Plan Harmony

Itinerary

Day 1: Corinth canal - Mycenae - Nafplio town - Epidaurus

Pass By: Corinth Canal, Isthmia, Loutraki 201 00 Greece
The Corinth Canal connects the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf in the Aegean Sea. It cuts through the narrow Isthmus of Corinth and separates the Peloponnese from the Greek mainland, arguably making the peninsula an island.

Stop At: Archaeological Site Mycenae, Mycenae 21200 Greece
The home of King Agamemnon and the Mycenean civilization.
Duration: 2 minutes

Stop At: Nafplio, Nafplio, Argolis Region, Peloponnese
One of the most beautiful towns in the area of Argolis (in eastern Peloponnese) as well as one of the most romantic cities all over Greece
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, Epidavros 210 52 Greece
The oldest theater in the world with the amazing acoustics.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Palamidi Castle, Eikostis Pemptis Martiou, Nafplio 211 00 Greece
Walkthrough the Venetian castle and down the 999 steps that take you to the old Nafplio town.
Duration: 40 minutes

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Accommodation included: Overnight Nafplio town. Quality accommodation at each location; determined at the time of booking.

Day 2: Monemvasia via the Coastline & Mountain range of East Peloponnese

Stop At: Tyros, Tyros, Arkadia Region, Peloponnese
We'll enjoy a coffee next to the ocean before climbing up the mounatin range of Parnon.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Monastery of Panagia Elona, Eparchiaki Odos Leonidiou - Kosma, Kosmas 23058 Greece
A quick stop at the cliff-hanging monastery of Elona.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kosmas, Kosmas, Arkadia Region, Peloponnese
Instead of taking the motorway route to Monemvasia, we'll enjoy the beautiful coastline after leaving Nafplio and then climb the mountain range of Parnon; with Greek coffee by the water and lunch in the mountain villages.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Monemvasia Fortress, Monemvasia, Monemvasia Municipality 23070 Greece
The Castle Town of Monemvasia is among the most impressive places in Greece. Located on the south eastern side of Peloponnese, Monemvasia was entirely carved on the back side of a sea rock in the Medieval times.
Duration: 15 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight inside Monemvasia castle. Quality accommodation at each location; determined at the time of booking.

Day 3: Mani peninsula, Diros Caves, Mystras & Sparta

Stop At: Mani Peninsula, Mani Peninsula, Laconia Region, Peloponnese
One of the most wild and beautiful areas of Greece.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Caves of Diros, Diros 230 62 Greece
A vast cave structure which is experienced from an expertly guided boat. The lighting and variety of rock formations and formations of stalagmites and stalactites lit with sympathetic lighting makes you appreciate the passage of time.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Areopoli, Areopoli, Laconia Region, Peloponnese
One of the typical stonebuilt towns where Pirates were a permanent threat.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Archaeological Site of Mystra, Mystras, Sparta Municipality 231 00 Greece
The famous Byzantine Castletown with the fantastic views of Sparta and the Lakonic olive groves.
Duration: 2 hours

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Accommodation included: Overnight at Sparta or Mystras. Quality accommodation at each location; determined at the time of booking.

Day 4: Ancient Olympia & mountain villages of Arcadia

Stop At: Archaeological Site of Olympia, Archaia Olympia 270 65, Greece
After a great breakfast in one of the best hotels of your tour we head of Ancient Olympia that hosted the original Olympic Games, founded in the 8th century B.C. Its extensive ruins include athletic training areas, a stadium, and temples dedicated to the gods Hera and Zeus.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Archaeological Museum of Olympia, Archaia Olympia, Olympia 27 065 Greece
You will also visit the world-famous Olympia museum and get the chance to see some unbelievable sculptures such as the sculpted decoration of the marble temple of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the famous Hermes carved by the ancient Greek sculptor Praxiteles.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Arcadia, Greece
We leave Ancient Olympia behind to climb to the Arcadia mountain villages of the Peloponnese passing through the famous stone builders village of Lagadia.
It is recommended that you postpone your lunch for a later time (late afternoon) to enjoy at the final destination and not compromise for the touristy Olympia restaurants.
We shall choose the best mountain village and a beautiful guesthouse (no hotels in this area!) to overnight and explore in the evening.
Duration: 2 hours

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Accommodation included: Above the river, with a balcony facing a canyon is what your guesthouse will offer you plus great hospitality & quality!

