Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens to Olympia
Leave Athens early heading south on the coastal highway, stopping briefly at the Corinth Canal to see the narrow waterway cutting through rock. From there, continue to Epidaurus where you'll walk through the Ancient Theatre, which has remarkable acoustics that let sound carry perfectly from the stage. Next, head to Mycenae, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and you'll see the Cyclopean Walls, the Lion's Gate entrance, Royal Tombs, and the Treasury of Atreus. After exploring the ruins, drive through Tripolis and Megalopolis toward Olympia. There's an optional stop along the way if you want to pick up local souvenirs before arriving at your destination for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
- Explore Mycenae archaeological site including Cyclopean Walls, Lion's Gate, Royal Tombs, Treasury of Atreus
- Short stop at Corinth Canal
Optional Activities
- Souvenir shopping stop en route to Olympia
Landmarks/POIs Corinth Canal Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus Mycenae Lion's Gate Treasury of Atreus - Day 2
Olympia to Delphi
Start by walking through the Olympia archaeological site, checking out the Temple of Zeus, Temple of Hera, the altar where the Olympic flame burns, and the Stadium where ancient athletes competed. The archaeological Museum here has excellent artifacts worth spending time on. Then leave for Delphi with a quick stop in Patras before heading to Rion. You'll cross the Corinthian bay using the new bridge to Antirion, then pass through Nafpaktos and follow the coastal road to Delphi. In the afternoon, detour to Arachova, a mountain village with nice views and local shops, before settling in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Olympia archaeological site
- Visit Temple of Zeus
- Visit Temple of Hera
- Visit the altar of the Olympic flame
- Visit the Stadium
- Visit archaeological Museum at Olympia
- Visit mountain village of Arachova
- Short stop in Patras
Landmarks/POIs Olympia archaeological site Temple of Zeus Temple of Hera Stadium at Olympia Arachova Rio-Antirrio Bridge Nafpaktos Delphi - Day 3
Delphi to Athens
Spend your morning at the Delphi archaeological site and Museum, learning about what ancient Greeks called the navel of the world. Walk through Castalia Spring, see the monument of the Argive Kings, visit the Temple of Pronaia, check out the Treasury of the Athenians, the Athenian Stoa, and the Polygonal Wall. The Temple of Apollo is here too, famous for its oracle. The Museum holds significant pieces like the frieze from the Treasury of the Sifnians, the Naxian Sphinx, the Statue of Antinoos, metopes from the Athenian treasury, and the bronze Charioteer, which is one of the most important sculptures from ancient Greece. Head back toward Athens in the afternoon, with an optional lunch available at a traditional restaurant along the way.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Delphi archaeological site
- Visit Delphi Museum
- Visit Castalia Spring
- View monument of the Argive Kings
- Visit Temple of Pronaia
- Visit Treasury of the Athenians
- View Athenian Stoa
- View Polygonal Wall
- View monument of Plataea
- Visit Temple of Apollo
Optional Activities
- Lunch at traditional restaurant in Delphi
Landmarks/POIs Delphi Archaeological Site Delphi Museum Castalia Spring Temple of Pronaia Treasury of the Athenians Temple of Apollo
