4 Days Classical Tour to Nafplio, Olympia and Delphi

Ancient Olympia on a fine summer morning

The Theater of Epidaurus, known for its acoustics

The Lion Gate in Mycenae

Marble seats in the Epidaurus Theater

Walls on the edge of the town of Nafplion

The town of Nafplion in North Peloponnese

Ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the famous Olympic Games

Panoramic view of Nafplion from atop the town's walls

The Treasury of Atreus, also known as the Tomb of Agamemnon, in Mycenae

Main entrance of the Ancient Olympia site

Sanctuary of Asklepius in Epidaurus Theater

The archaeological site in Delphi

A photograph of the artificial canal of Corinth

View of Bourtzi off the coast of Nafplion

Ancient Greek script in Delphi

Ancient columns in Ancient Olympia

Take a 4 day tour of Nafplion, Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia and Delphi.

Discover the secrets of ancient Greece with a tour to historic destinations of the South-Central mainland. After a quick stop at the Corinth Canal, you will find yourselves at the Theater of Epidaurus, where the works of Socrates, Aristophanes and Euripides came to life. The true spirit of Peloponnesus can be found in the picturesque town of Nafplion, the first capital of modern Greece. Moving on, you will have the chance to visit the Tomb of Agamemnon in Mycenae before proceeding to Olympia, the cradle of the Olympic Games, and home to Zeus' sanctuary. Your last destination will be Delphi, known around ancient Greece as 'the navel of the world'. A town with strong ties to antiquity due to the presence of the famous Oracle, whose ruins still stand proudly.

Sightseeing: Corinth Canal, Theater of Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi.

Starting point: 5, Georgiou Souri, Athens (G.O. Terminal) Starting time: 08:20

Itinerary

Day 1 - Athens to Nafplion via the Corinth Canal
We will pick you up from select spots in Athens (departure at approx 8:45) and take the coastal road to the Corinth Canal, where we will make a short stop. Back on the road and onto the Theatre of Epidaurus, a monument to the arts and a structure famous for its remarkable acoustics. We will then proceed to the town of Nafplion, the first capital of modern Greece, where we will stop for the night.
Overnight: Nafplion
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 - Nafplion to Olympia via Mycenae
You have the morning free to explore Nafplion and pick up mementos of your trip. Around noon, we will depart for Mycenae where we will visit the archaeological site and museum. Then it's off to Olympia, the cradle of the Olympic games, through the scenic routes of Central Peloponnese, as well as the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis. It is there that we will stop for the night.
Overnight: Olympia
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 - Olympia to Delphi
You cannot visit Olympia and not pay tribute to the ruler of Olympus, so that is what we will do in the morning with a visit to the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the archaeological museum. Afterwards, we will take a drive through the plains of Ilia and Achaia and the magnificent bridge of Rio-Antirio which connects the two sides of the Corinthian Bay. We will pass by the picturesque towns of Nafpaktos (Lepanto) and Itea, to arrive in Delphi, our own sanctuary for the night.
Overnight: Delphi
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 - Delphi and Return to Athens via Arachova, Levadia and Thebes
In the morning, we will visit the archaeological site where the Oracle once stood and the museum. Afterwards, we will make our way back to Athens passing through the picturesque towns of Arachova, Levadia and Thebes along the way.
Overnight: -
Meals: Breakfast

Operated by G.O. Tours

What's Included

Pick up / drop off service from most of the hotels in Athens
Visit to the Epidaurus Theater
Visit to the Mycenae Archaeological site & Tomb of Agamemnon
Visit to the Olympia Archaeological site & Museum
Visit to the Delphi Archaeological site & Museum
1 night hotel accommodation in Nafplion
1 night hotel accommodation in Olympia
1 night hotel accommodation in Delphi
3 breakfasts
3 dinners
VAT for all services

Not included:

- Your international airfare
- Personal expenses, beverages at lunch and / or dinner
- Customary tips to your drivers, guides and escorts
- Stayover hotel tax, to be paid directly to the hotel

Important notes

This tour include a complimentary pick-up / drop-off service from your hotel or other predefined spots in Athens and surrounding areas. Maximum duration of this service to gather tour participants is approximately 1 hour. Thus, pick-up time may vary for each guest and will be provided during the booking process.
Clients staying at the coast will depart for their hotels, from the G.O. terminal around 19:30 hrs.
The tour is usually bilingual, implemented in English and one additional language (French or Italian). For more information prior to booking, please contact us. Our agents will also inform you on the languages of the tour after booking.
First Class includes 4-star hotels, whereas Tourist Class includes 3-star hotels.