Day 5: Cave of Lakes, Odontotos Rack Railway, Delphi

Stop At: Kastria Cave of the Lakes, Kastria Greece
We climb down one mountain range only to climb up another and visit THE MYTHICAL 'CAVE OF THE LAKES'. It has something exclusively unique that does not exist in other well-known caves. A rare creation of nature with mysterious galleries and strange stalactite formations.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Odontotos Rack Railway, Kalavryta 250 01, Greece
About 120 years ago Odontotos rack railway started from the seaside town of Diakopto parallel to the river and climbed to Kalavrita through bridges and tunnels.
The little train incorporated so well to the natural environment that it seems that it had always been there. The way it was constructed did not put a strain on the ecosystem of the gorge. Using stone and wood from the area the technicians' work is so perfect that someone may think that the nature worked on its own.
You will first enjoy one of the best lunches of this tour, and hopefully you will stay awake during the train ride.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Rion-Antirion Bridge, Gefira Charilaos Trikoupis, 300 20, Greece
Heading towards Delphi we shall cross the Rio–Antirrio Bridge. One of the world's longest multi-span cable-stayed bridges and the longest of the fully suspended type. It crosses the Gulf of Corinth linking the Peloponnese peninsula to the mainland Greece by road.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Delphi, Delphi, Phocis Region, Central Greece
The sanctuary of Delphi, where the oracle of Apollo spoke, was the site of the omphalos, the 'navel of the world'. Blending harmoniously with the superb landscape and charged with sacred meaning, Delphi in the 6th century B.C. was indeed the religious center and symbol of unity of the ancient Greek world.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Delphi Archaeological Museum, Ethniki Odos Amfissas - Livadias, Delphi 330 54 Greece
The Archaeological Museum of Delphi, one of the most important in Greece, exhibits the history of the Delphic sanctuary, the site of the most famous ancient Greek oracle. Its rich collections are comprised primarily of architectural sculptures, statues, and minor objects donated to the sanctuary.
The famous Charioteer belonged to a statuary complex of a chariot run by four horses and included a second male figure.
The Sphinx of the Naxians, dated to 560 BC, comprises one of the earliest representations in art of the demonic creature with a lion's body, bird's wings and a woman's head.
Duration: 45 minutes

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Accommodation included: After exploring Delphi & a long day we overnight at a great location away from the tourist traps of the Delphi area.

Day 6: Ioannina city, Castle & Lake

Stop At: Ioannina Region, Ioannina Region, Epirus
This is a long trip to reach the northwest of Greece and Ioannina city, the Jewel of North/Western Greece. There will be many locations to enjoy a coffee break and stretch your legs before arriving at Ioannina. This is an elegant town with a long multicultural history.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Ioannina Castle, Old Town, Ioannina Greece
You will immediately be captivated by the legends of Ali Pasha – the onetime Ottoman ruler of the city, by the narrow streets of the Castle district, and by the beauty of the lake.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Silversmithing Museum, Castle of Ioannina, Ioannina 45221 Greece
It is a thematic museum, as it concerns the technology of silversmithing during the pre-industrial period, while simultaneously being a regional museum, as it focuses principally on the history of silversmithing in the region of Epirus.
Finely-crafted objects with ornate details, such as jewelry, arms and martial gear, household silverware, and personal effects feature amongst this collection.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Lake Pamvotis, Ioannina Town, Ioannina 452 21 Greece
The island in the middle of Ioannina's lake (called Pamvotida) is a lovely place to spend a sunny afternoon or drive to the mountain viewpoints that to enjoy the whole area of the city, lake, island, and sourrounding moutains
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Beautiful hotel, amazing location to enjoy the city, the castle, and the lake in the evenings! Our day6&7 location.

Day 7: Zagorochoria: Aristi, Papigo, Monodendri, Stone Forest, Vitsa, Kipoi

Stop At: Zagorohoria, Zagorohoria, Ioannina Region, Epirus
From Ioannina, a winding road we'll take you to the western Zagorochoria villages. You’ll know you’ve reached the west Zagori area when you see the dominating Astraka cliff towers covering the famous villages of Aristi, Megalo (big) Papigo, and Mikro (small) Papigo.
When we meet the Aristi village bridge we will have the chance to approach the banks of the Voidomatis river.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Papingo Rock Pools, Papigko 44004 Greece
Another wonderful hiking area is Kolymbithres (Rock Pools), 500 m from Papigo. It's a small canyon cut by the river Rogovo where the flow of the water has carved the rocky sides of the canyon, creating a beautiful landscape. Some of the water pools are deep enough to dive into.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Monodendri, Monodendri, Ioannina Region, Epirus
Monodendri is a designated traditional settlement (altitude 1.060 m), with stone houses and picturesque cobble roads, where the Rizario Centre of Handicrafts, with traditional embroidery weavings, operates. The village is located at the entrance of the Vikos gorge. The cobblestone trail leading to the Monastery of Aghia Paraskevi (15th century) and continuing through the gorge is wonderful.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Stone Forest, Monodendri 44007 Greece
The Stone Forest is a composition of limestone so chiseled that you think you see trees made of stone. Time and nature have essentially created a majestic forest of stones formed by structures of fine-grained limestone.
But, “Stone Forest” is also the area which is a beautiful spot for breathtaking views of the Vikos gorge.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Kokkorou ancient stone bridge, Epar.Od. Asfaka - Vrisochoriou, Zagori 440 07, Greece
OPTIONAL: We will be exploring East Zagorochoria villages where even more, impressive than the architecture of the local houses- are the stone bridges that we will meet. The local rivers have wonderful single and triple arch stone bridges.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Same location and accommodation as day6. Ideally placed to allow you to explore without much use of your limited energy!

