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Private 12 Days Classical Greece Tour

 

Private Exploring 12 Days Classical Greece Tour

12 Days Greece: Athens-Meteora-Delphi-Olympia-Nafplio-Meceane-Epidaurus -Spetses-Hydra-Stemnitsa-Dimitsana-Nemea-Corinth Canal-Ancient Corinth

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12 days, 11 nights

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from €3.380/ person

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12 Days Amazing Private Classical Greece Tour

private greeceExplore the rich history of ancient Greece with this 12-day private tour from Athens. Visit six UNESCO World Heritage sites including Parhenon,  Mycenae, Epidaurus, Meteora, Ancient Olympia, and Delphi. The tour includes transportation, a professional guide in Olympia, Athens, Delphi, hotel accommodation, entrance fees, and breakfasts.

Epidaurus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was once the most celebrated healing center of the Classical world. The area has civic monuments such as a huge theater, ceremonial baths, and a palaestra that is still used today for performances in ancient Greek dramas or comedies.

Nafplio, the first capital of modern Greece, is a beautiful town that attracts visitors because of its rich history. Visit Palamidi fortress, Acronafplia, and the fortified islet of Bourtzi.

Mycenae, a UNESCO World Site, is the imposing ruins of one of the greatest cities of the Mycenaean civilization. The area is linked to the Homeric epics and played a vital role in the development of classical Greek culture.

Olympia, a UNESCO Heritage site, was the site of the ancient Olympic Games. The archaeological site contains many treasures of Greek art and the Archaeological Museum of Olympia presents the long history of the Sanctuary of Zeus. You have the opportunity to explore the place with a professional travel guide.

Delphi is a must-see destination in Greece, home to ancient ruins of the Temple of Apollo and the Oracle of Delphi. Its impressive architecture and sculptures offer visitors a unique opportunity to appreciate the cultural achievements of past civilizations. You have the opportunity to explore the place with a professional travel guide.

Explore Meteora monasteries and enjoy breathtaking views of the rocks Meteora is a UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring monasteries built on tall rock formations. You can explore the monasteries and enjoy breathtaking views of the rocks and surrounding landscape. It’s a must-visit destination if you’re interested in history, religion, or natural wonders. You have the opportunity to explore the place with a professional travel guide.

Spetses is a charming island with beautiful beaches and traditional architecture. Hydra is another picturesque island known for its peaceful atmosphere, scenic harbor, and donkey rides. Ancient Corinth, on the other hand, is an archaeological site that dates back to the 8th century BC and is home to the famous Temple of Apollo.

Dimitsana and Stemnitsa are two picturesque villages located in the mountainous region of Arcadia in Greece. Both villages are known for their traditional architecture and stunning natural beauty. Dimitisana is located on the slopes of Mount Mainalon and is home to several historic churches and monasteries, as well as a museum dedicated to the Greek War of Independence. Stemnitsa is another charming village known for its stone houses and cobbled streets, as well as its famous silver and goldsmiths.

 

NAFPLIO

ATHENS

METEORA

MYCENAE

OLYMPIA

THEATER OF EPIDAURUS

DELPFHI

CORINTH CANAL

We provide

We provide

  • All Accommodations 4* Hotels and Athens 3* Hotel
  • All Transportation – Airport/hotel on the day of arrival and hotel /port
  • Meals – 11 breakfasts
  • All private tours
  • All excursions transfers with a private drive in a minivan
  • All entrance fee
  • Private professional travel guide in archeological sites in Athens, Olympia, Delphi
  • Entrance for Cruise to Spetses and Hydra

