Scholar's Classical



Scholar's Classical 7Nights/8 Days 4 nights in Athens. 3 night Classical Tour Arrive any day DAY 1 – ATHENS Upon arrival in Athens, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for overnight. DAY 2 – ATHENS Start the half day tour by ascending to the Acropolis and the full splendor of the 5th century B.C. Athens. Visit the Propylaia (Gateway), the Temple of Athena Nike (Victory), the Parthenon and the Erechtheum. Upon descent, pass Mars Hill with the text of Paul’s famous sermon inscribed on the rock at its foot. The expansive Agora of Athens, where the ancient philosophers counseled and taught, lies below. Continue to modern Athens and visit the Parliament and its famous guards, the Plaka area and other sites of this incredible city. Return to the hotel for overnight. DAY 3 – ATHENS (Saronic Cruise) In the morning, you will be transferred to the pier, Trocadero, to embark on your cruise. Sail to the island of Hydra and enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear waters. Lunch is served on your way to the picturesque island of Poros. In the afternoon, arrive at the island of Aegina and visit the famed Temple of Afea Athena. Arrive back at the Athens Trocadero in the evening and transfer to your hotel for overnight. DAY 4 – NAFPLION Drive the historic coast road to Corinth. On the left, as the Saronic Gulf comes into view, lies the Island of Salamis, scene of the greatest sea battle of ancient times. On the right pass Eluesis and Megara. Make a short stop at the Corinth Canal to view this engineering marvel. Originally the dream of the Roman emperors Caligula and Nero, the job proved too difficult even with the labor of hundreds of slaves. The project was resumed in the 19th century, and between 1881 and 1893 French engineers blasted through 285 feet of sheer rock to complete the canal. Continue to the beautiful Peloponnese and the ancient city of Mycenae, the center of one of Europe’s earliest civilizations. According to legend, King Agamemnon led his Greek warriors from Mycenae to engage the Trojans in a war that lasted 10 years. Drive through the Acropolis of Argos and the ruins of Tiryns to the charming harbor of Nafplion. In Nafplion, proceed to the great Theater of Epidauros and the ruins of the Asklepion (ancient health center). Arrive at your hotel for dinner and overnight. DAY 5 – OLYMPIA Drive across the Central Peloponnese and the region of Arcadia, the home of Pan and the Nymphs, and the towns of Tripoli and Megalopolis. Continue to Olympia, the cradle of the Olympic games. Visit the Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus and the Museum. Arrive at your hotel for dinner and overnight. DAY 6 – DELPHI Cross the plains of Eliad and Achaia and drive through the city of Patras, capital of the Peloponnese. Take a car ferry across the "Little Dardanelles" from Rio to Antirio. Drive via the picturesque Nafpaktos, and stop at the seaside area of Eratini for swimming, if conditions allow. Arrive in Delphi, nestling in the mountains of Parnassus with an unforgettable view across acres of olive trees as far as the Gulf of Corinth. Delphi was the site of the famous Oracle of Apollo where states and individuals sought advice. Visit the archaeological site. Arrive at your hotel in Delphi for dinner and overnight. DAY 7 – ATHENS Visit the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios and the Museum. See the City Treasuries, the delicate 5th century statue of the Charioteer and other priceless art treasures discovered nearby. Begin the drive back to Athens through the village of Arachova high on Mount Parnassus. On the slopes of Mt. Helicon, visit the Byzantine Monastery of the Prophet Elias with its beautiful mosaics. Return to Athens via Levadia and Thebes. Arrive in the early evening to your hotel for overnight. DAY 8 – You will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight 7Nights/8 Days 4 nights in Athens. 3 night Classical Tour We guarantee to operate this tour with a minimum of two passengers TOUR INCLUDES: • 7 nights of accommodations in the hotel of your choice with buffet breakfast daily. • 3 dinners outside Athens. • 4 and a half days of touring in a air-conditioned bus with a licensed bilingual guide. • 1 day Saronic Cruise with lunch. • All private transfers to/from the airport and port with meeting and assistance. • All entrance fees as per itinerary. • Hotel taxes and service charges. Contact us for rates