agora and established the best organized Christian church of that period.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Apollo, Ancient Corinth, Corinth 20007 Greece
We will visit the Temple of Apollo which is located in the in the Ancient city of Corinth. The temple of Apollo at Corinth is one of the earliest Doric temples in the Peloponnese and the Greek mainland. Built around 560 B.C.E., of local monolithic limestone on top of an imposing, rocky hill to the north of Acrocorinth, the Archaic temple was an emblem for the Greek city of Corinth, reflecting its growth and prosperity.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Akrokorinthos, Corinth 20007 Greece
Acrocorinth, "Upper Corinth", the acropolis of ancient Corinth, is a monolithic rock overseeing the ancient city of Corinth, Greece. In the estimation of George Forrest, “It is the most impressive of the acropoleis of mainland Greece.”
With its secure water supply, Acrocorinth's fortress was repeatedly used as a last line of defense in southern Greece because it commanded the Isthmus of Corinth, repelling foes from entry by land into the Peloponnese peninsula.
Stop At: Ancient Nemea, Nemea 20500 Greece
Driving through the grape yards of the largest wine production zone in Greece, we will visit one of the best wineries. People will gladly give you a small tour showing you the grape yards, the storage barrels, explaining you the procedure that takes place until the bottling. In the end, you will be offered to taste some of their best varieties while having a view of the Nemean Valley.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Archaeological Museum of Nemea, Nemea 20500 Greece
Archaeological site and Museum of Nemea shows you interesting things about the Nemean Pan Hellenic Games.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ktima Bairaktaris, Eleftheriou Venizelou 83, Nemea 20500 Greece
After the visit to the site, we will head towards one of the Nemean wineries. Driving through the grape yards of the largest wine production zone in Greece, we will visit one of the best wineries. People will gladly give you a small tour showing you the grape yards, the storage barrels, explaining you the procedure that takes place until the bottling. In the end, you will be offered to taste some of their best varieties while having a view of the Nemean Valley.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Nafplio, Nafplio Greece
Lastly, we will drive towards the city of Nafplio for our last stop, considered the most scenic city, it functioned as the capital of Greece until 1834. After walking in the idyllic old city we will stop for lunch at a traditional tavern by the sea.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Acronauplia, Acronauplia, Nafplion 211 00, Greece
We will drive up to the castle of Acronafplia for a panoramic view of Nafplio.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bourtzi, The Harbor, Nafplio Greece
Bourtzi, a huge port opened to the Aegean Sea and the unique architecture of the old city of Nafplion revealing Venetian, neoclassical and oriental elements.
Stop At: Athens, Athens Greece
We will drive back to Athens.
Schedule
- Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
- Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
- Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
- Duration: 5 days (Approx.)
- Departure Time: 08:00 AM
What's Included
- Cruise VIP tickets
- Private transportation
- Hotel/ AirBnb/ Port pick up & drop-off
- Wine Tasting
- Bottled water
- Professional Drivers with Deep knowledge of history. [Not licensed to accompany you in any site.]
- Gratuities (Optional)
- Accommodation (We work with some of the best hotels. We have to know the number of the rooms)
- Entrance Fees
- Licensed Tour guide on request (Additional cost)
- Airport Pick Up and drop-off (Additional cost)
What To Bring
- Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
- Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
- A Smile!
Hotel Pickup
Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements.
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Accommodation (If you need our help we work with some of the best hotels in each area, we only need to know the number of the rooms)
- The duration of the tours is approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- The drivers are not licensed to accompany you inside any site or museum. If you require a licensed guide to tour the sites with you, you need to hire one additionally. If you have any questions you can contact us on the phone number provided by Cool Destinations .
- Our company complies with all the health instructions of the World Health Organization about COVID-19.
- Operated by Olive Sea Travel
Reviews
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