Highlights of the Peloponnese: Argolis and Olympia

Itinerary

Day 1: ARRIVAL ATHENS – CAPE SOUNIO – ATHENS (140km–4 hrs)

Pass By: Athens International Airport, Attiki Odos, Spata Artemida 190 04, Greece
Arrive at Athens airport where our representative will meet and greet you. Then, you will be taken to your Athens hotel in the comfort of an air-conditioned car. In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing drive along the coastal road, admiring the mesmerising beaches of Glyfada, Vouliagmeni, and Varkiza. Continue driving and, after the splendid view of the Saronic Gulf and the little islands offshore amazed your eyes, arrive at the most Southern point of Attica, Cape Sounio, where the white marble pillars of the Temple of Poseidon stand. Visit the impressive Temple of Poseidon, and then enjoy some precious time at leisure, walking on the rocky promontory of Sounio. Afterwards, return to your comfortable hotel in Athens.

Overnight in Athens.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Dorian Inn or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Novotel or similar 4*

Day 2: ATHENS – CANAL OF CORINTH – EPIDAURUS – MYCENAE – OLYMPIA (385 km – 5.5 hrs)

Pass By: Antonios, Olympia 270 65, Greece
Begin your day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel, before departing for the Corinth Canal. Enjoy a short stop to admire the fascinating views and drive to Epidaurus to visit the impressive ancient theatre, one of the best preserved classical Greek buildings and still used today due to its amazing acoustics. Intriguing Epidaurus is reputed to be the birthplace of Apollo's son, Asklepios the healer, and was the most celebrated healing centre of the classical world. After getting in touch with history and culture, head towards Nauplia, enjoy a short break and continue driving through the plain of Argos. Arrive in Mycenae and enjoy another encounter with Greece´s past, at the archaeological site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. In the afternoon depart for Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, driving through the beautiful cities of Tripolis and Megalopolis, where we also enjoy a short stop. Arrive in Olympia, check in at your hotel, indulge in a tasty dinner, and rest, preparing yourself for another adventurous day.

Overnight in Ancient Olympia. Breakfast and dinner included

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Standard Hotel Category = Hotel Antionios or similar 3*

Superior Hotel Category = Hotel Arty Grand or similar 4*

Day 3: OLYMPIA – DEPARTURE ATHENS (330 km– 4 hrs)

Pass By: Athens International Airport, Attiki Odos, Spata Artemida 190 04, Greece
Have a delicious breakfast at the hotel before visiting the stunning archaeological site of Olympia. Admire the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the Stadium and the Archaeological Museum with unique artefacts and the famous statue “Hermes” of Praxiteles, as well as many other interesting surprises. Afterwards, head towards Athens, driving via Patras to catch sight of the famous Antirion Bridge, considered to be the longest and most modern in Europe. Continue travelling towards the beautiful capital of Greece, arriving at the airport in the late afternoon.

Breakfast included.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.