From Athens: Peloponnese 6-Day Private Tour to Meteora Accommodation in 3-Star Hotels

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ID: GYG409912-743767
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Country: Greece

Duration: 6 days


Description

Discover the highlights of the Peloponnese on a 6-day private tour with stays in 3 or 4-star hotels. See the Corinth Canal, Epidaurus, Nafplio, Sparta, Olympia, Delphi, and the monasteries of Meteora.
DAY 1: ATHENS - ARGOLIS - SPARTA:
Mete your driver at the lobby of your hotel at 08.30 to start your adventure with hotel pickup in Athens and drive along the mainland coast to the Peloponnese. Stop at the Canal of Corinth before reaching the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus. Stop for lunch or a coffee break in Nafplio, the first capital city of Modern Greece. Then, continue to the archaeological site of Mycenae and spend the night in Sparta.

DAY 2: SPARTA - MYSTRAS - MONEMVASIA – SPARTA:
The driver pick you up at 08.30 at your hotel to visit the Museum of Olive Oil in Sparta. Discover the Byzantine town of Mystras and be captivated by its medieval splendor. Visit the famous Tower Town of the Peloponnese, Monemvassia, a mystical stone-built settlement. Wander around its narrow cobbled streets and admire the beautifully restored stone buildings. Return to Sparta in the late afternoon and spend the night.

Day 3: SPARTA - ANCIENT OLYMPIA:
After breakfast, the driver pick you up form your hotel at 08.30 and leave Sparta and make a quick stop at the picturesque coastal town of Gythi. Then, make your way to Areopolis and Diros, famous for its subterranean caves that are part of an underground river. Visit the local museum and then continue to some of the most beautiful places of Southern Peloponnese. Visit the coastal villages of Stoupa and Kardamili for swimming or lunch. Then, arrive at Ancient Olympia to stay overnight.

DAY 4: ANCIENT OLYMPIA - DELPHI:
Mete your private driver at 08.30 at the lobby of your hotel to start your day with a visit to the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia and its museum. Leaving Ancient Olympia, cross over the bridge of Rio-Antirio, one of the biggest in Europe, to reach Naupactus, where you can enjoy lunch. Then, make your way to Delphi for an overnight stay.

DAY 5: DELPHI - METEORA:
After breakfast, the driver pick you up form your hotel at 08.30 to visit the archaeological site and museum of Delphi. Then, continue to the village of Arachova, the most bustling winter destination in Greece. Continue to Kalambaka, a small traditional town that is built at the foot of the majestic grey rocks of the Meteora Monasteries. Stay in Kalambaka for overnight.

DAY 6: METEORA - ATHENS:
Meet your private driver at your hotel at 009.00 to start your day early to visit the monasteries of Meteora, built on top of towering rocks. End your tour of the monasteries in the picturesque village of Kalambaka for a traditional Greek lunch. Afterwards, return to Athens with a stop at Thermopiles to admire the statue of Leonidas. End your tour with drop-off at your hotel in Athens.

Highlights

  • Visit Epidaurus with its famous ancient theater and discover ancient Mycanae
  • Explore the wonderful castle of Monemvasia and the unique castle town of Mystras
  • See where the first Olympic Games took place at Ancient Olympia
  • Discover Delphi, where the ancient oracles would make their prophecies
  • Marvel at Meteora and its dramatic monasteries build at the top of towering rocks

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Upon meeting you in Athens, your guide will give you a folder with vouchers and information on your hotels, tickets, and more
• You will stay in either 4-star or 3-star hotels, according to the option you select
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Please wait in your hotel lobby 5 minutes before your pickup time.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.