ITINERARY:

DAY 1. ATHENS

Welcome to Athens, 'City of the Gods', and the cradle of European civilisation! You are met at the airport and transferred to your tour hotel. Free time to settle in and relax or start exploring this ancient and thriving city. Overnight in Athens

DAY 2. ATHENS

After having breakfast, you will be picked-up from your hotel for a half day tour of Athens. We will depart for Temple of Olympian Zeus (visit). Proceed to Panathinaiko Stadium cradle of the first Olympic Games took place in 1896 (short stop). Pass by the Prime's Ministers residence, Ex Royal Palace, (guarded by colourful Evzones) Zappion (Conference and Exhibition Hall), National Garden, Hadrian's Arc, St.Paul's Church, Parliament, Tomb of the Unknown soldier, Schlieman's House (Nomismatic Museum), Catholic Cathedral, Academy, University, National Library, Old Parliament, Constitution Square ,Russian Orthodox Church, Acropolis (visit Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Parthenon, Erechtheion).After the tour we will take you back to your hotel .

Rest of the day is free in Athens to explore the charming old "Plaka" district on your own. Overnight stay in Athens. (B)

DAY 3. ATHENS

After breakfast in the hotel free day to explore Athens on your own. Overnight in Athens (B)

Optional tour : 1 Day Cruise to 3 Islands - AEGINA/POROS/ HYDRA
Morning transfer to the pier, Trocadero, to embark your cruise ship for your full day cruise to the islands of Aegina-Poros-Hydra. 90€ / per person including lunch

DAY 4. ATHENS / OLYMPIA

This morning we depart for Corinth to start our 4-day Classical Tour. Stop at the Corinth Canal. Drive to Epidarus to visit its theater, known for its remarkable acoustics and then on to  Nauplia (short stop). Continue on to Mycenae to visit the beehive tombs and the citadel. Then depart for Olympia through the central Peloponnese area, passing the cities of Tripolis and Megalopolis to arrive in Olympia for dinner and overnight. (B ,D)

DAY 5. OLYMPIA / DELPHI

In the morning visit the ancient home of the Olympic Games and the fascinating Museum. Then drive via Patras and Rion, take the new bridge to Antirion to continue to Delphi through Nafpaktos. Arrive in Delphi in early evening. Dinner, overnight in Delphi . (B ,D)

DAY 6. DELPHI / METEORA

This morning visit the Archaeological site and the Museum of Delphi.  Walk the Sacred Way, visit the temple of Apollo, the theater and the stadium on the mount Parnassos and then on to the Museum housing some masterpieces of the Greek sculpture such as the famous bronze statue of the "Charioteer". Depart for Meteora. Drive through Lamia, Trikala and arrive in Kalambaka in early evening. Dinner, overnight in Kalambaka. (B ,D)

DAY 7. METEORA / ATHENS

In the morning, visit the breathtaking site of Meteora. Visit of two Monasteries.  After lunch drive to Athens via Thermopylae (short stop). Arrive in Athens in early evening. Overnight Athens. (B )

DAY 8: ATHENS / ISTANBUL

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Istanbul Turkey. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel, overnight in Istanbul (B)

DAY 9: ISTANBUL

Full day sightseeing tour of Istanbul to include a visit to St.Sophia Museum (except Mondays) the Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace (except Tuesdays), Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar (except Sundays). Overnight in Istanbul. (B)

DAY 10: ISTANBUL

Free day to explore the city Overnight in Istanbul. (B)

Optional tours :
Enjoy a half-day tour of Dolmabahce Palace or a cruise on the Bosphorus depending on weather conditions. Explore the city on your own in the afternoon.
Turkish Night with dinner includes Turkish belly and folk dancing. (B)

DAY 11: Istanbul Airport

Transfer from your hotel to Istanbul airport. End of our services.

PACKAGE INCLUDES:

4 nights hotel accommodation in Athens
1 night accommodation in Olympia ( Half board )
1 night accommodation in Delphi ( Half board )
1 night accommodation in Kalambaka ( Half board )
3 nights hotel accommodation in Istanbul (Turkey)
Airport – Hotel – Airport transfer
4 day classical tour (Olympia, Delphi, Meteora) with bus transportation
Half day Athens sightseeing tour
Full day sightseeing tour of Istanbul
All transfers as mentioned
10 breakfasts
3 dinners
All taxes

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

Air ticket Athens to Istanbul
Drinks are not included
International Airfares
Visa and passport fees,
Insurance,
Personal expenses like ; Laundry, phone calls, excess baggage, beverages, etc
Meals not detailed in the itinerary,
Tips
Optional excursions.