Are you looking the best place to go in Greece ? Then probably this private tour is the answer ! Create memories and enjoy in all ways !!!

Itinerary/description

Private pick up : 07:00 (time can change upon request)
Duration : 3 days
Cost : From 1060€

Corinth canal (duration 15′) First day / First stop

It had been an inspiration for almost 2500 years ! The man who first had the idea was Periandros the tyrant from Corinth though he found it difficult on the way but he came up to another interesting idea . The name of it was diolkos . Finally after several people trying to succeed in this amazing and important achievement, the canal was constructed in 1893.

Archaeological site of Olympia (duration 90′ – 120′) First day / Second stop

The most celebrated Greek sanctuary dedicated to the worship of Zeus.The father of the gods, in whose honour Pan-Hellenic Games were held every four years from 776 BC until 393 AD. is for sure a place to go and start with your private tour. Great of importance as a religious and athletic center in Greece in which you can find among other monuments the biggest temple (470-456 BC ) in all Peloponnese that considered the perfect example of Doric architecture.

Nafpaktos (duration 60′ – 90′) First day / Third stop

Another place to go with 3500 years history, from the descent of the Dorians to this day is Nafpaktos. As well with the greater region have played an important role in history and culture! The founding of the ancient city is lost in the centuries, where it is hard to identify where myth ends and history begins. The statue of Athena Nike (victory) that was sculptured by Paionios of Mendi in Chalkidiki, was a dedication of the Nafpaktians and the Messenians after their victory over the Spartans in Sfaktiria in 421 B.C. Remains of ancient walls are still found today on the sea side as well as the western side of the castle. It is quite possible that the castle may not have always had the form it has today, with the five levels.

This form was given mainly during Venetian rule and it is considered one of the best and most well preserved in Greece. Nowdays the city of Nafpaktos was described as a historical town with great natural beauty from the ministry of culture.

Overnight in Delphi

Archaeological site of Delphi (duration 60′ – 90′) Second day / First stop

Delphi was recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and is home to the most prestigious oracle in ancient Greece, dedicated to god Apollo and considered the navel of the earth for the ancient world according to mythology and definitely a place to go nowdays! Pythia the high priestess of the temple, became famous for her precise and enigmatic prophecies. Cities, rulers and ordinary individuals consulted the oracle, expressing their gratitude with great gifts and spreading its fame around the world. The sanctuary of Delphi is one of the most important archaeological sites in Greece where you will see a series of monuments like the Castalian spring, the temple of Athena Pronaia, the Treasury of the Athenians and the temple of Apollo.

Kalambaka (duration 90′ – 120′) Second day / Second stop

An amazing place to go especially if you love nature and would like to visit a craven ( Theopetra) the only one excavated in Thessaly and in Greece in general. The formation of the limestone of Theopetra is dated back to the Cretaceous period (137.000.000-65.000.000). The scientific importance of which is very important for the prehistory of all the Hellenic space.

Overnight in Kalambaka

Meteora monasteries (duration 90′ – 120′) Third day / First stop

Meteora is a unique geological phenomenon that was formed millions of years ago. The enormous columns of rock host a complex of orthodox monasteries, with six of them still functioning. Although hermits settled there in caves from the 11th century, the first monastery wasn’t built until the 14th century. Once, the access was possible only via series of ladders tied together or by pulling someone with a large net. According to the monks, the ropes up to Meteora were only replaced when the Lord let them break. Nowadays there are staircases and pathways cut into the rock formations. Meteora, meaning suspended in the air, is listed on UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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Plastira’s Lake

An artificial lake which transform the surrounding area to a beautiful destination. In the area of lake Plastira, visitors have a choice between magnificent walks along the lakeshore, horse riding, archery, cycling, canoeing and more.

Thermopylae

According to Greek mythology, Thermopylae was the entrance to the abyss of the underworld . The meaning of the word is hot gates but today is mostly known for the battle between the Greek forces and the invading Persian forces, that took place in 480 B.C. Therefore became the most famous battlefield in Greece that changed the history of the world.