Follow the foot steps of St Paul in Greece and visit Athens Corinth Delphi Kalambaka Meteora and more...

Day 01 – Friday        Athens Arrival – Ancient Corinth Tour or free afternon  

Disembarkation Piraeus port  or arrival to Athens and transfer to the bus terminal in Athens to board the bus for Ancient Corinth tour.

Starting from Athens, we drive westwards along the scenic coast, until we reach the Corinth Canal with its breathtaking views (shortstop). Shortly thereafter, we reach the ancient town of Corinth (visit) where St. Paul lived and preached for two years. Back in the ancient times Corinth was amo­ngst the richest cities and this is quite evident by its remains, including the huge agora (market place) and Apollo's Temple (6th C B.C.), brief stop at the site of the ancient port of Cenchreae where the Apostle Paul disembarked.

Return to Athens in time for lunch. Check-in at hotel. Afternoon at leisure.Overnight at hotel.

Day 02 – Saturday                   Full day Argolis Tour (with lunch)

At 7:45a.m. Pick up from hotel and drive along the coastal road of the Saronic Gulf to MYCENAE; visit the remains of the ancient city, including the lionesses’ gate, the tomb of Agamemnon and the Palace. Then through ARGOS on to NAFPLION. After lunch visit EPIDAURUS and its theatre, famous for its remarkable acoustics. Return to Athens in late afternoon. Overnight at hotel. (B, L)

Day 03 – Sunday                          Athens - Delphi (3-days tour)

At 7:30a.m. Pick up from hotel and drive to DELPHI. Pass by LEVADIA and ARACHOVA. Then continue on to Delphi. Upon arrival, visit the archaeological site and the museum. The rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight in DELPHI. (B, D)

Day 04 – Monday                                 Delphi - Kalambaka

Morning at leisure. Drive by the Central Greece towns of AMPHISSA, LAMIA and TRIKALA to arrive in KALAMBAKA. Check-in at hotel in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight. (B, D)

Day 05 – Tuesday                                    Meteora - Athens

In the morning, we enjoy a spectacular drive up to visit Meteora. Colossal symmetrical gray and reddish boulders, as though pushed upwards from the bowels of mother earth by an invisible hand, sustain breathtaking beautiful monasteries perched precariously high above the ground. Monks seeking isolation and salvation, accessible only by ropes thrown from above, first built them in the 14th century. We will climb through steps built since. They are veritable Byzantine museums exhibiting superb icons, old manuscripts and unique mosaics and frescoes. The Byzantine monasteries and then start the drive back to ATHENS, passing through THERMO­PYLAE (visit) and KAMMENA VOURLA. Check-in in the afternoon. Overnight. (B)

Day 06 – Wednesday                                  Half day Athens tour

At 8 a.m., enjoy a tour of Athens, combining many of the cities principal modern and classical sights. This tour includes an overview of the modern city and striking contrasts to the remains of its glorious past. Drive by the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in front of the Parliament House on Constitution Square, the Panathenian Stadium (site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896). See the Presidential Palace (ex Royal Palace), government buildings and elegant homes. Drive along Panepistimiou Avenue and see the Catholic Cathedral, the Academy, University, National Library and Omonia Square. In contrast, we visit the Roman Temple of Olympian Zeus and the crowning beauty and glory that were Athens, the Acropolis with its many monuments atop its rocky base, including the awesome Parthenon, the Propylae, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Erechteion with its Porch of Maidens. We also visit the Acropolis Museum. Return to hotel at noon. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight. (B)

Day 07 – Thursday                                       Athens Departure

Transfer to Athens International Airport for departure flight back home. (B)

TOUR PRICE INCLUDE

4* Accomodation, B Breakfast L lunch D dinner as indicated in the tour schedule, Tours in Greece   Ground transportation officical English speaing tour guide. Entrance fees.

Not included:

Air transportation. Passport and visa fees. Tips to local drivers and guides. Meals other than the included ones. Drinks and beverages. Travel and Medical Health Insurance.Any other item not specifically mentioned as being included.