We do not provide

We do not provide

  • Overnight tax
  • Tips
  • Anything not mentioned above or below

UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES

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Nafplio, the first capital of modern Greece, is a beautiful town that attracts visitors because of its rich history. Visit Palamidi fortress, Acronafplia, and the fortified islet of Bourtzi.
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Guide with the Professional Lecience Guide in Olympia. Olympia, a UNESCO Heritage site, was the site of the ancient Olympic Games. The archaeological site contains many treasures of Greek art and the Archaeological Museum of Olympia presents the long history of the Sanctuary of Zeus.
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Epidaurus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was once the most celebrated healing center of the Classical world. The area has civic monuments such as a huge theater, ceremonial baths, and a palaestra that is still used today for performances in ancient Greek dramas or comedies.
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Mycenae, a UNESCO World Site, is the imposing ruins of one of the greatest cities of the Mycenaean civilization. The area is linked to the Homeric epics and played a vital role in the development of classical Greek culture.
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Guide with the Professional Lecience Guide in Delphi. Delphi is a must-see destination in Greece, home to ancient ruins of the Temple of Apollo and the Oracle of Delphi. Its impressive architecture and sculptures offer visitors a unique opportunity to appreciate the cultural achievements of past civilizations.
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Visit Meteora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its tall rock formations and monasteries. Explore and enjoy breathtaking views of the rocks and surrounding landscape.
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Admire Spetses is a charming island with beautiful beaches and traditional architecture.
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Dimitisana is located on the slopes of Mount Mainalon and is home to several historic churches and monasteries, as well as a museum dedicated to the Greek War of Independence.
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Stemnitsa is another charming village known for its stone houses and cobbled streets, as well as its famous silver and goldsmiths.
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Cooking Class in Athens

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The ancient city of Corinth, you will discover the rich culture and history of Greece

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Visit a local winery and learn about the wine-making process from expert vintners.

 

 PRICES

Based on 2 people

Price per person        €3380

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Day 1. Athens – Departure

Welcome to Athens! In the city that gave birth to Greek culture and was the point of reference for the entire world. The driver will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to the hotel.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Transfer

 Day 2. Acropolis and Private Mythology Athens City Tour

 Expect plenty of mythical stories, mixed with some fun history, on a skip-the-line experience at the Acropolis, before walking through Mars Hill, Plaka, and Anafiotika. Your day ends in the lively Psirri area near the Monastiraki square. Create memories that will stay with you forever, and always have your camera ready!

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 3. Athens Cooking Class and Lunch

 During this class, you will learn how to cook like a Greek. We use only the best local and in-season ingredients to offer you the best culinary experience and one of the best meals you are going to have in Athens. Leaving the cooking studio you will take with you not only memories of one of the best meals you had in Athens, but also the recipes of what you cooked so you can recreate the whole menu back home.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast-Lunch

Tour

Day 4. Athens-Kalabaka

With your private driver, drive north in the holly rocks of Meteora. In the afternoon you arrived at the Kalabaka.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Transfer

Day 5. Kalabaka – Visit Meteora – Delphi

Meteora is a must-see on any trip to Greece. Here are some of the most ancient, active monasteries in all of Greece, perched miraculously atop the mountains along the Pinios River. Their history goes back to the 14th century when the monks sought refuge in the Cliff-side caves then fled higher to build the original wooden shelters, later transformed into monasteries. They are veritable Byzantine museums exhibiting superb icons, old manuscripts, and unique mosaics and frescoes.

Transfer with a Private Driver to Delphi

Free Time to explore the village.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 6. Delphi and Delphi Museum – Olympia

Pick up you from the hotel after breakfast, and then take you by private mini-van to Delphi. This UNESCO World Heritage site was so important to the ancient Greeks, that they called it the ‘navel of the world’. People would travel from hundreds of miles away to make a pilgrimage, and listen to whatever prophecies the Oracle had for them.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 7. Olympia-Ancient Olympia – Birthplace of the Olympic Games-Nafplio

Today, you will have Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games and one of the most impressive archaeological sites in Greece. Visit the archaeological site with the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the Stadium, and the archaeological museum. Olympia became the most important religious and athletic center in Greece. Its fame rests upon the Olympic Games, the greatest national festival and a highly prestigious one worldwide, which was held every four years to honor Zeus.

