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GRAND TOUR of MAINLAND GREECE - Athens to Thessaloniki and
return |
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DAY
01 - Epidauros and Mycenea: |
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Leave
Athens by the Coastal Road to Corinth Canal and make a short
stop. Then drive on and visit the Theatre of Epidauros famous
for its remarkable acoustics. Then proceed to the town of Nauplion
for a short stop after which continue on drive to Mycenae and
visit the Archaeological Site and the Tomb of Agamemnon. Depart
for Oympia, "cradle of the Olympic Games" through
Central Peloponnese and the towns of Tripolis and Megalopolis.
Overnight in Olympia. |
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02 - Ruins of Olympia: |
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In
the morning visit the Archaeological Site with the Sanctuary
of Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the Archaeological
Museum. Then drive on through the plains of Eliad and Achaia
until the new magnificent bridge which crosses the Corinthian
Bay from Rion to Antirion. Pass by the picturesque towns of
Nafpactos (Lepanto) and Itea until arrival to Delphi. Overnight
in Delphi. |
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03 - Delphi site and museum: |
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In
the morning, after breakfast, visit the Archaeological Site
and the Museum of Delphi. Then depart for Kalambaka, a small
town situated at the foot of the astonishing complex of Meteora,
gigantic rocks. Overnight Kalambaka. |
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DAY
04 - Meteora and Dion: |
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Today
visit of Meteora. Among striking scenery, perched on the top
of huge rocks which seem to be suspended in mid-air, stand ageless
Monasteries, where you can see exquisite speciments of Byzantine
art. Depart from Kalambaka for a drive through Trikala and Larissa.
On arrival make a visit to the Archaeological Site of Dion.
Admire also from here the gigantic figure of Mt Olympus, the
highest mountain in Greeece and home to the 12 Gods of Greek
Mythology. After the visit depart for the town of Naoussa..
Overnight in Naoussa. |
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DAY
05 - Kastoria and Edessa: |
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After
breakfast, depart in the morning for town of Kastoria, famous
for the beautiful, prehistoric lake. A settlement 7000 years
old was discovered here and you can admire the rare findings
in the tiny local museum together with the recreation of the
old settlement. After visit of Kastoria, depart on to visit
the picturesque town of Edessa where you can enjoy the famous
waterfall. Overnight in Naoussa. |
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06 - Pella and Thessaloniki: |
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Leave
in the morning for Pella, the Ancient Capital of the Kingdom
of Macedonia and visit the site. After the visit, depart for
Thessaloniki, the second largest city in Greece. Visit the city
and its Archaeological Museum. Return to Naoussa for overnight
stay. |
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DAY
07 - Vergina and return to Athens: |
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Depart
from Naoussa in the morning and make a very interesting visit
to the local ‘Boutari’ winery. After the visit we
shall drive to Vergina. Visit the very important Museum with
many astonishing and priceless findings belonging to the Macedonian
Civilization. Here you can also view the remains of King Phillip’s
Palace (father of Alexander The Great). After the visit we start
driving south passing through the Valley of Tempi, town of Lamia
and Kamena Vourla with a stop in Thermopylae to visit Leonida’s
Monument. Arrive in Athens late in the afternoon.
-Accommodation in Athens is not included before of at the end
of this tour, optional extra.
-For visit of the Monastery ladies need to wear a skirt, gentlemen
long trousers. |
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