3 days tour

3 Day Tour In Ancient Peloponnese, Messene, Epikourios Apoll

$1,908 USD / person

3 Day Tour In Ancient Peloponnese, Messene, Epikourios Apoll

This tour includes:

Transport

English speaking Driver Transportation with private car or Mini Van Pick up & drop off from your hotel in Athens

Meals

Daily Breakfast

Accommodation

2 nights accommodation

Others

Welcome bag with gifts upon our meeting All Taxes HIGHLIGHTS: Canal of Corinth Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus Ancient Mycenae Romantic city of Nauplio The Island of Bourtzi in Nafplio Castle that has 999 stairs in Nafplio Ancient Olympia Vassae Ancient Messene The Temple of Epikourios Apollon

Not included:

Others

Entrance fee at Archaeological site Hotel City tax (1.5 euro for 3 star and 3 euro for 4 star hotels per room/per night)

Guide

Licensed tour guide is not included. Available upon request with an extra cost

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Itinerary of your trip 3 Day Tour In Ancient Peloponnese, Messene, Epikourios Apoll

  • Day 1 Day 1: Athens - Mycenae - Ancient Epidaurus - Nafplio
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Athens - Mycenae - Ancient Epidaurus - Nafplio

      We depart from Athens at 09.00 and driving along the mainland coast from Athens to Peloponnese, we are having our first stop for photos or for a coffee, one hour later at the Canal of Corinth (6 km length and 80m height). The next site that we will visit is the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, one of the best Ancient Theatres worldwide with amazing acoustic. Then, we will visit the archaeological site of ancient Mycenae, a town with great power during the ancient years, where you can visit the famous โ€œGate of Lionsโ€ and the โ€œAtreus King Tombโ€. Our next destination is the seaside town of Nafplio, one of the most romantic towns of Greece that was the first capital city of Modern Greece. We will have time for lunch at one of the traditional local restaurants, and to explore the narrow streets of the beautiful city of Nafplio. You can also visit the Castle that has 999 stairs from the town to the fortress, or you can take a taxi boat to visit the fort in the small island of Bourtzi, located in the middle of the cityโ€™s harbor! Overnight in Nafplio. 

  • Day 2 Day 2: Ancient Messene - Vassae - Temple Of Epikurios Apollon - Olympia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Ancient Messene - Vassae - Temple Of Epikurios Apollon - Olympia

      Our driver will pick you up from your hotel at 08:30 to reach at Ancient Messene at about 11.30. The ancient Messene is a spectacular archaeological site, a UNESCO monument which combines diverse beauties as it is built at the one side at the Messenian valley. The city was founded on the 4th century B.C. by Epaminondas. We leave from ancient Messene at about 13.30 to reach at Vassae at about 15.30 (ancient Figaleia). At an elevation of 1.130 meters, stands the eternally proud temple of Apollo Epikurios. The inspiration behind its construction and the architect is considered to be the great Ictinus. This universal architectural gem was the first of the great monuments of Greece to be recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1986. The temple was built at the height of the Greek civilization in the second half of the 5th century BC (420-400 BC). We leave from Vassae at about 14.30 to reach at Ancient Olympia at 18.00. Check in at your hotel and free time for yourselves. Overnight in Olympia.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Ancient Olympia - Athens
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Ancient Olympia - Athens

      Our driver will pick you up at 09.00 from your hotel to visit the archeological site of Ancient Olympia, which lies in the lush valley formed by Alfios River, where the first ever Olympic Games took place in 776 B.C. You will also visit the Temple of Zeus, the most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece. Dedicated to Zeus, the temple was housing one of the 7 wonders of the Ancient world. Then see 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 will visit the stadium, where the marble starting blocks are still in position. Olympia became the most important religious and athletic center in Greece. Its fame rests upon the Olympic Games, the greatest national festival and a highly prestigious one world-wide, which was held every four years to honor Zeus. We will make a stop for lunch and early in the afternoon you will return in Athens.

Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 1 / Max: 95

Age range allowed for this experience.

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