Customized Family Holiday with Blue Sea in Greece, Daily Depart

Today, we’ll pass by the Corinth Canal before we get to the Ancient Theater of Epidaurus by driving along the coastline for about 2 hours. Astonish at this most famous amphitheaters in classical Greek architecture, which is very well preserved and renowned worldwide for its stunning acoustics. Our next stop will be Nafplio, one of the most beautiful towns in Greece and once a military fortress. The Palamidi Castle which stands on a 216-meter rock is its main attraction. Standing on the castle, you can overlook the sea and the beautiful surrounding scenery.

In the afternoon, drive for about half an hour to Mycenae, famous for its castles, domed tombs and exquisite gold and silver artifacts. Explore the famous ancient city of Mycenae and the Archaeological Site of Mycenae including the Lion Gate, one of the oldest stone carvings in Europe, the Cyclopean Wall and the Treasury of Atreus. After the tour, we’ll leave Mycenae and make a stop in Tripoli on the way. After driving for about 2 and a half hours, we’ll arrive at Olympia, the birthplace of Olympic Games. Check into the hotel and have a good rest.

Meals: Breakfast

Olympia is the most important religious and sports center in Greece where the Olympic Games were held for the first time in 776 BC. Today starts with the statue of Zeus, the Temple of Hera and the Temple of Pelops, and then a visit to the stadium. Later, we will head to the port and take an one-hour ferry to Zakynthos. After check-in on arrival, you may arrange the itinerary by yourself.

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Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, let’s head to Zakynthos Pier and have a boat tour to explore the Zakynthos Island! The cruise departs at 9 am and returns at about 5 pm. We will pass Tsilivi and Planos beaches, the sandy beaches of Alikanas and Alikes, and arrive at the famous Blue Caves, featuring for the consecutive and nested holes. Here, maybe you would be lucky to find some dolphins. 

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We’ve carefully planned your visit to the Blue Caves for the morning to fully appreciate their unique beauty. Unlike later in the day, the soft morning sunlight accentuates the vibrant colors and shimmering seawater within the caves. 

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Our next stop will be Shipwreck Beach (Navagio Beach), one of the most beautiful beaches in Greece. Then we will move on to the beautiful fishing village of Porto Vromi and explore the Dolphin Cave slowly. Next, move southward until we come to Keri which features a narrow and rocky beach, a promontory, a gazebo and two caves, Marithi Cave and Damianos Cave. Watch the sunset at the Lighthouse Town. Later, we will arrive at the Laganas Bay. There you can see the famous and rare sea turtle Caretta in the Mediterranean. The last stop today is Marathonisi, a protected island off Laganas, and you can discover turtle. Then we will return to Zakynthos Town along the coast of Porto Zoro, Banana, Porto Roma and Argassi.

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Meals: Breakfast

Around 8 am, a 1-hour ferry ride will take you to Kyllini port, from where we’ll drive across Europe's largest Rion-Antirion Bridge, and reach the beautiful seaside town Nafpaktos before noon. Here, explore the Venetian Castle of Nafpaktos (exterior on Tuesdays) and the Nafpaktos Venetian Port before continuing our road trip to Delphi.

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We will finally reach Delphi after lunch.  Follow the guide to see the Temple of Apollo to know about the divine oracles of Delphi. Then we’ll continue to see the Ancient Stadium of Delphi, the Ancient Theater of Delphi with a capacity of more than 5,000 spectators, and of course the Delphi Archaeological Museum, which is with a rich collection of bronze vessels, human sculptures, gold, silver and ivory artifacts. After that, we will visit Arachova, the most famous winter resort in Greece. Finally we will pass through central Greece and Trikala and check into the hotel at town Kalambaka.

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Meals: Breakfast

You may have heard Hayao Miyazaki's famous anime "Castle in the Sky". This morning, we are going to visit the inspiration of this anime – Meteora, which means “suspended in the air” in Greek. We’ll visit two of the six monasteries due to the opening time of them. The Great Monastery of St. Varlaam was built on top of a high rock in the 16th century. And the 15th-century Monastery of St. Stephan has a museum exhibiting some Byzantine and Christian objects inside. In the afternoon, drive and pass by the small towns of Domokos, Thermopyles and Kamena Vourla which is along the sea. After 4 hours’ transfer, we’ll arrive in Athens and check into the hotel. 

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Meals: Breakfast

Today you will visit the University of Athens, the Parliament Building, the National Library, the Presidential Palace and the traditional Presidential Guard. The process of changing the guard is worth watching. You can take a photo with the guard, but please don't touch them. Then we will go to Acropolis. The most famous sites are the Parthenon, the Corridor, the Temple of Erechtheum and the Temple of Athena Victory. After visiting the Temple of Zeus, we will head to the Panathinaiko Stadium where the first Olympic Games was held. This is the only large-scale stadium constructed entirely of marble in the world. After lunch, we will drive about 70 kilometers south to Cape Sounion to visit the temple of Poseidon surrounded by the sea on three sides. Return to the hotel after the visit.

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Meals: Breakfast

In the morning, the driver will send you to Pireaus Port to take an early morning boat to Santorini. After about 7.5 hours, reach the destination at around 3 pm. The private local driver in Santorini will pick you up and escort you to the hotel. Then the rest of the day is free for you.

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► Note: If you prefer to avoid a long boat ride, consider upgrading to a flight from Santorini to Athens. Our travel consultants can assist you with this and provide pricing information

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Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, the arranged bus will pick you up from the pick-up point and take you to the Athinios Port for a wooden boat ride to the Volcano of Santorini. Climb up the volcanic islands of Nea Kameni and Palea Kameni to see the Aegean Sea, and enjoy swimming in the nearby hot spring. 

Then continue by boat to Therasia Island, a beautiful island where you will enjoy lunch at your own expense. After lunch, you can swim or wander around the Manolas village. Then we’ll disembark at Athinios Port at around 5 pm and enjoy sunset in the famous town of Oia, which is known for its blue domed churches and white buildings. Finally, the bus driver will escort you back to the pick-up point.

Meals: Breakfast

There are no guided activities today. You could feel the leisurely life of the local by strolling around the narrow streets, or look through what we recommend. In Santorini, taking a bus or taxi, or renting a car are all available and convenient ways to wander around. For car rental shops, you can ask the hotel reception for help. Choose a proper car according to the number of people and the size of your luggage. A small Smart car is about €50 a day.

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Meals: Breakfast

The morning is left for your own arrangement. Later, the driver will send you to the port of Santorini at the agreed time for you to take the boat that departs around noon and sails about 7.5 hours to return to Athens. Upon arrival near midnight, the local driver will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel.

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Meals: Breakfast

Your Greece private tour comes to an end today. The guide will pick you up at the hotel lobby according to the agreed time and transfer you to Athens International Airport. Wish you a pleasant journey home!

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Our professional travel consultant is very happy to customize this private tour to your needs. Don't hesitate to contact us. Thank you! 

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Meals: Breakfast