8-Day Private Tour: Ancient Peloponnese, Syvota, Parga, and Corfu

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Athens- Canal of Corinth - Mycenae - Nafplio - Olympia
5 stops
1
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel and we will make a short stop at the breathtaking Canal of Corinth with the amazing view of the 6 km length and 80m height.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Next stop will be at the Ancient Mycenae, the center of Greek civilization, home to the kingdom of mythical Agamemnon. Visit the Cyclopean Walls, the famous Lion’s Gate and the ‘’Atreus King Tomb’’!
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
3
Then we will visit Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus of the 15.000 spectators and the breathtaking acoustics and then
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
4
the most relaxing part of the tour is upon our arrival at the one of the most beautiful towns of Greece, the seaside town of Nafplio. Stroll at narrow streets full of old mansion and enjoy your lunch next to the sea
2 hours • Admission ticket free
5
Then leave for Olympia for overnight.
Admission ticket free
Day 2
Ancient Olympia, Olive Oil and Wine Tasting – Parga - Syvota
2 stops
6
Your driver will meet you at your hotel to take you to Ancient Olympia, the most celebrated sacred site of Ancient Greece and the birthplace of the Olympic Games, the most important sports event in all antiquity. Walk around the site and admire the Temple of Zeus, once housing the gold and ivory statue of the god, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple of Hera, and the stadium, among others. You can also visit the archaeological museum, which houses art masterpieces such as the Hermes of Praxiteles and the Nike (Victory) of Paionios, as well as finds from the excavations in the sacred precinct of the Altis dating from prehistoric times to the Early Christian period. We will explore the flea market, indulging in a delightful experience of complimentary wine and olive oil tasting. Relish the distinct blends of olive oil paired with the iconic Greek olives.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
7
We leave Olympia and we will drive toward Syvota for an overnight stay or Parga
Admission ticket free
Day 3
Syvota - Tour of History, Mythology, and Breathtaking Landscapes
1 stop
8
Explore the wonders of Greece with our Private Land Tour that takes you on a journey through history, mythology, and breathtaking landscapes. This 8-day tour begins with a visit to Necromantion, also known as the 'Oracle of the Dead.' As the first oracle known in history, it was built on the ancient Greek belief that the souls of the dead could see into the future. Our tour continues to the site of Zalogo, a well-known site of self-sacrifice where 63 women of Souli chose to dance off a cliff to their deaths rather than surrender to the Turks. You can climb the 410 steps to the impressive monument built in tribute to these brave women. Next, we will visit the inland village of Gliki and the River Acheron, believed to be the ancient river Styx. In mythology, the water was believed to have magical powers. Achilles' mother even bathed him in the waters of the river Acheron as a baby, leaving his heel as the only vulnerable spot. We'll spend the night at Syvota or Parga
Admission ticket free
Day 4
Syvota - Corfu
3 stops
9
Today we leave Syvota. We continue our trip to reach at the port of Igoumenitsa to get the ferry boat to reach at Corfu.
Admission ticket free
10
From Igoumenitsa we will take the ferry to reach at Corfu about 1.5 hour later
Admission ticket free
11
Check in at the hotel and then free time to explore the town of Corfu. The Old Town of Corfu is designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a labyrinth of narrow streets paved with cobblestones and packed with tourist shops. The old town of Corfu is built under the Venetian style that is why one of the most beautiful is and elegant towns in Greece. The narrow streets between the houses, the numerous churches around every corner and the well know Liston, will amaze you and complete your tour!
Admission ticket free
Day 5
Corfu - Private Palaces Tour and Palaiokastritsa Beach
5 stops
12
We will visit the Mon Repos Palace, a neoclassical building, built in 1830 offering spectacular sea view.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
13
We will visit Kanoni, the church of Panagia Vlacherna, Mouse Island.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
14
We will visit Pontikonisi Island with the famous church.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
15
We will continue our private tour to Achilleion Palace located in the picturesque village of Gastouri, built in 1890 by Empress Elizabeth (Sissy) of Austria.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
16
Next stop will be at the famous Paleokastritsa bay, well known as the Capri of Greece. Finally, we will reach at the traditional village of Lakones, called God’s Balcony due to its panoramic view to Paleokastritsa Bay and the surrounding hills. We will continue our tour passing through some of the most picturesque traditional villages to return at the town of Corfu
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Corfu - Metsovo - Meteora (Kalmbaka)
5 stops
17
After your breakfast we will have a visit at the Old Venetian Fortress in Corfu that built 15th century and it is a very imposing stronghold, and great panoramic views, the fortress built to protect the town from enemies. Remains one of the most interesting tourist attractions of Corfu and must-see to visit. From the Old Fortress your tour continues foot to reach at the famous Spianada square, a copy of Rue de Rivoli of Paris. it said that is the second largest square in Europe. The entrance is arched and has a Venetian symbol above it, carved in marble
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
18
After the tour, we will take the ferry to Igoumenitsa port.
Admission ticket free
19
After 1.5 hour we will reach at Igoumenitsa and continue our tour towards Meteora
Admission ticket free
20
Before reach Meteora, we will have a stop at the traditional area of Metsovo. Metsovo, is a traditional mountain town full of stone houses and is a popular winter holiday destination. It is full of life throughout the year generously offering you its natural surrounding beauties. Metsovo practically looks like a painting
1 hour • Admission ticket free
21
At the end of the tour we will reach at Kalambaka for overnight
Admission ticket free
Day 7
Meteora - Delphi
2 stops
22
Meteora
Meet your driver at your hotel to visit the BYZANTINE MONASTERIES of Meteora that are included on the UNESCO world heritage monument list. Meteora means “suspended in the air” because of the formation of the gigantic rocks on top of which was built. Here you will visit one of the largest and most precipitously built complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries. You will admire the Monasteries (Great Meteoro, Varlaam, S. Stephan, Rousanou, depend the day etc) that are in operation today and receive many pilgrims. Most of them were founded in the 14th century
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
23
After our tour to the unique monasteries in Meteora, we will drive to reach at Delphi
Admission ticket free
Day 8
Delphi - Arachova - Athens
2 stops
24
Enjoy your private tour to Delphi, to visit the most popular site of UNESCO, Delphi archaeological site with ancient theatre and museum. Delphi was the "center of the world" according to Zeus. We will visit Castalia Spring, the Oracle of Apollo, the temple of Athena Pronaia. Visit Delphi museum, with its spectacular exhibits include the frieze of the Treasury of the Sifinians, the Naxian Sphinx, the Statue of Antinoos the metopes of the Athenian treasury, the famous bronze Charioteer, originally created to commemorate a victory during the 476 B.C. We will also have a visit at the traditional cosmopolitan village of Arachova (at 1000 meters altitude), the best winter resort of Greece.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
25
Athens
At the end of the tour we will start our drive towards Athens. We will drop you of at your hotel (booked by you). Our services end.
Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 2 people will stay in a double-sharing room, 3 people will stay in a triple-sharing room, and 1 person will have a private single room

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