Visit the Archaeological Museum of Olympia is a must, as it has some of the most important works of classical art such as the sculpted decoration of the temple of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the statue of Nike by Paionios and the famous Hermes of Praxiteles is major museum’s masterpieces. Equally important is the bronze collection, the richest of its kind in the world.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 8.  Nafplio-Arcadia: Cave Kapsia – Dimitsana -Stemnitsa

 Stemnitsa has several small jewelry stores, and it is not at all difficult to let yourself be tempted It is also Greece’s only school of gold and silver.craftsmanship. On Dimitsana you visit the The Open Air Water Power Museum. Also, you visit the monasteries. Impregnable as this area was, many hermit monks sought shelter here. Prodromou, probably founded in 1167, is probably the most spectacular of them, and visiting.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 9. Nafplio- Cruise Spetses-Hydra-Nafplio

You will get to spend 3 hours on the charming island of Hydra and 2 hours on the picturesque island of Spetses. During your time there, you can indulge in a refreshing swim, explore the quaint stone streets of the islands, and relish delicious Greek cuisine at the local tavernas.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 10. Nafplio-Mycenae-Epidaurus

Drive to Epidaurus and visit the Ancient Theatre, world famous for its outstanding acoustics. The famous ancient theatre of Epidaurus was constructed in the late 4th century BC, around the time when Athens was flourishing in art, philosophy, science, and of course theatre, and can seat more than 12,000 spectators.

I was visiting the famous Palace, the Lions Gate, and the Tomb of King Agamemnon. Mycenae is the largest and most important center of the civilization that was named “Mycenaean” after this very citadel.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 11. Nafplio -Corinth Canal- Ancient Corinth-Wine Tasting-Athens

Explore the wonders of Corinth with our guided tour, which includes a visit to the famous Corinth Canal, the ancient city of Corinth, and a wine-tasting experience. 

Transfer with a Private Driver to Athens

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 12. Athens-Departure

Transportation to the airport for the flight back home.

Thank you for coming. Have a nice flight back home! KALO

TAXIDI!

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Transfer

Day 1. Athens – Departure

Welcome to Athens! In the city that gave birth to Greek culture and was the point of reference for the entire world. The driver will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to the hotel.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Transfer

 Day 2. Acropolis and Private Mythology Athens City Tour

On this Acropolis and Athens neighborhood tour, your guide brings you to some of the most magnificent monuments in the entire world. It’s an experience where the stories of the city’s past connect us to our present, and you can see for yourself, that it’s not that different. Expect plenty of mythical stories, mixed with some fun history, on a skip-the-line experience at the Acropolis, before walking through Mars Hill, Plaka, and Anafiotika. Your day ends in the lively Psirri area near the Monastiraki square. Create memories that will stay with you forever, and always have your camera ready!

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 3. Athens Cooking Class and Lunch

 

During this class, you will learn how to cook like a Greek. We use only the best local and in-season ingredients to offer you the best culinary experience and one of the best meals you are going to have in Athens. Leaving the cooking studio you will take with you not only memories of one of the best meals you had in Athens, but also the recipes of what you cooked so you can recreate the whole menu back home.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast-Lunch

Tour

Day 4. Athens-Kalabaka

With your private driver, drive north in the holly rocks of Meteora. In the afternoon you arrived at the Kalabaka.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Transfer

Day 5. Kalabaka – Visit Meteora – Delphi

Meteora is a must-see on any trip to Greece. Here are some of the most ancient, active monasteries in all of Greece, perched miraculously atop the mountains along the Pinios River. Their history goes back to the 14th century when the monks sought refuge in the Cliff-side caves then fled higher to build the original wooden shelters, later transformed into monasteries. They are veritable Byzantine museums exhibiting superb icons, old manuscripts, and unique mosaics and frescoes.

