Classical Greece: Athens, Nafplion, Olympia, and Delphi

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Experience Athens, the cradle of the Western Civilization, and the ancient sites of mainland Greece. You begin with three nights in Athens with a city tour and dinner, before picking up your rental car and driving to Nafplion, a beautiful seaport town and the capital of Greece from 1821-1834, in the eastern Pelepoennese area. After two nights here, proceed to...
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    Experience Athens, the cradle of the Western Civilization, and the ancient sites of mainland Greece. You begin with three nights in Athens with a city tour and dinner, before picking up your rental car and driving to Nafplion, a beautiful seaport town and the capital of Greece from 1821-1834, in the eastern Pelepoennese area. After two nights here, proceed to ancient Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games, before traveling to Delphi, site of the famous oracle. Finish up your vacation with one last night in Athens. Extend your vacation with a Greek Isle cruise or fly-and-drive vacation covering the major islands.

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Day 1 : Athens

Arrive in Athens and check into your hotel for three nights. As the original metropolis of western civilization, Athens is a fascinating blend of old and new. Spend some time walking around to sample the sights and sounds of this ancient city.

Day 2 : Athens

After breakfast you will be picked up in your hotel lobby for your Athens Sightseeing Tour.Athens Sightseeing Tour: The striking contrast between breathtaking monuments of a glorious past and modern, elegant structures of the present is what you will enjoy during your...

Day 3 : Athens, Nafplion

After breakfast, pick up your rental car and head towards Corinth. After crossing the famous canal, head for Nafplion, where you’ll check in to your hotel.

Day 4 : Nafplion

This ancient town, having been ruled at different times by the Venetians and the Turks, boasts three castle-fortresses from different eras, each worth exploring. Stroll through the historic Old Town, admiring the Venetian palaces, Turkish mosques and more modern architecture.

Day 5 : Nafplion, Olympia

Today, you’ll drive across the historic Peloponnesian Peninsula to Olympia. The most celebrated sanctuary of ancient Greece, this is the birthplace of the Olympic Games. The archaeological site is very large and rich in sites to visit, including the athletes’ training facilities, gymnasium, and dining halls, as well as several temples and beautiful statues from antiquity.

Day 6 : Olympia, Delphi

After breakfast at your hotel, you’ll drive for about four hours to reach the important ancient religious sanctuary of Delphi, sacred to the god Apollo. The ancient Greeks regarded Delphi as the center of the world. When faced with problems, they traveled there to ask...

Day 7 : Delphi, Athens

After breakfast and a last look at Delphi, take the 1 ½ hour drive to Athens, where you’ll turn in your rental car and enjoy one last day in this capital city.

Day 8 : Athens

After breakfast, continue on to your next Avanti destination!

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Last Updated: 10/30/2019

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