10 Day To Explore The Best Historical Gems In Greece And Tour In Santorini

Itinerary

Day 1: ATHENS- CORINTH – CAVE OF LAKES & JOURNEY WITH COG RAILWAY NAFPLIO:

Stop At: Corinth, Corinth, Corinthia Region, Peloponnese
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel at 09.00 o’clock and driving along the mainland coast to Peloponnese, an hour later, we will make our first stop, at the Canal of Corinth (6 km length and 80m height). We continue to reach at Ancient Corinth which was one of his beloved cities of Saint Paul. We will have the chance to visit the Ancient Market and the Bema of Apostle Paul or Galionas, a large elevated rostrum standing prominently in the center of the Roman Forum of ancient Corinth.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Diakofto, Diakofto, Achaea Region, West Greece
Then we will arrive at "Diakofto" to take the Cog Railway (Odontotos) which links Kalavrita with Diakopto through Vouraikos Canyon; one of the most beautiful natural sights and of the most spectacular railway rides in Greece. It has been mentioned as the most beautiful train trip in Balkans. The little train travels through streams climbing the fantastic narrow gorge up into the mountains, through tunnels, over waterfalls, along cliffs and through forests of pine and oleander. The journey ends at the town of Kalavryta. Our driver will meet you there to continue the tour at the mysterious, magnificent and unique "Cave of the Lakes", a rare creation of Nature. Consisted of 13 in total Small and large lakes, with different colors each one, depending on the oxides contained in the rocks. You will see the wonderful «hanging bridge» and the «waterfalls» «falling» that will cause you the feeling a floating corridor.
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Nafplio

Day 2: NAFPLIO –MYCENAE – EPIDAURUS - OLYMPIA

Stop At: Nafplio, Nafplio, Argolis Region, Peloponnese
After your breakfast, you will have time to visit either Palamidi castle, which you can reach by climbing 999 steps (!), or to take a small boat and visit ''Bourtzi',' the fortress at the entrance of the harbor.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: The Great Theatre of Epidaurus, Ethniki Odos Isthmou Archaias Epidavrou, Epidavros 210 52 Greece
Then, we will leave for Epidaurus and we will visit the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, famous for the breathtaking acoustics that is still functioning today!
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Mycenae, Mycenae, Argolis Region, Peloponnese
After this, we will head back to Nafplio to have lunch (optional), and then we will leave for the famous ancient town of Mycenae and the Archaeological site - the Lion Gate, the Cyclopean Walls, the Royal Palace and the tomb of Agamemnon. Finally we will reach at Ancient Olympia for Overnight.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Olympia

Day 3: ANCIENT OLYMPIA - DELPHI

Stop At: Market of Ancient Olympia, Olympia 27065 Greece
At 09.00 o’clock we will visit the archaeological site of Ancient Olympia, where the first Olympic Games took place in 776 B.C. The temple of Zeus is located there which is the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece. Dedicated to Zeus, in which in antiquity was hosted one of the 7 wonders of the Ancient world. You will also visit the temple of Hera, the shrine of Pelops (one of the oldest in the sanctuary), the Council house where the athletes took the Olympic oath, the Treasury houses, the Gymnasium and the Palestra where they used to exercise for a month prior to the Games. Finally you end up to the stadium, where the marble starting blocks are still in position.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Nafpaktos Old Port, Naupactus 30300 Greece
Leaving Ancient Olympia, we will cross over the amazing bridge of Rion – Antirion, one of the biggest bridges in Europe. For the wine lovers, we suggest a tasting tour in a winery. Then we will head to Naupactus, a beautiful seaside small town, where you can visit the Venetian Castle, the Venetian Port, and after lunch we will reach at Delphi for overnight
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Delphi

Day 4: DELPHI - METEORA

Stop At: Delphi, Delphi, Phocis Region, Central Greece
After your breakfast, our driver will drive you at the Ancient Oracle, the Stadium, the Ancient Theatre, with a capacity that exceeds 5,000 spectators and of course the Museum of Delphi. Delphi is perhaps best known for the oracle at the sanctuary that was dedicated to Apollo during the classical period. Afterwards, we can visit the traditional winter village of Arachova and have a coffee or lunch break.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Kalambaka, Kalambaka, Trikala Region, Thessaly
Depart from Arachova and driving through Central Greece we arrive in Kalambaka, a small traditional town that is built at the foot of the majestic grey rocks of God, at the shadow of the great Meteora Monasteries. Overnight Meteora.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Meteora


