Itinerary
- Day 1
Athens
You'll arrive at Athens airport and head to your hotel to settle in. After checking in, the afternoon is yours for a coastal drive south. The route takes you past the beach towns of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, and Varkiza before reaching Cape Sounio around sunset. The Temple of Poseidon sits on a rocky point overlooking the Aegean, and you'll have time to walk around the site before heading back to your hotel for the evening.
Included Activities
- Visit Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounio
- Leisurely walk at Cape Sounio promontory
Landmarks/POIs Temple of Poseidon Cape Sounio Glyfada Beach Vouliagmeni Beach Varkiza Beach - Day 2
Epidauros - Nauplion - Mycenae - Olympia
Start with breakfast at the hotel, then drive north toward the Peloponnese. You'll stop briefly at the Corinth Canal to see where ancient and modern engineering meet. From there, head to Epidauros to check out the Theatre, which is famous for its perfect acoustics. A short drive gets you to Nauplion for photos, then it's on to Mycenae and the Tomb of Agamemnon. The drive continues through central Peloponnese via Tripolis and Megalopolis, arriving in Olympia by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Theatre of Epidauros
- Visit Archaeological Site at Mycenae
- Visit Tomb of Agamemnon
- Stop at Corinth Canal
Optional Activities
- Photo stop in Nauplion
Landmarks/POIs Corinth Canal Theatre of Epidauros Nauplion Archaeological Site of Mycenae Tomb of Agamemnon - Day 3
Delphi
After breakfast, explore the Archaeological Site of Olympia, including the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium, and the Archaeological Museum. You'll then drive through the plains and cross the impressive Rion-Antirion bridge, one of Greece's major engineering achievements. The route takes you through Nafpactos and Itea before arriving in Delphi, perched high on the mountainside.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Archaeological Site of Olympia with Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus
- Visit Ancient Stadium at Olympia
- Visit Archaeological Museum at Olympia
Landmarks/POIs Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus Ancient Stadium at Olympia Archaeological Museum of Olympia Rion-Antirion Bridge Nafpactos Itea - Day 4
Arachova - Athens
Eat breakfast early at the hotel, then visit Delphi's Archaeological Site and Museum while it's still quiet in the morning. You'll have a few hours to wander around Delphi on your own, checking out the winding streets and shops. Later, head to Arachova village, which is known for its colorful handwoven rugs and local crafts. The drive back to Athens goes through Levadia and Thebes, and you should arrive early in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Archaeological Site of Delphi
- Visit Museum of Delphi
Optional Activities
- Explore village of Arachova
Landmarks/POIs Archaeological Site of Delphi Museum of Delphi Arachova Levadia Thebes - Day 5
Athens
After breakfast, check out but leave your luggage at reception so you can explore freely. An expert guide takes you through Athens' major sights. You'll see the Panathenaic Stadium, the Prime Minister's residence with the Euzones guards, the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Hadrian's Arch, Parliament, and the Unknown Soldier memorial. Then it's to the Academy, University, and National Library, finishing at Constitution Square. Before heading to the airport in the afternoon, you'll climb the Acropolis to see the Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion, and Parthenon, then visit the New Acropolis Museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Panathenaic Stadium
- Pass by Prime Minister's residence (ex Royal Palace)
- See Temple of Olympian Zeus
- See Hadrian's Arch
- Visit Parliament
- See Unknown Soldier memorial
- Visit Academy
- Visit University
- Visit National Library
- Visit Constitution Square (Syntagma)
- Visit Propylaea on Acropolis
- Visit Temple of Athena Nike
- Visit Erechtheion
- Visit Parthenon
- Visit New Acropolis Museum
Landmarks/POIs Panathenaic Stadium Prime Minister's residence (ex Royal Palace) Temple of Olympian Zeus Hadrian's Arch Parliament of Greece Unknown Soldier memorial Academy of Athens University of Athens National Library of Greece Constitution Square (Syntagma) Propylaea Temple of Athena Nike Erechtheion Parthenon New Acropolis Museum
