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    From Antiquity to Byzantium — Summer

    From Antiquity to Byzantium — Summer
    Starts from

    Athens

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Activities

    42

    Duration

    8 days

    Length

    1003 mi

    Route details

    Starts from

    Athens

    Transportation

    By Car

    Guidance

    Self-Guided

    Duration

    8 days

    Length

    1003 mi

    • Relaxation
    • History and Culture
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    Svetlana Kozlova

    Svetlana Kozlova

    Travel Expert

    • All the main attractions of Greece in just one week.
    • Ancient and Byzantine monuments.
    • The opportunity to swim in the sea throughout the route.
    This route offers accommodation in hotels in cities and towns. For those who travel from April to October and would like to stay in hotels by the sea, I suggest to see the route From Antiquity to Byzantium. It is also possible to adjust the routes according to your wishes.

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    This route offers accommodation in hotels in cities and towns. For those who travel from April to October and would like to stay in hotels by the sea, I suggest to see the route From Antiquity to Byzantium. It is also possible to adjust the routes according to your wishes.
    Svetlana Kozlova

    Svetlana Kozlova

    Travel Expert

    • All the main attractions of Greece in just one week.
    • Ancient and Byzantine monuments.
    • The opportunity to swim in the sea throughout the route.

    Travel itinerary

    Athens Airport - Cape Sounion - Athens
    5 Activities

    Day 1

    42 mi

    Athens Airport - Cape Sounion - Athens

    Rent a car at the airport and go on your journey. Start with a tour of the Poseidon Temple at Cape Sounion and the Athens Riviera. Overnight in Athens.
    Athens - Corinth Canal - Epidaurus - Tholo
    10 Activities

    Day 2

    105 mi1 mi4 mi

    Athens - Corinth Canal - Epidaurus - Tholo

    Today you will see the ancient Acropolis and stroll through the historic center of Athens. Then transfer to the Peloponnese, with a stop at the Corinth Canal and a visit to ancient Epidaurus. Overnight stay in Tolo.
    Tolo - Nafplion - Mycenae - Kalamata
    6 Activities

    Day 3

    110 mi0.6 mi

    Tolo - Nafplion - Mycenae - Kalamata

    Continue our journey through the Peloponnese. Explore Nafplion and climb up to Palamidi Fortress, which offers a magnificent view of the city and its surroundings. Visit the Golden Mycenae, the kingdom of Agamemnon. Spend the night in Kalamata.
    Kalamata - Messina - Pilos - Voidokilia - Katakolo
    5 Activities

    Day 4

    142 mi

    Kalamata - Messina - Pilos - Voidokilia - Katakolo

    Today the southwestern part of the Peloponnese awaits us. The main attraction of the day is Ancient Messini. Navarino Bay, Neokastro Fortress in Pylos. Swimming in the Voidokilia Bay. Overnight in Katakolo.
    Katakolo - Olympia - Patras - Nafpaktos - Itea
    5 Activities

    Day 5

    168 mi

    Katakolo - Olympia - Patras - Nafpaktos - Itea

    A visit to Olympia, home of the Olympic Games. Next stop in the city of Patras, the temple of St. Andrew. Transfer over Rio-Antirio Bridge to the central part of Greece. The picturesque Venetian fortress of Nafpaktos. Overnight stay in seaside town Itea.
    Itea - Delphi - St. Luka's Monastery - Kamena Vourla
    5 Activities

    Day 6

    80 mi0.3 mi

    Itea - Delphi - St. Luka's Monastery - Kamena Vourla

    Today we visit the Archaeological Reserve and Museum in Delphi, St. Luka's Monastery with unique frescoes. Overnight stay in Kamena Vourla.
    Kamena Vourla - Meteora Monasteries - Thermopylae - Kamena Vourla.
    5 Activities

    Day 7

    230 mi

    Kamena Vourla - Meteora Monasteries - Thermopylae - Kamena Vourla.

    You'll have to get up early today to get up to see more of the monasteries of Meteora. A cosmic blend of nature and architecture infusion, unity, and mutual aspiration upwards. There's a stop at Thermopylae on the way. Overnight stay at Kamena Vourla.
    Kamena Vourla - Athens Airport
    1 Activity

    Day 8

    120 mi

    Kamena Vourla - Athens Airport

    Depending on the time of departure, you can still rest and swim or go straight to the airport. You can then return the car at the airport and fly back home.
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