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Organised Land Tours from Athens
(Whenever I visit an ancient site without a professional tour guide, I have the feeling that I miss something).

ANCIENT CORINTH (HALF DAY) (Every Monday and Friday).
Drive to Corinth Canal which connects the Aegean Sea with the Ionian Sea (short stop). Visit the Ancient Town of Corinth where St. Paul lived and preached for two years. Agora (market place) and Apollo's Temple (6th century B.C.) clearly show how rich and important Corinth was in Ancient Times. A short stop at the Site of the Ancient Port of Kehries, where St. Paul disembarked, will conclude the visit. Return to Athens in time for lunch.

OLYMPIA - 1 Day tour. Depart from Athens 06.45am and after a short stop at Corinth canal. arrive at ancient Olympia before 11.00am. With the tour leader you explore the ancient site and the archaeological museum of Olympia. Have lunch and relax in the peaceful atmosphere of the modern town until 04.00pm. Return to Athens.

DELPHI - 1 Day tour. Daily Service. Full day tour through the towns of Thebes, Levadia and Arahova, (birth place of Dr. Georgios Papanikolaou of the PAP test), famous for its colourful rugs. Arrive at Delphi, the center of the Ancient World. Visit the Treasury of the Athenians, the Temple of Apollo and the Museum. Lunch in the village of Delphi. Return to Athens early this evening. Details and prices.

CORINTH-MYCENAE-EPIDAURUS (1 Day - Tue,Wed,Thu,Sat) Drive along the scenic coastal roads of the Saronic Gulf to Corinth (stop). Proceed to Mycenae, visit the ruins, including the Lion's Gate, the Tomb of Agamemnon and the Palace. Depart for Nafplio through Argolis. After lunch, leave for Epidaurus where you will visit the famous Theatre known for its superior acoustics. Return to Athens in the evening.Details and prices.

OLYMPIA (2 Days, (private tour). A "unique" tour organised by astoria travel. Leave from Athens at 08.00am. Short stop at Corinth Canal. Before the city of Pyrgos we turn off the highway and drive to the Deluxe ALDEMAR OLYMPIAN Village Hotel. We have made an arrangement with the hotel and you can use the hotel premises for as long as you wish, swimming, having lunch at the hotel's restaurants, and taking your drinks at anyone of the bars. Leave from the ALDEMAR late afternoon to arriva at Olympia. Dinner and overnight.
After breakfast meet with the tour guide and visit the ancient site and the archaeological museum during the next 3 hrs. You are free to visit the other museums of Olympia on your own, have lunch and enjoy a drink at the peacefull modern Olympia town. About 5.00pm start the return trip to Athens.

DELPHI (2 Days - Daily Service)
Day 1: Drive through Thebes and Livadia to arrive in Delphi, the center of the Ancient World. Visit the Museum and the Sanctuary of Apollo. Lunch and overnight in Delphi.
Day 2: You'll spend the morning relaxing in Delphi. After lunch return to Athens by the same route.

METEORA MONASTERIES (2 Days) (Mon - Wed - Thu - Sat). Price: 130.00 per person in double bedroom.
Day 1: Drive to Delphi. Visit the ancient site or spend two hours at leisure, enjoying the breathtaking scenery. Depart for Kalambaka, passing through picturesque villages and towns.
Day 2: Visit Meteora and the ageless Monasteries, containing priceless historical and religious treasures. Return to Athens via Thermopylae (visit the Leonidas Monument). Details and prices.

CORINTH-MYCENAE-EPIDAURUS(2 Days) (Every Tuesday-Wednesday).
Day 1: Drive along the scenic coastal roads of the Saronic Gulf to Corinth (visit), Proceed to Mycenae, visit the ruins, including the Lion's Gate, the Tomb of Agamemnon and the Palace. Arrive in Nafplio and overnight.
Day 2: Morning is at leisure to take photos or just relax. After lunch, leave for Epidaurus where you will visit the famous 4th century Theatre known for its acoustics. Return to Athens in the evening. Details and prices.

Visit "our" 2 day tours to Monemvasia, Mystras, The Messinian Castles, Kalavryta, Mt. Olympus.

THREE DAYS DELPHI - METEORA (Every Tuesday - Wednesday - Friday - Sunday).
Day 1: Drive via Thebes, Levadia and Arachova to Delphi.Visit the site and the museum. Overnight.
Day 2: Morning free. Leave Delphi and travel through Central Greece to arrive in Kalambaka for overnight.
Day 3: Visit Meteora where the natural beauty combines with the ageless Monasteries. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopylae (stop) and Kammena Vourla.

THREE DAYS CLASSICAL TOUR (Every Monday-Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday).
The most outstanding classical sites are visited on this tour, reminding the visitor of Greece's ancient glory.
Day 1: Drive via the coastal road to the Corinth Canal (short stop) visit the theatre of Epidaurus famous for its remarkable acoustics. Proceed to the town of Nafplion (short stop). Drive to Mycenae and visit the Archaeological Site and Tomb of Agamemnon. Depart for Olympia through central Peloponnese. Overnight in Olympia.
Day 2: Visit the Archaeological Site of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the Archaeological Museum. Drive to Delphi overnight.
Day 3: Visit the Archaeological Site and the Museum of Delphi. Return to Athens via the village of Arachova, renowned for its colorful rugs and carpets, Levadia and Thebes. Details and prices.

FOUR DAYS CLASSICAL TOUR (Every Monday-Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday).
The most outstanding classical sites are visited on this tour.
Day 1: Drive via the coastal road Short to the Corinth Canal (short stop) visit the theatre of Epidaurus famous for its remarkable acoustics. Proceed to Nafplion (short stop) and drive on to Mycenae. Visit the Archaeological Site and Tomb of Agamemnon and depart for Olympia through central Peloponnese. Overnight in Olympia.
Day 2: Visit the Archaeological Site of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the Archaeological Museum. Proceed to Delphi. Overnight.
Day 3: Visit the Archaeological Site and Museum of Delphi and after lunch drive to Kalambaka. Overnight.
ay 4: Visit Meteora, the ageless monasteries and specimens of Byzantine art. Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermopulae (visit the Leonida's monument).Details and prices.

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