SPLENDID GREECE

Upon arrival at Athens International Airport and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Spend to explore this fascinating city Athens. The city with the most glorious history in the world is worshipped by gods and people. The enchanting capital of Greece has always been the birthplace of civilization. It is the city where democracy and most of the wise men of ancient times were born. The most important civilization of the ancient world flourished in Athens and relives through superb architectural masterpieces. Overnight at the hotel in Athens.

  Today, after breakfast you will be picked up from the hotel. Athens to visit the majestic Meteora grey rocks and its cliff-top monasteries. The first day you will arrive to Delphi at around noon. Famous for its theatre, Temple of Apollo and ancient ruins, Delphi was considered the center of the earth and the universe, and played a central role in the classical Greek world. Visit at the archaeological site and the Temple of Apollo famous for its oracle. In the afternoon after lunch depart through Central Greece and the cities of Lamia, Trikala crossing the Thessalian plain, to Kalambaka (a small town built at the foot of the majestic grey rocks, and crowded by the Meteora Monasteries. Overnight at the hotel in Meteora. (B)

  Today after breakfast you will proceed for the cliff-top monasteries to visit two different Byzantine Monasteries built on top of rock towers and providing fantastic views over the plain. Meteora is included on the UNESCO world heritage monument list. Meteora is considered one of the most beautiful areas of mainland Greece, and its monasteries are one of the country's most unique attractions. Return to Athens passing by the heroic monument of Leonidas king of Sparta in Thermopylae. The tour returns to Athens in the late afternoon. Overnight at the hotel in Athens. (B)

  Today after breakfast from the Acropolis to Omonia Square, with the half-day Athens sightseeing and Acropolis museum tour you will see all the famous sites of ancient and modern Athens on this comprehensive morning tour. Offering a perfect overview of the city, this guided half-day tour we start with Panathinaikon Stadium where the first modern Olympic Games took place in 1896. It is the only stadium in the world that is built out of white marble. Then proceed, passing by Zappeion and The Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens Trilogy which includes the University of Athens, National Library, Hadrian’s Arch, St. Paul’s Church, The Parliament, The Tomb of the Unknown soldier, Schliemann’s House, Catholic Cathedral, Old Parliament, Constitution Square, Russian Orthodox Church, and finally the ACROPOLIS where we will visit Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, and the Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens. Overnight at the hotel in Athens. (B)

  Today after breakfast the day at leisure to relax. You may opt for an optional tour. Recommended options include Full Day Delphi / Full Day Argolis or the Full Day Cruise. Overnight at the hotel in Athens. (B)

  This morning after breakfast at the hotel the day is free at leisure until departure transfer to Airport or Train Station for your onward journey. (B)