Day 8: Meteora, Biblical Veria town and Vergina

Stop At: Metsovo, Metsovo, Ioannina Region, Epirus
Metsovo is a town in the mountains of Pindus, between Ioannina to the west and Meteora to the east. This tree-shaded village is full of life throughout the year generously offering its natural surrounding beauties. Particularly during winter, the famous village is the beloved holiday destination. The settlement’s heart beats in the central square; the most famous one in mountainous Greece. Metsovo is also well-known for its cheeses – a wide variety of cheeses are available and the cheeses are exported throughout Greece. The town will be our “stepping stone” from Ioannina and it is the ideal place to make a stop for coffee/lunch.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Museum of the Royal Tombs of Aigai (Vergina), Imathia, Vergina 590 31 Greece
We drive on to reach Vergina and to experience the unique Museum, created in the Great Tumulus covering the royal tombs of Macedonia. Admire the astonishing findings from the tomb of King Phillip II, Alexander's father, and feel the thrill of the greatest discovery of the 20th century.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Veroia, Veroia, Imathia Region, Central Macedonia
A few minutes away we approach the Biblical Veria town where we will visit Saint Paul's Bema from which he preached Christianity. Time permitting and depending on the time of year (daylight!) we could visit the old Jewish neighborhood.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Meteora, Meteora, Trikala Region, Thessaly
We shall drive south to reach Meteora and the famous monasteries for a possible first visit in the late afternoon but ready to explore the following morning.
Duration: 2 hours

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Accommodation included: Subject to availability, we overnight right next to the monasteries with a view of the famous rocks.

Day 9: Meteora monasteries, Thermopylae Battlefield and back to Athens

Stop At: The Great Meteoron Holy Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Saviour, Kalabaka 422 00, Greece
We shall be visiting two of the monasteries that are open on a specific day. The gigantic rocks of Meteora dominate imposingly over Kalampaka town. This masterpiece of nature reveals all its glory for centuries as a unique geological phenomenon in beauty and an important monument of Orthodoxy.
The Great Meteoron Monastery, built on an imposing rock, is the oldest, the biggest, and the most important among the monasteries of Meteora which are preserved today.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Varlaam Monastery, Kalambaka Greece
In 1350 a daring ascetic named Varlaam ascended to the rock. The monastery was named after him. He built three churches, a small cell, and a water tank. After his death, the rock remained abandoned for about 200 years until 1517 when the two priest monks started to construct the first buildings from the beginning.
Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Monastery of the Holy Trinity at Meteora, Kalabaka 422 00, Greece
Probably the most photographed monastery. According to historical sources Holy Trinity must have been built between 1458 and 1476.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Battlefield of Thermopylae, Thermopylae Greece
We take a break at the Thermopylae battlefield location with King Leonidas statue. The Battle of Thermopylae was fought between an alliance of Greek city-states, led by King Leonidas of Sparta, and the Persian Empire of Xerxes I over the course of three days, in 480 BC.
Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Syntagma Square, Plateia Syntagmatos, Athina, Greece
Expect to be back in Athens around 5 pm. You can optionally be dropped off at your cruise ship or even the airport.
Duration: 2 hours

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Accommodation included: We return to Athens with drop off at your hotel. You always have the option to return to the Athens Int airport!

• Completely private!! No strangers in the same vehicle!
• Brand new 2020-2022 vehicles: For 2-3 people with a 5 door saloon or 3-7 people with a minivan.
• Non smoking vehicle and driver/tour leader.
• A highlight of this private tour is the authentic lunch, treat of your guide on all days.
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• In-car INFORMATION BOOKLET for all tour activities and sites.
• Top quality accommodation/breakfast.
• Bottled Water
• 8x Breakfast
• 9x Lunch
• Accommodation included: 9 nights
• Entry/Admission - Rion-Antirion Bridge
• Entry/Admission - Ioannina Castle

• Entrance fees to all the sites
• Dinner (You are on your own... but your guide will let you know the best places to eat/drink out)
• PROFESSIONAL/LICENSED GUIDE (optional)
• Shopping & touristy stops unless required by your group
• Gratuites (optional)
• Each person is allowed one normal size suitcase and one small carry on bag

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Infant seats available
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• We expect you to be healthy before traveling! We are in favor of "adjustive social distancing" and optionally wearing masks in crowded and enclosed spaces. Our guides are like family to us and care about your & our safety! Our tours have always been only PRIVATE and with spotless vehicles.
• This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 5 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

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If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.