Day 5: METEORA – ATHENS

Stop At: Meteora, Kastraki, Kalambaka 422 00 Greece
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel at 09.00 in order to visit the BYZANTINE MONASTERIES of Meteora, included on the UNESCO world heritage monument list. We are having our first stop at The Holy Monastery of Great Meteoro, the biggest and oldest one of all. It was called the monastery that was "suspended in the air" (meteoro), because of the formation of the gigantic rock on top of which it was built. Our second visit is at the great monastery of St. Stephan. The Monastery of St. Stephan is a small church built in the 16th century and decorated in 1545.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Leonidas Monument, Lamia, Thermopylae 350 09 Greece
Return to Athens passing by the small towns of Domokos, Kamena Vourla, at the seaside and Thermopiles where the statue of Leonidas is on display as a memorial of the battle of the 300 Spartans against thousands of Persian soldiers of the Persian Empire. Our driver will drop you off at your hotel late in the afternoon.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Athens

Day 6: PRIVATE CITY TOUR ATHENS

Stop At: Acropolis, via Dionysiou Areopagitou str., Athens 105 58 Greece
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel to start your excellent half day tour in Athens. The Athens Sightseeing tour starts with a panoramic city and our first stop at Panathinaiko Stadium, the place where the first Olympic Games of the modern times took place in 1896. You will then pass by the Athens Trilogy and many other attractions of Athens. Then we will have the chance to visit its ancient Acropolis & Parthenon (visit Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens).
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Plaka, Athens 10556 Greece
We will visit the Plaka is a neighborhood that sits below the Acropolis, plenty of shops, tavernas, and restaurants to walk at the beautiful narrow streets to see and admire the Greek culture. Do not miss the chance to taste the famous "Souvlaki" The duration of the tour takes about 5 hours.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Athens

Day 7: PIRAEUS PORT – SANTORINI ISLAND

Stop At: Santorini, Santorini, Cyclades, South Aegean
Our driver meet you at your hotel to transfer you at Piraeus port to get the ferry departing at about 07.00 to reach in Santorini at about 11.55. Santorini is stunningly beautiful and is the destination that you won't must to miss, because the houses is built up on the rim of volcano that is a unique landscape of the world.One of the top things to do while here is enjoy the sunset via a cruise tour.
Duration: 15 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Santorini

Day 8: SANTORINI (optional) CRUISE SUNSET TOUR TO VOLCANO WITH BUFFET ON BOARD

Stop At: Santorini Volcano, 847 00 Greece
Pick you up from your hotel after noon to have our first stop at the famous volcano of Santorini! You will walk to the volcano’s ridge; we will visit the Islands of Palea Kameni where the famous Hot springs. You will enjoy your swim, since the heat from the volcano itself warms the water, creating a thermal bath, feeling like you’re at the spa! You can relax and enjoy our Greek tasteful buffet while capturing amazing photos of the Aegean Sea. The end of the excursion comes on sunset time. Our boat will stop very close to Oia village where you will have the chance to watch the warm light of the setting sun under the violet sky before the night falls
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Santorini

Day 9: (optional) TOUR AT THE EXCAVATION OF AKROTIRI, VILLAGES AND WINE TOUR, OIA SUNSET

Stop At: Akrotiri Archaeological Site, Akrotiri 84700 Greece
Our bus will pick you up from your hotel to start this excellent Village & Wine tour in Santorini. We will visit the village Megalochori to admire the cycladic culture, we will pass by the famous Red Beach or the black beach. We will visit Pyrgos village that is the highest point of the island with the magnificent panoramic view where you can take memorable photos! Our next stop will be at a perfect winery in Santorini, where you will taste the local wines with finger food, admiring the famous winery with the panoramic view! We will also pay a visit at the old city of Akrotiri one of the most important archaeological site in Greece, that present the Bronze Age, which was destroyed by an eruption of the volcano, approximately 1500 years before the destruction of Pompeii. Our official guide will explain everything about the Excavation of Akrotiri. The tour takes about 6 hours with shared bus. (The same tour is also available on a private basis. All you have to do is to ask for it!)
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Santorini

Day 10: DEPARTURE DAY:

Stop At: Santorini, Santorini, Cyclades, South Aegean
Transfer from your hotel to Santorini Airport according to your flight details.
Duration: 12 hours

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