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Olympia & the Olympic Games

Duration:
6 Days
from
615

Discover the spirit of Ancient Greece through a fascinating journey by vsiting the historical cities of Peloponnese, Nafplio, Olympia and Kalamata.

Day 1. Athens
Upon arrival at the Athens airport our friendly staff will meet you and deliver to you your car. Leave by the coastal road to the Corinth Canal (short stop). Drive on to Mycenae and visit the Archaeological Site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. Drive on and visit the Theatre of Epidauros, famous for its remarkable acoustics. Then proceed to the town of Nauplion (short photo stop). Overnight in Nafplio.

Day 2. Nafplio-Olympia
After breakfast, check out from hotel and drive to Olympia the cradle of the Olympic Games. Visit the Archaeological Site with the sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the archaeological Museum. Overnight in Olympia.

Day 3. Olympia-Kalamata
After breakfast, check out from hotel and drive to Kalamata. Kalamata is the second-largest city of the Peloponnese. The capital and chief port of the Messenia regional unit, it lies along the Neda River at the head of the Messenian Gulf. Visit the Castle with the amazing view, the old town, the gallery of Modern Greek Art & the Benakio Archaeological Museum. Overnight in Kalamata.

Day 4. Kalamata-Athens
After breakfast, check out from hotel and drive back to Athens. Overnight in Athens.

Day 5 Athens
Visit the Acropolis Arcaeological Site and the New Acropolis Museum. Enjoy sunset at the Cape Sounion. Day 6 Athens After breakfast, drop off car at the Athens airport and fly back home with the best memories from Greece!

Prices and Services

Included

  • 1 night Grande Bretagne 4* hotel in Nafplio
  • 1 night Ilis 3* hotel in Olympia
  • 1 night Akti Taygetos 4* hotel in Kalamata
  • 2 nights President 4* hotel in Athens
  • 6 Day car rental pick up/drop off Athens airport
  • Hotel taxes