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: 08:20Itinerary
- Day 1 - Athens to Nafplion via the Corinth Canal
Starting from Athens early in the morning (departure at approx 8:45) we will take the coastal road South and exit the Athenian peninsula via the Corinth Canal, where we'll take a short stop for pictures. Now in Peloponnese, we are back on the road and will make our way to the Theater of Epidaurus, on of the most famous theaters in the entire world, known for its incredible acoustics. Once we've explored the site, we will proceed to Nafplion, a charming town that served as the first capital of modern Greece. We will stop here for the night and you will have the opportunity to explore the town's nightlife and its iconic waterfront which has a view to the fortress of Bourtzi!
Overnight: Nafplion
Meals: Dinner - Day 2 - Nafplion to Olympia via Mycenae
Take advantage of your free time in the morning to explore the town and pick up mementos of your trip. Nafplion is a town of artists, so quaint craft shops and galleries can be found all around. Alternatively, you can chose to hike up the walls to Akronafplia, the walls surrounding the town. Around noon, we will depart for Mycenae, an important bronze age citadel where we will visit the archaeological site and nearby museum. In the Mycenae complex you can find the Tomb of King Agamemnon, the Cyclopean Walls and the Lion's Gate, among many others. From there, we will depart for 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 for some well-earned rest.
Overnight: Olympia
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner - Day 3 - Olympia to Delphi
We simply can't visit Olympia and not pay tribute to the ruler of Mount Olympus, so in the morning we'll pay a visit to the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, in the complex of Ancient Olympia. There we will also find the Stadium which housed the Olympic Games of antiquity. Before we leave, we shall visit the Archaeological Museum which features thousands of artifacts found in the grounds of the site. Afterwards, we will hop back on the bus and drive through the plains of Ilia and Achaia, and the bridge of Rio-Antirio which connects the two sides of the Corinthian Bay. Back in Central Greece, we will pass through the picturesque towns of Nafpaktos and Itea, to arrive in Delphi, our very 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 of Delphi, a place of immense spiritual importance for ancient Greeks. It is there that kings found themselves before each war campaign, consulting the Oracle before taking action. As we climb up the hill of the site we will find treasuries from ancient city-states like Athens and Sifnos, altars, the ancient theater and the stadium which housed the Pythian Games. However, the crowning jewel of the complex is the Temple of Apollo, in the center of which you can find the chamber of the Oracle. Before we depart from Delphi we will pay a visit to the Archaeological Museum, which houses thousands of artifacts, the most important of which is undoubtedly the bronze statue of the Charioteer, dedicated to Polyzalus of Gela. Afterwards, we will make our way back to Athens passing through the picturesque village of Arachova, and the quaint towns of Levadia and Thebes.
Overnight: -
Meals: Breakfast
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.
