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We show you ancient Greece at its most alive and accessible. Lovers of history, archeology and mythology are inspired and awed - and so are those seeking a vibrant culture and welcoming people.
Whether you're looking for ancient Greece, modern Greece or an exhilarating blend of both, a troy Tours holiday with our superb guides leaves you with the memories of a lifetime.
What's Included
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
Upon arrival at Athens airport, after clearing customs proceed to arrival hall. Troy Tours representative will meet you with a name sign.
Itinerary
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You will be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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The buildings on the Acropolis are considered by many as the most impressive architectural feats of ancient times and are listed as UNESCO world heritage sights. Your guide will explain and give you insights about the sight, the history, and the legends surrounding it.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
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Concluding your visit to the Acropolis it is a short walk (5-10 minutes, downhill) to the Acropolis Museum. Opened in 2009, the new museum looks onto the Acropolis and features amazing displays. The artifacts are situated in such a way that the guests can actually understand and envision what the Parthenon actually looked like in antiquity. It is considered one of the most beautifully situated museums in the world.
2 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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The Panathenaic stadium, used to host the first modern Olympic Games in I986.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The Temple of Olympian Zeus, also known as the Olympian or Columns of the Olympian Zeus, is a former colossal temple at the center of the Greek capital, Athens.
Admission ticket free -
6
The Corinth Canal is an artificial canal in Greece that connects the Gulf of Corinth in the Ionian Sea with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland.
Admission ticket free -
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One of the most important cities of ancient Greece. We will walk under the famous Lion Gate up to the Mycenaean Acropolis and the Palace. We will see the tomb of Agamemnon and the ruins of the Cyclopean walls that protected this mighty city.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
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The site of Epidaurus, which is listed as a world heritage site by Unesco, is vast. With ruins of temples and hospital buildings devoted to the healing gods; it is considered to be the birthplace of Asklepios.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
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One of the most historic and beautiful towns of Greece.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
10
Enjoy a spectacular drive through the mountains of Arcadia to Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, first held in 776 B.C. Olympia is one of the most important sites in antiquity and one of the most interesting today. The town itself is not remarkable but the surroundings are stunning. Not only is the amazing site of ancient Olympia lovely to walk through and admire but also the nature surrounding is of exquisite beauty. You will visit the main site and afterward the very interesting museum. At the main site, you can see the temple of Zeus which once housed one of the 7 wonders of the World –a statue of Zeus made out of ivory and Gold. Your expert guide will show you the gymnasium where the athletes trained, the nymphaeum, and of course, the main stadium in which the games were held.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Patras, crosses the Gulf of Corinth on the new and most impressive suspension bridge to mainland Greece.
Admission ticket free -
12
Delphi, situated on the slopes of Mount Parnassus see the home of the legendary oracle the most revered site of ancient Greece, and considered to be the navel of the world.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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A picturesque early afternoon drive brings you to Thermopylae, famous for the heroic defense by Leonidas and his three hundred courageous Spartans against the invading Persians.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
14
Kalabaka is a town and seat of the municipality of Meteora in the Trikala regional unit, part of Thessaly in Greece.
Admission ticket free -
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When you awaken to see the awe-inspiring rock formations unfold before your eyes, you will easily understand why we call this place Meteora, which means “suspended in the heavens above.” Today we will climb above the charming mountain villages of Kastrakiand Kalambaka to visit two of the six surviving Monasteries of Meteora, a UNESCO world heritage site and one of the most important complexes of Eastern Orthodox monasteries in the world. See how the monks live today and enter some of the most captivating Byzantine basilicas in Greece. In the afternoon you will head south to Athens for dinner and overnight stay.
8 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Today, your tour ends. You will be transferred to the airport for your final departure home.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Airport - Hotel Transfer
Full day Athens City Tour including Acropolis
Athens – Corinth – Mycenae – Epidaurus – Nafplion
Nafplion – Olympia – Patras – Delphi
Delphi – Thermopylae – Kalambaka
Kalambaka – Meteora – Athens
Transfer to Airport
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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