Transfer with a Private Driver to Delphi

Free Time to explore the village.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 6. Delphi and Delphi Museum – Olympia

Pick up you from the hotel after breakfast, and then take you by private mini-van to Delphi. This UNESCO World Heritage site was so important to the ancient Greeks, that they called it the ‘navel of the world’. People would travel from hundreds of miles away to make a pilgrimage, and listen to whatever prophecies the Oracle had for them.

During your visit here, our expert guide will take you around the world-class museum and archaeological site. They will explain all about Delphi’s significance in ancient Greek culture, who the Oracle was, and how they were consulted before important decisions such as making war or founding colonies were made. You will not only see the spot where the Oracle was said to have lived but will also see an ancient theater and stadium, as well as a temple dedicated to Apollo. This is one of the most evocative places you will visit on this family mythology package to Greece, with some stunning scenery.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 7. Olympia-Ancient Olympia – Birthplace of the Olympic Games-Nafplio

Today, you will have Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games and one of the most impressive archaeological sites in Greece. Visit the archaeological site with the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the Stadium, and the archaeological museum. Olympia became the most important religious and athletic center in Greece. Its fame rests upon the Olympic Games, the greatest national festival and a highly prestigious one worldwide, which was held every four years to honor Zeus.

Visit the Archaeological Museum of Olympia is a must, as it has some of the most important works of classical art such as the sculpted decoration of the temple of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the statue of Nike by Paionios and the famous Hermes of Praxiteles is major museum’s masterpieces. Equally important is the bronze collection, the richest of its kind in the world.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 8.  Nafplio-Arcadia: Cave Kapsia – Dimitsana -Stemnitsa

Stemnitsa and Dimitsana, the “stone jewels” of Arcadia, impress the visitor first of all with their obvious qualities, and their beauty. The solid architectural ensembles with the stone mansions and cobbled cobblestones, the green landscapes, the great sights, and the remarkable tourist development made the two historic towns favorite destinations for excursionists. Stemnitsa has several small jewelry stores, and it is not at all difficult to let yourself be tempted It is also Greece’s only school of gold and silver.

craftsmanship. On Dimitsana you visit the The Open Air Water Power Museum. Also, you visit the monasteries. Impregnable as this area was, many hermit monks sought shelter here. Prodromou, probably founded in 1167, is probably the most

spectacular of them, and visiting.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 9. Nafplio- Cruise Spetses-Hydra-Nafplio

You will get to spend 3 hours on the charming island of Hydra and 2 hours on the picturesque island of Spetses. During your time there, you can indulge in a refreshing swim, explore the quaint stone streets of the islands, and relish delicious Greek cuisine at the local tavernas.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 10. Nafplio-Mycenae-Epidaurus

Drive to Epidaurus and visit the Ancient Theatre, world famous for its outstanding acoustics. The famous ancient theatre of Epidaurus was constructed in the late 4th century BC, around the time when Athens was flourishing in art, philosophy, science, and of course theatre, and can seat more than 12,000 spectators.

I was visiting the famous Palace, the Lions Gate, and the Tomb of King Agamemnon. Mycenae is the largest and most important center of the civilization that was named “Mycenaean” after this very citadel.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 11. Nafplio -Corinth Canal- Ancient Corinth-Wine Tasting-Athens

Explore the wonders of Corinth with our guided tour, which includes a visit to the famous Corinth Canal, the ancient city of Corinth, and a wine-tasting experience. You will get to witness the engineering marvel of the Corinth Canal, which connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf, and learn about its fascinating history. At the ancient city of Corinth, you will discover the rich culture and history of Greece as you explore the ruins of ancient temples, baths, and other structures. Finally, you will have the chance to taste some of the finest wines of the region, as you visit a local winery and learn about the wine-making process from expert vintners.

Transfer with a Private Driver to Athens

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Tour

Transfer

Day 12. Athens-Departure

Transportation to the airport for the flight back home.

Thank you for coming. Have a nice flight back home! KALO

TAXIDI!

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

Accommodation: Breakfast

Transfer

PRICE PER PERSON 

Double occupancy

based on 2 persons:          €2820

For SINGLE USE:    Add      €2182

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