Athens – Peloponnese [8days]

After breakfast you will meet for the Athens Panoramic City Tour

• Panathenaic Stadium: Pass by this historic stadium (Kallimarmaro), the only one in the world built entirely of marble, where the first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896.
  Hellenic Parliament: Drive past the Hellenic Parliament, the seat of Greece’s government, and see the changing of the guard at the Monument to the Unknown Soldier. Also pass by the Prime Minister's Residence, guarded by the traditionally dressed Euzones.
  Temple of Olympian Zeus: Admire the towering columns of this once-grand temple dedicated to Zeus, the king of the gods.
• Hadrian’s Arch: Observe this impressive Roman-era arch, which once marked the boundary between ancient Athens and the Roman city.
• Academy, University & National Library: Pass by these neoclassical buildings, which
  represent Greece’s dedication to education and culture.
• Constitution Square (Syntagma): Drive through the central square of Athens, a hub of
  political and social activity surrounded by historical buildings.
• Acropolis: Stop at this legendary site and explore its iconic monuments, including the
  Parthenon, Propylaea, Temple of Athena Nike, and the Erechtheion.
• Acropolis Museum: Stop to visit this modern museum showcasing an impressive collection of artifacts and sculptures from the Acropolis.

Free Afternoon: Spend the rest of the day at your leisure, exploring Athens on your own.

Departure from Athens to Mycenae. A short stop on the Corinth Canal and continue out tour to Mycenae. Visit Agamemnon’s Tomb and the Archaeological Museum. Free time for lunch at a local tavern. Continue to Epidaurus, the famous Theater with the unique acoustic. Visit of Nafplion the first capital of Greece, a monument of neoclassical architecture and the Palamidi castle. Overnight in Tolo.

Departure in the morning to Sparta. The modern town was developed under the reign of King Otto after 1834. Visit of Mystras. Admire the Byzantine city of Mystras, the second most important city of the Byzantine Empire. Free time for lunch in local tavern Continue to Mani, an anhydrous, rough landscape. Stone houses, Byzantine churches, small coves and creeping caves. At Diros there are two caves that were explored after the Second World War. The guided tour consists of a boat trip (about 2 km) along the two branches of the river that splits into two in the cave. Overnight in Kalamata.

Three castles, Pylos, Koroni and Methoni, and the famous beach of Voidokilia, define the Messenian coastline. Among its magnificent beaches, its lush Mediterranean nature and low tourist development, with its secret corners, rich history and traditional Greek cuisine, which uses the famous oil and materials of the Messenian land. Free time for lunch in local tavern. Overnight in Kalamata.

Departure for Olympia to visit the site and the archaeological museum, the cradle of the Olympic Games, discovery of the workshop of Phidias, the Temple of Zeus, Hera and the stadium, then the museum with the famous Hermes of Praxiteles. Free time for lunch in the area. Dinner and overnight in Olympia

After breakfast departure to Athens. Free time for lunch in local tavern. Arrival in Athens in the afternoon. Overnight in Athens.

Breakfast. Transfer to Athens airport with English speaking assistance.