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Self-drive tour mainland Greece
Preferred
Overview
Highlights (Bullets)
- Enjoy dinner with a local Athenian, learning about Greek food and culture.
- Hike above the Meteora monasteries.
- Explore the ancient ruins at Delphi and Olympia archaeological sites.
- Stay in a villa in the seaside town of Nafplio.
Short Description
Visit a local home and enjoy dinner and conversation with a native Athenian. You can explore the nearby beaches or head inland and visit the mountain village of Arachova.
Itinerary
Day 1: Athens
Accommodation options: NJV Athens Plaza, Herodion Hotel, Hotel Grande Bretagne & New Hotel
Meet your private driver at the airport for a transfer to your hotel in Athens. In the evening, visit a local home and enjoy dinner and conversation with a native Athenian.
Day 2: Athens
Accommodation options: NJV Athens Plaza, Herodion Hotel, Hotel Grande Bretagne & New Hotel
You’ll meet your private guide this morning for a tour of the Acropolis, seeing one of the top sights in Greece and delving further into its history at the modern Acropolis Museum.
Day 3: Kastraki
Accommodation: Doupiani House Hotel
Make your own way to the car hire rental office, collect your car, and head north toward Kastraki, located next to the Meteora monasteries. On the way stop at the vibrant university town of Trikala and explore the narrow alleyways and quaint houses of the old town.
Day 4: Kastraki
Accommodation: Doupiani House Hotel
Meet your hiking guide and hike from Kastraki uphill to the Meteora monasteries. From here take a path above the monasteries and hike the paths away from the crowds.
Day 5: Galaxidi
Accommodation: Hotel Ganimede
Drive south to the seaside village of Galaxidi. En route, stop in Delphi and meet your guide for a private tour of ancient Delphi, located in a dramatic position on the slopes of Mount Parnassus. Your guide will bring the remains to life – these were once home to the legendary Oracle of Delphi.
Day 6: Galaxidi
Accommodation: Hotel Ganimede
Today is at leisure in Galaxidi. You can explore the nearby beaches or head inland and visit the mountain village of Arachova.
Day 7: Olympia
Accommodation: Hotel Europa
Today drive into the Peloponnese to the village of Olympia. This evening enjoy dinner in a local Olympian resident's home.
Day 8: Olympia
Accommodation: Hotel Europa
This morning you’ll meet your guide for a walking tour of ancient Olympia – the original setting for the Olympic Games – along with the Olympia Museum. The afternoon is yours at leisure to relax by the hotel pool.
Day 9: Nafplio
Accommodation: Nafplia Palace Villas
Depart for Nafplio, but stop at Epidavros along the way and meet with your private guide. Together you’ll explore the ancient Greek theatre where performances are still held today, and the adjacent site which was once a healing retreat. Afterward continue onto a nearby olive oil producer for a tour and some olive oil tasting.
Day 10: Nafplio
Accommodation: Nafplia Palace Villas
Meet some locals in Nafplio today and learn about their lives. Visit a local cheesemonger, beekeeper and ouzo producer to learn about their professions and enjoy some food and drink tastings.
Day 11: Nafplio
Accommodation: Nafplia Palace Villas
Your last day is at leisure. We suggest a visit to the sandy beaches located just outside of Nafplio, or a visit to the archaeological site of Mycanae.
Day 12: Return home
Drive to Athens airport where you will drop off your rental car.
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Flight & Transport Inclusions
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Group Size
Intimate Group - 12 max
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