5-Day Best of: Nafplio Mycenae Epidaurus Olympia Zakynthos island Delphi Meteora
5-Day Best of: Nafplio Mycenae Epidaurus Olympia Zakynthos island Delphi Meteora
This PRIVATE tour is a great mixed experience of the Mythical Peloponnese, Zakynthos Island, Delphi, and Meteora. We will first explore Peloponnese's Unesco sites of Mycenae, Ancient Theater of Epidaurus, Nafplio town, and Ancient Olympia.A quick ferry ride will take us to the amazing blue of Zakynthos island to explore with or without a boat the famous Navagio.Next is the "bellybutton" of the world; Delphi with its famous Oracle. Last destination, the stunning Meteora site to visit two or three amazing monasteries depending on your fitness & timing.You'll be enjoying and experiencing places, people, and real Greek life.
We plan for you an experience and not a tour for tourists! Your accommodation will be top class, as long as you don't book this experience last minute.Expect this tour to be about food & drink too! You are not limited to a fixed (touristy) menu.
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Corinth Canal
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.
15 minutesArchaeological Site Mycenae
Mycenae is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home of King Agamemnon and the Mycenean civilization with some of Greece’s most famous ancient ruins. Wander around the archaeological site and accompanying museum.
2 hoursNafplio
One of the most beautiful towns in the area of Argolis (Eastern Peloponnese) as well as one of the most romantic cities all over Greece.
2 hoursPalamidi Castle
Walkthrough the Venetian castle and down the 999 steps that take you to the old Nafplio town.
40 minutesThe Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus
Day 2: Ancient Olympia
2 hoursArchaeological Site of Olympia
Olympia 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.
2 hoursArchaeological Museum of Olympia
You can also visit the world-famous 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.
40 minutesZakynthos Town
Day 3: Zakynthos Island - Boat tour to Navagio or Keri Caves
3 hoursZakynthos
OPTION: At an extra cost we can arrange for a totally private boat tour ranging from 100-500 Euros depending on the boat size.
3 hoursNavagio
We will also explore the island by a car while driving towards the boat pick-up location and also visiting (after the boat tour) and photographing Navagio from above.
4 hoursZakinthos
c. Go for TWO boat tours that will cover both the north and the south side coastline of Zakynthos island
8 hoursZakynthos
OPTION: An interesting alternative to the boat tour for you to consider is to do a boat tour privately (with a captain) and a smaller/faster boat which will have an additional cost of 120-250 Euros or even more depending on the number of people, time on the boat and type of boat.
3 hoursLithakia 290 92
Day 4: Zakynthos Island - Delphi - Meteora
1 hourNafpaktos Old Port
FREE OPTION: Nafpaktos is a beautiful seaside small town, where we will have the option to stress our legs and enjoy a coffee next to the water and the Venetian Castle, before arriving to Delphi.
20 minutesDelphi
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.
1 hourDelphi Archaeological Museum
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.
45 minutesTholos of Athena Pronaia
This is the site that 95% of visitors and tour agencies skip! At the same time, it is the first photo that you will always see if you google "Delphi". Not to miss!
25 minutesAmfissa
A totally of the beaten path location for our lunch with authentic choices, treat of your driver/tour leader
1 hourMeteora
Day 5: Meteora (visit of 2-3 monasteries) & Thermopylae Battlefield
1 hourGreat Meteoron Monastery
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.
1 hourVarlaam Monastery
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 Theophanes and Nektarios Apsarades started to construct the first buildings from the beginning.
45 minutesHoly Trinity Monastery (Agia Triada)
Probably the most photographed monastery. According to historical sources Holy Trinity must have been built between 1458 and 1476. Our favorite.
1 hourBattlefield of Thermopylae
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.
30 minutesSyntagma
Accommodation included: We return to Athens and drop you off at your hotel. Please let us know of your location in advance.
2 hoursIncluded
- Return tickets for the ferrry to and from Zakynthos island
- Brand new non smoking 2020-22 vehicles: large saloon or luxurious minivan. Non smoking driver.
- Top quality accommodation/breakfast.
- Bottled water and in-car information bokklet for all tour activities and sites.
- 4x Breakfast
- 5x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 5 nights
Not Included
- Dinner
- Tickets for the boat tour/s (15-20 EUR/person). Private tour/s range from 100 to 200 EUR.
- Gratuities (optional)
- PROFESSIONAL/LICENSED GUIDE (optional)
- Shopping & touristy stops unless required by your group
Good to Know
- 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 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
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.